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Research has highlighted new information for the identification of risk factors for dementia.

Study Suggests Multimorbitiy Associated with Increased Dementia Risk

A study in China found that Parkinson’s patients treated with acupuncture saw reduced anxiety levels.

Study Finds Acupuncture May Be Effective for Anxiety in Patients With Parkinson’s Disease 

Despite worldwide trend data, incidence trends for dermatomyositis do not show increases among the study population.

Dermatomyositis Incidence Rates Remain Steady Among VA Health Care Patients

A recent study in China aligns with findings regarding lower life quality rankings for older adults.


Study Suggests Depression, Cognitive Impairment Negatively Impact Quality of Life Scores Among Older Adults

The phase 3 trial met its primary endpoint of mean rate of growth in GA area at 12 months with statistical significance and a favorable safety profile. 

Topline Data from GATHER2 Report Positive Efficacy of Avacincaptad Pegol in GA Treatment

Rebecca T. Brown, MD, MPH, describes contributing factors to older homeless adult mortality and future topics of interest in this field.

Discussion On Older Homeless Mortality Rates, Future Research

The investigators identified 4 distinct subgroups—earlier rising/robust, shorter active period/less modelable, shorter active period/very weak, and later settling/very weak.

Activity Patterns Related to Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults

Patients with Parkinson disease had more pronounced sleep instability than those with other disorders marked by alpha-synuclein buildup, but those differences diminished after adjusting for medication differences, a new study found.

Medication May Worsen Sleep Instability in Patients with Parkinson Disease

An Oakland-based analysis of mortality among homeless adults aged ≥50 years old illuminates the need for more proactive homeless care policies.

Study Finds 2 Main Factors Associated With Death Among Older Homeless Adults

A recent study developed framework to improve fall prevention methodology across the country’s primary health care system.

Study In China Designs New Strategy For Fall Prevention Among Older Adults

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