Many Ischemic Stroke Survivors Not Prescribed Anticoagulants
Reasons for not prescribing OAC include fall risk, poor prognosis, bleeding history, older age, dementia
Panic Disorder May Up Odds of Depression Rx Side Effects
Comorbid panic disorder tied to increased likelihood of side effects during treatment for depression
Reduced Mortality Seen for ‘Weekend Warriors’
Those who exercise one, two days a week see similar health benefits to those who work out regularly
Continuing Warfarin Protective After Diagnosis of Dementia
Findings in cohort of veterans aged 65 years or older receiving warfarin for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
Acid Suppression Rx Linked to Risk of C. difficile, Campylobacter
Study suggests long-term use might open door to C. difficile and Campylobacter bacteria
Major Increase in U.S. Glaucoma Cases Expected by 2030
Routine eye exams the best way to prevent this major cause of vision loss, eye experts say
Long-Term Disability Risk Up for Seniors Who Visit ER
Disability and loss of agility more likely six months after treatment
Meta-Analysis Links Omega-3 Fatty Acid Consumption to T2DM
Composition, ethnicity, trial duration, recruited age all influence effect of omega-3 on T2DM progression
Further Evidence Mediterranean Diet Ups Brain Health in Seniors
Older adults who favor this eating style lose less brain volume, researchers find
Dementia Risk Up for Those Living Near Major Roads
Study couldn't prove cause-and-effect, but risk rose as proximity to traffic increased, researchers report
