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February 27, 2025
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Q&A: Any amount of physical activity could ‘help break the cycle’ of falls in older adults

Q&A: Any amount of physical activity could ‘help break the cycle’ of falls in older adults

Engaging in any amount of physical activity reduced the risk for falls among older women, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

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July 19, 2024
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‘Silver tsunami’ likely to have significant impacts for rheumatology providers

‘Silver tsunami’ likely to have significant impacts for rheumatology providers

ORLANDO, Fla. — The aging process can cause a significant decline in the immune system, a process set to impact a growing proportion of the general population and rheumatic patients alike, according to a presenter here.

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July 16, 2024
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Internal organ involvement ‘much more’ common in late-onset systemic sclerosis

Internal organ involvement ‘much more’ common in late-onset systemic sclerosis

Internal organ, heart and kidney involvement, as well as pulmonary arterial hypertension, are “much more” common in cases of systemic sclerosis that develop after age 60 years, according to data published in Clinical Rheumatology.

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May 31, 2024
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Geriatric oncology award recipient aims to ‘right-size’ cancer treatment for older adults

Geriatric oncology award recipient aims to ‘right-size’ cancer treatment for older adults

William Dale, MD, PhD, FASCO, has experienced a range of emotions since learning he’d receive the B.J. Kennedy Geriatric Oncology Award at this year’s ASCO Annual Meeting.

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March 26, 2024
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Geriatric assessment is ‘beneficial,’ may be integrated with CKD care in older patients

Geriatric assessment is ‘beneficial,’ may be integrated with CKD care in older patients

Geriatric assessment may be successfully applied to chronic kidney disease care for patients older than 70 years, and health care providers perceive it as relevant and beneficial, data show.

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October 17, 2023
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Weight loss with anti-obesity medications comparable for older, younger adults

Weight loss with anti-obesity medications comparable for older, younger adults

DALLAS — Older adults who received anti-obesity medications lost a similar amount of weight at 3 to 5 years as younger adults, with no increased side effects, according to research presented at ObesityWeek.

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August 10, 2023
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TBI linked to alterations of functional independence, quality of life in older adults

TBI linked to alterations of functional independence, quality of life in older adults

Traumatic brain injury in older adults was linked to alterations in self-perception, social life, ability to perform daily tasks and deterioration in quality of life for up to 5 years, according to research presented in Brain and Spine.

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June 29, 2023
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Trial of vitamin D supplementation raises questions about CV effects on older adults

Trial of vitamin D supplementation raises questions about CV effects on older adults

In a trial of more than 20,000 older adults, vitamin D supplementation trended toward reducing risk for major CV events in older adults compared with placebo, a finding differing from previous studies.

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March 10, 2023
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Mortality rates in older patients with hip fractures decreased from 2010 to 2019

Mortality rates in older patients with hip fractures decreased from 2010 to 2019

LAS VEGAS — Presented results showed mortality rates in older patients with femoral neck or intertrochanteric hip fractures decreased from 2010 to 2019.

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March 03, 2023
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Timing of geriatric assessment may impact benefit for older patients with cancer

Timing of geriatric assessment may impact benefit for older patients with cancer

Although a study on the benefits of geriatric assessment in older patients with cancer did not demonstrate significant improvements to quality of life, researchers said it yielded valuable insights about how to optimize this intervention.

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