Papers of the Week

In patients aged 65 or older, the risk of dementia decreases with cataract surgery. Mental stress doubles the risk of a cardiac event in patients with stable coronary artery disease. The one-legged stance performance estimates total mortality in patients 50 years or older. Patients with chronic pain benefit from treatment with dronabinol or nabiximols. Salt substitutes are an alternative to regular salt in hypertensive patients aged 60 years or more. The promotion of physical activity in the office is effective in reducing sedentary behavior. Music has a favorable impact on the mental dimensions of quality of life. Colonoscopies performed on patients aged 75 years or more have a higher risk of non-gastrointestinal complications than gastrointestinal complications.