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Kidney Function Decline Increases Risk Of Heart Failure And Premature Death

07 November 2009

Declining kidney function is linked to a higher risk of heart failure, heart attack, peripheral arterial disease, and early death in individuals with or without kidney disease, according to a pair of studies appearing in an...
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Neural Stem Cells In Mice Affected By Gene Associated With Longevity

07 November 2009

A gene associated with longevity in roundworms and humans has been shown to affect the function of stem cells that generate new neurons in the adult brain, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine...
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Research Study Of Near Vision

06 November 2009

The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute is participating in a research study to determine if an investigational corneal inlay can safely and effectively reduce the need for reading glasses. Dr. Peter Hersh, the study doctor, will perform the procedures...
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Seniors / Aging News Articles Archive - Page 1

06 November 2009

AARP, Key Retirees' Lobby, To Endorse Democrats' Health Bill

Psychologists Suggest Ways To Include The Aging Population In The Technology Revolution

05 November 2009

House Republicans Offer Health Overhaul Plan

New Lung Health Research Presented At CHEST 2009

Small Business Group Lobbies For Reform While Trade Groups See Cuts In Business

Mizzou Scientists Develop Software That Detects Humans And Objects In Videos, Creating New Possibilities For Safety And Surveillance

04 November 2009

A 'Spoonful Of Sugar' Makes The Worms' Life Span Go Down

Coffee Decreases Quality Of Daytime Recovery Sleep For Night Workers

Hope For Possible Parkinson's Disease Cure From ISU Researchers' Findings

Juvaris BioTherapeutics Initiates Phase 2 Study Of Influenza Vaccine Adjuvant In Elderly Population

$45 Million NIH-Supported Trial To Study Testosterone Therapy In Older Men

Taking A Touching Approach To Transport Ticketing And Home Care For Elderly

02 November 2009

AMD Patients Benefit From Cataract Surgery, Study

House Democrats Hail, Question Health Reform Bill

New York And Louisiana Crack Down On Medicaid Fraud

Sleep Disturbances Improve After Retirement

Researchers Say Healthy Diet Protects Against Depression In Middle Age

31 October 2009

Boston Medical Center's Elders Living At Home Program Receives Grant From Admninistration On Aging

$16 Million Grant From State Stem Cell Agency To Speed Research Of Stem Cell-Based Treatment For Age-Related Macular Degeneration

30 October 2009

Age Concern And Help The Aged Comment On Demos Survey Showing That Four Out Of Five Care Users Don't Understand The Personal Budgets System, UK

Part D Negotiation Will Save Medicare And Seniors Billions

Tai Chi Exercise Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis Pain In The Elderly

Minster Brady Welcomes Report On Implementation Of The Home Care Package Scheme, Ireland

29 October 2009

Newspaper Investigates Dangerous Mix Of Nursing Homes And Psychotropic Drugs

AHIP, Chamber Of Commerce Ramp Up Opposition To Health Reform

Lawmakers Struggle With How Age Should Influence Insurance Premiums

Cost Issues Surround Long Term Care Insurance, Nursing Homes

Age Concern And Help The Aged Comment On Updated NICE Guidance For The Treatment And Management Of Depression

Good Health In Later Life For Older Men With The AGS Foundation For Health In Aging's New Health Tip Sheet

Quality Improvement Program Increases Hospitals' Adherence To Evidenced-Based Care, Reduces Gender-, Age-Related Disparities

Ezetimibe Makes Atorvastatin More Efficient In Lowering Lipids In Men And Women Age 65 And Older

28 October 2009

The Power Of Doctors Makes Elderly Patients Passive

Older Patients With Dementia At Increased Risk For Flu Mortality

House Democrats Continue Courting, Counting Votes For 'Robust' Public Option

AARP's Dual Role In Health Reform

Finding That Memory Loss Is Slower In Alzheimer's Patients With Diabetes Surprises Researchers

Older Patients With Dementia At Increased Risk For Flu Mortality

The Power Of Doctors Makes Elderly Patients Passive

Older Patients With Dementia At Increased Risk For Flu Mortality

Age Concern And Help The Aged Comment On The Take-up Figures For The Free Swimming Initiative

For Building Muscle, Moderate Amounts Of Protein Per Meal Recommended

Changing Behavior Helps Patients Take Medication As Prescribed

Clues On Cancer And Aging Provided By Common Weed

27 October 2009

Protecting Against Age-Related Vision Loss With Blue Light-Filtering Lenses

A Selection Of Today's Opinions And Editorials

Surgery, Illness Do Not Increase Cognitive Decline For Older Patients

26 October 2009

Recent Health Policy Studies And Analyses

Trembling Hands And Molecular Handshakes

Older African Americans Need To Be Educated About The Benefits Of Flu Vaccine

GM Salaried Workers To Receive Only High-Deductible Plans

Older Adults Benefit From Aerobic Exercise Which Improves Elasticity Of Arteries

25 October 2009

What Is Ectropion? What Causes Ectropion?

24 October 2009

Patients In US 5 Times More Likely To Spend Last Days In ICU Than Patients In England

Supporting IT For Seniors: Researchers Say Designers Can Help Close Tech Gap

23 October 2009

Spell In ICU For Terminal Patients 5 Times More Likely In US Than In England

Age Concern And Help The Aged Comment On The Latest ONS Population Projections, UK

Some Seniors Could Be Cushioned From Proposed Cuts In Medicare Advantage Funding

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