The results of a recent nordic collaboration study showed that there is no difference in functional results between operative and non-operative treatment in persons aged 60 or more with displaced proximal humerus fractures.
Jul 19, 2019
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From late-night tumbles on the way to the bathroom to accidents outdoors, more and more elderly Americans are dying after a fall, with the risk doubling since 2000, according to a study published Tuesday.
Jun 4, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) is tied to increased health care utilization and poor outcomes among older individuals seen in primary care practices, according to a review published in the May/June ...
May 29, 2019
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How old do you feel inside? Not your chronological age (that pesky number on your birthday cake) but how old is the real you, the person inside?
May 29, 2019
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Anger may be more harmful to an older person's physical health than sadness, potentially increasing inflammation, which is associated with such chronic illnesses as heart disease, arthritis and cancer, according to new research ...
May 9, 2019
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(HealthDay)—A listeria outbreak that has sickened eight, including one death, has now been linked to deli meats and cheeses sold at stores in four states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.
Apr 18, 2019
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According to a recent study, resistance training improves the health of over 65-year-olds, and the benefits occur even when training as little as once per week. The benefits include improvements in blood values, muscle strength ...
Feb 27, 2019
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Tenacious goal pursuit and flexible goal adjustment have been shown to help maintain psychological well-being despite age related challenges and losses. A recent study demonstrates that tenacity and flexibility are beneficial ...
Dec 10, 2018
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Ageism—a widespread form of prejudice that is directed at older persons—led to excess costs of $63 billion for a broad range of health conditions during one year in the United States, a new study by the Yale School of ...
Nov 13, 2018
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A recent study published in the European Journal of Health Economics finds that the initiation of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) is associated with a higher risk of fracture-specific hospitalizations and mortality. ...
Aug 10, 2018
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