Geriatrics

A recent study tested the effects of current heavy alcohol consumption on neurocognitive function in older adults.

A new retrospective study of Medicare beneficiaries investigated the use of fracture-associated prescription drugs before and after an initial fracture occurred.

A recent study sought to quantify the epidemiologic features and effect of tinnitus on quality of life and to analyze trends in tinnitus management in adults.

A recent study evaluated the relationship between physical activity and risk of death in older adults, and whether lower levels of activity could effectively reduce mortality rates.

New research evaluated the relationship between midlife fitness levels and the risk of stroke after the age of 65.

Maintaining a busier schedule may be linked to better performance on tests of memory, information processing, and reasoning in older adults, according to a new study.

A recent study found that changes made to antihypertensive therapy in elderly patients increase the risk of fall injuries in the short-term.

A new study investigated the effects of circulating vitamin B12 on rates of brain aging in the elderly population.

Consuming foods containing fatty acids, such as seafood, is linked to slower cognitive decline in the elderly population, according to a recent study.

New research examined how age affects the link between elevated blood pressure and poor outcomes in patients with kidney disease.