American Seniors Struggle to Pay Medical Bills More Than Peers in Other Wealthy Countries
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) — American seniors still pay more for health care...
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Geriatrics
Expanded Admission Screening Protocol for C. Auris Beneficial
An expanded screening protocol for Candida auris at admission can improve infection control and reduce potential pathogen outbreaks.
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COVID-19, Flu & RSV Vaccination Remains Low in Nursing Homes
According to CDC data, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza vaccination rates are low among nursing home residents early in the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season.
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Preferential Promotion of White Men Persisting in Academic Medicine
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Preferential promotion of White men within academic...
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Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease Up in Older U.S. Adults
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of and mortality from...
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Pain + Depressive Symptoms Increase Risk for Cognitive Decline
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The coexistence of moderate-to-intense pain and...
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13.9 Percent of Older Adults Meet Federal Physical Activity Guidelines
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Overall, 13.9 percent of adults age 65 years and...
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Poor Control Over Aspects of Work Linked to Physician Burnout
TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Poor control over specific aspects of work is...
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Community-Level Social, Environmental Factors Tied to Mild Cognitive Impairment
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Several community-wide social and environmental...
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RSNA: Levothyroxine Tied to Bone Loss Over Time in Older Adults
MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Levothyroxine (LT4) use is associated with...
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Long-Term Exposure to Wildfire PM2.5 Tied to Higher Odds of Dementia
MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Long-term exposure to wildfire and nonwildfire fine...
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Worse Outcomes Seen for Seniors With Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Polypharmacy
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Older adults with both Alzheimer disease and...
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24.3 Percent of U.S. Adults Had Chronic Pain in Past Three Months in 2023
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In 2023, 24.3 percent of U.S. adults had chronic...
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High Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) — High cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is...
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Study Assesses Risk for 28-Day Hospitalization for Adults With RSV
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A number of adults with outpatient medically...
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Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Blood Pressure in Seniors With Overweight
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Among older individuals with overweight, vitamin...
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Gabapentinoid Use Tied to Higher Risk for Hip Fractures
MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Gabapentinoid use is associated with an increased...
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RSV Vaccination Prevents Associated Hospitalization, Emergency Encounters
THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For adults aged 60 years or older, respiratory...
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Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Incidence Increasing Among the Elderly
THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) — From 1987 to 2016, there was a considerable...
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Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Incident Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Poor sleep quality may be associated with...
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