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A new perspective article has highlighted that screening and treatment of osteoporosis lags behind other diseases, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, and economic costs. Over the past 30 years, there has been tremendous progress in the ability to diagnose osteoporosis, a disease that was once considered an inevitable consequence of aging that weakens bones and [...]
An innovative programme that trains community health workers to deliver hearing care has shown success among low-income older adults. A first-of-its-kind programme, that trains trusted older adult community health workers to fit and deliver low-cost hearing technology to peers with hearing loss significantly improved communication function among participants. This is according to the results of [...]
A class of fat molecules known as ceramides play a fundamental role in ageing muscle, according to new findings, and could be vital in maintaining health and longevity. During ageing, mice, like humans, become inactive and lose muscle mass and strength. A team of scientists led by Johan Auwerx at EPFL have now discovered that [...]
A perceived loss of social role, such as caring for family and friends, has been linked to worse outcomes for heart failure patients, which suggests social engagement should form part of their care. Older heart failure patients who feel that they have lost their social role amongst friends and family are more likely to suffer [...]
A national US survey has found that many clinicians have reservations when it comes to providing telehealth care to older adults, even though many stand to benefit from its accessibility, lower costs and faster referral times. A sweeping national survey of doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers reveals that nearly 60 per cent believe it’s [...]
Global healthcare company, Eisai, is collaborating with a leading US university to research potential new treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s disease. The Japan-based pharmaceutical company and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have entered into a research collaboration agreement aiming to create potential novel treatments for neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. [...]
Researchers have created a novel technique they hope will provide cancer patients and clinicians with better, faster information.
Researchers have discovered that the protein, suPAR, can cause atherosclerosis and kidney disease, raising hope for potential new treatments. For the longest time, clinicians have treated cardiovascular disease by focusing on diabetes and blood pressure control, reducing cholesterol using medications like aspirin and statins. Despite these measures, heart disease remains the number one cause of [...]
Researchers say the treatments proved largely ineffective in their supposed impact on ageing.
Half of Britain’s retired population believe that social media is not built with them in mind.
