Economic hardship can accelerate aging, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2019
Four years of economic hardship appears to accelerate the aging process, according to a recent study from Denmark.
Simple interventions can greatly reduce residents’ falls
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2019
Fatal falls have nearly tripled among older Americans, and experts are calling for stepped-up prevention measures such as these.
After disaster, mortality risk spikes 40% for seniors with diabetes
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2019
In counties that were directly impacted by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, older adults with diabetes took a big hit to their health.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2019
Long-term study of nurses links nut consumption with improved health … Alzheimer’s vaccine performs well in phase 2 trial … Gum disease linked to higher risk of hypertension … Simple lifestyle...
Facility modifications can have beneficial effect on care and comfort
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 22, 2019
From cane hooks to wider exam tables, modifications can improve the healthcare experience of elders with functional disabilities.
Common antidepressant excels at reducing anxiety, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 22, 2019
Sertraline reduces anxiety symptoms weeks before any improvement in depressive symptoms, a large, new placebo-controlled study has found.
Overtreatment lands thousands of U.S. diabetes patients in the hospital
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 22, 2019
Too many older, clinically complex patients with diabetes end up in U.S. emergency rooms due to overtreatment, according to a Mayo Clinic study published this month.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, September 23
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 22, 2019
Older patients don’t see diabetes recommendations the way doctors do … Bowel cancer screening reduces deaths by up to 45% … No bones about it, protein slows down fracture-healing … Wearable brain-machine...
A simple question helps to ‘strongly’ predict fracture risk in older adults
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 19, 2019
A simple question about a resident’s experience with falls can help to accurately predict their fracture risk, according to a new analysis.
A three minute memory test could catch reversible cognitive impairment
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 19, 2019
The American Academy of Neurology is recommending an annual cognitive assessment for everyone over the age of 65.