Understanding the psychological impacts of Parkinson’s is the aim of a new study that is looking to speak to women in Ireland with the disease, writes Michael McHale When people think of Parkinson’s disease, the motor symptoms – tremor, stiffness, slow movement – are often the first to come to mind. But what are less … Read more
BACOLOD CITY — Justice has finally been served to a 74-year-old resident and victims of violent incidents on Negros Island, the military said following a clash that resulted in the killing of three rebels on March 21. In a statement, the 47th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army said the three rebels that were killed … Read more
Relying too heavily on anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen for pain relief could negatively affect kidney health, warn experts. Kidney Care UK and the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) have urged consumers to be cautious about frequently using NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), particularly those at higher risk of kidney disease, such as individuals with diabetes or high … Read more
Can cannabis affect the aging brain? A large-scale study recently published points to a surprising connection between cannabis use in older age and certain indicators of brain health and cognitive functioning. The study was based on data from the British Biobank database and included 26,362 participants aged 40 to 77, with an average age of … Read more
Jakarta – Unusually heavy snowfall hits Japan. The snowfall has caused 30 deaths in the past… The post Japan Snowstorm: 30 Dead – Latest Updates appeared first on Archynetys. Source link
Dear Eric: I have a milestone birthday next year (40!) and have been telling family and friends that I’d like to have a party or gathering with them in my country of birth. I moved away from home 15 years ago to Europe. My parents, sister and sister’s family all live in the same city … Read more
Archyde Cannabis Use Surges among Older Adults in The U.S., Raising Concerns Among Experts Washington, D.C. – Recent data indicates a notable rise in cannabis use among older adults in the United States, especially in states where medical cannabis is legal. This trend has sparked concerns among researchers and healthcare professionals, who point to potential … Read more
Cannabis use in older adults is up, according to researchers who used a national survey database to study emergent patterns in older adult use of the substance. Their results were published online in JAMA Internal Medicine. After noting an upward trend in seniors using cannabis — from 1.0% in 2005 to 4.2% in 2018 — … Read more
The targeted population of this study was patients with sepsis aged ≥ 65 years. The patients were divided into the survival group and the death group based on their short-term (< 30 days) outcomes at discharge. Patients in the death group exhibited lower levels of ALB, PCT, WBC, NEUT count, high-sensitivity CRP, ALT, and vitamin C positivity rates … Read more
If anyone can put a positive spin on the end of life, it’s Charles Vialotti, MD, director of Hospice Care at Holy Name Medical Center’s Villa Marie Claire in Bergen County, New Jersey. Violotti, who at the age of 80 lives at the 20-bed Villa Marie Claire to serve its residents full-time, says the hospice … Read more