Geriatric Medicine News

A study published today [Weds July 30] in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry indicates that middle-aged adults with a history of problem drinking are more than twice as likely to suffer from severe memory impairment in later life.

A study published July 30 in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry indicates that middle-aged adults with a history of problem drinking are more than twice as likely to suffer from severe memory impairment in later life A study published today [Weds July 30] in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry indicates that middle-aged adults ... (more)

According to a pilot study which involved twelve pensioners showed that going all-out in very short bursts, reduced blood pressure and improved general fitness over time amongst them.

In the general population, the epidemiological relationships between delirium and adverse outcomes are not well defined.

A simple test that measures how fast people walk and whether they have any cognitive complaints can predict the likelihood of developing dementia, according to a new study.

A study involving nearly 27,000 older adults on five continents found that nearly 1 in 10 met criteria for pre-dementia based on a simple test that measures how fast people walk and whether they have cognitive complaints.

Hudson Valley Hospital Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as among the top hospitals in the care of older adults.

Bruce R. Troen, MD, University at Buffalo professor in the Department of Medicine and chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, has been named a fellow of the American Geriatrics Society .

Mr Gan Kim Yong said the Ministerial Committee on Ageing will sieve through the ideas brought up in the earlier 13 focus groups, and selected ideas will be explored further from next month.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital's new outpatient geriatric medicine centre, with key services located in a central facility, was officially opened on Friday morning.

Developments in veterinary care and dietary habits are now allowing pets to live longer than ever before, but that doesn't change the fact that dogs and cats typically reach geriatric status between the ages of six and seven.

The primary factors contributing to the growth of this market are globally increasing geriatric population; as well as increasing incidence and prevalence rate of chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes leading to rise in chronic wounds.

The American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living recently presented Silver Awards to Maine Medical Center for its performance is eight areas of specialty.

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have shown for the first time that people with higher levels of brown fat, or brown adipose tissue, in their bodies have better blood sugar control, higher insulin sensitivity and a better metabolism for burning fat stores.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Diagnostic Electrocardiograph Market by Product, End-user & by Lead Type - Global Forecast to 2020" report to their offering.

Q My 77-year-old brother just moved to the South Bay and is in poor health. How do I find a good geriatrician in the area? I am sure that there are geriatricians at UCLA and USC but he can't travel that distance on a regular basis.

Researchers identified zinc as one of the most important essential trace metals in human nutrition and lifestyle in a new review article in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, published by the Institute of Food Technologists .

Guidance synthesis. Medical research for and with older people in Europe: proposed ethical guidance for good clinical practice: ethical considerations.

U.S. News & World Report again recognized Overlook Medical Center among the best hospitals in central New Jersey and as a "Best Regional Hospital" for Neurology and Neurosurgery, as reported in the publication's annual Best Hospitals list for 2014-15.

Many older people need someone who is always there to help them with their everyday tasks, to listen to their stories, and to help them live independently - in other words, a robot caregiver, writes an associate professor of geriatrics in Sunday's New York Times.