Nursing Older People
Why older people experience muscle loss
Study shows reinnervation of muscle fibres does not expand motor unit size in those with sarcopenia
16 Apr 2018
Ruth Sander
Nursing Older People
Long-term proton pump inhibitor use does not increase hip fracture risk among people with Alzheimer's
Despite slight increase in risk over first year, study shows no increase in number of fractures over ten-year period
16 Apr 2018
Nursing Older People
Ultra-processed foods may increase cancer risk
Study shows greater consumption leads to higher risk but research is needed to determine exact cause
16 Apr 2018
Nursing Older People
Potential cardiovascular benefits of canagliflozin compared with other diabetes drugs
23 Feb 2018
Nursing Older People
Long-term approach needed to ensure the well-being of older adults with cancer
Research explores factors in physical, psychological and social domains that could affect quality of life for people with cancer
08 Jan 2018
Nursing Older People
Better care for patients with dementia in the recovery room
Study looked at improving recovery room care for patients with dementia after surgery
08 Jan 2018
Nursing Older People
Use of B vitamins in stroke prevention
Potential benefits of B vitamin therapy to lower homocysteine concentrations in people at high risk of stroke warrant further investigation.
08 Jan 2018
Nursing Older People
Systolic blood pressure less than 100mmHg is an important sign of sepsis
Latest research from the nursing and medical journals.
12 Sep 2017
Nursing Older People
Dietary changes and exercise are the best ways to combat obesity
Latest research from the nursing and medical journals.
12 Sep 2017
Nursing Older People
Low LDL cholesterol levels may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Latest research from the nursing and medical journals.
12 Sep 2017
Nursing Older People
Moderate alcohol consumption linked to decline in brain health
Review of Topiwala A, Allan C, Valkanova V et al (2017) Moderate alcohol consumption as risk factor for adverse brain outcomes and cognitive decline: longitudinal cohort study. BMJ. 357:j2353.
14 Aug 2017
Nursing Older People
Lack of research about dementia with Lewy bodies
Review of Mueller C, Ballard C, Corbett A et al (2017) The prognosis of dementia with Lewy bodies. The Lancet. Neurology. 16, 5, 390-398.
14 Aug 2017
Nursing Older People
Sleep disorders in people with dementia
Review of Karageorgiou E, Walsh C, Yaffe K et al (2017) Sleep disorders and dementia: from basic mechanisms to clinical decisions. Psychiatric Annals. 47, 5, 227-228.
14 Aug 2017