Today's Geriatric Medicine

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Seniors Need 2 Pneumonia Vaccines, CDC Advisory Panel Says
Nearly 1 in 10 Adults Skips Meds Due to Cost, CDC Says
Following Blood Pressure Guidelines Saves Lives, Dollars
Drug Candidates Can Block Pathway Associated With Cell Death in Parkinson's Disease
Targeted Biopsy Technique Linked With Increased Detection of High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Study Suggests "Long Life" Gene Might Make Some Smarter, Too
Muscle Weakness Affects 1 in 5 Americans Over 80
Low-Frequency Deep Brain Stimulation Improves Difficult-to-Treat Parkinson's Symptoms
Seniors Often Keep Falls a Secret
Cardiovascular Risks of Pneumonia May Linger for Years
Acupuncture Viable for Pain Relief After Joint Replacement
When Parkinsonism Does Not Mean Parkinson's
Study Suggests Increase in Falls Among the Elderly
Lack of Exercise More Deadly Than Obesity, Study Suggests
Neck Artery Stents May Not Be Worthwhile in 'Real World' Setting
100 Million Americans Live With Chronic Pain, but Treatment Research Is Insufficient
More Than 1 in 10 Use Daily Aspirin Inappropriately
Benzodiazepine Often Used in Older People Despite Risks
Study Looks at Effect of Diet on Prostate Cancer Progression
OPTIMISTIC: New Care Model to Prevent Unnecessary Hospitalizations of Frail Older Adults
Petty 'Crimes' Sometimes Tied to Dementia
ICU Infections Among Elderly Tied to Higher Death Rates After Discharge
Nearly Half of Older Adults With Asthma, COPD Still Smoke
More Evidence That Healthy Living Works Wonders for Women's Hearts
Patient Self-Reporting Version of Blood Pressure Cuff for Dementia Is Reliable and Valid
Researchers Find Significant Link to Daily Physical Activity, Vascular Health
Number of Americans Taking Statins Keeps Rising
Targeting Parkinson's Disease Pathways
Study Supports Benefit of Widely Used Glaucoma Drug
Loss of Teeth Linked to Physical, Mental Decline in Study
Stent Treatment May Lower Stroke Disability
Despite Risks, Benzodiazepine Use Highest in Older People
High-Dose Flu Vaccine Superior for Frail Elderly Living in Long Term Care Facilities
Memory Lapses May Signal Stroke Risk
Brain Scans Yield Clues to Future Stroke Risk
Study Casts Doubt on Low-Dose Aspirin for Women Under 65
Statins Won't Help Protect Bones, Study Finds
Midlife Diabetes Linked to Memory Problems Later
Daily Physical Activity May Help Lower Parkinson's Risk
Targeting Parkinson's Disease Pathways
Senior-to-Senior Aggression Common in US Nursing Homes
Try a Lottery to Encourage Patients to Screen for Colon Cancer
US Prices Soaring for Some Generic Drugs
More Evidence Arthritis/Pain Relieving Drugs May Contribute to Stroke Death
Prescribe Blood Thinner Pradaxa With Caution, Study Warns
Study Points to Causes Behind Age-Linked Memory Loss
Irregular Heartbeat Doubles Risk for Silent Strokes
Successful Diabetes Management Should Address Cultural Differences
Higher Risk of GI, Major Bleeding in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Taking Blood Thinner Dabigatran
Putting a Price Tag on Informal Caregiving for the Elderly in the US
Risk of Poor Outcomes in Elderly Patients Predicted by New Frailty Test
Pain and Depression Place Older Adults at Risk of Delirium Following Surgery
Brain Injuries in Older Age Could Boost Dementia Risk
Metformin Beats Other Type 2 Diabetes Drugs for First Treatment
Activity in Dendrites Is Critical in Memory Formation
Cost of Informal Caregiving for US Elderly Is $522 Billion Annually
Osteoporosis Screening Guidelines May Miss Younger Women at Risk
Special Cocoa Drink May Improve Age-Related Memory Loss
Nearly One-Half of Older Americans Need Support With Daily Routines
A Rich Vocabulary Can Protect Against Cognitive Impairment
