Geriatrics

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.

New research suggests that direct-acting antiviral medications used in hepatitis C treatment may benefit elderly hepatitis patients.

A new study tested the potential of gait speed as a reliable predictor of 1-year mortality risk among elderly patients with heart failure.

A recent study compared the incidence rates of post-surgery complications and long-term mortality rates in men and women after having undergone transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures.

Recent research examined the effects of a daily glass of beetroot juice on exercise endurance and resting blood pressure in older patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction.