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Geriatrics
Geriatrics
AAOS Releases New Hip Fracture Guidelines
12/10/2015
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has released 2 new Appropriate Use Criteria for the treatment and rehabilitation of elderly patients with hip fractures.
12/10/2015
osteoarthritis
osteoarthritis
Do Radiographs Adequately Detect Hip Osteoarthritis?
12/04/2015
A recent study examined whether using radiographs alone is the best method to diagnose hip osteoarthritis.
12/04/2015
osteoarthritis
osteoarthritis
Joint Inflammation Associated With Pain Sensitization in Knee Osteoarthritis
11/24/2015
Results of a recent study provide novel insights into the mechanisms of pain in knee osteoarthritis.
11/24/2015
Exercise
Exercise
Study: Walking Distance, Speed Affects CVD Risk in Older Adults
11/23/2015
A recent study evaluated the effectiveness of guideline-recommended levels of physical activity at lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease among older adults.
11/23/2015
Dementia
Dementia
Could Changes in Sense of Humor Indicate Dementia Risk?
11/11/2015
The potential relevance of changes in sense of humor in predicting risk of dementia was explored in a recent study.
11/11/2015
osteoarthritis
osteoarthritis
Could Vitamin D Help to Prevent Onset of Osteoarthritis?
10/21/2015
New research examined the effects of vitamin D supplementation on the risk of onset or worsening of osteoarthritis.
10/21/2015
fracture site
fracture site
Can Drinking Tea Reduce Fracture Risk in Older Women?
10/16/2015
A recent study examined the effects of black tea consumption and dietary flavonoids on bone health and the risk of fractures in older women.
10/16/2015
Geriatrics
Geriatrics
Snoring, apnea linked to diabetes risk in older adults
10/09/2015
<p>Sleep-disordered breathing may nearly double the risk of type 2 diabetes for older patients, researchers say.</p>
10/09/2015
Exercise
Exercise
Can One Hour of Daily Walking Decrease Early Death Risk?
10/07/2015
New research examined how replacing 1 hour of sitting every day with an hour of walking effected the risk of early death in middle-aged adults.
10/07/2015
Research Summary
old man wearing mask getting vaccine
Research Summary
High-Dose vs Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccine in Older Adults
10/03/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
A large, randomized trial in Denmark found no significant difference between high-dose and standard-dose influenza vaccines for preventing influenza- or pneumonia-related hospitalization in adults aged 65...
10/03/2015