Scientists Find Molecular ‘Breadcrumb Trail’ That Helps Melanoma Spread
UNC Researchers Boost the Heart’s Natural Ability to Recover After Heart Attack
Discovery of Repair Process After Heart Attack Suggests Potential for New Treatment Strategy
Nursing Home Quality Not Tied to Risk of Readmission or Death Following Hospitalization
Parkinson's Disease May Start in the Gut
Tips for Infection Prevention as Nursing Home Infection Rates Increase
Seniors Suffering From Insomnia May Have a Problem With Sleep Quality, Not Duration
Risk of Pneumonia in the Elderly Doubled by Sleeping in Dentures
Drug Used for Another Disease Slows Progression of Parkinson's
Insomnia Among Older Adults May Be Tied to Sleep Quality, Not Duration
Minimally Invasive Procedures Offer Hope for Elderly Patients With Heart-Valve Problems
Nursing Home Infection Rates on the Rise
MRI May Spot Early Signs of Mental Decline
Gene Interacts With Stress and Leads to Heart Disease in Some People
Aerobic Exercise May Boost Quality of Life for Dialysis Patients
Can Exercise Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Your Genes May Be Key
Fish Oil Supplements Have Little Effect on Irregular Heartbeat
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Help After Certain Strokes
Mayo Researchers Reveal Pathway That Contributes to Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists Discover an On/Off Switch for Aging Cells
Early to Midlife Obesity Linked to Heightened Risk of Dementia in Later Life
Nurses Need Education on Advance Health Care Directives
Eat More Fish, Save Your Hearing?
Surgical Complications of DBS No Higher Risk for Older Parkinson’s Patients
Exercise May Guard Against Irregular Heartbeat in Older Women
First Clinical Trial for New Skin Wound-Healing Compound Is a Success
Targeted Brain Training May Help You Multitask Better
Jewish Home Lifecare Launches Nursing Home-Based Geriatric Substance Abuse Program
Verbal Abuse of Older Adults Has Disturbing Influence on Quality of Life
Is the Prostate-Specific Antigen Test Worth It?
How Is Depression Related to Dementia?
Common Drugs Adversely Impair Older Adults' Physical as Well as Cognitive Functioning
Inflammatory Muscle Disorder May Raise Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke
Healthy Habits May Slow Cellular Signs of Aging
Memory Relies on Astrocytes, the Brain's Lesser Known Cells
NIH Scientists Find Six New Genetic Risk Factors for Parkinson’s Disease
Experiences at Every Stage of Life Contribute to Cognitive Abilities in Old Age
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Reduce Cardiovascular Death in Type 2 Diabetes
A Healthy Lifestyle May Deflect Dementia
Widowhood May Delay Dementia in Some Seniors
Potential Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors and Risk Reduction Strategies Become Clearer
Can Games, Puzzles Keep Aging Minds Sharp?
For People With Dementia, Cataract Surgery Improves Vision, Cognition, Quality of Life
Weight Loss for Overweight Women Could Help Control Hot Flashes
NIH Funds Next Step of Alzheimer’s Disease Genome Research
FDA Approves Inhaled Diabetes Medication
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to High Blood Pressure
Study Suggests a Lifetime of Learning Might Thwart Dementia
Denosumab Treatment for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Increases Bone Density
Scientists Explore How Fecal Transplant Eases Tough Infection
Stroke Prevention for Women: Start Early
Most Prostate Cancer Specialists Don't Recommend Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Patients
Strokefinder Quickly Differentiates Bleeding Strokes From Clot-Induced Strokes
Study Identifies Risk Factors for Hospital Readmissions in Stroke Patients
6,000 Steps a Day Keeps Knee Osteoarthritis Limitations Away
A Shot Against Heart Attacks?
