Findings from a new Geisel-led study, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, reveal that there is substantial variation across different regions of the country in the intensity of fracture-associated drug (FAD) use among long-term care facility residents, and that areas with greater use of these prescription drugs experience higher hip fracture rates.
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Findings from a new Geisel-led study, published in the
Journal of General Internal Medicine, reveal that there is substantial variation across different regions of the country in the intensity of fracture-associated drug (FAD) use among long-term care facility residents, and that areas with greater use of these prescription drugs experience higher hip fracture rates.
In recent decades, the use of prescription medications has increased dramatically in the U.S. due to factors such as improvements in the ability to detect disease, expanding treatment options, and an aging population. For many Americans over age 65, these medications provide an effective means of managing disease and improving quality of life and longevity.
January 28, 2021
Covid-19 has been a paradox for US hospitals. They have been both overstretched in some departments, and rendered idle in others, and although in some cases they have seen increases in patient volume due to coronavirus outbreaks, they have by and large suffered significant financial losses.
Typically, the most profitable services hospitals offer are elective procedures, such as hip replacements or knee surgeries. They can be scheduled in advance, aren’t emergencies that require increased staffing or prolonged specialized care, and are often low-risk. These surgeries have a very high profit margin (up to 80%) and, alongside cardiovascular interventions, make up most of the profit for hospitals. On the other hand, infectious diseases and respiratory conditions such as Covid-19 have very little profit margin, particularly when patients require intensive care.