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12/23/2019
Medicare patients who receive longer-term androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer are at increased risk of Alzheimer disease and dementia, according to study findings.
Medicare patients who receive longer-term androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer are at increased risk of Alzheimer disease and dementia, according to study findings.
Medicare patients who receive...
12/23/2019
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12/20/2019
A study of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) for adults with myelodysplastic syndrome showed that patients 65 and older had comparable outcomes to those ages 55 to 64, leading the authors to recommend that the US Centers for...
A study of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) for adults with myelodysplastic syndrome showed that patients 65 and older had comparable outcomes to those ages 55 to 64, leading the authors to recommend that the US Centers for...
A study of hematopoietic stem...
12/20/2019
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12/19/2019
Older women who eat sweets and processed grains may be more likely to suffer from insomnia than counterparts who consume few of these foods, a US study suggests.
Older women who eat sweets and processed grains may be more likely to suffer from insomnia than counterparts who consume few of these foods, a US study suggests.
Older women who eat sweets and...
12/19/2019
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12/19/2019
Researchers found that older adults who exercise may reduce their risk of falls by more than a third compared to sedentary peers.
Researchers found that older adults who exercise may reduce their risk of falls by more than a third compared to sedentary peers.
Researchers found that older...
12/19/2019
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12/19/2019
Nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease is on the rise across the US, especially among women and older people, research shows.
Nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease is on the rise across the US, especially among women and older people, research shows.
Nontuberculous mycobacterial...
12/19/2019
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12/13/2019
In older adults with mild cognitive impairment and depression, social isolation is associated with a significantly increased likelihood of peptic ulcer recurrence, according to study findings.
In older adults with mild cognitive impairment and depression, social isolation is associated with a significantly increased likelihood of peptic ulcer recurrence, according to study findings.
In older adults with mild...
12/13/2019
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12/12/2019
In obese adults 70 years and older, researchers found that those who diet to lose weight may be able to protect against bone thinning with resistance exercise.
In obese adults 70 years and older, researchers found that those who diet to lose weight may be able to protect against bone thinning with resistance exercise.
In obese adults 70 years and...
12/12/2019
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12/12/2019
“Based on the current evidence, hypothyroidism is significantly associated with increased all-cause mortality instead of cardiovascular mortality among the elderly,” researchers of a study concluded.
“Based on the current evidence, hypothyroidism is significantly associated with increased all-cause mortality instead of cardiovascular mortality among the elderly,” researchers of a study concluded.
“Based on the current evidence,...
12/12/2019
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12/10/2019
Researchers found that a new tool accurately predicts six-month mortality for older adults hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction.
Researchers found that a new tool accurately predicts six-month mortality for older adults hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction.
Researchers found that a new...
12/10/2019
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12/10/2019
A study published online in JAGS shows that older adults screened for Alzheimer disease in primary care showed no difference afterward in health-related quality of life or symptoms of depression and anxiety.
A study published online in JAGS shows that older adults screened for Alzheimer disease in primary care showed no difference afterward in health-related quality of life or symptoms of depression and anxiety.
A study published online in JAGS...
12/10/2019
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