Knee Replacement Surgeries Rising With Obesity Rates
How High Blood Pressure in Middle Age May Affect Memory in Old Age
Generic Version of Drug to Treat Blindness Could Save Medicare Billions
Hypertension Risk in Older Women Increased by Negative Social Interactions
Heart Risks Depend on Which Blood Pressure Number Is High
Many Delay Blood Thinners After Stent Placement, Risking Death
Moderate Fitness Reduces Mortality Rate in Elderly Men With High Blood Pressure
Common Treatment for Chronic, Progressive Lung Disease Found Ineffective
New Treatment Targeting Versatile Protein May Protect Brain Cells in Parkinson's Disease
Role of Calcium in Familial Alzheimer's Disease Clarified, Pointing to New Therapeutic Option
Gender Differences Stand Out in Measuring Impact of Viagra as Therapy for Heart Failure
Intensive Insulin Therapy Might Aid Diabetics After Heart Attack
Brain Stimulation Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer's
When Older Adults Consider Suicide, Depression May Not Be Main Reason
Low Vitamin D Linked to Aggressive, Advanced Prostate Cancers
Poor Fitness in Middle Age Tied to Early Death Risk in Study
Thinking, Memory Problems Tied to Blockages in Neck Artery
Certain Sedatives Tied to Breathing Problems in Older COPD Patients
New Standards Proposed for Gauging Muscle Decline in Older Adults
Apathy Might Signal Brain Shrinkage in Old Age
Research Consortium Proposes Diagnostic Criteria for Sarcopenia
Gene Variant May Double Alzheimer's Risk for Women
Certain Sedatives Tied to Breathing Problems in Older COPD Patients
New Standards Proposed for Gauging Muscle Decline in Older Adults
Apathy Might Signal Brain Shrinkage in Old Age
Research Consortium Proposes Diagnostic Criteria for Sarcopenia
Gene Variant May Double Alzheimer's Risk for Women
Community Demographics Linked to Readmissions
Can Animals Really Help People in Aged Care?
Age a Big Factor in Colon Surgery Complications
Drug Does Not Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes for Diastolic Heart Failure
Aerobic Exercise May Help Older Women at Risk for Dementia
Hearing Loss Affects Elders' Personalities
Stroke Often Missed in Emergency Departments
Experts Question Routine Mammograms in Elderly
Blood Test Shows Promise for Gauging Heart Attack Risk After Chest Pain
Is Moderate Wine Consumption in Type 2 Diabetes Beneficial?
Microneedle Patch May Boost Immunization Rate, Reduce Costs
Elderly Women May Benefit From Higher Amounts of Protein
Building Muscle in Senior Years Could Prolong Life
Researchers Discover Underlying Genetics, Marker for Stroke, Cardiovascular Disease
Most Women Don't Know Warning Signs of Stroke
Diabetes in Middle Age May Cause Memory Problems Later
Color Vision Tends to Fade With Age
More Muscles Linked to Longer Life
Coordinated Care Helps Elderly With Chronic Diseases
Study Points to Possible Blood Test for Memory Decline, Alzheimer’s
Protein Consumption Linked to Longevity
Daily 2-Mile Walk May Help Fight COPD
Newer Diabetes Drugs Cost More, May Not Work Better
Doctors Warn Against Aricept for Dementia Care
Cause of Heart Disease Spurred by Kidney Syndrome Found, Neutralized
Immunity May Be Compromised by Vitamin D Deficiency
Some Patients May Benefit From Hip Resurfacing Over Replacement
Red Meat, Exercise Could Be Key as We Age
Iron Deficiency May Raise Stroke Risk
UC San Diego Uses Improved Knee Replacements
'Nerve Block' to Neck Might Help Ease Hot Flashes
Scientists Get Closer to Rejuvenating Aging Muscles
Use of Mortality as Measure of Stroke Care Questioned
New Geriatric Emergency Department Focuses on Care for Aging Population
