Protein Intake Tied to Disability Trajectory in Very Old
Intake of at least 1 g/kg of adjusted body weight per day linked to better disability trajectories
Food Assistance May Help Older Adults Adhere to Diabetes Meds
Food assistance may cut number of older adults with diabetes forgoing medications due to cost
Risks of Trazodone Similar to Those of Atypical Antipsychotics
Among older adults with dementia, rates of falls, fracture similar, but mortality rate lower
Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care
Patients, families should be treated with dignity and respect, be actively engaged in care
FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process
Revised process will ensure new medical devices meet safety and effectiveness standards
ACA Coverage Substantial, but Did Not Impact Labor Markets
Coverage gains did not negatively impact employment levels, hours worked, earnings
FDA Approves New Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Randomized clinical trial showed significant improvement in overall survival with Daurismo
Bone Erosions More Frequent With Old Age at Onset of Early RA
Bone erosions more frequent in those older at early RA onset even if they had clinical remission
Arterial Stiffness May Predict Dementia Risk
Adjustment for subclinical brain disease markers did not reduce link between arterial stiffness, dementia
RSNA: Mammography Has Value in Women Age 75 or Older
Cancer detection rate is 8.4/1,000 exams in older women; 98 percent of cancers surgically excised
