Firearm-owning veterans receptive to safety discussions in routine care
Jul 03, 2023
The findings are based on a survey encompassing six clinical contexts involving heightened risk for firearm injury.
Adult survivors of childhood cancer may face late-onset memory impairment
Jun 02, 2023
The findings were seen decades after cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk for dementia
Mar 30, 2023
Individuals with a higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet had up to a 23% lower risk for dementia, regardless of their genetic risk.
Nearly half of people with dementia experience a fall annually
Jan 31, 2023
Vision impairment and living with a spouse predict falls in persons with dementia.
One-year mortality 13.4 percent for seniors after major surgery
Oct 25, 2022
THe one-year mortality following major surgery increased for adults aged 65 years or older with frailty or probable dementia.
New model predicts five-year Alzheimer’s dementia risk
Oct 12, 2022
The model includes demographic information, brain imaging test results and genetic biomarkers.
Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter linked to dementia
Aug 09, 2021
“These results add to a growing body of both epidemiological and toxicological evidence on the neurodegenerative effects of air pollution and suggest that reducing exposures across the population...
Transition game
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2017
For many residents, getting into and out of bathtubs can be fraught with danger. Fortunately, advancements in product design and workplace solutions make the transition less problematic.