Researchers Develop Risk Calculator to Predict Survival in Heart Failure Patients
Discovery May Lead to New Drugs for Osteoporosis
High-Risk Osteoporosis Patients May Be Identified by Automated System
Elders' Falls Likely Responsible for Rise in Spinal Injuries
Minority Patients Less Likely to Stick With Heart Attack Meds
Vitamin D Levels Linked to Parkinson's Symptoms
Hearing Loss Linked to Accelerated Brain Tissue Loss
Timing of Heart Attack Tied to Death Risk
Guidance on Drug Holidays From Osteoporosis Treatment
Many Type 2s Never Warned About Threats to Vision
Gene Therapy May Hold Promise for Advanced Parkinson's Disease
A-Fib Doesn't Mean You're Banished to the Sidelines
Seniors Moving to HCBS Face More Hospital Risk
Telemedicine Brings Parkinson’s Care to 'Anyone, Anywhere'
Chronic Lung Disease Linked to Cognitive Impairment
Vitamin E May Delay Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease
Review Throws Doubt on Wound Care Treatments
Study Shows Where Alzheimer's Starts, How It Spreads
Living at Home With Dementia
High Anxiety Levels May Increase Long-Term Risk of Stroke
Deep Brain Stimulation May Help People With Parkinson’s
Dementia Risk Might Rise for Older Women With Heart Disease
Typical Gum Disease Treatments Won't Help Ease Diabetes
Investigators Identify First Biomarker Linked to Delirium Duration
Role of Chronic Medical Conditions in Readmissions
Exercise Seems to Ease Parkinson's-Related Depression
Type 2 Diabetes Might Raise Risk of Liver Cancer
Mild Heart Disease May Pose Equal Risks for Men and Women
Liability Costs on the Rise for Long Term Care Facilities
Geriatric Care May Help Older Patients Find Independence Trauma
Estrogen Won't Make Women Sharper After Menopause
Gene-Silencing Study Finds New Targets for Parkinson’s Disease
Joblessness May Age You, Study Suggests
Heart Valve Replacement May Be Getting Safer for Seniors
Rehospitalization Rate of Cognitively Impaired Varies by Destination
Hospitalization Rates Soar for Irregular Heartbeat
Medical Management Best to Prevent Second Stroke
Walking May Cut Stroke Risk in Older Men
Gene Testing for Heart Diseases Now Available
Type 2 Diabetes Cardiovascular Complications Associated With Physical Activity Levels
Exposure to the Metal Tungsten May Raise Stroke Risk
Cells Show Signs of Faster Aging After Depression
New Evidence to Guide Shared Decision-Making in Dialysis
Vitamin C Could Ease Muscle Fatigue in COPD Patients
Brain May Play Key Role in Blood Sugar Metabolism, Diabetes Development
Octogenarians Indicate 80 Could Be the New 40
Childhood Musical Training Reaps Neural Benefits Later in Life
Breakthrough in Retinal Implants Expected to Restore Sight to the Blind
Heart-Rhythm Disorder Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Attack
Genetic Variants Associated With Bronchodilator Responsiveness
Research Finds Severe Hot Flashes Reduced With Neck Injection
Stroke Prevention Surgery Less Effective Than Meds, Lifestyle Change
Social Isolation Linked to More Pain After Hip Replacement
Carotid Artery Stenting Associated With Increased Stroke
Healthspan Could Be Extended by Controlling Inflammation
New Tool Predicts Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer
Stenting of Neck Arteries Tied to Higher Stroke Risk in Seniors
Program Makes Prostate Cancer Treatment Decisions Easier
Seniors With Serious Injuries Often Don't Receive Specialized Care
Intervention Helps Older Adults Prepare for Emergencies
Link Seen Between Hardening of Arteries, Alzheimer's Plaques
Gene Mutation May Double Rate of Brain Tissue Lost to Alzheimer's
Many Doctors Ignore Guidelines, Order PSA Tests for Elderly Men
Bypass May Beat Angioplasty for Diabetics With Heart Disease
