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B-type natriuretic peptide is associated with mortality in older functionally impaired patients

Article Abstract:

The association between B-type natriuretic peptide and death in aged functionally impaired patients is examined. The prognostic power of the peptide regarding mortality in elderly patients is established.

Author: Struthers, Allan D., Witham, Miles D., Gillespie, Neil D., Hutcheon, Stuart D., McMurdo, Marion E. T.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
Prognosis, Natriuretic peptides

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The relationship between older adults' knowledge of their drug coverage and medication cost problems

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A study on older adults and examining the gap in knowledge about prescription drug coverage and medication cost problems is presented.

Author: Heisler, Michele, Piette, John D.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
Drugs, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Prescriptions (Drugs)

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, Research, United States
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