Dodgy diet affects daytime drowsiness … Shortened sleep may negatively affect women’s bone health … Researchers find link between glaucoma and brain degeneration … Poll: many seniors misuse...
FDA approves new flu vaccine option for older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 06, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new influenza vaccine for people aged 65 and older, Sanofi announced Monday.
Heart patients fare better when prescribed home care after SNF discharge: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 05, 2019
Heart patients were less likely to be rehospitalized 30 days after discharge from a skilled nursing facility when home care was prescribed.
Do you believe in miracles? The answer can affect palliative care
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 05, 2019
Religiosity is not a significant factor in caregivers’ palliative care choices except in one area: belief in miracles, say theologians and scientists.
Gene therapy improves or reverses age-related disease in mice
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 05, 2019
Three longevity-associated genes dramatically improved or completely reversed multiple age-related diseases in mice, researchers have found.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 05, 2019
Single odds-defying case may lead to new Alzheimer’s treatments … Fully digital Alzheimer’s study to track risk factors in 400,000 volunteers … Blood samples may identify those at risk for frailty...
Nurse-led quality program improves care of older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 04, 2019
The NICHE program of the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing has proven successful in a number of key areas, say researchers.
Elderly walkers can improve their health by adding brief bursts of intensity to a minimal weekly walking routine, say health researchers from Japan.
Loneliness can be deadly for people with serious health conditions: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 04, 2019
Cardiac patients who reported loneliness were more likely to die within a year of hospital discharge, according to a large new study.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, November 5
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 04, 2019
Weight loss counseling, low carb diet improves diabetes outcomes … Hospitalizations may hasten cognitive decline in the elderly … Psychotherapy for depression may be cost-effective over time … Heavy...