Triglycerides: the higher the better in oldest olds, finds new study Deepanjana Sarkar26 Feb 2019 8:20 PM ISTA decreased triglyceride level in the elderly is associated with increased risk of adverse health effects and mortality. Triglycerides: the higher the...
Gum infection ups the risk for dementia Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 March 2019 7:05 PM ISTSouth Korea: Periodontitis, a serious gum infection, may be associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, claims a recent study published in...
Regular use of CPAP in sleep apnea may slow down memory loss in elderly Hina Zahid19 March 2019 7:28 PM ISTRegular use of CPAP in sleep apnea may slow down memory loss, finds a new study.A growing number of studies suggest that obstructive sleep apnea...
Common painkiller increases stroke risk in elderly Diabetes patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli3 April 2019 7:20 PM ISTCommon painkiller Acetaminophen increases stroke risk in elderly patients with Diabetes.A team of researchers has found that there was a higher risk...
Exercise improves anxiety and mood in Elders suffering from cancer Hina Zahid6 July 2019 9:40 AM ISTResearchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center and other institutions have found that Exercise improves Anxiety and depression in the...
Polypharmacy in elderly impairs gait leading to falls and disability Medha Baranwal Baranwal14 July 2019 7:20 PM ISTCanada: The concurrent use of multiple medications (5 or more regular prescriptions) -- called polypharmacy, may impair gait in elderly resulting in...
Amiodarone increases risk of falls and fainting in elderly, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli29 July 2019 9:14 AM ISTAmiodarone is associated with a higher risk of fall-related injuries and fainting in elderly, finds new study.Researchers in Denmark designed a study...
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,...
Antipsychotic medications use linked to increased risk of head injuries in elderly Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli8 Jan 2020 8:35 PM ISTAntipsychotic medicine use is associated with risk of falls among older persons but its link to the risk of head injuries is not known. The...
Antipsychotics linked to risk of cardiopulmonary arrest and sudden death in elderly Medha Baranwal Baranwal10 Jan 2020 7:30 PM ISTBoston, Massachusetts: Providers should be thoughtful of prescribing antipsychotic medications to older, hospitalized adults after a study has found...
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...
Individualizing personal treatment effective for preventing dementia : Study Anjali Nimesh Nimesh30 Sept 2017 9:45 AM ISTMore than 5 million Americans are affected by Alzheimer's disease (AD). If nothing is done to stop this upward trajectory, there will be more than 16...
