Gerontology

Research findings made using a scoring system that measures the impact of living with multiple chronic illnesses, also known as multimorbidity Having arthritis, or diabetes, or heart disease can change a person's life, getting in the way…
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Credit: Insilico Medicine Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - Insilico Medicine, a biotech company developing the end-to-end drug discovery pipeline utilizing the next generation artificial intelligence, will present its latest results in…
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Postural sway is an independent risk factor for bone fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital. Women with the highest postural sway had a two times…
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Adequate intake of protein is associated with a reduced risk of frailty and prefrailty in older women, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital. Adequate protein intake was defined as…
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Government policy and infrastructure have a substantial impact on hospitalization of older adults, according to a University of Waterloo study. The study examined the experiences of 254,664 patients in home-care programs and 162,045…
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Baycrest will become the scientific headquarters to the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging, the premier research hub that brings together over 300 Canadian researchers and clinicians to tackle neurodegenerative diseases, like…
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Over a quarter of adults aged 50+ are deficient in vitamin D according to researchers from Trinity College Dublin who announced their findings today (Thursday, June 13th). Over half (57%) had inadequate serum vitamin D levels, of which…
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Credit: ponce_photography -- PIxabay BOSTON (June 13, 2019)--Low levels of circulating vitamin K are linked to increased risk of mobility limitation and disability in older adults, identifying a new factor to consider for maintaining…
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Surprised by finding, scientists say this may change locally advanced endometrial cancer care Standard of care has been radiation and chemo for locally advanced endometrial cancer Chemotherapy was as effective as combined therapy…
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Research summary from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Depression is a common and serious problem for older adults. Some 15 to 20 percent of people aged 65 and older who live independently deal with symptoms of major…
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Study focuses on identifying new variants associated with delayed age of menopause CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 12, 2019)--If you're wondering why you entered menopause earlier or later than other women, blame your mother. That's because numerous…
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The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging -- has chosen Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA, of The John A. Hartford Foundation as the 2019 recipient of…
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The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging -- has chosen Steven Zarit, PhD, FGSA, of The Pennsylvania State University as the 2019 recipient of the…
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The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the country's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging -- is proud to acknowledge the work of two dozen outstanding individuals through its prestigious awards…
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