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Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2011 at 11:02 am By:
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Emergency departments for the elderly
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Most Recently Shared on April 11, 2012 at 5:13 pm By:
Can #EDs for the #Elderly Help Improve #CareTransitions? http://t.co/ckrETrfR
Geriatric Emergency Units Opening at U.S. Hospitals - NYTimes.com
nytimes.com — “Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan has joined a number of medical centers around the country in creating a special emergency room for geriatric patients.” View full resource at nytimes.com
Most Recently Shared on April 10, 2012 at 5:55 am By:
The Elderly Magic of Geriatric E.R.'s. Or How To Care/Cater 4 a Growing Segment of the Population ...NYT: http://t.co/hZh5vbYg
Memory Problems May Increase After Being Hospitalized -- American Academy of Neurology
aan.com — “A new study suggests that older people may have an increased risk of problems with memory and thinking abilities after being in the hospital, according to research published in the March 21, 2012, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “Our study is timely as the United States population continues to rapidly age and researchers try to identify factors that could reduce memory and thinking problems in the elderly,” said study author Robert S. Wi” View full resource at aan.com
Most Recently Shared on March 21, 2012 at 8:14 pm By:
Memory problems may increase after hospitalization:... http://t.co/GeYjFs1r
Oncology Medical Article | Efficacy and Safety of Everolimus in Elderly Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: An Exploratory Analysis of the Outcomes of Elderly Patients in the RECORD-1 Trial
mdlinx.com — “Oncology Medical Article: Efficacy and Safety of Everolimus in Elderly Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: An Exploratory Analysis of the Outcomes of Elderly Patients in the RECORD-1 Trial” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on March 14, 2012 at 4:54 pm By:
Efficacy and Safety of Everolimus in Elderly Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: An Explora... http://t.co/s7GGpaq7 #oncology
Sexual activity and STD rate up among seniors – - CNN.com Blogs
thechart.blogs.cnn.com — “New research published Thursday by the British Medical Journal shows that 80% of 50 to 90 years olds are sexually active. And with that, cases of sexually transmitted diseases have more than doubled in this age group over the past 10 years.” View full resource at thechart.blogs.cnn.com
Most Recently Shared on February 3, 2012 at 4:00 pm By:
80% of 50 to 90 years olds are sexually active & STD rates have doubled in this age group in the last decade. http://t.co/eJmxXP1x
Student BMJ: Sexual health and the older adult
student.bmj.com — “The new website features articles especially commissioned for medical students, selected articles from the BMJ, a new Events calendar, Education and Career Zones.” View full resource at student.bmj.com
Most Recently Shared on February 2, 2012 at 11:30 pm By:
STI rates in the >50 population have doubled over the last 10 years. What should you be asking your elderly patients? http://t.co/xdgMrV7p
Strict Adherence to Medication Prescription Guidelines, Benefits to Elders in Long Term Facilities
healblog.net — “Elder populations are considered special group because they need a special type of care which encapsulates multiple considerations as far as their care is concern.” View full resource at healblog.net
Most Recently Shared on December 5, 2011 at 9:29 pm By:
Rph for home health consultation needed RT @Talyst_Inc: Strict Adherence to Med Guidelines, Benefits to Elders in LTC http://t.co/n3j7lNBU
Study finds Boston's elderly homeless sicker than others
medicalxpress.com — “A striking portrait of the health of Boston's elderly homeless population is emerging from a new study by the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. The study finds that homeless seniors in Boston experience higher rates of geriatric syndromes, including ...” View full resource at medicalxpress.com
Most Recently Shared on September 13, 2011 at 7:26 pm By:
Study finds Boston's elderly homeless sicker than others http://t.co/LGdsNJE
For Some Medical Evacuees, Seeking Safety Brought Its Own Difficulties - NYTimes.com
nytimes.com — “The city’s effort to get the elderly and infirm out of harm’s way did not always proceed smoothly.” View full resource at nytimes.com
Most Recently Shared on September 1, 2011 at 3:24 pm By:
For Some Hurricane Medical #Evacuees, Seeking #Safety Brought Its Own Difficulties: http://t.co/S1Ithjo #disaster #hcr #vulnerable
For Some Medical Evacuees, Seeking Safety Brought Its Own Difficulties - NYTimes.com
nytimes.com — “The city’s effort to get the elderly and infirm out of harm’s way did not always proceed smoothly.” View full resource at nytimes.com
Most Recently Shared on August 29, 2011 at 5:26 am By:
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For Some Medical Evacuees, Seeking Safety Brought Its Own Difficulties - NYTimes.com
nytimes.com — “The city’s effort to get the elderly and infirm out of harm’s way did not always proceed smoothly.” View full resource at nytimes.com
Most Recently Shared on August 29, 2011 at 2:10 am By:
For Some Medical Evacuees, Safety Brought Its Own Difficulties http://t.co/nmjS9lT
National Association of Community Health Centers: DentaQuest Foundation Launches a $1.75 Million Investment in Oral Health in Community Health Centers August 15, 2011
nachc.com — “The DentaQuest Foundation and the DentaQuest Institute are committing $1.75 million to the Strengthening the Oral Health Safety Net Initiative The National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc. (NACHC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance and expand access to quality, community-responsive health care for America's medically underserved and uninsured.” View full resource at nachc.com
Most Recently Shared on August 16, 2011 at 7:05 pm By:
Great news! Investments in oral health at CHCs will help reduce barriers to care for underserved populations, via @NACHC http://ow.ly/64Kmb
New bariatric bed
news-medical.net — “Twenty-percent of the adult U.S. population is obese, including approximately five percent that are considered morbidly obese. The direct health issues, related complications and safety challenges affecting this population are far reaching and well documented. VitalGo, Inc., a provider of advanced technology-based solutions for medical staff safety, patient safety and home care, has announced the immediate availability of the new bariatric version of its Total Lift Bed™ (TLB) which addresses a w” View full resource at news-medical.net
Most Recently Shared on June 10, 2011 at 12:22 am By:
Obesity News: New bariatric bed: Twenty-percent of the adult U.S. population is obese, including approximately... http://twurl.nl/kfcti8
Nursing homes get money patch | State Government - The News Tribune
thenewstribune.com — “- State lawmakers nearly $5 billion in budget cuts left behind a weakened medical safety net for the poor and elderly this year. But they did manage to put what many see as a financial patch on the nursing home industry.” View full resource at thenewstribune.com
Most Recently Shared on June 6, 2011 at 2:52 pm By:
Nursing homes get money patch: State lawmakers’ nearly $5 billion in budget cuts left behind a weakened medical ... http://bit.ly/irikac
Study Points to Health Disparities in Physical Fitness
newswise.com — “An Indiana U. study found surprising differences in physical fitness levels between more affluent members of a medically affiliated fitness center and patients of a safety net community health center, which serves more vulnerable populations.” View full resource at newswise.com
Most Recently Shared on June 4, 2011 at 2:36 pm By:
#health news: Study Points to Health Disparities in Physical Fitness: An Indiana U. study found surprising diffe... http://bit.ly/iWMn5O
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