Inflation Reduction Act has mixed value for older adults, experts say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 17, 2022
President Biden signed into law Tuesday the Inflation Reduction Act, which has significant healthcare provisions. According to one industry expert, however, the legislation falls short on helping older...
Hormone therapy not tied to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women
Oct 07, 2021
No associations was observed in a large study of middle-aged, postmenopausal Korean women.
High cardiovascular health tied to longer life expectancy free of disease
Mar 06, 2023
For those with high cardiovascular health level, no significant difference was seen in disease-free life expectancy based on socioeconomic status.
>60 percent of adults with type 1 diabetes have overweight, obesity
Feb 14, 2023
Those with type 1 diabetes are the least likely to increase physical activity and reduce caloric intake to manage overweight or obesity.
Mortality up for patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease
May 24, 2023
Mortality increased from 2014 to 2019, with significant racial and geographic disparities observed.
BP genetic risk score linked to risk for CV events in type 2 diabetes
Apr 04, 2022
Each standard deviation increase in BP polygenic risk score was linked to a 12% increased hazard of adverse cardiovascular events.
Sliding scale insulin for diabetic residents: Is it helpful or harmful?
By
Jered Yalung, PharmD
May 18, 2023
Emphasis needs to be put on diabetes management in both facilities and in homes.
Genetic analysis suggests BMI, kidney disease link in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Feb 28, 2022
A Mendelian randomization study shows a causal association between higher body mass index and increased risk for diabetic nephropathy.
Risk for stroke increased in association with insomnia symptoms
Jun 09, 2023
The association was stronger in participants younger than 50 years; mediators included diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and depression.
Prevalence of coronary heart disease largely unchanged from 2011 to 2018
Jan 21, 2022
Small but statistically significant decreases were observed in coronary heart disease prevalence among adults aged 65 years and older.