Tag: Seniors
NAFLD Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia in Seniors
Greater risk for dementia conferred by comorbid nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and heart disease or stroke
Nighttime Light Exposure Tied to Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Seniors
Most older adults have some type of nighttime light exposure
Glaucoma Not Linked to Change in Cognitive Function
No link seen between prevalent, incident glaucoma and levels of or rates of change in TICS scores when categorizing glaucoma by type
History of Hypothyroidism Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in ≥65s
Association most significant for those aged 65 years or older with history of hypothyroidism who received medication
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Feasible in Patients Over 80
Procedure extends long-term survival but carries surgical risks
Visual Impairment Tied to Cognitive Outcomes in Older Adults
Significant associations observed between vision impairment and cognitive outcomes of cognitive impairment and dementia
CDC Panel Urges Seniors to Get New, More Potent Flu Shot This Fall
Agency urges all Americans aged 6 months and older to get a flu shot every season
Financial Altruism May Indicate Cognitive Decline in Seniors
Financial altruism negatively associated with performance on cognitive measures known to be sensitive to early Alzheimer disease
Primary Care Outreach Boosts COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Electronic and mail messages from primary care providers increased COVID-19 vaccination rates among Black and Latino older adults
Uncontrolled Diabetes Tied to Heart Failure Progression
Patients with preclinical heart failure and uncontrolled diabetes have increased risk for progression of heart failure
