A strong social network can encourage older adults to be more physically active – leading to better health and mental well-being, researchers say. A team from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health reviewed 34 research articles, hoping to learn if certain factors – including social networks, support, interaction and environment – play a … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a surge of research into potential treatments and for many, especially those with older loved ones, remdesivir emerged as a frequently discussed option. However, as with… The post Remdesivir & COVID-19: Does Frailty Affect Treatment Outcomes in Seniors? appeared first on News Directory 3. Source link
A Canadian study has linked binge drinking at age 50 and above to an increased mortality risk of 23% compared to the participants who did not binge drink in the year before. The study followed 129,000 adults aged 50 and above for up to 12 years and found an increased mortality risk with binge drinking … Read more
Introduction: Late HIV diagnosis represents a critical public health challenge among older adults in China. Identifying its correlates is essential for enhancing timely detection and improving health outcomes. Methods: We analyzed newly reported human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected cases aged ≥50 years using national surveillance data … 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
BREAKING: Cardiovascular Risk found in Eastern India By Anya Sharma | NEW DELHI – 2025/05/30 05:46:49 A new community-based cross-sectional study reveals meaningful cardiovascular risk factors among older… The post Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults – Eastern India Study appeared first on NewsyList. Source link
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
Demographics, clinical characteristics, and geriatric syndromes The demographics and clinical characteristics in the groups with and without sarcopenia are listed in Table 1. A total of 602 older patients with sepsis (218 with and 384 without sarcopenia) were included. The median age of the participants was 78 (IQR, 16) years, 332 (55.1%) were men, and the … Read more
Ogra PL. Respiratory syncytial virus: the virus, the disease and the immune response. Paediatr Respir Rev. 2004;5 SUPPL. A:S119-26. Article PubMed Google Scholar Calvo C, García-García ML, Blanco C, Vázquez MC, Frías ME, Pérez-Breña P, et al. Multiple simultaneous viral infections in infants with acute respiratory tract infections in Spain. J Clin Virol. 2008;42:268–72. Article … Read more