Higher total carotenoid intake also was associated with frailty prevention.
Coronary artery bypass grafting feasible in patients over 80
Jun 28, 2022
The procedure extends long-term survival but carries surgical risks.
Left ventricular assist devices aid survival, quality of life in elderly
Sep 10, 2021
The benefits for heart failure patients include functional capacity and fewer complications with newer devices.
Diets compared for mild to moderate Crohn’s disease in adults
Jun 09, 2021
The rate of symptomatic remission at week 6 was similar for the Mediterranean diet and the specific carbohydrate diet in randomized trial.
Surgery no better for wrist fracture in older adults
Apr 27, 2022
Surgical treatment was not superior to nonsurgical treatment for patient-rated wrist function at 24 months in adults aged 60 years and older.
Real-world study shows power of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines to prevent COVID-19
Jun 08, 2021
Symptomatic and asymptomatic infection was reduced by 81% after partial vaccination and by 91% after full vaccination
Cycling linked to reduced all-cause, cardiovascular mortality in diabetes
Jul 20, 2021
For adults with diabetes, cycling is associated with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, according to a study published online July 19 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Text message intervention does not up meds adherence after heart attack
May 09, 2022
The intervention was associated with small improvements in BMI <25 kg/m2 and eating at least five vegetables and two fruits/day.
AAN presents ethical considerations relating to dementia care
Jul 13, 2021
Timely anticipatory planning in early dementia is crucial to preserve autonomy over future decisions and to reduce caregiver strain.
Total alcohol intake not linked to ventricular arrhythmia risk
Dec 28, 2021
Total alcohol intake has a U-shaped association with sudden cardiac death; beer, cider, spirits are linked to increased risk.