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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.

Testosterone Reduces Visceral Fat Gain in Nonobese Older Men Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008

Researchers report, that testosterone therapy lessens the gain in visceral adipose tissue and the loss of skeletal muscle in aging men who are not obese.

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.

ADA Nutrition Guidelines Modified for Older Adults Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2008

A Modified MyPyramid for Older Adults has been developed to serve older adults, who have unique dietary needs and less familiarity with computer use vs younger persons.

Walking 2˝ Hours A Week Prevents Diabetes Posted: Thursday, December 27, 2007

Men who stay highly active with age may have a lower risk of developing diabetes than those who taper off their exercise levels, a study suggests.

 

 

 

 

 

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