Some 85% of people over 60 use prescription drugs, according to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Yet, older people are not well represented in clinical trials, the gold standard for testing the safety and efficacy of medications, the N… Continue reading
On the March afternoon when her wife Sandy Swanson died of cancer, Liz Mattern knew who to call. A few hours later, two technicians arrived to remove Swanson’s body. As planned, her remains were bequeathed to a medical school through its whole-body don… Continue reading
(This article appeared previously in American Heart Association News.) Fluctuations in blood pressure, blood sugar, body mass index and cholesterol could put people at higher risk for heart attack or stroke, a new study shows. The Korean study, publish… Continue reading
(This article appeared previously in American Heart Association News.) Patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, who have high levels of calcium buildup inside the arteries of their heart are almost three times more likely … Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This story was published by Kaiser Health News. ) In a move to improve cancer care for older adults, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is recommending that all patients 65 and older receive a geriatric assessment when con… Continue reading