This is a selection of articles from the July 2007 archive. Click here for this month's Geriatrics headlines.
Grants For 5 Team Collaboration On Research Into Aging
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 31, 2007 Source Type: journals
New Jersey's Health Care Liabilities For State, Local Government Retirees Total $69B, Study Shows
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 31, 2007 Source Type: journals
New York City Provides No-Cost Condoms, HIV Tests To Elderly In Effort To Prevent Spread Of Virus
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 31, 2007 Source Type: journals
Hip Protectors Won't Prevent Fractures In Elderly
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 31, 2007 Source Type: journals
Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. Announces The Release Of Audited Data For Its Drug Candidate, OXIGON(TM), From A Single Dose Phase I Trial
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Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - July 31, 2007 Source Type: journals
Smoking During Pregnancy Boosts Baby's Blood Pressure
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - July 31, 2007 Source Type: journals
One-Third of Diabetics Have Sleep Apnea
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - July 31, 2007 Source Type: journals
Arthritis Disability More Likely in Older Blacks, Hispanics
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - July 31, 2007 Source Type: journals
The 6 and 12 month outcomes of older medical inpatients who recover from delirium
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Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - July 31, 2007 Authors: Martin G. Cole, Yue You, Jane McCusker, Antonio Ciampi, Eric Belzile Source Type: journals
Mayo Clinic Scientists Aim To Improve Risk Prediction, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Alzheimer's Disease
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Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - July 30, 2007 Source Type: journals
AHCA Urges Congress Not To Cut 700 Million Dollars In Medicare For Seniors, USA
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 29, 2007 Source Type: journals
Health Care Literacy Might Affect Mortality Rates Of Elderly U.S. Residents, Study Suggests
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 27, 2007 Source Type: journals
Retiree Health Care Obligations Likely Major Issue In UAW Contract Negotiations With Big Three Automakers
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 27, 2007 Source Type: journals
New Jersey Will Need $58B For Present, Future Health Benefits For Retirees
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 27, 2007 Source Type: journals
Latest Alzheimer's Research Greeted With Cautious Optimism By Alzheimer Scotland
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Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - July 27, 2007 Source Type: journals
Diesel Fumes Help Clog Arteries
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - July 27, 2007 Source Type: journals
Systematic review of information and support interventions for caregivers of people with dementia
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Source: BMC Geriatrics - July 27, 2007 Authors: Carl A Thompson, Karen Spilsbury, Jill Hall, Yvonne Birks, Colin Barnes and Joy Adamson Source Type: journals
Characterisation of Patients with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in French Primary Healthcare.
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Source: Drugs & Aging - July 26, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (224 K) Source Type: journals
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate as Therapeutic Agents for Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis.
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Source: Drugs & Aging - July 26, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (146 K) Source Type: journals
Epidemiology and Management of Apathy in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease.
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Source: Drugs & Aging - July 26, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (177 K) Source Type: journals
Neuroprotective Effects of Free Radical Scavengers in Stroke.
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Source: Drugs & Aging - July 26, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (243 K) Source Type: journals
Clinical Perspectives on Bone Quality in Osteoporosis: Effects of Drug Therapy.
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Source: Drugs & Aging - July 26, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (216 K) Source Type: journals
Hospital Cat Seems To Know When Patients Are Going To Die
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Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - July 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
Help The Aged Statement On Serious Flooding, UK
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
Access To GPs In Care Homes Still Non-Existent For Many, UK
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
FALL RISK PILOT STUDY IN A DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PRIMARY CARE CLINIC
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatr - July 26, 2007 Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Conferences and Courses
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatr - July 26, 2007 Tags: Notices Source Type: journals
DEATHS DURING BATHING IN JAPAN
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatr - July 26, 2007 Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
UPSIDE-DOWN STOMACH IN A 92-YEAR-OLD WOMAN
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatr - July 26, 2007 Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
SYMPTOM RELIEF IN THE LAST WEEK OF LIFE: IS DEMENTIA ALWAYS A LIMITING FACTOR?
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatr - July 26, 2007 Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Effect of an Educational Intervention on Optimizing Antibiotic Prescribing in Long-Term Care Facilities. (See Editorial Comments by Dr. Lona Mody on pp 1301–1302)
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatr - July 26, 2007 Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: journals
RESPONSE LETTER TO DR. HEMILÄ
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatr - July 26, 2007 Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
EFFECT SIZE UNDERESTIMATES THE EFFECTS OF INTERVENTIONS AMONG OLDER PEOPLE WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL OR COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS?
