Tag: Seniors
Perspectives on USPSTF A-Fib Screening Recommendation
Physicians weigh in on the need to develop a screening strategy
USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence to Screen for Atrial Fibrillation
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says benefit unclear in asymptomatic, older patients
Advance Care Planning Doesn’t Aid Quality of Life
But, participation does increase advance directives, surrogate decision-makers
One-Quarter of Older U.S. Adults May Be Overtreated for Diabetes
These patients are tightly controlled with glucose-lowering medications with high risk of hypoglycemia
One in Four Older Adults With Diabetes Uses Alternative Meds
Herbal, chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, yoga most commonly used individual therapies
Poor Outcomes for Prefrail/Frail at Risk of Malnutrition
Prevalence of ADL disability, poor QOL highest for prefrail/frail seniors at risk of malnutrition
Cataract Surgery May Cut Risk of Serious Car Accidents
Findings in a large study of older patients before and after cataract surgery
Sociodemographic Disparities in Eyeglass Use Among Elderly
Glasses use less likely for those who were older, non-white, had lower educational levels, less affluent
NIH Warns of Increased Risk of Heat-Related Illness for Seniors
Factors that could increase risk include age-related changes to skin; heart, lung, and kidney diseases
Direct-Acting Antivirals Effective for Hepatitis C in Seniors
Increased likelihood of adverse events, anemia secondary to ribavirin for those age 75 or older
