Tag: Seniors
Subclinical Cardiovascular Dz May Up Fall Risk in Older Adults
Higher measures of subclinical myocardial damage, cardiac wall strain linked to new falls
Mentally Stimulating Activities Lower Risk for Cognitive Decline
Activities included reading books, using computers, social or craft activities, and playing games
Functional Decline Seen in Many Older Adults Initiating Dialysis
Prevalence of high caregiver burden increased after initiation of dialysis
Five-Year Survival Less Than 40 Percent in Seniors With DLBCL
Overall survival estimates show steady improvement in survival probabilities in more recent years
Greater Long-Term Decline in Stroke Seen Among Older Adults
Continued focus on prevention efforts needed to lower risk for midlife ischemic strokes
Older Americans Generally Current With Eye Exams
Several significant demographic and socioeconomic differences impact use of eye care
Incident A-Fib Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
Oral anticoagulant use has preventive effect on dementia development in patients with incident AF
Seniors Who Develop Cancer Have Better Memory, Slower Decline
Rate of memory decline 3.9 percent slower in those with, versus those without, cancer diagnosis
High Response Seen for Chemo in Seniors With High-Risk AML
Complete response rate for patients treated with chemo was 69 percent; three-year OS was 21 percent
Elderly Women May Still Benefit From Osteoporosis Treatment
High hip fracture probability seen despite accounting for competing mortality risk
