Geriatrics
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Sacubitril/valsartan shows cognitive safety in heart failure: PERSPECTIVE
Patients with heart failure on sacubitril/valsartan had no signal of cognitive decline, compared with controls in PERSPECTIVE, a prospective,...
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Secondary CV prevention benefit from polypill promises global health benefit
In older patients with a prior myocardial infarction, a three-drug polypill significantly reduced risk of CV events in the multinational SECURE...
From the Journals
Low-dose edoxaban curbs stroke risk in elderly with AF, despite frailty
A subanalysis of ELDERCARE-AF suggests a very low 15-mg dose of edoxaban safely reduces stroke and systemic embolism in elderly patients with AF...
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One hour of walking per week may boost longevity for octogenarians
All-cause and cardiovascular mortality were significantly lower in older adults who walked for an hour each week vs. than their less active peers...
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‘Medical Methuselahs’: Treating the growing population of centenarians
Between 1980 and 2019, the share of American centenarians grew faster than the total population.
From the Journals
Early dementia but no specialists: Reinforcements needed?
Patients in rural areas are less likely undergo neuropsychological testing.
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Seniors intend to receive variant-specific COVID booster in coming months
The vast majority of respondents said their clinician’s recommendations were “very important” or “somewhat important” in their decision to receive...
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Racism tied to cognition in middle-aged, elderly
Health care itself may be partially responsible.
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ICU stays linked to a doubling of dementia risk
“Health care providers caring for older patients who have experienced a hospitalization for critical illness should be prepared to assess and...
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VA foster program helps older vets manage COVID challenges
Medical foster homes are privately owned homes in which a licensed caregiver lives with and supervises residents around the clock.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC recommends high-dose flu vaccines for seniors
These types of vaccines work by creating a larger immune response than a standard vaccine dose.