Crohn's and Colitis May Be Tied to Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
Statins May Cause Increased Risk of Cataracts
Heart Attack Patients Return to Work Later, Retire Earlier If Treatment Is Delayed
Women Suffer More UTIs, Men More Likely Hospitalized
Seniors in LTC Residences: High Risk of Head Injuries
Study Identifies Possible Biomarker for Parkinson's
Cataract Surgeries on the Rise as Boomers Age, Raising Access, Cost Issues
High Rates of Antibiotics Prescribing for Sore Throat, Bronchitis Seen Across US
Cancer Cells Propagated From Early Prostate Cancer
Study Compares Insurance of Nursing Home Residents, Likelihood of Hospitalization
Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Leads to Better Outcomes
Study Findings May Affect How Clinicians Deliver Care
Depression May Sometimes Foreshadow Parkinson's Diagnosis
'Cycling' Antibiotics Might Help Combat Resistance
Low Testosterone Linked to Possible Heart Problems in Men
Research Finds Potential Protection Against Hearing Loss
Daily Tasks a Challenge for Many Older Breast Cancer Patients
Fluorescent Scans May Have Potential to Track Alzheimer's Progression
MCI Not Improved by Cognitive Enhancers
Unusual Combination Therapy Shows Promise for Preventing Prostate Cancer
Americans Enjoying More Healthy Years
Stressful Life Events Raise Risk of Falls in Older Men
Brain Circuitry Loss May Be Early Sign of Cognitive Decline in Elders
All-in-One Pill May Be Effective Treatment for Heart Care
New Diabetes Drug Seems Safe for Heart, Study Finds
Brain Protein Is Key to 'Senior Moments,' Study Finds
Spinal Fluid Test May Aid Early Detection of Parkinson's Disease
Receptor May Aid Spread of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s in Brain
Family History of Diabetes Makes 'Prediabetes' More Likely
Study Casts Doubt on Effectiveness of Delerium Drug
A New Wrinkle in Parkinson’s Disease Research
Study Helps Explain Why We Lose Our Balance
Rural Seniors Prefer Self-Care Over Doctors
'Rothman Index' May Help Lower Repeat Hospitalizations
Depression in Diabetes Patients Linked to Dementia
MRIs May Spur Unneeded Mastectomies in Older Women With Breast Cancer
Certain Antibiotics Tied to Blood Sugar Swings in Diabetics
Eye Photography May Reveal Stroke Risk
Study: Rheumatoid Arthritis Increases Potential for Blood Clots
Anemic Seniors Have 41% Higher Risk of Developing Dementia
Probiotic Prep Doesn't Cut Antibiotic-Linked Diarrhea
Cocoa Improves Neurovascular Coupling, Cognition in Elders
Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease 93% Accurate
Rapid Cooling Tech May Reduce Heart Attack Effects
Many Doctors Don't Discuss Dietary Supplements, Study Says
Most Online Tests for Alzheimer's Fail on Scientific Validity, Reliability, Ethical Factors
Study: Caregivers Open to Stopping Cancer Screening as Dementia Progresses
Subjective Cognitive Decline May Be the Earliest Clinical Indicator of Alzheimer's Disease
Women Suffer Higher Rates of Decline in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
Today's 90-Somethings Seem Sharper Than Predecessors
Vascular Link in Alzheimer's Disease With Cognition
Stroke Recovery Theories Challenged by New Studies
Study Finds Acute Ischemic Stroke Outcomes Vary by Race
Biomarker Predicts Heart Attack Risk Based on Response to Aspirin Therapy
The Aging Population and Emergency Departments
Men Say They Want Prostate Cancer Test, Despite Risks
Home-Based Walking Program Improves Speed, Endurance for Patients With PAD
Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Helps Stroke Patients Recover Language
Do Heart Patients Get Too Many Cholesterol Tests?
