Tag: Seniors
Lumbar Spine BMD Ups Fx Risk in Women With Discordant T-Scores
Lower T-score for lumbar spine than femoral neck increases fracture risk, particularly in older women
CDC Determines Prevalence of Osteoporosis in Older Adults
Prevalence of osteoporosis 16.2 percent in adults aged 65 years and older; higher among women
Cholinesterase Inhibitors Pose Weight-Loss Risk
Findings in seniors given drugs for dementia versus those taking other meds
Testosterone Doesn’t Spur Atherosclerosis in Older Men
No impact on rate of change of intima-media thickness, coronary artery calcium score
Limited Resection Generally Not Equivalent in Stage IA NSCLC
Only segmentectomy equivalent to lobectomy for older patients with adenocarcinoma
Coffee Habits Linked to Odds of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Higher risk for older individuals who never or rarely consume coffee, and those who increased amount
Phone-Delivered CBT Beneficial for Seniors With Anxiety
Significant decline in worry severity and in GAD symptoms, depression at four-month follow-up
Reduced Executive Function May Mean Higher CVD Risk
May signal need for closer attention to cardiovascular risk management
Older Smokers With Migraines May Face Added Stroke Risk
Researchers find no increased risk among nonsmokers
Treatment Targets Not Met by Most Older Patients With Diabetes
Only one in three have diabetes controlled as defined by ADA guidelines
