Multimorbidity Tied to Accelerated Kidney Function Decline in Older Adults
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Multimorbidity is strongly associated with...
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Geriatrics
Coffee Linked to Higher Cognitive Performance in Seniors With A-Fib
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For elderly patients with atrial fibrillation,...
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2000 to 2024 Saw Rise in Physician Union Petitions
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The number of union petitions with physicians in...
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Light-to-Moderate Wine Consumption Tied to Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Light-to-moderate consumption of wine, measured...
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RSVpreF Vaccine Effective in Preventing Severe RSV in Older Adults
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F...
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Antibiotic Use Not Linked to Incident Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Any or repeated use of antibiotics is not...
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Serious Complications Seen With Acetaminophen Use in Seniors
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In older adults, acetaminophen use is associated...
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USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin D Supplementation for Fracture, Fall Prevention
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)...
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tied to Better Cognitive Performance in Seniors
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in older...
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Weaker Handgrip Strength Tied to Higher Likelihood of Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Weaker handgrip strength (HGS) appears to be...
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Elevated Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Lower Cognitive Scores
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Elevated blood pressure variability (BPV),...
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Health Span-Lifespan Gaps Widening Globally
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Health span-lifespan gaps, resulting from...
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Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Reduce Risk for T2DM in Healthy Seniors
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D3 supplementation does not significantly...
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Dementia Diagnosis Risk Higher for Stroke Survivors for Up to 20 Years
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Almost one in five stroke survivors are diagnosed...
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Nearly 20% of New HIV Diagnoses Occur Among Older Adults
Heterosexual transmission and late-stage disease at presentation are more common in adults aged 50 and older who are newly diagnosed with HIV.
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American Seniors Struggle to Pay Medical Bills More Than Peers in Other Wealthy Countries
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) — American seniors still pay more for health care...
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Expanded Admission Screening Protocol for C. Auris Beneficial
An expanded screening protocol for Candida auris at admission can improve infection control and reduce potential pathogen outbreaks.
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COVID-19, Flu & RSV Vaccination Remains Low in Nursing Homes
According to CDC data, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza vaccination rates are low among nursing home residents early in the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season.
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Preferential Promotion of White Men Persisting in Academic Medicine
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Preferential promotion of White men within academic...
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Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease Up in Older U.S. Adults
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of and mortality from...
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