Tag: Seniors
Vitamin D Supplementation May Cut Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events
Reduction was not significant overall, but was significant among those taking cardiovascular drugs at baseline
CDC Gives Full Approval to RSV Vaccine for People Over 60
Agency added that it is advising seniors to first consult with their doctors to determine if the vaccine is right for them
Posthospitalization Meal Delivery Boosts Outcomes for Older Adults
Findings for 30-day rehospitalization and mortality in patients with and without heart failure
Risk of Physical Conditions, Injuries Up for Older Adults With Autism
Increased risks included heart failure, cystitis, glucose dysregulation, iron deficiency anemia, poisoning, self-harm
CDC Panel Backs RSV Vaccine for Seniors
Panel called for 'shared clinical decision-making' between doctors and patients, stopped short of recommending that all seniors get the shots
Census Shows America’s Population Is Older Than Ever
Median age of Americans hit a record 39 years in 2022, almost 10 years older than in 1980
Intensive Inpatient BP Management Not Beneficial in Seniors
Risk for adverse events increased with intensive treatment among older adults with elevated BP in first 48 hours of hospitalization
Higher Daily Intake of Flavonols May Cut Onset of Frailty
Strongest association seen for quercetin subclass of flavonols, but no association seen for total flavonoid intake
Increase in Incident Anemia Seen With Low-Dose Aspirin in Older Adults
Risk for anemia incidence and decline in ferritin greater for seniors receiving low-dose aspirin
Elevated Lipoprotein(a) Predictor of Recurrent Coronary Heart Disease
Lp(a) of 500+ and 300+ mg/L versus lower significantly predicted recurrent CHD, with hazard ratios of 1.59 and 1.37, respectively
