Brain injury and not Alzheimer’s may be cause of dementia in some older adults, reveals study Hina Zahid4 Nov 2019 7:10 PM ISTBrain injury and not Alzheimer’s may be the cause of dementia in some older adults is the finding of a Magnetic resonance imaging-based study.UCLA...
Treatment for high BP lowers dementia and Alzheimer's disease risk: Lancet Medha Baranwal Baranwal10 Nov 2019 8:30 PM ISTUSA: The use of antihypertensive medications (AHMs) for the treatment of high blood pressure (BP) may also lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's...
Net clinical benefit of anticoagulants for AF declines with age: Circulation Study Dr. Prem Aggarwal12 Nov 2019 8:28 PM ISTUSA: Guidelines from esteemed organizations have recommended anticoagulation for all atrial fibrillation (AF) ≥75 years. Challenging these...
Resistance exercises protect bone loss in obese elderly on weight loss regime Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Dec 2019 7:10 PM ISTResistance and combined aerobic and resistance exercise versus aerobic exercise protects against bone loss during weight loss therapy of older adults...
Large blood sugar reduction, a risk factor for dementia in elderly with diabetes Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 Dec 2019 8:20 PM ISTChina: A large reduction in blood sugar depicted by glycemic index and HbA1c levels in older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) could be a potential...
Lemborexant superior to zolpidem for insomnia in elderly: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 Dec 2019 8:20 PM ISTUSA: Insomnia is prevalent in older adults and is associated with health risks in them. Now, according to a recent study published in the JAMA Network...
Consumption of more than 14 drinks per week increases dementia risk in elderly with MCI: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Oct 2019 7:30 PM ISTUSA: Consumption of more than 14 drinks per week increases dementia risk in people aged 72 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) compared to...
Decreasing sense of smell in elderly linked to higher death risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 May 2019 7:15 PM ISTPoor sense of smell generally is not a cause of worry. However, according to a new study, it (disappearing sense of smell) may lead to a higher risk...
New guidelines for management of diabetes in Elderly: Endocrine Society Medha Baranwal Baranwal25 March 2019 7:00 PM ISTDELHI: The Endocrine Society has released new guidelines for the treatment of diabetes in older adults. The guideline, presented at the Endocrine...
Vitamin D deficiency linked to depression in later life Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Dec 2018 7:05 PM ISTDublin, Ireland: Vitamin D deficiency may lead to depression in later life, finds a new study. The study by researchers from The Irish Longitudinal...
