Neither Vitamin D Nor Omega-3 Affect Frailty Among Seniors
No effect seen on mean frailty scores over time or rate of change in mean frailty score with supplementation
Geriatrics
Urinary Incontinence Risk Linked to Thigh Muscle Area in Older Women
Investigators identified the association among community-dwelling adults aged 60 years or older enrolled in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging.
Idiopathic Detrusor Underactivity in the Elderly Worsens Despite Treatment
Medications for storage and voiding symptoms were often prescribed for detrusor underactivity.
Polypill Cuts Cardiovascular Event Risk in Seniors With Recent MI
Polypill comprising aspirin, ramipril, atorvastatin effective for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in older adults
Caution Urged About Ageism in Patient Care
Clinicians need to be aware of their assumptions about patients based on age.
Being a Victim of Fraud May Increase Blood Pressure in Seniors
Incident fraud victimization tied to worse BP metrics, particularly among men
Novel Frailty Index Developed for Older Patients on Dialysis
A comprehensive frailty index would be a valuable tool for the dialysis population, which commonly has mobility and resource constraints that limit physical performance assessments.
Urinary Incontinence Poses Burden to Long-Term Care
Survey of nursing directors shows impact on residents, staff, including turnover
Nighttime Light Exposure Tied to Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Seniors
Most older adults have some type of nighttime light exposure
Study: Patients With CKD Receive Inadequate COVID-19 Counseling
Clinicians need to provide older patients with chronic kidney disease with more information about the risks they face from COVID-19 and the effect of the illness on treatment options, according to investigators.
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