Geriatrics
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Lifetime headache, suicide attempts may be linked in older patients
In elderly patients, an association is found between a risk of lifetime headache and lifetime suicide attempts.
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Levothyroxine: No benefit for subclinical hypothyroidism in elderly
The lack of benefit extended across all older age groups, both genders, and all serum thyrotropin levels at baseline. Sensitivity analyses...
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Make assessment of immunization status of older adults routine
Assessment of immunization status in older adults should be a routine part of all visits.
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‘Sobering’ high 10-year mortality post-MI after age 65
The CRUSADE community practice registry shows median survival of only 4.8 years.
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Childhood adversities tied to depressive symptoms in older homeless adults
A single exposure to a childhood adversity may increase the odds of moderate to severe depressive symptoms later in life.
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Shingles vaccine deemed effective in people with autoimmune disease
Older adults with an autoimmune disease benefited for about 5 years before the vaccine’s effectiveness began to wane.
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No benefit found for routine inpatient rehab after knee replacement
Inpatient rehabilitation did not provide a superior recovery across a range of outcomes for people who are well enough to be discharged to a...
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CDC: Greater activity limitations accompany rising arthritis prevalence
Physical activity and weight loss may help patients with arthritis retain a higher range of motion.
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Large, intermittent vitamin D doses may increase fracture, fall risk in elderly
Does vitamin D, which builds strong bones, also have a paradoxical effect?
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Hemorrhagic stroke increases risk of depression and subsequent dementia
HOUSTON – Intracerebral hemorrhage sharply increases the risk of new-onset depression, followed by dementia.
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Mid-life cardiovascular risk factors set stage for later-life dementia
HOUSTON - Diabetes conferred the greatest dementia risk, nearly doubling the chance of dementia.