Geriatrics

Low Muscle Mass in the Arms, Legs Tied to Mortality in Elderly

Posted by Physicians Weekly | Aug 14, 2019 | HealthDay |

Muscle mass more predictive of mortality than visceral fat, total fat in older women

Posted by Physicians Weekly | Aug 13, 2019 | HealthDay |

Older adults living at home also more likely to be members of disadvantaged populations

Posted by Physicians Weekly | Aug 12, 2019 | HealthDay |

Those who are vaccinated have lower risk for stroke, death in year following ICU discharge

Posted by Physicians Weekly | Aug 7, 2019 | HealthDay |

Trends similar to 65- to 84-year age group, but risk elevated for some cancers, diagnosis at later stages

Posted by Physicians Weekly | Aug 6, 2019 | HealthDay |

Benefit of simvastatin-ezetimibe combo after acute coronary syndrome greatest for patients ≥75 years