Low eosinophil counts may predict infection among critically ill patients: Study Medha Baranwal26 Dec 2023 3:00 AM ISTFrance: A prospective study in hospitalized older adults published in BMC Geriatrics has shed light on the association between low eosinophil count...
Power scores during sit-to-stand motion may predict frailty in elderly with cardiometabolic disease Jacinthlyn Sylvia10 Jun 2023 8:30 AM ISTIn older persons with cardiometabolic illness, the speed and power ratings obtained during the sit-to-stand motion are indicative of fragility, says...
30-item frailty index may predict post operative delirium in patients undergoing elective surgery Dr.Niharika Harsha B5 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTA new study found that frailty defined by a 30-item frailty index (FI) based on the accumulation of deficits is strongly associated with the onset of...
Pure whey-protein drinks may maximize protein intake without risk of BP falls in elderly Jacinthlyn Sylvia4 July 2022 9:45 AM ISTA new study conducted by Oberoi A and team found that the energy contents in the whey-protein beverages lowers blood pressure (BP) and increases heart...
Frailty increases UTI risk in patients with diabetes and CKD: Study Medha Baranwal17 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTTaiwan: A recent study found frailty in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) to be associated with an increased risk...
Quetiapine not beneficial for delirium prevention in older patients: Study Medha Baranwal13 April 2021 9:00 AM ISTThailand: Quetiapine is not beneficial for delirium prevention in hospitalized older medical patients, finds a recent study in the journal BMC...
Anemia linked to abnormal mobility capacity in elderly, finds study Dr. Nandita Mohan25 Dec 2020 2:00 PM ISTResearchers have recently found in a new research that individuals with anemia are more likely to have abnormal TUG test results, regardless of risk...
Regular tea drinking linked to lower levels of depression in elderly Medha Baranwal21 Jan 2020 10:21 AM IST China: Consistent and frequent tea consumption may effectively lower the risk of depression in the elderly, a recent study in the journal BMC...
