Addressing serious illness with a serious question to clinicians
Three-quarters of older adults with a serious illness visit the emergency department during the last...
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Brain changes linked with Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear
In a records review of 290 people at risk for Alzheimer's disease, scientists at Johns...
Procedure time proves vital in thrombectomy success
The "Stroke Belt" refers to the swath of states in the Southeast where rates of...
A lack of antibody diversity may make the elderly more susceptible to the flu
The influenza vaccine may be less effective in the elderly because their B cells are...
Memory and cognition problems affect recovery in rehabilitation facilities
After a hospital stay, many older adults will be discharged to a skilled nursing facility...
Does having muscle weakness and obesity lead to falls for older women?
As our society continues to age, experts project that falls and the health complications that...
New appropriate use criteria for lumbar puncture in Alzheimer’s diagnosis: New guidance prepares clinicians for tools that allow for earlier and more accurate Alzheimer’s disease diagnoses
In preparation for more tools that detect and measure the biology associated with Alzheimer's and...
Psychotropic polypharmacy is common in Alzheimer’s disease
Up to half of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) use a psychotropic drug, and one...
The link between cognitive function and sexuality in older adults
The number of people who live at home with Alzheimer's Disease (AD), a brain disease...
Crows are always the bullies when it comes to fighting with ravens
A study from The Auk: Ornithological Advances presents citizen science data which supports that American...