Fecal occult blood testing tied to reduction in colorectal cancer mortality
Mar 04, 2024
The findings show a 14% decreased colorectal cancer mortality over 14 years.
Pet ownership may slow cognitive decline in older adults living alone
Dec 26, 2023
The findings were seen for verbal cognition, including verbal memory and verbal fluency.
Industry groups launch online resource for senior living and care careers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 14, 2024
The Minnesota state partner of LeadingAge and Argentum and the state affiliate of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living have partnered on an online resource meant to...
Preeclampsia linked to increased risk for young-onset dementia
May 31, 2024
An even higher risk for young-onset dementia was seen for preeclampsia before 34 weeks of gestation or superimposed on chronic hypertension.
AAN: Dementia more common with essential tremor than in the general population
Mar 08, 2024
Dementia rates, however, were lower than a comparison cohort of people with Parkinson’s disease.
Readmission rates after major surgery high for older adults
Mar 19, 2024
Readmission rates were highest for those with frailty and probable dementia.
Diabetic retinopathy tied to lower vision-related quality of life
Feb 06, 2024
Greater declines in quality of life were seen for higher-severity diabetic retinopathy.
Study identifies acoustic features of healing music
Dec 22, 2023
Three identified features transcend genre.
Mobile apps effective for treating moderate and severe depression
Nov 21, 2023
The study also identifies design features that can enhance effectiveness.
USDA gets tougher on salmonella in raw breaded chicken products
Apr 26, 2024
Salmonella infections cost about $4.1 billion each year in the United States, with loss of productivity estimated at $88 million, the USDA said.