Tag: Seniors
Ad26.RSV.preF-RSV preF Protein Vaccine Immunogenic in Seniors
Vaccination results in lower RSV-mediated lower respiratory tract disease meeting one of three definitions
COVID-19 Pneumonia More Fatal for Older Adults
COVID-19 tied to approximately doubled in-hospital mortality rates versus bacterial or other viral pneumonias
Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Late-Life Depression
Risk for late-late depression increased in association with increases in fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone
Geriatric Fracture Program Tied to Improved Outcomes
Patients with all fracture types enrolled in the integrated inpatient and outpatient program had reduced length of stay and total direct costs
COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series Coverage 76 Percent in Adults 60 Years and Older
Primary series coverage by end of 2022 was below the 100 percent target set for at-risk populations
Cancer Mortality Rates Increased for Older Seniors With T2DM
People with type 2 diabetes have increased colorectal, pancreatic, liver, endometrial cancer mortality versus general population
Adjuvant Therapy Recommendations for Breast Cancer Drop Between Ages 69 and 70
Year-over-year age difference independent predictor for adjuvant radiation and endocrine therapy recommendations at age 70 versus 69 years
Sports-Related Sudden Cardiac Arrest Uncommon in Older Adults
Sports-related sudden cardiac arrest predominantly occurs in men and is tied to fewer cardiovascular risk factors than non-sports-related occurrences
Nearly Half of People With Dementia Experience a Fall Annually
Vision impairment and living with a spouse predict falls in persons with dementia
Cognitive Screening Test at License Renewal Explored for Seniors
Decrease seen in number of collisions as drivers and increase in injuries seen as pedestrians and cyclists following policy amendment