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Total Knee Replacements Increase Mobility And Motor Skills In Older Patients

According to a new study from researchers at Duke University, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures performed in older patients with osteoarthritis of the knee result in long-term, significant improvement of physical functioning and motor skills when compared to patients who do not receive TKA. Published in... [Read more of this review]

Men, Young And Unmarried Ignore Skin Cancer Warnings

Men are twice as likely as women to not protect their skin in the sun, despite more men dying from melanoma than women, according to research due to be released at the British Association of Dermatologists annual conference in Glasgow next month. The shocking survey of 1213 adults formed part of the Northern... [Read more of this review]

Care Management Reduces Depression And Suicidal Thoughts In Older Primary Care Patients

Depression in older adults too often goes unrecognized and untreated, resulting in untold misery, worsening of medical illness, and early death. A new study has identified one important remedy: Adding a trained depression care manager to primary care practices can increase the number of patients receiving treatment,... [Read more of this review]

National Council On Aging And Medicare Diabetes Screening Project Launch New Program To Educate Seniors About Medicare’s Benefits For Diabetes

At a meeting sponsored by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Medicare Diabetes Screening Project (MDSP), former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, experts in diabetes research and education, and representatives of senior-serving organizations from a four-state area gathered in Washington, DC to draw... [Read more of this review]

University Of Mainz Supports Anti-Aging & Preventive Medicine Congress

The European Congress on Anti-Aging & Aesthetic Medicine (ECAAAM) is proud to welcome the support of the University of Mainz for its 2nd annual event (15th - 17th October, Mainz, Mainz Congress Centre). ECAAAM is a cutting edge congress that provides medical professionals, scientists and industry personnel... [Read more of this review]

Long Term Care Insurance Receives Attention

Congress is turning its’ attention to long-term care insurance producing information about how such insurance may help consumers make informed decisions for their long-term care needs. U.S. News & World Report reports on LTCI, which “is not health insurance but protection against progressive deterioration... [Read more of this review]

Having A Higher Purpose In Life Reduces Risk Of Death Among Older Adults

Possessing a greater purpose in life is associated with lower mortality rates among older adults according to a new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center. Patricia A. Boyle, PhD, and her colleagues from the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, studied 1,238 community-dwelling elderly participants... [Read more of this review]

New Image Survey Reveals ‘Perception Is Reality’ When It Comes To Teenagers With Acne

In today’s image-obsessed society where millions of photos are uploaded daily through digital networks such as Facebook and Flickr, how much of an impact can a common skin condition like acne have on the life of teens? Based on first impressions, teens with acne are perceived to have different personality... [Read more of this review]

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