Longer Hormone therapy associated with better cognitive status in elderly women Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli16 Oct 2019 2:48 PM ISTA new study has demonstrated the benefits of longer-term hormone therapy and extended estrogen exposure in battling cognitive decline. It suggests a...
Levothyroxine offers no benefit in subclinical hypothyroidism in elderly, finds JAMA Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Nov 2019 7:25 PM ISTDelhi: Treatment with levothyroxine compared with placebo did not significantly improve hypothyroid symptoms or fatigue in adults aged 80 years and...
Physical activity lowers risks of death in elderly irrespective of level of health Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli4 Nov 2019 8:10 PM ISTBeing physically active is an important and integral part of overall good health in every age group. It has its role in old age also and in fact,...
Prevention of secondary fracture in elderly: ASBMR guidelines Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Nov 2019 7:00 PM ISTThe American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) has released guidelines on the prevention of secondary fractures in persons aged 65 years...
Hypothyroidism increases death risk in elderly population Medha Baranwal Baranwal18 Dec 2019 8:35 PM ISTTaiwan: While previous studies have established a link between hypothyroidism and cardiovascular mortality, a new study has found hypothyroidism to be...
Vitamin D deficiency linked to impaired muscle strength in elderly Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli24 Oct 2019 7:10 PM ISTResearchers at Trinity College Dublin have found that Vitamin D deficiency was associated with impaired muscle strength and performance in...
Common BP drug may lead to Diverticulosis in elderly Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli4 July 2019 7:30 PM ISTA team of scientists led by Imperial College London have found that blood pressure drug belonging to class of Calcium channel blockers may lead to...
Anticholinergic drugs use beyond 3 years increases dementia risk in elderly:JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli25 Jun 2019 8:10 PM ISTAnticholinergic drugs use beyond 3 years increases dementia risk in elderly, finds study.Researchers at University of Nottingham have found that there...
Glycated haemoglobin cutoff for diabetes diagnosis increases with age: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli23 May 2019 8:28 PM ISTGlycated haemoglobin cutoff for diabetes diagnosis increases as the age advances, finds a new study.Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c ) increases with age...
Recommended vitamin D levels not sufficient for preventing falls in older women Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 May 2019 9:00 AM ISTRecommended Vitamin D levels not beneficial in preventing falls in older women. Falls are a major public health problem in the ageing population...
High dose Vitamin D improves memory, learning and decision making in elderly women Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli14 March 2019 7:28 PM ISTHigh dose Vitamin D improves memory, learning and decision making in postmenopausal elderly women but may delay reaction time at the same time.The...
Start antibiotics early in elderly with urinary infection to prevent sepsis Hina Zahid27 Feb 2019 8:28 PM ISTStart antibiotics as soon as possible after diagnosis of urinary infection in the elderly to prevent sepsis risk. Delaying or withholding antibiotics...
