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Sleep disorders in people with dementia
Review of Karageorgiou E, Walsh C, Yaffe K et al (2017) Sleep disorders and dementia: from...
14 Aug 2017
Easier access to outdoors lifts mood in older people
Making it easier for older people to go outdoors could positively affect depressive symptoms...
01 Jul 2017
Use probiotics with caution for prevention of infection in hospitalised trauma patients
Identifying the benefits and concerns associated with different species and strains of...
13 Jun 2017
Nurses should be aware of patients who have one or more risk factors for incident...
Delirium study highlights the need for nurses to have an understanding of patient history to...
13 Jun 2017
Dabigatran has significantly lower bleeding rates compared with warfarin in patients...
Large trials have established that non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants are as...
12 Jun 2017
Regular exercise found to boost brain health among over 50s
Combining aerobic and resistance exercise significantly boosts brain health in the over 50s...
16 May 2017
Horse-riding simulation can be used in balance training for knee osteoarthritis
Study explored the use of simulated horse-riding exercises to help older people with...
10 May 2017
Short-term corticosteroid use associated with increased risk of adverse events
Study aimed to determine the frequency of serious adverse events associated with...
10 May 2017
Anti-tau vaccine is successful in clinical trial for people with Alzheimer’s disease
Available drugs treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, but do not halt or slow disease...
10 May 2017
Yoga can improve older people’s mental health
This study showed a decrease in depression and anxiety scores and an increase in self-esteem...
05 Apr 2017
Eyeball exercise can improve balance ability in older people
This study suggests that eyeball exercise programmes affect vestibular function by the...
05 Apr 2017
Supporting insulin initiation in type 2 diabetes in primary care
The global epidemic of type 2 diabetes demands innovation in care delivery, and supporting...
05 Apr 2017
Tooth loss linked to increased risk of dementia
Older people who have less teeth have an increased risk of developing dementia, new study...
20 Mar 2017
Pelvic fractures increase risk of dying in older people
Older people have an increased risk of dying in the first eight months after a pelvic...
16 Mar 2017
Parenthood may help stave off death in older age
Parenthood is associated with a longer life than being childless, particularly in old age,...
15 Mar 2017
Vitamin D supplementation effective in preventing acute respiratory tract infections
Consistent studies have shown low levels of vitamin D will leave people more susceptible to...
14 Mar 2017
Obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome and cognitive impairments
Sleep apnoea-hypopnoea can occur at any age, but its prevalence increases with age.
14 Mar 2017
Nutritional standards needed for ready meals to avoid micronutrient deficiencies
How to avoid micronutrient deficiencies that contribute to age-related disorders
13 Mar 2017