Hip fracture treatments, outcomes vary substantially by country
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John Roszkowski
Aug 14, 2023
Hip fractures are a common and costly problem in older adults, and a new study finds there is a substantial variation in mortality, health outcomes and treatment measures among different countries.
NIH: Two drugs most effective in treating type 2 diabetes
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John Roszkowski
Sep 23, 2022
Two popular drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes outperformed other medications in managing glucose levels and keeping people with type 2 diabetes healthy, according to new research funded by the National...
Low physical function tied to higher cardiac risk in older adults
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John Roszkowski
Sep 02, 2022
Community-dwelling older adults who have lower physical function are at increased risk of developing heart attack, heart failure and stroke, according to new research published in the Journal of the American...
Optimism linked to improved physical function in older women
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John Roszkowski
Apr 01, 2024
Higher degrees of optimism may improve physical function for older women as they age, a large cohort study has found.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Sept. 23
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John Roszkowski
Sep 23, 2022
HHS reveals new strategy to support family caregivers … T cells could help kill cancer in older adults … ALS drug shows clinical benefit in new data analysis… Interferon treatment may reduce...
Two new studies identify potential warning signs of cognitive decline in older adults
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John Roszkowski
Oct 13, 2023
Older adults who show subtle decline on standard memory and cognitive tests may be at increased risk for developing mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to dementia, according to the results of a new...
Study: Dialysis improves quality of life for older adults with kidney failure
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John Roszkowski
Aug 01, 2022
Older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease saw their mental and physical quality of life worsen in the year before undergoing dialysis. However, the decline in their condition stabilized after dialysis...
Medicare, Medicaid to cover weight loss drug for heart disease risk
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John Roszkowski
Mar 25, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services disclosed last week it will provide coverage for the popular weight loss drug Wegovy for patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Study outlines recommendations to improve LTC pandemic preparedness
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John Roszkowski
Sep 25, 2023
Using input received from long-term care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian researchers have identified several recommendations aimed at improving future pandemic preparedness, worker mental...
Study: Older adults receiving high-quality care more likely to get shingles vaccine
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John Roszkowski
Sep 25, 2023
Elderly patients who receive high-quality primary care are more likely to get the shingles vaccine upon a doctor’s recommendation, according to a new Japanese study.