Higher Resting Heart Rate Tied to Dementia Risk in Older Adults
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — An elevated resting heart rate (RHR) is...
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Geriatrics
Hearing Loss More Common in Older White Adults Versus Blacks
TUESDAY, Dec. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The likelihood of hearing loss is nearly double in...
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More Older Adults Need Help at Home Following Hospitalization
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The number of older adults receiving help at home...
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No Increase Seen in CV Events in Elderly After BNT162b2 Vaccination
FRIDAY, Dec. 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In the 14 days following each of the two doses of...
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Women Underrepresented in U.S. Health System Leadership
THURSDAY, Dec. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Women are underrepresented in senior leadership...
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Almost Half With MCI Subsequently Classified as Cognitively Normal
THURSDAY, Dec. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Almost half of those with incident mild cognitive...
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Concurrent Zoster, Flu Vaccines Tied to Lower Subsequent Flu Vaccine Uptake
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Concurrent administration of influenza and zoster...
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Days of Extreme Heat Linked to Increased Risk for ED Visits
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Days of extreme heat are associated with an...
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Hospitals Lag in Sexual Harassment Policies
TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Few institutions have clear policies that...
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Device Apps Aid Memory in Older Adults With Impaired Cognition
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Older adults with cognitive disorders can learn...
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Housework Tied to Higher Cognitive Function in Older Adults
TUESDAY, Nov. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Housework is associated with better cognitive,...
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Risk for Incident Dementia Up With Pro-Inflammatory Diet
MONDAY, Nov. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A pro-inflammatory diet is associated with an...
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Number of Elderly on U.S. Liver Transplant List Rising
THURSDAY, Nov. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The proportion of U.S. elderly patients in need...
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Minorities Less Likely to Undergo MRI After Elevated PSA Test
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Black and Hispanic men are significantly less...
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Progress Made in Reducing Depression During Internship
TUESDAY, Nov. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — From 2007 to 2019, there was an increase in...
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Flu Vaccine Coverage Suboptimal for Medicare Beneficiaries
TUESDAY, Nov. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Only half of Medicare beneficiaries aged 19 years...
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Smoking, Alcohol Intake Tied to Age-Related Macular Degeneration
TUESDAY, Nov. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Genetically predicted smoking initiation and...
Read MoreIntervention Tool Reduced Inappropriate Antibiotic Rx for UTI in Nursing Home Residents
Study shows intervention halved antibiotic use rate over standard care An intervention that incorporated educational materials and a dialogue tool for nursing home staff to use when discussing suspected urinary tract infections...
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Medicare Could Negotiate Drug Prices Under Democrat Proposal
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A measure designed to lower prescription drug...
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T2DM Remission Reported for Almost 5 Percent of Adults in Scotland in 2019
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — About 5 percent of adults aged 30 years and older...
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