One in Six Older Patients Have Reoperation for Hernia Recurrence
TUESDAY, March 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — One in six older patients having hernia surgery...
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Geriatrics
Geriatric Vulnerability Ups Risk for Disability After Major Surgery
MONDAY, March 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The burden of disability after hospital discharge...
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Neuroimaging Measures Linked to Stages of Memory Impairment
FRIDAY, March 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For cognitively unimpaired older adults, the...
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Sodium-Containing Acetaminophen May Raise Risk for CVD
MONDAY, Feb. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with or without hypertension,...
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Few Older Adults Knowledgeable About Aducanumab for Alzheimer Disease
FRIDAY, Feb. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults are neither knowledgeable nor...
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CPAP for Sleep Apnea Not as Effective in the Very Elderly
FRIDAY, Feb. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)...
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Mental Disorders Tied to Subsequent Dementia Onset
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Mental disorders are associated with later onset...
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USPSTF Updates Guidance on Statins for Primary Prevention of CVD
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)...
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Physical Activity in Early Late Life May Cut Risk for CVD
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A higher level of physical activity among the...
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Poll: Health App Use Low Among Older Adults
TUESDAY, Feb. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Three in 10 older adults use at least one mobile...
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Volume-Based Compensation Most Common Incentive for Doctors
MONDAY, Feb. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The most common base compensation incentive...
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11.5 Percent of Under 65-Year-Olds Uninsured in 2020
FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In 2020, 11.5 percent of people aged younger than...
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Midlife Chronic Conditions Increase Risk for Later Dementia
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Having two or more chronic conditions in middle...
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Improved Air Quality May Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Women
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Greater improvement in long-term air quality (AQ)...
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Time to Benefit Estimated for Intensive BP Control to Prevent Stroke
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — About 1.7 years of more intensive hypertensive...
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ASA: BP Telemonitoring Aids Stroke Survivors in Underserved Areas
TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Remote blood pressure monitoring and telehealth...
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Adhering to Life’s Simple 7 May Cut CHD Risk Despite Genetics
TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Ideal adherence to the American Heart Association...
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Trials Show Promise for Intravitreal Faricimab in Retinal Disease
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Faricimab is noninferior to aflibercept for the...
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Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked With Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with a greater risk for many common conditions...
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Prevalence of Melatonin Supplement Use Increased Over Time
TUESDAY, Feb. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The reported prevalence of melatonin supplement...
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