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Appeal to emotion, interpersonal relevance important in diabetes risk communication

Appeal to emotion, interpersonal relevance important in diabetes risk communication

26 Aug 2022 byTristan Manalac

Communicating the risks of type 2 diabetes needs to be done in an emotionally impactful way while also having an interpersonal appeal, according to a recent Singapore study. To improve the uptake of healthy lifestyle practices, shifting from a long-term view of the disease to more short-term, observable benefits may be valuable.

Appeal to emotion, interpersonal relevance important in diabetes risk communication

26 Aug 2022
Use of antipsychotics, but not opioids, drops in nursing home residents with dementia

Use of antipsychotics, but not opioids, drops in nursing home residents with dementia

25 Aug 2022

Prescription of antipsychotic and anxiolytic medications has decreased among residents with dementia in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) nursing homes, but overall prescribing of other psychotropic and opioid agents has increased, reports a study.

Use of antipsychotics, but not opioids, drops in nursing home residents with dementia

25 Aug 2022