New Tick-Borne Illness May Be Misdiagnosed
Dialysis Procedure May Not Be Appropriate for Elderly
Women on Hormone Therapy May Benefit From Extra Calcium, Vitamin D
Vietnam Vets With PTSD More Than Twice as Likely to Have heart Disease
Medication Use Report Card Gives Americans a C+ on Adherence
1 in 4 Stroke Survivors Suffers From PTSD
Even 'Silent' Strokes Can Harm Memory, Thinking
Statins Plus Certain Antibiotics May Set Off Toxic Reaction
Simple Lifestyle Test May Assess Stroke Risk
Scan Predicts Whether Therapy, Meds Will Best Lift Depression
Age-Related Smelling Loss Worse in African Americans
Social Toll of Hearing Loss Could Be Cause for Alarm
Higher Vitamin D Linked to Reduced Diabetes Risk
Clumsiness in Some Elderly Tied to Brain Changes
Alzheimer’s, Low Blood Sugar in Diabetes May Trigger a Vicious Cycle
Men Face Higher Risk of Infections Related to Health Care
FDA Panel to Change Tight Restrictions on Diabetes Drug Avandia
Type 2 Diabetes or Hypertension Patients Must Be Evaluated for Sleep Apnea
Aspirin Equals Pricier Blood Thinner for Preventing Clots
Alzheimer's Drugs May Benefit Heart
Advanced Heart Failure Still Kills 1 in 3 Within Three Years
Alzheimer's Patients Mimic Emotions of Those Around Them
Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition
Pain a Common Problem for People With COPD
1 in 8 Seniors Report Memory Loss, Survey Finds
Restoring Hormone Levels May Reverse Heart Failure Symptoms
Many Seniors Suffer Mental Decline in Silence
Fish Oil Supplements Don't Protect Against Heart Trouble
Older Adults Misdiagnosed With Early Signs of Dementia by Poor Diagnostic Methods
Memory Lapses Linked to Issues Processing Everyday Events
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Reduce Risk of Prostate Cancer Death
Late-Life Depression Associated With Increased Risk for Dementia
Aggressive Surgery for Nonfatal Skin Cancers Might Not Be Best for All Elders
Study Provides Clarity on Supplements for Protection Against Blinding Eye Disease
Report: US Heart Failure Costs Could Skyrocket
'Gut Reaction' May Predict Cardiovascular Risk
New Procedure May Shrink Enlarged Prostate Without Surgery
For First Time, Pain 'Signature' Spotted on Brain MRIs
Study Links Diabetes Risk to Melatonin Levels
US Spends More on Dementia Care Than Heart Disease or Cancer
Even Short Anticholinergic Use Causes Memory Problems
Heart Risks May Also Point to Dementia Risk
New Research on the Effects of TBI in Older Adults
Brain May Treat Wheelchair as Part of the Body
Insomnia Might Boost Heart Failure Risk
Certain Sleep Aids May Raise Hip Fracture Risk in Nursing Homes
Seven Genetic Risk Factors Associated With Common Eye Disorder
Postmenopausal Women Who Smoked More Likely to Lose Teeth
Blocked Heart Arteries May Be Key Risk Factor for Stroke
Niacin-Statin Combo May Cause Side Effects for Heart Patients
Vascular Brain Injury Greater Risk Factor Than Amyloid Plaques in Cognitive Aging
Faster Adoption of Electronic Health Records Needed
AMA Issues Code for Safe Care Transitions After Hospital Stay
Damage to Tiny Blood Vessels in Brain May Raise Alzheimer's Risk
Study Shows Big Improvement in Diabetes Control Over Past Decades
When to Use Clot-Busting Drugs in Stroke Care?
