News tagged with elderly
Common medication associated with cognitive decline in elderly
A study published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggested that the use of certain medications in elderly populations may be associated with cognitive decline. The study examined the effects of exposure to ant ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Jan 26, 2009 |
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Tiny blood vessels in brain spit to survive
Spitting can be a good thing when it comes to blood vessels.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
May 26, 2010 |
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Hand-grip strength associated with poor survival
Poor or declining handgrip strength in the oldest old is associated with poor survival and may be used as a tool to assess mortality, found an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The fastest growing segme ...
Feb 08, 2010 |
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New aging studies improving vaccine efficacy for the elderly
A new study from the Trudeau Institute in Saranac Lake, New York, demonstrates that immune system cells important for both pathogen resistance and vaccine efficacy live longer in older animals but because ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Oct 05, 2009 |
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Elder self-neglect and abuse associated with increased risk of death
Elderly individuals who have a report of self-neglect or abuse submitted to a social service agency have an associated increased risk of death, according to a study in the August 5 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on violence and hu ...
Aug 05, 2009 |
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Beneficial effects of testosterone for frailty in older men are short-lived
The beneficial effects of six months of testosterone treatment on muscle mass, strength and quality of life in frail elderly men are not maintained at six months post-treatment, according to a study accepted for publication ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Nov 04, 2010 |
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Tai chi beats back depression in the elderly, study shows
The numbers are, well, depressing: More than 2 million people age 65 and older suffer from depression, including 50 percent of those living in nursing homes. The suicide rate among white men over 85 is the highest in the ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 16, 2011 |
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Neurotic Ulsterman gives rich slice of eighteenth century life
(PhysOrg.com) -- An investigation into the life of an obscure but energetic eighteenth century Ulsterman has provided a vivid insight into early Hanoverian Britain.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 04, 2009 |
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Mistreatment in Chinese elders perceived as a pervasive problem
(PhysOrg.com) -- Mistreatment of older Chinese adults in the U.S. is perceived to be a pervasive, but underreported, problem, according to a study that used community focus groups composed of elders to explore the issue. ...
Jan 04, 2011 |
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Treatment may need to be modified for elderly brain cancer patients
Glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive type of brain tumor, accounts for a majority of the brain tumors seen in patients 65 years or older. This segment of the population is growing faster than any other age group and ...
Jan 13, 2009 |
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Elderly patients can benefit from selective use of early revascularization
The elderly represent a growing proportion of patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction (MI) complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS). CS occurs when the heart fails to supply enough blood to the organs of the body, ...
Feb 16, 2009 |
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Seasonal variation in blood pressure
A French study reported in the 12th January issue of Archives of Internal Medicine has found a strong correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a large sample of the elderly.(1) As a result, the invest ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jan 16, 2009 |
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Mortality risk greater for elderly women who nap daily
A new study appearing in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that older women who reported taking daily naps had a significantly greater risk of dying. The results of the study are in contrast to a number ...
Mar 04, 2009 |
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Pain relievers seem not to prevent Alzheimer's disease in the very elderly
A new study shows that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as the pain relievers ibuprofen and naproxen, do not prevent Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Instead, the risk of developing dementia ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Apr 22, 2009 |
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Young men and elderly women at biggest risk for shoulder dislocations
An article published in the March 2010 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) reveals that the majority of all shoulder dislocations occur during sports activities and young males are at a higher risk. The s ...
Mar 01, 2010 |
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