Tag: Aging: Misc.
PTSD Associated With Premature Senescence
Evidence of reduced leukocyte telomere length, increased pro-inflammatory markers
CDC: Mortality Rate From Falls Up for U.S. Seniors
Researchers also report that car crashes cause 1 in 7 unintentional deaths in older Americans
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Geriatric Medicine
Authors summarize studies published in 2014 that are highly relevant to practice of geriatric medicine
April 2015 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for April 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Facial Rejuvenation Effect of Fat Graft May Be Due to Stem Cells
Facial fat graft and injection of adipose-derived stem cells both show promise
Lower Extremity Revascularization in Elderly Found Lacking
Many patients immobile or dead a year later, but some benefit
March 2015 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Study Examines Age, Sex, APOE ε4 Effects in Adults
Memory and adjusted hippocampal volume worse in men than women; no sex difference in amyloid PET
High Satisfaction for Ablative Fractional Skin Resurfacing
Improvements in skin-related quality of life, patient satisfaction with skin appearance
Cochlear Implantation Associated With Improved Cognition
Older people with severe hearing loss who received the devices had less depression, better mental skills
