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Physical Activity Increases Effectiveness of Beta-Cells

Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Sedentary older people at risk of developing diabetes showed significant improvement in the function of their insulin-making beta cells after just one week of exercise.

Prompt Primary Care Reduces Need For Hospitalization

Posted: Saturday, March 08, 2008

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA, a near complete deficiency in insulin), digestive haemorrhage and chronic bronchitis, are three very common conditions experienced by the elderly community, often requiring hospitalization. A recent study has found that prompt and efficient primary care for these conditions reduces the need for hospitalization by more than 50%, while other conditions are affected significantly, but to a lesser degree.

Studies Identify Modifiable Factors Associated With Exceptionally Long Life

Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2008

A healthy lifestyle during the early elderly years, including weight management, exercising regularly and not smoking, may be associated with a greater probability of living to age 90 in men, as well as good quality of life.

Endocrinologist Shortage Represents Significant Threat to Public Health

Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008

A new analysis supports what many in the healthcare field already suspect, that demand for endocrinologists in the United States far exceeds supply, and this shortfall in medical care will only get worse in the coming years.

Rates of Diabetes Among Older Americans Increased 23%

Posted: Friday, February 01, 2008

The annual number of Americans older than 65 newly diagnosed with diabetes increased by 23 percent between 1994 to 1995 and 2003 to 2004, according to a new report.

Link Between Vitamin E and Decline in Physical Function

Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Low serum concentration of vitamin E, an indication of poor nutrition, is associated with physical decline for older persons, according to a study in the January 23 issue of JAMA.

Low Levels of Vitamin D May Lead To Heart Disease

Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2008

Besides being important in maintaining healthy bones, substantial levels of Vitamin D have recently been shown to be important in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Moderate Alcohol Consumption Lowers Fasting Glucose 20mg/dL

Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2008

A daily glass of wine with dinner for those with type 2 diabetes lowers fasting plasma glucose (FPG), Israeli researchers report in the December issue of Diabetes Care.

Statins Reduce All-Cause Mortality 22% in Elderly CHD Patients

Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2008

In elderly patients with documented coronary heart disease (CHD), statins reduce all-cause mortality, as well as CHD mortality, nonfatal myocardial infarction, the need for revascularization, and stroke, a new review has shown. Investigators say that the magnitude of benefit, with statins reducing all-cause mortality 22%, is larger than previously estimated.

Flu Vaccine Has No Benefits for the Elderly?

Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2008

A study published online in the journal Vaccine found the influenza vaccine had no impact on emergency admissions in the elderly.