Switching from VKA to DOAC Increases Bleeding Risk in Elderly frail patients Dr Monish Raut5 Sept 2023 9:45 AM ISTThe risk of bleeding increased by about 60% in the oldest and frailest patients who were shifted from a VKA compared to those who stayed on the...
Ezetimibe combined with atorvastatin effective in elderly with hypertension and type 2 diabetes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 Aug 2023 11:00 AM ISTChina: Atorvastatin (AT) combined with ezetimibe (EZ) is effective in improving lipids, glucose, and inflammation, and upregulating serum bilirubin in...
Social isolation among elderly linked to brain atrophy Dr. Shravani Dali17 July 2023 9:45 AM ISTSocial isolation among the elderly is associated with brain atrophy suggests a new study published in Neurology.Researchers have found in a new...
Vitamin D supplementation does not improve cognition in elderly Aditi7 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTA Clinical Investigation published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society entitled "Vitamin D supplementation and cognition—Results from...
Oral health management may delay progression of cognitive disorders among elderly Dr. Shravani Dali7 July 2023 9:15 AM ISTOral health management can help delay progression of cognitive disorders among elderly suggests a new study published in the Journal of Oral...
Patients with hypothyroidism more prone to complications than euthyroid patients following TKA Dr Supreeth D R1 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTThe number of hypothyroidism patients undergoing total knee replacement (TKA) in India is increasing. It is assumed that patients with hypothyroidism...
Tibial plateau fractures in elderly associated with significant deterioration in health-related QoL Dr Supreeth D R31 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTIn older patients severe patterns of injury can occur even in low energy falls such as from standing height. As such, TPFs in older adults typically...
Moderate-intensity statin and ezetimibe aid compliance in elderly atherosclerotic patients: Analysis of RACING Trial Medha Baranwal25 April 2023 9:45 AM ISTKorea: Combination therapy with a moderate-intensity statin plus ezetimibe imparts similar cardiovascular (CV) benefits as standard high-dose statin...
Bruxism increases risk of Marginal bone loss around dental implants among smokers and elderly Dr. Shravani Dali7 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTBruxism increases risk of Marginal bone loss around dental implants among smokers and elderly suggests a recent study published in the Clinical...
Omandurar Government Medical College to hold follow up survey for elderly COVID-19 patients Revu suresh5 Feb 2023 9:45 AM ISTChennai: The Government Medical College Hospital in Omandurar Estate is planning to hold a follow-up survey to check the health status of the elderly...
Preoperative LCR can predict mortality and complications in displaced displaced femoral neck facture Dr. Shravani Dali28 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTThe low level of preoperative Lymphocyte-to-C-reactive protein (CRP) ratio (LCR) can effectively predict 1-year mortality and 30-day total...
Auricular Acupressure Therapy relieves pain and induces sleep in elderly osteoarthritis patients Aditi24 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTSouth Korea: A study published in "EXPLORE" examined the effects of auricular acupressure (AA) on elderly people with osteoarthritis and concluded it...
