Older mothers who have C-section more likely to have complications
Older mothers who give birth by C-section are THREE TIMES more likely to experience severe complications such as bleeding Women
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For older adults, sense of control tied to feeling younger
A recent study finds that older adults feel younger when they feel that they have more control over their daily
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Fewer Older Men Assessed, Treated for Osteoporosis
FRIDAY, Feb. 15, 2019 — Fewer older men than women undergo evaluation for or management of osteoporosis, according to a
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ACS: accepting liver from older donor better than waiting
(HealthDay)—Accepting a liver from an older liver donor (OLD) is associated with long-term survival benefit, according to a study presented
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How much physical activity is enough in older age?
We all know making physical activity a regular habit is important for health and well-being. But health promotion messages are
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Patients 65 years of age or older with hip or spine fracture should be treated for osteoporosis
A coalition of the world’s top bone health experts, physicians, specialists, and patient advocacy groups today released their clinical recommendations
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Immune cells help older muscles heal like new
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have found a critical component for growing self-healing muscle tissues from adult muscle—the immune system.
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Few older homeless adults make advance care plans
(HealthDay)—The majority of older homeless-experienced adults have a potential surrogate for health care decisions, but few have discussed or documented
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High-Risk APOL1 Not Tied to CVD, Stroke in Older Black Women
MONDAY, July 9, 2018 — For postmenopausal African-American women, high-risk APOL1 genotype seems not to be associated with coronary heart
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