Geriatrics
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Osteoporosis prevalence in PsA similar to general population
In this longitudinal cohort study, none of the factors associated with a higher likelihood of having a bone mineral density (BMD) test were...
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Temper enthusiasm for long-term treatment with bisphosphonates?
A real-world study of nearly 30,000 women shows no benefit, in terms of hip fracture risk, between taking oral bisphosphonates for 10 years vs. 5...
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CDC identifies next priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine
ACIP said the next priority group, Phase 1b, should consist of what it called frontline essential workers, a group of about 30 million, and adults...
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Study links sleep meds and dementia risk in older adults
Routine use of sleeping medications was associated with an approximate 30% increase in risk of dementia.
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Mortality higher in older adults hospitalized for IBD
Adults older than 65 years had significantly higher rates of inpatient IBD mortality than those under 65 years.
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AGA publishes recommendations for managing IBD in elderly patients
Care of elderly IBD patients poses unique challenges with respect to diagnosis and therapeutic decision-making.
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Sedentary postmenopausal women have higher heart failure risk
“This study provides a foundation for a recommendation that ‘it is not just about exercise,” said Dr. Robert H. Hopkins, Jr.
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More dairy lowers risk of falls, fractures in frail elderly
Results from the first randomized trial to show a benefit of dairy food intake on risk of fractures leave it unclear whether it is better to get...
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Flu and pneumonia vaccination tied to lower dementia risk
These preliminary data suggest that vaccination against both respiratory illnesses may lower the risk for cognitive decline and dementia.
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NSAID continuation linked to less knee OA pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs continue to reduce knee osteoarthritis pain more than 3 months after starting treatment.