GNRI-stratified enteral nutrition reduces complications and ventilation duration in elderly ICU patients
New nutrition plan helps elderly patients in intensive care
This clinical guideline evaluates a non-concurrent controlled study regarding a GNRI-stratified enteral nutrition protocol for elderly, mech…
A specific nutrition plan for elderly patients on ventilators may lower complication rates and shorten hospital stays.
Aspirin associated with reduced risk of disability loss in specific elderly populations
Trial shows aspirin may lower risk of disability for some
Researchers conducted a post hoc analysis of a trial involving older adults to evaluate the impact of daily aspirin on disability-free survi…
A trial of over 1,200 seniors found that daily aspirin may lower the risk of death, disability, or dementia for specific groups.
Frailty assessment identifies greater risk for complications in urological patients than chronological age alone
Frailty Assessment Predicts Better Outcomes for Urological Patients
This narrative review examines frailty as a predictor of outcomes in urological patients. The authors conclude that frailty is associated wi…
Frailty may be a more accurate predictor of surgical risks and recovery for older urological patients than age alone.
Aerobic and combined physical-cognitive training programs may improve executive function and decision-making in older adults
Combined Physical and Cognitive Training May Improve Decision Making
This narrative review examines the impact of aerobic and combined physical-cognitive training on cognitive decline in healthy older adults. …
Combining aerobic exercise with cognitive training may improve executive functions and brain health in older adults to support better decisi…
Ageing women in Sub-Saharan Africa face significant barriers to sexual health and reproductive care
Ageing Women in Sub-Saharan Africa Face Overlooked Sexual Health Needs
This systematic review of 34 studies examines the sexual health needs and challenges faced by ageing women in Sub-Saharan Africa. The author…
Aging women in Sub-Saharan Africa face unique sexual health challenges due to physical changes, social barriers, and a lack of tailored medi…
Aboriginal-inspired Circular Leadership Model may improve wellbeing and retention for Indigenous health workers
Circular Leadership Model May Support Aboriginal Health Worker Wellbeing
This conceptual perspective explores an Aboriginal-inspired Circular Leadership Model designed to support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait I…
A new leadership model inspired by Aboriginal culture aims to improve wellbeing and retention for Indigenous health workers in clinical sett…
Blockchain-enabled digital twins provide access control and data integrity in healthcare ecosystems
Blockchain technology helps secure and manage digital twin health data
This systematic scoping review of 55 studies examines blockchain-enabled digital twin systems for healthcare. The authors conclude that whil…
New research shows how blockchain can protect patient privacy and keep medical records accurate in complex digital health systems.
Emergency department interventions for older adults show a reduction in fall incidence
Emergency Department Interventions May Reduce Fall Rates for Older Adults
This meta-analysis examined the impact of interventions initiated in the emergency department for older adults following a fall. The authors…
New research suggests that specific interventions in emergency departments can help reduce the number of falls among older adults.
Perturbation-based balance training reduces fall rates by 23% and injurious falls by 24%
Perturbation Training May Reduce Fall Risk for Older Adults
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials indicates that perturbation-based balance training (PBT) significantly reduces fall rates…
A review of clinical trials suggests that balance training involving physical perturbations can reduce fall rates and injuries in older adul…
Exergaming reduces fall rates in older adults with a 0.53 incidence rate ratio
Exergaming may help reduce the risk of falls in older adults
This meta-analysis of trials involving 1385 individuals aged 60 years and older found that exergaming may reduce fall rates compared to acti…
Interactive video games that require physical movement could help older adults stay steady on their feet and reduce the number of falls.
Pretreatment sarcopenia and low PNI are associated with worse survival in ICI-treated HNSCC
Muscle Loss and Nutrition Linked to Survival in Head Cancer
This meta-analysis evaluates the prognostic impact of CT-based sarcopenia and nutritional indices on overall survival in patients with recur…
Low muscle mass and poor nutritional status are linked to worse survival outcomes for patients with advanced head and neck cancer.
Moderate-intensity resistance training improves cognitive performance and brain health markers in older adults
Resistance Training May Boost Brain Health in Older Adults
This narrative review of 28 peer-reviewed publications synthesizes evidence on the effects of low-, moderate-, and high-intensity resistance…
Lifting weights, especially at moderate intensity, may improve memory and thinking in older adults, a review finds.