Participants in studies in the literature review included older people in nursing homes, people with Parkinson’s disease and retired women, among others.
On-site genetic testing for prostate cancer increases patient compliance
Dec 27, 2022
Implementation of on-site guideline-based genetic testing for prostate cancer patients increased compliance from 33.3 to 98.7%.
Shift work tied to later frailty
Apr 03, 2023
THe association was strongest for women working shift work versus those only working daytime.
Even five years postapproval, many drug studies remain nonpublic
Sep 01, 2023
The authors urge greater transparency of study results for drugs approved by the FDA.
Cutting social isolation, loneliness may lower mortality in people with obesity
Jan 24, 2024
The authors say that the findings support efforts to improve social isolation and loneliness.
Deficits in cancer screening at most facilities during pandemic
Mar 22, 2022
More than 80% of facilities reported deficits in monthly screening for colorectal cancer; there was a mean relative change of −17.7% in the monthly screening test volume.
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.
Model estimates mortality risk in adults with dementia
Oct 14, 2022
A mortality prediction may help guide treatment and advance care planning for community-dwelling older adults with dementia.
Exercise habit prior to breast cancer chemo may aid cognition
Sep 08, 2021
“These findings contribute to the growing body of evidence highlighting the importance of promoting physical activity as early as possible across the continuum of cancer care,” researcher Elizabeth...
Calcium, vitamin D supplements may reduce cancer mortality in long term
Mar 11, 2024
But an increase in cardiovascular disease mortality was seen after more than 20 years of follow-up among older women.