Newer Glucose-lowering Drugs and Risk of Dementia Newer Glucose-lowering Drugs and Risk of Dementia
Might newer glucose-lowering drugs such as SGLT2 and DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists have beneficial effects on the risk of dementia?Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Analysis of the incidence of falls and related factors in elderly patients based on comprehensive geriatric assessment - Xiao X, Li L, Yang H, Peng L, Guo C, Cui W, Liu S, Yu R, Zhang X, Zhang M.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the incidence of falls in elderly aged 65 years and above among outpatients and inpatients, and to analyze its related factors and identify prevention strategies. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 451 pa... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
The “Too Old” President and Political Doppelgängers
The House has opened a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden. On this week’s On the Media, find out exactly what Republicans are looking for–and why they should’ve already found it. Plus, geriatric men are the likely presidential nominees. Is there such a thing as “too old” for the job?…#republicans #stephencollinson #jamesfallows #substack #stevennaustad #healthyagingresearch #naomiklein #mirrorworld #naomiwolf #naomi (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Specialty Medical Chair Market Thriving with 6.5% CAGR from 2023 to 2028, Fueled by Increasing Geriatric Population and Technological Advancements
DUBLIN, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Specialty Medical Chair Market: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The future of the global specialty medical chair market looks promising with opportunities in... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: MRR Source Type: news
Vitamin D Supplementation and Physical Activity in Older Adults Vitamin D Supplementation and Physical Activity in Older Adults
Does vitamin D3 supplementation reduce decline in daily physical activity in older adults at risk for falls?Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Dementia Patients Are Often Treated With Anti-Psychotics. That Can Be Dangerous
Alzheimer’s and similar neurodegenerative conditions aren’t just diseases of the memory, but diseases of the whole mind. They lead to personality and behavioral changes that, as they progress, prove ever more challenging for caregivers. Faced with difficult-to-manage symptoms—such as aggression, agitation, and psychosis—doctors sometimes turn to off-label prescriptions of antipsychotic medications.
But these serious psychiatric drugs are overprescribed and used inappropriately for off-label dementia management, according to a new study of older patients in New York. Data assembled by researchers ...
Source: TIME: Health - September 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Haley Weiss Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
St. David's seeks zoning change to build mental health hospital in North Austin
St. David's HealthCare is pursuing a zoning change so it can build a multimillion-dollar behavioral health hospital on the city's north side. The 63,000-square-foot facility would provide mental health services to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and could create 200 jobs. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - September 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Mike Christen Source Type: news
Epidemiology and outcomes of geriatric trauma patients consulting at the center Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali emergency department - Sabigaba M, Jing L, Mbanjumucyo G, Mumporeze L, Beeman A, Martin KD.
BACKGROUND: Life expectancy in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) continues to rise, resulting in a growing geriatric population. In Rwanda, a sub-Saharan LMIC, traumatic injuries are a common cause of mortality and morbidity. However, little is known... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Aging Americans Face Bleak Futures Unless We Let New Immigrants Help
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There are more than 11 million job openings and only 6 million unemployed workers in the United States, and employers have struggled for more than a year to hire enough people to fill their ranks.
This shortage is having a great impact on our healthcare system. In particular, America’s aging population is exploding and the unmet demand for the caregivers elderly citizens rely on is becoming increasingly pronounced in rural areas and smaller cities and towns where nearly half of all Americans live. The Association of American Colleges (AAMC) predicts a shortfall of a...
Source: TIME: Health - September 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kristie De Peña and Robert Leonard Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news
Breathlessness in Older Adults Breathlessness in Older Adults
Breathlessness is a common condition in older people. Is it normally a symptom of an underlying disease or should it be considered a multifactorial geriatric condition?Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Women ’s Weight Loss Tied to Lower Odds of Living to 90 Years or Older
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 -- Weight loss of 5 percent or more in older U.S. women is associated with lower odds of longevity compared with maintaining stable weight, according to a study published Aug. 29 in Journals of Gerontology, Series A:... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 30, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Mortality in ICU Patients > 70 With COVID-19 vs. Other Pneumonias Mortality in ICU Patients > 70 With COVID-19 vs. Other Pneumonias
Did patients 70 years and older admitted to the ICU with COVID-19 have worse outcomes than elderly patients admitted to the ICU with other types of pneumonia?Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
This Overlooked Nutrient May Be The Key To Brain Power
Aging is inevitable. But have you noticed that some very elderly people still don’t miss a thing?
Some of my patients fall into this category. I’ve worked with many centenarians who remain quick-witted, with keen memories and focus.
You can be one of these people, too — an all-star senior…
Inside all of you, your cells are constantly busy dividing up to two trillion times per day. The new cells replace old, damaged, or dead cells and help you live, grow and thrive.
Human cell lines have built-in mortality. As your cells divide, there’s a limit at which their limit is reached.
There’s an internal mechanism o...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - August 25, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Brain Health Source Type: news
Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Cuts Risk for Dementia, Death
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 -- In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), those undergoing catheter ablation have a lower risk for incident dementia and mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Are Centenarians Successful Agers? Evidence From China Are Centenarians Successful Agers? Evidence From China
This study assesses the degree to which centenarians age successfully in China.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
