Fine Particulate Matter Levels Below WHO Guidelines Tied to Hospital Admission
MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Chronic and daily exposure to fine particulate...
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Geriatrics
Vision Impairment Linked to Several Psychosocial Outcomes in Seniors
MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In adults 65 years and older, vision impairment is...
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Physical Activity May Cut Heart Failure Risk in Women
FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Higher levels of physical activity (PA) are...
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Dietary Thiamine Has J-Shaped Association With Cognitive Decline
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For older individuals, dietary thiamine intake...
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Prescription Opioids Linked to Increased Risk for Serious Fall Events
TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For adults of all ages, especially those aged 85...
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AAOS: Pickleball-Related Fractures Up Significantly in Older Adults
FRIDAY, Feb. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) — As pickleball has gained in popularity, associated...
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ED Use Increased for Transgender, Gender-Diverse Medicare Beneficiaries
MONDAY, Feb. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) Medicare...
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Salt Substitute Can Reduce Incidence of Hypertension Among Seniors
MONDAY, Feb. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For older adults with normal blood pressure,...
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Home Lighting Tied to Activity Levels in Adults With Visual Impairment
FRIDAY, Feb. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The home environment, particularly lighting, may...
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Clinician Decision Support Can Reduce Unspecified Testing in Primary Care
MONDAY, Feb. 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For older primary care patients, clinician decision...
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In OAB, Nocturnal Urinary Frequency Tied to Bruises, Fractures From Falls
FRIDAY, Feb. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For patients with overactive bladder (OAB),...
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eGFRcr-cys Levels More Strongly Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Seniors
MONDAY, Jan. 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In older patients, a low estimated glomerular...
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Adult Day Services With Specialized Care Have Higher Proportion With Dementia
THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Adult day services centers (ADSCs) that provide...
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Palliative Telecare Team Aids QOL, Health Status for Chronic Conditions
TUESDAY, Jan. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Use of a nurse and social worker palliative...
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Dietary Protein Intake Linked to Higher Odds of Healthy Aging
TUESDAY, Jan. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Dietary protein intake, especially plant protein,...
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Few Older U.S. Adults Using Direct-to-Consumer Health Care Services
TUESDAY, Jan. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Only one in 13 older adults has used a...
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Cognitive Benefits Seen for Daily Multivitamin-Mineral Supplementation
MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Daily multivitamin-mineral (MVM) supplementation...
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Ordering Palliative Care Consult by Default Increases Rate of Consultation
MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Ordering palliative care consultation by default...
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Lower Cutoff Points for Montreal Cognitive Assessment Needed
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)...
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State Variance Seen in Requirements to Report Medically Impaired Drivers
TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — There is considerable variance in state reporting...
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