Inappropriate Prescribing Tied to Mortality Risk in Seniors
TOPLINE: Older adults who were prescribed medications flagged as potentially inappropriate had an increased risk for mortality, with…
Multidrug Therapy Could Help Both the Heart and the Brain
A groundbreaking analysis reveals that older adults taking a combination of medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and…
Too Many Unwanted Pills Raise Risk for Falls in HIV+ Seniors
TOPLINE: Among older adults living with HIV, more than half experienced polypharmacy, with 49.3% taking potentially inappropriate medications…
All Hype or Some Hope?
Media consumers are bombarded daily with aggressive, testimonial-driven ads for pricey supplements purported to sharpen memory, focus, and…
Combination CVD Meds Tied to Slower Cognitive Decline
Older adults taking a combination of medications to treat high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes experienced slower cognitive…
Is the Supplement Ready for Clinical Use?
Popular among bodybuilders, creatine supplementation is gaining traction for its potential use beyond athletic performance. Researchers are exploring…