Tag: Aging: Misc.
ICDs May Provide Little Benefit When Implanted Over Age 70
ICDs lead to extended survival in those at high risk for sudden cardiac death, less so for those over 70
Better Daily Dental Routine Could Help Retain Youthful Looks
Smoking, sun-bed use, and poor oral hygiene all increase perceived facial age
January 2015 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for January 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Non-Pharmacological Options Efficacious in Treating Delirium
Simply reminding patient each morning of date, place can help, researchers found
Many Seniors Not Reporting Falls to Physician
Fewer than half tell their doctor of fall, researcher notes
Sleeping Well in Middle Age May Pay Off Later in Life
Better functioning reported decades afterward, researchers find
Research Suggests Diabetes Overtreatment in Seniors
Very tight blood glucose control can pose problems without benefits, researchers say
