Statins
Statins
01/23/2018
Whether statins are an effective option for primary prevention remains unclear. In a new study, a researcher specifically explored the impact of statin use among older adults with moderate hyperlipidemia...
01/23/2018
frailty
frailty
01/11/2018
A popular diet, known for a wealth of health benefits, was assessed in a recent study to determine whether it could mitigate the risk of frailty in older, community-dwelling adults.
01/11/2018
frailty
frailty
01/09/2018
In the past, limited evidence has indicated that physical activity may prevent frailty in older adults. However, a new study that assessed the effects of a structured physical activity intervention on...
01/09/2018
Influenza Vaccine
Influenza Vaccine
01/02/2018
Older adults have an increased risk of influenza. In a recent study, researchers evaluated the relationship between antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity and vaccine responsiveness in this patient...
01/02/2018
mild cognitive impairment
mild cognitive impairment
12/28/2017
The American Academy of Neurology has updated their 2001 guidelines for the management of mild cognitive impairment.
12/28/2017
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
12/27/2017
Current guidelines recommend the use of calcium and vitamin D supplementation in older adults with osteoporosis for the prevention of fractures, despite mixed results from previous studies. In a recent...
12/27/2017
air pollution
air pollution
12/27/2017
In a recent study, researchers sought to estimate the association between short-term exposure to ambient fine particulate matter and ozone.
12/27/2017
eye disorders
eye disorders
12/15/2017
Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers evaluated the association between glaucoma and the consumption of coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
12/15/2017
cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular disease
12/06/2017
In a recent study, researchers investigated the validity of a blood-based precision medicine test for the identification of CAD in older individuals.
12/06/2017
surgery
surgery
11/17/2017
Current risk calculators are not designed to predict the risk of cardiac-related complications among geriatric patients following non-cardiac surgery. In a recent study, researchers sought to design a new...
11/17/2017