Suicide prevention group delivers much needed message to pennsylvania's elderly
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This month, in recognition of National Mental Health Month and Older Pennsylvanians Month, Feeling Blue Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) will offer an important message to senior citizens through a public service announcement. (Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today)
Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - May 17, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Inspectors often overlook serious deficiencies at u.s. nursing homes, gao report finds
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State nursing home inspectors miss or minimize deficiencies -- such as malnutrition, severe bedsores, overuse of medications and abuse -- that pose a serious, immediate threat to patients, according to a report scheduled for release on Thursday by the Government Accountability Office, the (Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today)
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Parkinson's disease, aging, and visual cognition.
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Page: 166DOI: 10.1097/01.TGR.0000318903.80066.e7Authors: Antal, Andrea PhD; Terney, Daniella MD; Bodis-Wollner, Ivan MD, DSc (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Cueing gait and gait-related mobility in patients with parkinson's disease: developing a therapeutic method based on the international classification of functioning, disability, and health.
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Page: 151DOI: 10.1097/01.TGR.0000318902.80066.aeAuthors: Nieuwboer, Alice PhD; Rochester, Lynn PhD; Jones, Diana PhD (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Self-management programs for people with parkinson's disease: a program evaluation approach.
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Page: 141DOI: 10.1097/01.TGR.0000318901.72443.59Authors: Gruber, Rebecca A. MSc, BPT; Elman, Jan Goldstein BScPT, MHSc; Huijbregts, Maria P. J. BScPT, PhD (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Why dance for parkinson's disease.
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Page: 127DOI: 10.1097/01.TGR.0000318900.95313.afAuthors: Westheimer, Olie MA (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Speech and swallowing in parkinson's disease.
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Page: 115DOI: 10.1097/01.TGR.0000318899.87690.44Authors: Tjaden, Kris PhD (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Intensive amplitude-specific therapeutic approaches for parkinson's disease: toward a neuroplasticity-principled rehabilitation model.
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Page: 99DOI: 10.1097/01.TGR.0000318898.87690.0dAuthors: Farley, Becky G. PT, PhD; Fox, Cynthia M. PhD, CCC-SLP; Ramig, Lorraine O. PhD, CCC-SLP; McFarland, David H. PhD, SLP (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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From research to practice: rehabilitation of persons living with parkinson's disease.
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Page: 92DOI: 10.1097/01.TGR.0000318897.93528.92Authors: Hirsch, Mark A. PhD; Hammond, Flora M. MD; Hirsch, Helmut V.B. PhD (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Table of contents
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DART-AD: No Benefits Found in AD Patients who Continue to Take AntipsychoticsTen Million Baby Boomers Will Develop Alzheimer's DiseaseMemantine and Trimethoprim: Possible Delirium and MyoclonusQuetiapine, Placebo Equal for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in ADAAGP 2008: Summary Poster PresentationsIntravenous Immunoglobulin Treatment in Alzheimer's DiseaseDepression in a Geriatric Patient May be Linked to Exenatide for Treatment of DiabetesRecall of Rotigotine Transdermal SystemBehavior/Mood Changes and Suicidality with MontelukastPramipexole First-Time Generic (Source: The Brown University Geriatric Psychopharmacology Update)
Source: The Brown University Geriatric Psychopharmacology Update - May 16, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Regulate anti psychotic drugs now, uk
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Help the Aged have backed an MPs bid to regulate the prescription of anti-psychotic drugs for people with dementia in care homes. (Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today)
Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - May 16, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
A 'fair britain' should mean equal rights for older people, says help the aged
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Reacting to the draft legislative programme announced by Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Paul Cann, Director of Policy at Help the Aged, says: "If the Prime Minister is serious about creating a 'fairer' Britain, he must go back to basics and ensure people have equal rights. It almost goes without saying that this should include older people - the fastest growing population group. (Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today)
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Applied neurosolutions to offer p-tau 231 test for use in alzheimer's disease clinical trials
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Applied NeuroSolutions, Inc. (OTC BB:APNS)( http://www.AppliedNeuroSolutions.com), a company focused on the development of products for the early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease ("AD"), today announced an initiative to provide its P-Tau 231 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) test to companies undertaking AD clinical trials. (Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today)
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Likely causative gene for late-onset alzheimer's discovered
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The genetic profile of two large Georgia families with high rates of late-onset Alzheimer's disease points to a gene that may cause the disease, researchers say.Genetic variations called single nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs, are common in DNA, but this pattern of SNPs shows up in nine out of 10 affected family members, says Dr. Shirley E. (Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today)
Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - May 16, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
First conclusive evidence of alzheimer's-like brain tangles in nonhuman primates, findings could pave way for new human treatments
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Researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, have discovered the first conclusive evidence of Alzheimer's-like neurofibrillary brain tangles in an aged nonhuman primate. (Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today)
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Vasovagal syncope
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Title: Vasovagal SyncopeCategory: Doctor's ViewsCreated: 5/16/2008Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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Weight-loss aids bought on internet might harm your heart
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Title: Weight-Loss Aids Bought on Internet Might Harm Your HeartCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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Stroke patients at high risk for falls
