More Women Aged ≥65 Years Have Late-Stage Cervical Cancer
FRIDAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The burden of advanced cervical cancer is increased for women aged ≥65 years, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.Julianne J. P. Cooley, from the Univer…
Learn MoreFor Seniors, Declining Sense of Smell Could Signal Frailty
FRIDAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Doctors already test seniors’ hearing and vision. Sense of smell could be added to screenings one day, according to researchers who found links between its loss and risk of frailty in older adults.“We use our …
Learn MoreNighttime Hot Spring Bathing May Decrease Prevalence of HTN in Older Adults
THURSDAY, Jan. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Regular nighttime hot spring bathing may prevent hypertension in older adults, according to a Japanese study recently published in Scientific Reports.Satoshi Yamasaki, M.D., Ph.D., from the Kyushu University …
Learn More¿Los manantiales termales (o una bañera) podrían aliviar la hipertensión?
MARTES, 27 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — ¿Darse baños calientes de noche podría ayudar a los adultos mayores a mantener la hipertensión a raya? Un nuevo estudio japonés sugiere que podría funcionar. El hallazgo sigue a un nuevo análisis de …
Learn MoreSocial Frailty Linked to Worse Outcomes for Elderly Heart Failure Patients
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For elderly hospitalized heart failure patients, social frailty (SF) is associated with a composite outcome defined by all-cause death and cardiovascular events, according to a study published online Dec. 2…
Learn MoreMost Older Adults Concerned About Emergency Department Costs
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Eight in 10 older U.S. adults are concerned about the costs of an emergency department visit, according to a study published online Dec. 16 in the American Journal of Managed Care.Rachel E. Solnick, M.D., f…
Learn MoreCould Soaking in a Hot Spring (or Tub) Ease High Blood Pressure?
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Could taking hot baths at night help seniors keep high blood pressure at bay? A new Japanese study suggests it just might work. The finding follows a fresh analysis of a decade-old survey that looked at high …
Learn MorePatient-Centered Communication Tool Feasible for Seniors With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
THURSDAY, Dec. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Incorporation of an innovative patient-centered communication tool (UR-GOAL tool) is feasible for older adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according to study published online Dec. 19 i…
Learn MoreDecision Aid Improves Decision Quality for Seniors With CKD
MONDAY, Dec. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a decision aid about kidney replacement therapy improves decision quality and clarifies treatment preferences, according to a study published online Dec. 20 …
Learn MoreLa administración de Biden pide mano dura con los anuncios engañosos de Medicare
JUEVES, 15 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Unos anuncios de Medicare Advantage que son confusos o engañosos podrían ser prohibidos bajo una nueva norma que propuso el miércoles la administración de Biden para proteger a los adultos mayores.Ca…
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