Geriatrics
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Dairy doesn’t do a body good in midlife women
Daily dairy intake does not bolster bone mineral density at the femoral neck or lumbar spine, nor does it reduce osteoporotic fracture risk in...
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How old is too old for statins?
When to start, continue, or stop statins in those ages ≥ 75 years has been a quandary. Here’s what 2 studies have to say.
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COVID-19: Psychiatrists assess geriatric harm from social distancing
“Certainly the appalling number of deaths in nursing homes is the No. 1 horror of the pandemic.”
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DOACs linked to lower fracture risk versus warfarin in AFib patients
The results suggest women may particularly benefit from DOAC use.
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Time to change WHO definition of osteoporosis, say experts
Relying on bone mineral density alone leaves many at risk for fracture undiagnosed and untreated, editorialists argue.
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High-intensity exercise builds bone in older men
Closely supervised, high-impact training may safely reduce osteoporosis complications in both men and women.
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Seniors with COVID-19 show unusual symptoms, doctors say
The age group most at risk of severe complications may not have fever, insistent cough, or shortness of breath.
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Elderly Americans carry heavier opioid burden
Those over age 65 years fill prescriptions for twice the amount, compared with younger adults.
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Loneliness, social isolation in seniors need urgent attention
Clinicians might be able to prevent or reduce social isolation and loneliness by directly addressing underlying health-related causes, new report...
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ACIP: Flu vaccines for older adults show similar safety profiles
Comparison of two approved flu vaccines for adults 65 and older yielded similar safety and quality of life results.