Extended-release oral ketamine effective for treatment-resistant depression
Jul 17, 2024
Excellent tolerability was seen, with no changes in blood pressure, minimal reports of sedation and minimal dissociation.
Aging into Medicare tied to higher drug costs for people with diabetes
Jul 17, 2024
Quarterly out-of-pocket costs increased by approximately $23, on average, after age 65.
Self-fit over-the-counter hearing aids beneficial in long term
Jul 17, 2024
The long-term benefits were comparable for self-fit over-the-counter hearing aids versus audiologist-fit hearing aids.
Osteoarthritis tied to higher risk for developing long-term multimorbidity
Jul 17, 2024
Those with osteoarthritis face a nearly threefold higher risk for belonging to more severe multimorbidity trajectories over 20 years.
Two years later, 988 crisis line has answered 10 million requests
Jul 17, 2024
Statistics show the 988 line is needed: A 2022 national survey found that over 12 million adults had seriously considered suicide in the previous year. And almost 1.2 million of 988 calls were answered...
Air pollution exposure tied to higher likelihood of lost independence among seniors
Jul 12, 2024
The findings show the strongest associations for traffic-related air pollution.
New report calls for more research on women’s health issues
Jul 12, 2024
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine analysis noted that women are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, depression and osteoporosis.
1999 to mid-2000s saw increase in seniors using prescription meds
Jul 09, 2024
Polypharmacy increased, peaking at 43.0% in 2017 to March 2020; hyperpolypharmacy increased during 1999-2000 to 2007-2008.
Experiencing gratitude tied to longevity in older women
Jul 08, 2024
Higher levels of gratitude were tied to a 9% reduction in all-cause mortality and a 15% reduction in cardiovascular death.
Significantly more weight loss seen with tirzepatide versus semaglutide
Jul 08, 2024
Patients with overweight or obesity receiving tirzepatide were significantly more likely to achieve ≥5, ≥10 and ≥15% weight loss.