Benzodiazepine use for over 3 months correlates with higher anxiety and depression in chronic insomnia
Long term benzodiazepine use for insomnia linked to higher anxiety
This meta-analysis of adults with chronic insomnia found that patients using benzodiazepines for more than 3 months reported higher levels o…
Long term use of benzodiazepine medications for insomnia is linked to higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to healthy sleepers.
Pooled prevalence of osteosarcopenia in postmenopausal women is 15.6% across diverse settings
High Rates of Osteosarcopenia Found in Postmenopausal Women
This meta-analysis of 7,631 postmenopausal women found a pooled prevalence of osteosarcopenia of 15.6% (95% CI: 9.6-24.3%). The study highli…
A large review finds that over 15% of postmenopausal women have osteosarcopenia, a condition involving both bone and muscle loss.
Nursing strategies for inflammation-sensitive care can mitigate complications and preserve physiologic reserve in gynecologic oncology surgery
Nursing Strategies May Improve Recovery for Gynecologic Cancer Patients
This mini review explores nursing strategies for inflammation-sensitive care in patients undergoing gynecologic oncology surgery. The author…
Specific nursing strategies focused on managing inflammation may help gynecologic cancer patients recover better after surgery and return to…
Psychotropic medications and polypharmacy increase fall risk among older nursing home residents
Psychotropic Medications Linked to Higher Fall Risk in Nursing Homes
This meta-analysis of observational studies indicates that typical antipsychotics, atypical antipsychotics, sedative-hypnotics, and antidepr…
Certain medications used for mental health, including antipsychotics and antidepressants, are linked to a higher risk of falling for nursing…
Liver-dominated Aβ elimination and loss of pathway synergy drive cerebral Aβ deposition in Alzheimer's disease
Liver and multiple pathways help clear proteins in Alzheimer's disease
This systematic review examines Aβ transport and clearance pathways in Alzheimer's disease. The authors conclude that cerebral Aβ deposition…
New research suggests that clearing Alzheimer's proteins requires a team effort from several body systems, not just the brain alone.
Chinese PRAP Scale Shows Content Validity in Pediatric Caregiver Ratings
New Chinese version of the PRAP scale shows strong validity
This guideline reports on the content validity of a Chinese-language version of the PRAP scale, evaluated by 57 content validity raters (nur…
A new Chinese version of the PRAP scale shows strong validity for measuring caregiver stress, helping families navigating complex medical ca…
Injurious falls in residential aged care cost $2494 per incident with an inverted U-shaped BMI relationship
High Costs and BMI Factors Linked to Falls in Aged Care
This cohort analysis of 303 residents in Australian aged care facilities identified an average cost of $2494 per injurious fall. The study a…
Injurious falls in aged care facilities cost an average of $2,494 per incident, with body mass index and sex linked to injury risk.
Nutrition-oriented perioperative nursing supports management of frailty and malnutrition in older women with cancer
Nutrition-Oriented Nursing May Help Older Women Facing Cancer Surgery
This mini review examines nutrition-oriented perioperative nursing, including frailty screening and multimodal pre-habilitation, for older w…
Specialized nursing care focusing on nutrition and frailty may help older women manage the physical stress of cancer surgery.
Natural products improve gut microbiota and antioxidant defenses in aging animal models
Gut Bacteria Tied to Better Memory in Aging Animals
This systematic review of 17 studies examines how various natural products, including plant-derived compounds and probiotics, affect aging i…
In aged animals, natural compounds shifted gut bacteria and were linked to better memory and lower inflammation.
Biological aging research favors non-methylation biomarkers in 309 of 435 papers
Scientists examine different ways to measure how the body ages over time
This scoping review analyzed 435 papers on biological aging research, finding that 309 focused on non-methylation-based biomarkers. The auth…
Researchers looked at hundreds of papers to find better ways to measure biological aging using various molecular markers and new metrics.
Mind-body exercise improves balance in pre-frail and frail older adults
Mind-Body Exercise Improves Balance in Frail Older Adults
Mind-body exercise significantly improves balance in pre-frail and frail older adults, with dynamic and static balance gains. Early interven…
Mind-body exercises like Tai Chi and Yoga can significantly improve both static and dynamic balance for older adults who are at risk of frai…
Sarcopenia and Low Grip Strength Correlate with Increased Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults
Low Muscle Mass and Grip Strength Linked to Heart Risks
A large-scale meta-analysis identifies sarcopenia and low grip strength as significant markers for increased cardiovascular events in elderl…
Lower muscle mass and weaker grip strength are linked to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke in older adults.