Colorectal screening rates do not differ by 10-year life expectancy in seniors
Dec 06, 2023
The authors say that screening based on individual life expectancy, rather than age, may improve screening selection and value.
Humor therapy may aid depression, anxiety
Jun 28, 2023
Participants in studies in the literature review included older people in nursing homes, people with Parkinson’s disease and retired women, among others.
AI could help ease seniors’ concerns before they receive cancer treatment
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 10, 2024
AI may be able to assist seniors’ caregivers in offering support and information about cancer and radiation treatment, a new study shows.
Lung cancer treatment may impact daily function in older adults
Oct 07, 2021
Life-space assessments may help older adults better understand how cancer treatment impacts their lives, authors say.
Does cancer protect against Alzheimer’s?
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 09, 2016
New research explores whether what causes cancer in some people may protect them from developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Muscle strengthening may cut risk for noncommunicable disease
Mar 01, 2022
Muscle-strengthening activities were inversely linked to risks for all-cause mortality and major noncommunicable diseases.
Tech advances for brain cancer, tumors highlighted in recent studies
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 28, 2023
Several recent analyses show how AI could help predict and diagnose forms of brain cancer, or how tumors may develop.
Common cancer screenings may not extend life longevity
Aug 29, 2023
The meta-analysis only shows a 110-day survival benefit for colorectal cancer screening with sigmoidoscopy.
Hospice care varies from assisted living, home settings: study
By
Emily Mongan
Jul 27, 2015
Assisted living residents starting hospice care may be closer to death than people receiving the same care at home, new research has found.
Bladder cancer treatment may lower risk for Alzheimer’s and related dementias
Jun 12, 2023
A greater effect was seen for patients aged 70 years and older at time of bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccination.