New COVID-19 variant XBB gaining ground among Americans
Nov 28, 2022
The new omicron subvariant is taking hold in the United States, health officials say, although it does not look more severe than its predecessors.
Delirium increases risk for subsequent death, dementia in older adults
Apr 02, 2024
A dose-response association was seen with higher risk for each additional delirium episode.
Hourly heat exposure linked to increased risk for acute ischemic stroke
Feb 29, 2024
Cumulative odds ratio was 1.88 for extremely high temperature (33 degrees C or or 91.4 degrees F) versus reference temperature (12 degrees C or 53.78 degrees F.)
2005 to 2019 saw rise in cannabis-related emergency visits for older adults
Jan 30, 2023
The authors say that providers should routinely ask older adults about cannabis use.
Poor sleep tied to urinary, prostate symptoms
Dec 05, 2022
The association was especially strong among the elderly male population.
2015 to 2018 hypertension prevalence nearly 50 percent in the United States
Nov 22, 2023
The prevalence of stage 2 hypertension was about 30%; approximately 70% received treatment.
Nationwide prevalence of stroke up from 2011-2013 to 2020-2022
May 23, 2024
The prevalence of stroke was higher among adults aged 65 years and older versus younger adults.
Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
Tough new labeling law for sesame prompts companies to add It to their products
Dec 22, 2022
The new requirements are so strict that it costs less to add sesame to food products than to try to keep it out.
Philips suspends US sales of CPAP, ventilator machines after recall
Jan 29, 2024
Following a recall of millions of its breathing machines that began in mid-2021, Philips Respironics announced Monday that it would halt sales of all such machines within the United States.