Adult Hypertension Prevalence 47.7 Percent From August 2021 to August 2023
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — During August 2021 to August 2023, the...
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Geriatrics
Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Hypertension
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have...
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Assessing Loneliness, Being Single as Indicators of Frailty in HIV
Frailty in HIV was not associated with nadir CD4 count in either univariable or multivariable analysis; rather, it was associated with being single and lonely.
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2013 to 2021 Saw Decline in Benzodiazepine Initiation Post-AIS
THURSDAY, Oct. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) — From 2013 to 2021, there was a decline in...
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Wayfinding Task on Smartphone Can Detect Subjective Cognitive Decline
TUESDAY, Oct. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Subtle cognitive changes in patients with...
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Dronabinol Safe, Effective for Alzheimer Disease With Agitation
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Dronabinol is safe and effective for the...
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Multiple Surgeries Tied to Worsening Brain Health
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Surgeries are generally safe but cumulatively are...
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration Tied to Heightened Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is...
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Fatal Falls After Age 45 Years Cost More Than Fatal Firearm Injuries
THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Fatal falls incur significantly higher costs than...
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Incident Stroke Tied to Acute, Accelerated Long-Term Cognitive Decline
THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For older stroke survivors, incident stroke is...
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Falls Requiring Medical Attention Tied to Later Dementia Diagnosis
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Falling is independently associated with an...
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Socioeconomic Factors Increase Risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Socioeconomic factors are linked to an...
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Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease Higher for Seniors With Cancer
MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of a composite cardiovascular...
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Update Aims to Increase RSV Vaccination Among Older Adults
Updated RSV vaccine recommendations for older adults replace last year’s guidance to simplify RSV vaccine decision-making for clinicians and the public.
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Cognitively Stimulating Leisure Activity Protects From Further Cognitive Decline
THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) — High levels of cognitively stimulating leisure...
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Statin Therapy Cost-Effectively Improves Health Outcomes for ≥70s
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Statin therapy improves health outcomes and is...
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Racial Differences Seen in Pain Rx for Older Adults With Hip Fracture
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Racial differences exist in opioid pain...
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Many Women Continue Using Menopausal Hormone Therapy Beyond Age 65 Years
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Many women older than 65 years have validated...
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Readmission Varies With Discharge Setting for Adult Sepsis Survivors
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The risk for 30-day readmission is high for adult...
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Report Reveals Extent of Cost-Related Medication Nonadherence in Seniors
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) — About 3.5 percent of older adults do not take...
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