Does statin use render survival benefit in frail patients? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Aug 2023 2:30 PM GMTUSA: Findings from a meta-analysis published in Current Problems in Cardiology have revealed that statin use to lower mortality in frail patients does...
Higher frailty burden tied to increased mortality in patients with perioperative cardiac arrests: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 July 2023 3:30 AM GMTUSA: A cohort study of 3058 patients with perioperative cardiac arrests showed that frailty is associated with increased mortality and nonhome...
Brief, weekly magnetic muscle therapy improves lean body mass and mobility in elderly Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Jun 2023 2:30 PM GMTSingapore: An innovative magnetic muscle therapy pioneered by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) can benefit frail and older...
Eating flavonol-rich foods like blackberries and apples can prevent frailty Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 May 2023 5:30 AM GMTUSA: A higher intake of plant-based foods that contain dietary compounds called flavanols was associated with lower odds of frailty onset, a recent...
Frailty tied to 48 percent higher mortality risk in AF patients on anticoagulants Medha Baranwal24 April 2023 2:30 PM GMTBelgium: A recent study published in the European Heart Journal - Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes showed frailty as an independent risk factor...
Quadriceps muscle mass variation in ultrasound linked to frailty among hemodialysis patients Jacinthlyn Sylvia12 April 2023 2:30 PM GMTA new study published in BMC Nephrology suggests that depending on the frailty instrument being used, ultrasound measurements of quadriceps thickness...
Older adults with type 2 diabetes have better blood sugar control during hospitalization than younger people Medha Baranwal28 March 2023 4:30 AM GMTUSA: Older adults with type 2 diabetes have better blood sugar control before admission and during hospitalization than younger adults; however,...
Medical Bulletin 14/March/2023 Isra Zaman14 March 2023 11:30 AM GMTHere are the top health news for the day:Too little sleep could may weaken vaccination efficiency: StudyHow strongly a vaccine protects you may depend...
Frailty in older adults may be prevented by Yoga, shows study Isra Zaman14 March 2023 4:15 AM GMTA systematic review of 33 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) found that yoga improved gait speed and lower extremity strength in inactive older...
Medical management and watchful observation best for frail elders with Non-STEMI: JAMA Aditi13 March 2023 4:30 AM GMTSpain: According to a recent original investigation published in JAMA Internal Medicine, considering non-ST-segment elevation acute myocardial...
Diabetes Patients with Frailty more vulnerable to Adverse Effects related to SGLT-2 Inhibitors Dr.Niharika Harsha B16 Feb 2023 5:45 AM GMTThe prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing globally, with the highest increases anticipated to be in older populations.Examining...
Metformin use associated with reduced risk of frailty in diabetes patients Aditi7 Feb 2023 6:15 AM GMTChina: A study published in the European Journal of Medical Research has concluded that metformin use is independently associated with lower frailty...
