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This study tested whether adding a medication called dexmedetomidine to standard pain control after cancer surgery could help older patients live longer. Researchers enrolled 1,500 patients aged 65+ who had surgery to remove a solid tumor. They wanted to see if this drug, by redu…

This study tested how well the seizure medication levetiracetam works for people aged 60 and older with epilepsy. Researchers followed 137 patients to see if the drug could keep them seizure-free, how long they could stay on it, and what side effects they experienced. The goal wa…

This study tested whether a daily supplement containing spirulina (a type of algae) and silicon could improve the health and function of arteries in older adults. Researchers enrolled 120 healthy elderly participants to take either the supplement or a placebo for six months. They…

This study tested whether a special nurse visit after an older adult falls at home and calls emergency services could help them live longer and stay in their own home. Researchers enrolled 952 seniors who were not hospitalized after their fall. A nurse visited them to assess fall…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) could help reduce pain and anxiety for elderly patients during routine hospital care. Researchers worked with 87 people over 60 years old, letting them choose relaxing VR scenes to watch during procedures. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether a creative activity called mandala art therapy could improve mental well-being and feelings of social support in elderly people. Researchers worked with 35 participants aged 60 and over who were randomly assigned to either try the art therapy or not. The…

This study tested whether a simple art activity could help elderly people in nursing homes feel less anxious about death and less angry. 80 participants were split into two groups: one group colored mandala patterns three times a week for 12 weeks, while the other did not. Resear…

This large study tested whether adding a medication called dexmedetomidine to standard pain control could reduce the risk of delirium (sudden, severe confusion) in older adults recovering from cancer surgery. Researchers enrolled 1,500 patients aged 65 and older who were having m…

This study tested whether practicing walking in different directions—like sideways and backward—could help improve balance, reduce fear of falling, and strengthen leg performance in older adults. Researchers worked with 41 volunteers aged 65 and older who did not have serious hea…

This study looked at whether starting older adults with reduced kidney function on a higher dose (50mg) of the antidepressant sertraline is riskier than starting on a lower dose (25mg). Researchers analyzed health records from over 6,800 adults aged 66+ in Canada who were newly p…

This study aimed to check if a specific set of balance tests is a valid and reliable tool for assessing older adults in Turkey. Researchers tested the scale on 60 elderly participants who could follow instructions and did not have major walking disabilities. The goal was to see i…

This study aimed to find out if a less strenuous type of cycling, called eccentric cycling, could improve fitness and strength as well as or better than regular cycling for people who don't exercise much. Researchers compared three different 12-week training programs in 43 health…

This study looked at the safety of two different starting doses of the antidepressant citalopram in adults aged 66 and older who have reduced kidney function. Researchers analyzed health records of over 7,000 people to see if starting on a 20mg daily dose led to more hospital vis…

This study aimed to understand how mental and muscle fatigue affect older adults' ability to walk and do a simple counting task at the same time. Researchers tested 66 participants, including younger adults and two groups of older adults, to see if tiredness changes performance o…

This study looked at the safety of two different starting doses of a common antidepressant, escitalopram, in adults over 65 with reduced kidney function. Researchers analyzed health records of over 12,000 people to see if starting on a 10 mg daily dose led to more hospital visits…

This study looked at whether higher vitamin D levels are linked to a lower risk of metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and insulin resistance) in older adults who do not have a vitamin D deficiency. Researchers surveyed nearly 2,000 community-dwel…

This was a long-term research project that followed over 5,000 German adults aged 55 to 70 for a decade. The goal was to understand how the transition into retirement affects people's physical activity, feelings of loneliness, and overall well-being. Researchers conducted surveys…