Tag: Gerontology

April 8, 2019

At the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases, five investigators have received awards in recognition of their new ...

Herbert A. Fleisch ESCEO-IOF Medal awarded to Jonathan D. Adachi

April 8, 2019

Canadian investigator has been honoured for his exceptional achievements at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases in ...

Older adults with blood cancers: How they fare

Although the majority of patients who have blood cancers are older adults, they make up only a small percentage of ...

New trauma care pathway reduces delirium and likelihood of returning to the hospital

New treatment approach for vulnerable patients implements standardized processes of care that a geriatrician would typically recommend CHICAGO (April 5, ...

Eyes reveal early Alzheimer’s disease

Reduced blood capillaries are new way to diagnose early cognitive impairment New technology quantifies capillary changes in great detail Eye ...

We need all health providers proficient in geriatrics; new online curriculum brings us closer

John A. Kanis named winner of IOF Olof Johnell Science Award

Prestigious award recognizes one of the bone field's most distinguished researchers for his achievements in musculoskeletal research and policy implementation ...

Unpaired 1 — A new candidate gene to contribute to lifespan regulation

Credit: Insilico Medicine Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - Alexey Moskalev, Ph.D., Head of the Laboratory of Geroprotective and Radioprotective technologies, ...

Lithuanian researchers created special food for elderly patients

Researchers of Kaunas University of Technology and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) developed innovative micronutrient rich food product for ...

UBC research recommends graduated return to work after prostatectomy

Worker identity of being strong, providing for families should be redefined New UBC research cautions men recovering from a radical ...

Poll: Pets help older adults cope with health issues, get active and connect with others

For some, time commitment, cost and allergies stand in the way of pet ownership ANN ARBOR, MI - A curled-up ...

A ‘low dose aspirin’ for dementia? Drug ready for first in-human testing

Credit: University of Kentucky Office of Research Communications LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 2, 2019) -- Alzheimer's disease wreaks emotional havoc on ...

Sleeping pill use linked to greater need for blood pressure medications

In a Geriatrics & Gerontology International study of 752 older adults with hypertension followed from 2008-2010 through 2012-2013, using sleeping ...

Acetaminophen may increase stroke risk for those with diabetes