Geriatrics
Vision Impairment Linked to Several Psychosocial Outcomes in Seniors
Odds of depression and anxiety symptoms rose in association with objectively measured vision impairment
Fine Particulate Matter Levels Below WHO Guidelines Tied to Hospital Admission
Studies show increased relative risk for admission for composite CVD and increased risk for admission for natural causes
Level of Burnout Higher for Women in Health Care Occupations
Gender-specific factors that have direct link to well-being include job satisfaction, psychological health, and work-life integration
Physical Activity May Cut Heart Failure Risk in Women
Findings seen for overall accelerometer-measured physical activity, light or moderate-to-vigorous activity, as well as for steps per day
Dietary Thiamine Has J-Shaped Association With Cognitive Decline
Inflection point of 0.68 mg/day noted among cognitively healthy older Chinese individuals
This Election Year, Health Care Costs Top Voter Concerns: Poll
AAOS: Sports-Related Orthopedic Injuries in Seniors Projected to Grow 123 Percent by 2040
Demand from increasing number of active older adults will outpace growth in the number of orthopedic surgeons
Prescription Opioids Linked to Increased Risk for Serious Fall Events
Findings seen among adults of all ages, especially those aged 85 years or older; risk highest in first 28 days after initiation
AAOS: Pickleball-Related Fractures Up Significantly in Older Adults
Fractures most commonly seen in the upper extremity in women aged 65 years and older following a fall
Salt Substitute Can Reduce Incidence of Hypertension Among Seniors
No increase seen in incidence of hypotension episodes with replacement of salt by potassium-enriched substitute