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatr - July 26, 2007 Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
The Middle of the Road: Results from the Aging Semantic Differential with Four Cohorts of Medical Students
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatr - July 26, 2007 Tags: Brief Methodological Reports Source Type: journals
IN REPLY TO DRS. PARASHAR AND VARMA
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatr - July 26, 2007 Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
EDITORIAL
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Source: Geriatrics Magazine - July 26, 2007 Source Type: journals
Predicting Caregiver Burden from Daily Functional Abilities of Patients with Mild Dementia
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatr - July 25, 2007 Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: journals
Oxidative Stress Is Associated with Greater Mortality in Older Women Living in the Community
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatr - July 25, 2007 Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: journals
A Vertically Integrated Geriatric Curriculum Improves Medical Student Knowledge and Clinical Skills
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatr - July 25, 2007 Tags: Education and Training Source Type: journals
Association Between Health Literacy And Mortality In The Elderly
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 25, 2007 Source Type: journals
Groups Seek To Address Cultural Barriers To Alzheimer's Disease Care
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Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - July 25, 2007 Source Type: journals
Hip Protectors Don't Reduce Hip Fractures In Nursing Home Residents, New Study
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 25, 2007 Source Type: journals
Neuroprotective Effects of Free Radical Scavengers in Stroke
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Source: Drugs - July 25, 2007 Authors: Wang, Chen X.Shuaib, Ashfaq Tags: Leading Article Source Type: journals
Clinical Perspectives on Bone Quality in Osteoporosis: Effects of Drug Therapy
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Source: Drugs - July 25, 2007 Authors: Licata, Angelo A. Tags: Current Opinion Source Type: journals
Sustained-Release Ophthalmic Drug Delivery Systems for Treatment of Macular Disorders: Present and Future Applications
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Source: Drugs - July 25, 2007 Authors: Booth, Blake A.Lori Vidal Denham,Bouhanik, SaadallahJacob, Jean T.Hill, James M. Tags: Review Article Source Type: journals
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate as Therapeutic Agents for Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis
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Source: Drugs - July 25, 2007 Authors: Bruyere, OlivierReginster, Jean-Yves Tags: Review Article Source Type: journals
Cure For Alzheimer's A Step Closer
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Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - July 25, 2007 Source Type: journals
Judgement Date Set On Alzheimer's Drugs Court Challenge, UK
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Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - July 25, 2007 Source Type: journals
Defibrillators Can Control Dangerous Heart Condition
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - July 25, 2007 Source Type: journals
Cardio Monitoring Device Falls Out of Favor
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - July 25, 2007 Source Type: journals
Special acute care unit for older adults with Alzheimer's disease
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Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - July 25, 2007 Authors: Maria E. Soto, Fati Nourhashemi, Christophe Arbus, Hélène Villars, Laurent Balardy, Sandrine Andrieu, Bruno Vellas Source Type: journals
National Hotline Expands To Assist Professionals With Clients' Full Array Of Medicare Questions And Problems, USA
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 24, 2007 Source Type: journals
AHCA/NCAL Applauds Introduction Of Long Term Care Act, USA
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 24, 2007 Source Type: journals
Medicare Cuts To Physicians Will Harm Minnesota Seniors, USA
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 24, 2007 Source Type: journals
Gene May Help Spur Premenstrual Depression
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - July 24, 2007 Source Type: journals
Health Tip: Feeling Forgetful?
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Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer - July 24, 2007 Source Type: journals
Symptoms of mental health and psychotropic drug use among old people in geriatric care, changes between 1982 and 2000
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Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - July 24, 2007 Authors: Hugo Lövheim, Per-Olof Sandman, Kristina Kallin, Stig Karlsson, Yngve Gustafson Source Type: journals
UAW Will Represent 600,000 Retirees In Upcoming Negotiations With Automakers
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 23, 2007 Source Type: journals
Health Literacy Level Linked To Longevity
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 23, 2007 Source Type: journals
Exelon Skin Patch Recommended For European Approval, The First Use Of This New Technology To Treat Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 23, 2007 Source Type: journals
New AHRQ Resources Can Help States And Local Communities With Disaster Planning And Response Involving Nursing Homes, USA
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 22, 2007 Source Type: journals
Increased Risk Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration From Gene Variant
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 21, 2007 Source Type: journals
Hypertension in aging: physical activity as primary prevention
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Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - July 21, 2007 Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Need For Resources Increases With Cases Of The Disease Expected To Rise As The Population Ages
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Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - July 20, 2007 Source Type: journals
Telomere dynamics in arteries and mononuclear cells of diabetic patients: Effect of diabetes and of glycemic control.
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Source: Experimental Gerontology - July 20, 2007 Authors: Uziel O, Singer JA, Danitchek V, Sahar G, Berkov E, Luchansky M, Fraser A, Ram R, Lahav M Tags: Exp Gerontol Source Type: journals
Garden Access Benefits Dementia Sufferers
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 19, 2007 Source Type: journals
Medicare Advantage Overpayments Undermining Traditional Medicare, Shortchanging Beneficiaries
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - July 19, 2007 Source Type: journals
Scientists Spot Genes Behind Heart Disease
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - July 19, 2007 Source Type: journals
Zocor vs. Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
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Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer - July 19, 2007 Source Type: journals
Chemical In Curry With Potential To Treat Alzheimer's Isolated By Scientists
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Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - July 18, 2007 Source Type: journals
Metabolic Syndrome and Dementia Risk in a Multiethnic Elderly Cohort
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Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders - July 18, 2007 Source Type: journals
Better Hospital Care Means More Lives Saved
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - July 18, 2007 Source Type: journals
Breast Cancer: More Veggies Not Better
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - July 18, 2007 Source Type: journals
CT Heart Scan Radiation: Cancer Risk?
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - July 18, 2007 <
