Geriatrics/Aging
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Poor Cardiovascular Health a Predictor for Premature Brain Aging
Worse cardiovascular health at age 36 years can predict worse brain aging and associated cognitive problems later in life.
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Is Screening for Atrial Fibrillation Cost Effective?
Self-screening for atrial fibrillation in elderly individuals could lead to lower stroke rates, prevent bleeding-related hospitalizations, and save money.
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Decision-Making Capacity Is Concern for Older Study Participants
It likely is an accident if investigators enroll participants lacking decision-making capacity in trials. Since capacity to consent is not a mandated area to report for most journals publishing research, it may be left out for space or other reasons. Nevertheless, some researchers are seeking to start a conversation about this.
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Adults with Developmental Disabilities at Risk for Poor End-of-Life Care
Policies should specify that the wishes of these patients should be known. They should be able to access all medically appropriate care, without bias, and have the right to avoid medical interventions they wish to refuse.
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Multidisciplinary Program Accelerates Care, Boosting Outcomes for Hip Fracture Patients
Returning Seniors to Orthopedic Excellence focuses on prioritizing early pain management and shortening the time to surgery for patients with confirmed hip fractures. Since implementation in early 2021, lengths of stay are shorter, time to surgery has declined, and attendance rates at follow-up appointments are higher.
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Those Anterior T Waves
The ECG in the figure was obtained from a man in his 60s who was seen in the field for new chest pain. How might one interpret this tracing?
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FDA Finalizes Rule on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Affordable devices could be available for sale later this year.
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Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act
Administration, industry tout healthcare provisions included in the sweeping legislative package.
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Active Life, Healthy Mind
Daily exercise, frequent social interactions, and even performing regular household chores can lower dementia risk.
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Anticoagulation Therapy in Octogenarians with Atrial Fibrillation
In patients age 80 years and older with atrial fibrillation who were not considered for oral anticoagulants because of serious comorbidities, one-quarter of the recommended daily dose of edoxaban was superior to placebo for preventing thromboembolic events.