Potential Explanatory Factors for the Concurrent Experience of Dyspnea and Pain in Patients with COPD.

Previous research has identified unexpectedly strong associations between dyspnea and pain, but the reasons remain unclear. Ascertaining the underlying biological and psychological mechanisms might enhance the understanding of the experience of both conditions, and suggest novel treatments. We sought to elucidate whether demographic factors, disease severity, psychological symptoms and biomarkers might account for the association between pain and dyspnea in individuals with COPD.

Review of Postoperative Delirium in Geriatric Patients After Hip Fracture Treatment.

Introduction: Postoperative delirium (POD) is a serious complication occurring in 4-53.3% of geriatric patients undergoing surgeries for hip fracture. Incidence of hip fractures is projected to grow 11.

Associations Between Activities of Daily Living Independence and Mental Health Status Among Medicare Managed Care Patients.

Background/objectives: Although there is a strong cross-sectional association between dependence in activities of daily living (ADLs) and decreased mental health, it is largely unknown how the loss of specific ADLs, or the combination of ADLs, influences mental health outcomes. We examined the effect of ADL independence on mental health among participants in a large survey of Medicare managed care recipients.

Design/setting: Retrospective cohort study.