Group defines long COVID in effort to unify healthcare entities, improve medical responses
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 12, 2024
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has published a new report that better defines long COVID. The group put together the consensus document at the federal government’s...
Study reveals link between nutrition deficiency, all-cause death in hypertensive older adults
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 11, 2024
A new study showed the link between nutrition deficiency patterns and the risk for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in older adults with hypertension. Authors said the pattern may be an important...
Fewer people will take statins if new heart standards are widely adopted
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 10, 2024
If American Heart Association guidelines passed in November 2023 are widely adopted, about 40% fewer people would meet the criteria to be on statins, a new study shows.
Most older adults don’t know about aging-related resources, survey shows
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 06, 2024
Most older adults are missing out when it comes to all the resources that could help them with aging and caregiving issues, according to a new poll.
Sleep apnea raises odds for hospitalization, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 04, 2024
People aged 50 and older with obstructive sleep apnea have a 21% higher risk of any health service (including hospitalization) compared to those without the breathing disorder, according to a study presented...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, June 5
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 04, 2024
Report: Higher prostate screening linked to lower odds of advanced disease, death … Mental health history doesn’t impact smoking cessation methods, survey finds … Opinion: Obstacles exist for people...
3-year study shows persistent long-term COVID-19 effects, especially in hospitalized patients
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Donna Shryer
Jun 02, 2024
A new investigation studied the risks and health challenges that people face during the three years following a COVID-19 diagnosis. The analysis, published in Nature Medicine, included 135,161 individuals...
Report: Food insecurity common in older adults with diabetes, poses hypoglycemia risk
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Kristen Fischer
May 21, 2024
Food insecurity is common among older adults with type 2 diabetes, putting them at a higher risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). When healthcare providers only ask about economic food security and...
Report: AI tool could boost communication for older adults with cancer
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Kristen Fischer
May 20, 2024
Artificial intelligence may be a useful communication tool to help older adults with cancer communicate with their doctors and have more of a say in their treatment, according to a new report published...
Men with diabetes suffer worse health effects than women, new study finds
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Kristen Fischer
May 16, 2024
Men have a greater risk of major health effects from type 1 and 2 diabetes compared to women, according to a new study.