Tag: Seniors
Diagnostic Yield of Lynch Syndrome Screening Drops With Age
Incremental diagnostic yield decreases substantially after 70 to 75 years; LS is rare after 80 years
Targeting Barriers to Self-Care Benefits Seniors With Asthma
Home- and clinic-based interventions better for improving asthma control, quality of life in seniors
Most Older Adults Would Have to Liquidate Assets for Home Care
Fewer older adults with significant disabilities could afford extensive care
Impaired Vision Tied to Perceived Discrimination in Older Adults
Further, perceived discrimination associated with poorer emotional well-being
Ibrutinib, Venetoclax Active in High-Risk, Seniors With CLL
Findings seen in phase 2 study of combo regimen for first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Inappropriate Prescribing Leads to Poor Outcomes in Older Adults
Potentially inappropriate prescribing tied to ED visits, adverse drug events, functional decline
Poor Glycemic Control Linked to Sarcopenia in T2DM
Correlation independent of major covariates including anthropometric factors and diabetes duration
Postdischarge Fall-Related Injury a Top Readmission Diagnosis
FRI second-leading diagnosis for readmission with FRI and cognitive impairment at index admission
CDC: Seniors Use Various Strategies to Reduce Rx Costs
Overall, 4.8 percent have not taken meds as prescribed; 17.7 percent have asked for lower-cost medication
Octogenarians With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Have Poor Survival
Overall survival 1.5 months; survival improved for those receiving chemotherapy
