Geriatrics

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.

A new study reported on the impact of androgen therapy on readmission rates in older men with testosterone deficiency.

Recent research examined the associations between incident atrial fibrillation and risk of decline in physical performance in older adults.

Recent research evaluated the association between subclinical hypothyroidism and subclinical hyperthyroidism and mortality risk in elderly individuals.

The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have updated their guidelines on the appropriate duration of dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with coronary artery disease.

A recent study examined the prevalence of healthy lifestyle characteristics and how different combinations of healthy lifestyle characteristics affect cardiovascular disease risk.

A recent study examined rates of prescription and non-prescription drug use among older adults and the risk of drug-drug interactions.