More than half of older heart failure patients leave the hospital with prescriptions for 10 or more medications, according to a new study. Some of these drugs are likely inappropriate, says a leading geriatric cardiologist.
A training regimen that targets peripheral muscle with low cardiovascular strain may have advantages for patients with heart failure, finds a new study.
Investigators compared the impact of aerobic exercise and a low-energy meal replacement program on heart function in adults with type 2 diabetes.
A weak heart can affect the brain and contribute to cognitive decline … Annual breast cancer screening not beneficial for women over age 75 … Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if fully vaccinated as children, study claims … Wearable sensor predicts worsening heart failure days before hospitalization
Ageism linked to health problems in the elderly … Study confirms diabetes drug’s link to heart problems … Simple blood test could help predict progression of Parkinson’s … EEG identifies who will respond to antidepressant
Seniors with no history of heart disease are at high risk of dangerous cardiac events within 30 days of their first stroke, a study finds.
Protein therapy leads to improved heart function after heart attack, according to a preclinical Australian study.
People who fast regularly are less likely to experience heart failure and may live longer than their peers who do not, according to two new studies.
Flu shot may protect heart bypass patients during recovery … New device can “spray paint” drug-imbued fiber bandages on wounds … Less affluent patients more likely to be discharged to SNF after hip replacement … Project that fulfills end-of-life wishes found to be affordable, sustainable
The Cleveland Clinic’s Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2020 include a range of discoveries and inventions that target age-related disease.
