Tag: Seniors
No Direct Survival Effect for Moderate Drinking in Seniors
Significant correlation for seniors does not persist after adjustment for health status, physical activity
Central Sleep Apnea Predicts Atrial Fibrillation in Older Men
A-fib tied to central apnea, Cheyne Stokes respiration, apnea hypopnea index in men aged ≥76
Bursts of High-Intensity Interval Training Beneficial for Older Men
Sedentary men have improvement in peak power output after six-week HIIT intervention
Intervention Cuts Potentially Inappropriate Meds in Seniors
Intervention also effective for reducing proton pump inhibitor prescribing
Guideline-Concordant Diabetes Care Similar With NPs, PCPs
Similar rates of recommended processes of care with nurse practitioners, primary care physicians
Benefits, Harms of HTN Drugs Should be Considered for Elderly
Untreated hypertension linked to morbidity, mortality; potential harms associated with treatment
Chronic PPI Exposure Tied to Hyperparathyroidism in Elderly
Correlation persists regardless of concurrent oral bisphosphonate administration
Medicare to Cover Advance Care Planning for Older Americans
Counseling would be voluntary; could take place during a senior's annual physical
Many Seniors May Be Overtreated for T2DM, Hypertension
Physicians may be concerned about malpractice claims or performance measure variables
Resistance Training May Cut White Matter Lesion Progression
Findings among community-dwelling older women randomized to RT or balance and tone
