2019 to 2020 Saw 17.9 Percent Decrease in Ophthalmic Procedures in Seniors
Largest reduction seen in laser peripheral iridotomy, while eye drug injections had smallest decrease
CDC: U.S. Influenza Activity in the United States Remains Elevated
High or very high outpatient respiratory illness activity reported in 43 states in last week of January
Effect of Behavioral Intervention on Reducing Care Overuse in Seniors Not Sustained
Persistence of effects of behavioral intervention in older adults varies after discontinuation of intervention
Decline in BMI, Waist Circumference Seen in Decade Before Dementia
Dementia cases had lower BMI and waist circumference and faster declines; HDL levels generally higher predementia
Better Mental Health Linked to Resilience in Older Women After Hip Fracture
Fewer depressive symptoms and better mental health associated with higher psychological resilience
Variability in Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol Linked to Dementia
Higher variability also linked to cognitive impairment with no dementia and with faster decline in global cognition, episodic memory
Climate Change Expected to Increase Heat-Related Deaths in Europe
Depending on extent of mitigation measures adapted, up to 2.3 million climate change-related deaths can occur this century
Prolonged REM Latency Potential Marker for Alzheimer Disease
Highest tertile of REM latency associated with higher Aβ burden, elevated p-tau181, reduced BDNF levels
Primary Prevention Aspirin Use Decreased After Recommendation Change
Decrease in use seen among older adults, adults with low ASCVD risk, but also among those with higher ASCVD risk
Injurious Falls Common in Last Years of Life With COPD
Odds for use of fall risk-increasing drugs higher in those with falls versus without