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Title: Stroke Patients at High Risk for FallsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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Salmonella outbreak linked to dry dog food
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Title: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog FoodCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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Health tip: keeping the caregiver healthy
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Title: Health Tip: Keeping the Caregiver HealthyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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Sandra day o'connor, newt gingrich testify at aging hearing on alzheimer's, usa
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U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Herb Kohl (D-WI) held a hearing on Alzheimer's, a disease that currently affects over five million Americans and their families. Witnesses provided an update on the latest research and treatments, issues surrounding early-onset diagnoses, the importance of training and support for patient caregivers, and the need for a comprehensive strategy as more and more Americans are diagnosed with the disease. (Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today)
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Influenza and pneumococcal vaccine uptake among nursing home residents in nottingham, england: a postal questionnaire survey
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Conclusions:
The uptake of influenza vaccine among care home residents in the Nottingham region is relatively high, although pneumococcal vaccine uptake is low. This study shows that there is an association between pneumococcal vaccine uptake and the existence of a vaccination policy in care homes, and highlights that few care homes have vaccination policies in place. (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - May 16, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Amir Shroufi, Joanna Copping, Roberto Vivancos and Richard CB Slack Source Type: journals
Pre-operative inflammatory markers and the risk of postoperative delirium in elderly patients
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Pathophysiological mechanisms leading to delirium are not clear. Age is a known risk factor and hypothesised to be accompanied by a low-grade inflammatory state. Previous studies have shown an association between delirium and circulating proinflammatory markers in acutely ill and postoperative patients. In light of the ageing/inflammation theory, we investigated the association of these markers with delirium in not acutely ill, elderly patients.In a prospective nested case-control study levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin 6 (Il-6), insulin growth factor 1 (IGF-1) were measured pre-operatively in elderly patient...
Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - May 16, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Afina W. Lemstra, Kees J. Kalisvaart, Ralph Vreeswijk, Willem A. van Gool, Piet Eikelenboom Source Type: journals
Obesity reduces prostate-specific antigen levels
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Increasing body mass is associated with a modest reduction in prostate-specific antigen concentrations
among men without prostate cancer. (Source: Geriatrics Magazine)
Source: Geriatrics Magazine - May 16, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Introduction.
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Page: 91DOI: 10.1097/01.TGR.0000318896.85904.2eAuthors: Calne, Susan CM (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Effects of dehydroepiandrosterone supplementation on cognitive function and quality of life: the dhea and well-ness (dawn) trial
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Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Volume 0, Issue 0, Page ???, OnlineEarly Articles.
OBJECTIVES: To examine the effects of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation on cognitive function and quality of life in healthy older adults. DESIGN: Double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial. SETTING: Clinical research facility. ... (Source: Journal of the American Geriatr)
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Get on your bike for help the aged! uk
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Discover the joys of 'pedal power' this summer by signing up to Cycle London to Amsterdam 2008 - and help raise vital funds for disadvantaged older people. (Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today)
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407.6 million dollars pot of gold for the aged care industry, australia
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The Federal Government announced a $407.6 million boost for the aged care industry, bringing the total additional payments to $2 billion over four years.The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) says this money must be used to close the wages gap in aged care. (Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today)
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Inpatient survey results show 'unacceptable variations' in quality of care, uk
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Help the Aged responded to the results of the Healthcare Commission's Inpatient survey of hospitals in 2007. Charlotte Potter, Senior Health Policy Officer at Help the Aged, said: 'These results show the NHS is achieveing high levels of patient satisfaction with overall care, but there are unacceptable variations around the country. (Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today)
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Cerebral metabolic dysfunction in patients with dementia with lewy bodies and visual hallucinations
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Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2008;25:531-538 (DOI:10.1159/000132084) (Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders)
Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders - May 15, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Compensation for and numbers of geriatricians continue to lag
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Inadequate, noncompetitive compensation continues to discourage medical school graduates from pursuing careers in geriatrics, according to a new Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs (ADGAP) study released this month. (Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today)
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Senior's gait a sign of what's to come
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Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso can predict future mobility problems just by measuring how fast an elderly person walks. It's a simple test that can reveal the future risk for falls, fractures, and balance issues, even in seemingly healthy seniors. (Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today)
Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - May 15, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Longevity study in mice finds it's better to go hungry than go running
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A study investigating aging in mice has found that hormonal changes that occur when mice eat significantly less may help explain an already established phenomenon: a low calorie diet can extend the lifespan of rodents, a benefit that even regular exercise does not achieve."We know that being lean rather than obese is protective from many diseases, but key rodent studies tell us that being lean from eating less, as opposed to exercising more, has greater benefit for living longer. (Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today)
