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Oral Health Symptoms in Seniors Associated With Cognitive Decline
drugs
September 27, 2019
Among U.S. Chinese older adults, oral (teeth and gums) health symptoms are associated with a decline in cognitive function, according to a study published online in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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For Seniors With T2DM, Insulin Use Up With Poor Health
drugs
September 25, 2019
Among older individuals with type 2 diabetes, those with poor health have more prevalent insulin use, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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For Seniors, 'Silent Strokes' Are Common Post-Surgery Threat: Study
drugs
August 27, 2019
Silent strokes are common in seniors who have had surgery, and may double their risk of mental decline within a year, a Canadian study reports.
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Certain Dietary Supplements Tied to Dysphagia, Choking in Seniors
drugs
August 21, 2019
Most reports of swallowing problems caused by dietary supplements involve seniors taking multivitamins or calcium supplements, according to a research letter published online in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Upping Seniors' Blood Pressure Meds After Hospital Can Sometimes Bring Danger
drugs
August 20, 2019
For seniors who've been hospitalized for non-cardiac conditions, any hike in blood pressure medications as they leave the hospital can prove dangerous, new research shows.
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It's Not Just College Kids: Many Seniors Are Binge Drinking, Too
drugs
August 01, 2019
Binge drinking is often associated with young adults, but according to a new study, more than 10% of people over 65 do it, too.
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Anemia Linked to Higher Odds for Dementia in Seniors
drugs
August 01, 2019
Even mild anemia -- low levels of hemoglobin in the blood -- may raise a person's odds for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, a new study finds.
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TrakCel Appoints Senior Director
contractpharma
July 03, 2019
Expansion of U.S. team to match ongoing growth of cell and gene therapy customer base.
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Targeting Barriers to Self-Care Benefits Seniors With Asthma
drugs
June 11, 2019
Targeting Barriers to Self-Care Benefits Seniors With Asthma.
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Rising Rx Drug Costs Continue to Create Tough Choices for Seniors
drugs
May 23, 2019
A solid minority of senior citizens still struggles to afford their prescription medications, a new government report shows.