Diabetes remission odds double with ‘achievable’ 10% weight loss
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Extreme lifestyle changes may not be necessary to achieve diabetes remission. Weight loss of 10% or more within 5 years of diagnosis is key, researchers say.
Seniors with COPD using more cannabinoids as U.S. interest ‘skyrockets’
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Canadian seniors with COPD are using more prescription cannabinoids, while U.S. seniors show a ‘skyrocketing’ interest in the substances for pain relief.
The dosage decides: Statins can raise or lower osteoporosis risk
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Statins have a tricky link to osteoporosis. A low dose offers protection, but high doses increase risk, a new study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, October 1
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Risk of heart valve infections rising … Genetic markers linked to first symptoms of Parkinson’s … Discovery: A therapeutic target for healing aged muscles … 2 in 3 people think that dementia...
Seniors taking denosumab reduce falls risk
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
A drug that treats bone loss can improve balance, physical function, and reduce the fear of falling in seniors at at risk of fracture, researchers say.
Don’t worry, be happy – and reduce heart disease risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
An optimistic mindset lowers the odds of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality, according to a new review.
Flu a menace for residents with heart disease, chronic conditions
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Fully 47% of older adults are at high risk for flu complications. People with heart disease and other chronic conditions face the highest risk.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, September 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 27, 2019
Diagnostic tool may help treat Parkinson’s disease … Heart patients have best outcomes with once-to-twice weekly exercise … Study examines alcohol consumption, risk of dementia in seniors …...
Frailty linked to higher readmission rates for Medicare beneficiaries
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 26, 2019
Frailty is a key factor in 30-day hospital readmissions for older Medicare recipients with heart problems and pneumonia.
Many high-risk seniors don’t plan to get a flu vaccine this season: poll
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 26, 2019
Over half of U.S. adults don’t plan to get the flu vaccine this season. And one quarter of those adults are at high risk of serious flu complications.