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Neurologists gather to discuss successful aging
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STAYING SHARP IN SAN FRANCISCO: LEADING BRAIN EXPERTS DISCUSS SUCCESSFUL AGINGWHAT: Brain function and health will be the focus of the Staying Sharp session on May 17 at St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco. (Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today)
Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - May 15, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Cigna senior & retiree services and the national council on aging join forces to increase seniors' access to benefits
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CIGNA Senior & Retiree Services, a division of one of the nation's largest health service companies, is joining forces with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to make available NCOA's BenefitsCheckUp® to CIGNA's Medicare members. The program helps identify federal, state and local benefits programs that can help enhance the quality of seniors' lives. (Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today)
Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - May 15, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Migraine medications may cause 'serotonin syndrome'
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Title: Migraine Medications May Cause 'Serotonin Syndrome'Category: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/15/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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Biomarkers predict heart deaths
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Title: Biomarkers Predict Heart DeathsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/15/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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Heart disease starts early in life
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Title: Heart Disease Starts Early in LifeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/15/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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Pollution particles impair blood vessel function
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Title: Pollution Particles Impair Blood Vessel FunctionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/15/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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Danger from heart surgery drug confirmed
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Title: Danger From Heart Surgery Drug ConfirmedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/15/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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Excess drinking boosts cardiovascular disease risk
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Title: Excess Drinking Boosts Cardiovascular Disease RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/15/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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Aspirin at bedtime lowers blood pressure
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Title: Aspirin at Bedtime Lowers Blood PressureCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/15/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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Women who quit smoking lower heart risks quickly
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Title: Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks QuicklyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/7/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/15/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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Day care for older dementia patients: favorable effects on behavioral and psychological symptoms and caregiver stress
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To assess the effects of Day Care (DC) on older subjects with dementia and their caregivers.Thirty patients with dementia, consecutively admitted to a DC, were compared with 30 patients, matched for age and cognitive function, who received usual home care (HC). Primary caregivers were compared as well. At baseline and after 2 months, patients were assessed for cognitive and functional status, behavioral and psychological symptoms [Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI)] and psychotropic drugs use, and caregivers were evaluated for care burden [Caregiver Burden Inventory (CBI)] and depressive symptoms.After adjusting for potentia...
Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - May 15, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Enrico Mossello, Veronica Caleri, Elena Razzi, Mauro Di Bari, Claudia Cantini, Elisabetta Tonon, Eugenia Lopilato, Monica Marini, David Simoni, Maria Chiara Cavallini, Niccolò Marchionni, Carlo Adriano Biagini, Giulio Masotti Source Type: journals
Pulse wave velocity predicts increases in blood pressure
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Pulse wave velocity, a non-invasive index of arterial stiffness, predicts longitudinal increases in
blood pressure in hypertensive individuals as well as incident hypertension. (Source: Geriatrics Magazine)
Source: Geriatrics Magazine - May 15, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Kidney damage may lead to hypertension
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Hypertension and kidney disease commonly co-exist, and new research points to kidney damage as a risk
factor for subsequent hypertension. (Source: Geriatrics Magazine)
Source: Geriatrics Magazine - May 15, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Latest clinical guidelines for atrial fibrillation from the american heart association and american college
of cardiology.
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If outpatient presents with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, physicians should risk
stratify the patient for stroke risk; as appropriate, prescribe anticoagulation therapy with warfarin unless
contraindicated; and monitor anticoagulation therapy, with monthly INR measurements. (Source: Geriatrics Magazine)
Source: Geriatrics Magazine - May 15, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Central obesity in midlife increases dementia risk
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Central obesity in midlife appears to increase the risk of dementia in later life, independent of
diabetes and other cardiovascular comorbidities. (Source: Geriatrics Magazine)
Source: Geriatrics Magazine - May 15, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Medicare q & a: when does medicare pay for related phone calls in home health setting
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Source: Geriatrics Magazine - May 15, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Cerebral microbleeds prevalent in older adults
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In older adults, the prevalence of cerebral microbleeds may be significantly higher than commonly
believed and risk factors vary according to microbleed location. (Source: Geriatrics Magazine)
Source: Geriatrics Magazine - May 15, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
