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This study looks at two common treatments for atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) in people aged 78 and older. One treatment is a procedure called catheter ablation, which uses heat to fix the heart's electrical signals. The other is medication to control heart ra…

This study looks at whether esketamine, a drug often used for pain during surgery, can help prevent confusion and memory problems in older patients (65-90 years) after major non-cardiac surgery. About 120 participants will receive one of three different doses of esketamine to fin…

This study compares two types of exercise—progressive resistance training and functional training—to see which better improves balance and reduces fall risk in adults aged 65 and older. About 39 participants will do one of the two programs for 8 weeks. The goal is to find a safe,…

This study looks at PET-CT scan results in people aged 60 and older with lymphoma. The goal is to better understand how the disease appears on these scans, which could help doctors make more accurate diagnoses and predictions. About 63 participants will have their initial imaging…

This study looks at whether older adults (70+) with less muscle mass are more likely to have serious bleeding while taking common blood thinners (apixaban or rivaroxaban). Researchers will compare muscle measurements and nutrition status between 110 patients who had a bleeding ev…