Electronic Reminders Boost Flu Vaccine Uptake in Older Adults
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Electronically delivered letter reminders...
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Geriatrics
Readmission Rates, Episode Costs Increased for Patients With Dementia
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with Alzheimer disease and related...
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Discrimination Linked to Frailty in African American Cancer Survivors
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Among African American cancer survivors,...
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Physical Activity Cuts Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Distress
THURSDAY, March 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Physical activity is highly beneficial for...
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AAOS: Patients Aged ≥75 Years Report Better Pain Relief Than Younger Patients
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — All patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty...
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Yoga May Improve Markers of Frailty in Older Adults
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For older adults, yoga seems beneficial for...
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New Model Predicts Two-Year Risk for Fall Injuries in Nursing Home Residents
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new risk prediction model can identify...
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Diabetic Retinopathy Incidence, Progression May Be Lower in Native Americans
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Estimates of diabetic retinopathy (DR) incidence...
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Sleep-Initiation Insomnia, Sleep Medication Use May Increase Dementia Risk
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sleep-initiation insomnia and sleep medication...
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Atrial Fibrillation May Increase Risk for Dementia
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Incident atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated...
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Frequent Social Activity Tied to Longer Survival in Older Adults
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More frequent participation in social activity is...
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Demographic Factors Linked to Low Telemedicine Literacy
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Demographic factors at the county level are...
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More Steps Reduce Risk for New Cardiovascular Events in Older Adults
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For older adults, every additional 500 daily...
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Vitamin D Supplementation May Cut Dementia Incidence
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D supplements may prevent or delay...
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Two More Brands of Eye Drops Recalled Over Infection Risks
TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. federal health officials have issued recall...
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FDA Panel to Again Weigh Merit of Decongestant That Many Call Useless
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Consumers have been using the common...
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Antidepressant Augmentation Examined in Seniors With Depression
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Augmentation of existing antidepressants with...
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Use of Posterior Spinal Fusion Expected to Increase 80 Percent by 2060
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It is estimated that the use of posterior spinal...
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Frailty Screening Initiative Beneficial Before Elective Surgery
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Implementation of a frailty screening initiative...
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FDA Panel Backs Second RSV Vaccine for Older Americans
THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Following hours of discussion over safety...
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