Geriatrics
Q&A
Vitamin E may worsen acute respiratory tract infections in the elderly
Gratt JM, Schouten EG, Kok FJ. Effect of daily vitamin E and multivitamin-mineral supplementation on acute respiratory tract infections in elderly...
Original Research
Improving influenza vaccination rates in the elderly
Clinical Inquiries
Should we treat elevated cholesterol in elderly patients?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins, have been shown to decrease all-cause mortality in individuals aged 65 and older...
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Can high-dose supplementation with vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and zinc slow the progression of macular degeneration?
Age-Related Eye Disease Study Research Group, Report No. 8. A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of high dose supplementation with...
Original Research
Clinical Findings Associated with Radiographic Pneumonia in Nursing Home Residents
Q&A
Does a hip protector reduce the risk of hip fracture in frail elderly patients?
Kannus P, Parkkari J, Niemi S, et al. Prevention of hip fracture in elderly people with use of a hip protector. N Engl J Med 2000; 343:1506-13.
Original Research
The Role of Gynecologists in Providing Primary Care to Elderly Women
Q&A
Is exposure to HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), fibrates, or other lipid-lowering drugs associated with reduced risk of bone fracture in older patients?
Meier CR, Schlienger RG, Kraenzlin ME, Schlegel B, Jick H. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and the risk of fractures. JAMA 2000; 283:3205-10.
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Is losartan superior to captopril in reducing all-cause mortality in elderly patients with symptomatic heart failure?
Pitt B, Poole-Wilson PA, Segal R, et al. Effect of losartan compared with captopril on mortality in patients with symptomatic heart failure:...
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Effects [FET1] of Influenza Vaccination of Health Care Workers on Mortality of Elderly People in Long-Term Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Carman W, Elder A, Wallace L, et al. Effects of influenza vaccination of healthcare workers on mortality of elderly people in long-term care....
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Screening Mammography in Women Aged 70 to 79 Years
Kerlikowske K, Salzmann P, Phillips KA, Cauley JA, Cummings SR. Continuing screening mammography in women aged 70 to 79 years: impact on life...