Deep Brain Stimulation May Help in Early Stages of Parkinson's
Untreated Depression May Cut Shingles Vaccine Effectiveness
'Watch and Wait' Often Best for Older Patients With Kidney Cancer
Study Examines Hospital Readmission, Mortality Rates
UCLA Study Shows Promise, Offers Hope for Brain Hemorrhage Patients
Fending Off Cardiovascular Disease
Daily Dialysis Has Risks, Benefits for Kidney Disease Patients
Hospice Use Rises; So Does Aggressive Care
Researchers Find Gene Variant Linked to Aortic Valve Disease
Drug May Make Walking Easier for People With Artery Disease
Clot-Busting Drug Yields Better Results After Stroke Than Supportive Therapy Alone
Damaged Blood Vessels Loaded With Amyloid Worsen Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer's Disease
Stopping Aspirin Therapy After GI Bleed Increases Cardiovascular Risk
Type II Diabetes and Alzheimer's Connection
Antidepressants Celexa, Lexapro Tied to Irregular Heartbeat
Implanted Defibrillator Patients Prefer Device Off if Very Ill
Mistrust of Government Often Deters Older Adults From HIV Testing
Boosting 'Slow Wave' Sleep Could Restore Memory As We Age
Lighter Sleep May Dull Memory Skills in Seniors
Care Transition Initiative Decreases Rehospitalizations
Hospital Readmissions All Too Common, US Studies Find
Newest Diabetes Drugs Linked to Higher Pancreatitis Risk
Black Patients With Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure Are Not Being Prescribed Beneficial, Inexpensive Diuretic Drug
Review Focuses on Nutritional Factors That Help Preserve Muscle Mass, Strength, and Performance in Seniors
Uncontrolled Risk Factors Put Stroke Survivors in Danger
Weight Gain a Risk After Knee Replacement, Study Finds
In Seniors Over 75, Diet May Not Impact Certain Health Outcomes
Increased Risk of Mortality for Stroke Survivors With Depression
Forty Percent of Docs Acquiesce to Demand for Brand-Name Rx
New MRI Method May Help Diagnose Dementia
Medicare Panel Fails to Recommend Payment for New Alzheimer's Diagnostic Brain Imaging Test
Brief Life Expectancy Should Rule Out Certain Cancer Screenings
Costly Breast Cancer Screenings May Not Help Seniors
Dopamine-Receptor Gene Variant Linked To Human Longevity
Patient-Doctor Communication Affects Medication Adherence
Updated Chronic Kidney Disease Guideline Will Enable Physicians to Predict Prognosis More Accurately
TPN-Linked Hyperglycemia Ups Death for Non-Critically Ill
Fracture Risk Down With Adherence to Bisphosphonates
Updated Chronic Kidney Disease Guideline Will Enable Physicians to Predict Prognosis More Accurately
FDA: Don't Use Pradaxa Blood Thinner in Patients With Artificial Heart Valves
New Mobile App Helps Providers Better Document Conditions and Care
Researchers Find Age Not Factor in Immunity to Viruses
Racial/Ethnic Differences ID'd in HTN Medication Behaviors
Fear of Falling May Cause Social Isolation in Older Adults with Vision Problems
Higher Rates Of Emergency Admissions Likely For Elderly Men With Depression
Study Supports Use of 'Brain Stents' for Certain Stroke Patients
How Long Should Men's Urinary Infections Be Treated?
Telestroke Cost Effective for Hospitals
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Associated With Cognitive Decline
Digoxin Found to Increase Mortality in A-Fib Patients
NIH Study Suggests Immune System Could Play Central Role in AMD
Patient's Fall History Useful in Predicting Future Fractures
6 Steps to Reduce Dementia's Most Troubling Symptoms
NIH Survey: COPD Awareness Returns to 2008 Levels
Physician Income Up, Fiscal Cliff Poses Worrying Signs
Reduced Kidney Function Tied to Mental Decline
Early 50s May Be Time to Spread Health Messages
Drivers' Glaucoma May Boost Accident Risk
Mortality Risk Up for Those With Shortest Telomeres
Body Temperature May Matter After Cardiac Arrest
Measuring Metabolism Can Predict Alzheimer's Progress
Experts Review Latest Thinking on Alzheimer's Disease
Standard Blood Thinner Dose May Not Be Best for All Patients
US Adults Face Substantial Heart Disease Risk
Association Found Between Atrial Fibrillation, Dementia
Off-Label Antipsychotic Use Common in VA Nursing Home Residents
High Blood Pressure Damages the Brain in Early Middle Age
Fish, But Not Fish Oil Supplements, May Shield Against Stroke
Controlling Depression Associated With Improved Health for Heart-Failure Patients
Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer Preserves Quality of Life
Carotid Artery Plaque Increased in Older COPD Patients
Knee Replacement Not an “Easy Solution” for Obese Patients
Brachytherapy Leads to More Complications in Older Patients
Noninvasive Assay Monitored Treatments in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients
Blood Hormone Levels Can Predict Long-term Breast Cancer Risk
Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Lasting BP Drop
Weight Loss Does Not Lower Heart Disease Risk From Type 2 Diabetes
Flavonoids Inversely Tied to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Researchers Aim for Neuroprotective Treatment for Parkinson's

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