Tag: Seniors
Improvements Seen in Post-Allo-HCT Outcomes for Seniors With Leukemia
Reduction in relapse incidence observed over time, as well as improvement in leukemia-free survival, overall survival
Inappropriate Diagnosis of Pneumonia Common in Hospitalized Adults
Inappropriate diagnosis common, especially in older patients and those with dementia, altered mental status on presentation
Increases in Food Insecurity Seen in U.S. Families With Older Adults
Rates of recurring food insecurity more than doubled, rates of chronic food insecurity more than tripled from 1999-2003 to 2015-2019
Staffing Shortages at Nursing Homes Continue: Report
Health Officials Recommend Spring COVID-19 Booster for Older Adults
Second booster appropriate as long as at least four months have passed since last COVID-19 shot
Treatment Modification Aids Chemo Tolerability in Seniors With Advanced Cancer
Primary treatment modifications tied to lower risk for toxic effects and functional decline
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
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
