GERIATRICS

This study tested whether a special nurse-led support program could help elderly patients stay home and avoid returning to the hospital soon after discharge. The program provided a dedicated nurse who created a personalized discharge plan, educated patients and caregivers, and ch…

This pilot study tested a home exercise program designed to help older adults who are starting to feel frail. The goal was to prevent the loss of strength and independence that often happens after a hospital stay. Researchers worked with 40 participants to see if personalized, st…

This study tested whether a personalized approach to giving fluids during major abdominal cancer surgery could help prevent confusion and memory problems afterward in patients aged 65 and older. Researchers compared a group receiving fluids guided by a special monitor to a group …

This study compared Nordic walking (using poles) to traditional walking to see which is better for improving strength, balance, and quality of life in older adults. 28 inactive people aged 65-80 were split into two groups and walked three times a week for 12 weeks under a physiot…

This study aimed to understand the link between chronic kidney disease and heart disease risk in older adults. Researchers measured blood vessel health in 101 participants aged 65+ with kidney disease using ultrasound, blood tests, and other non-invasive checks. The goal was to i…

This Yale University study aimed to see if learning about 'overdiagnosis'—when screening finds a cancer that wouldn't have caused harm—changes whether older women plan to get mammograms. Researchers surveyed 311 women aged 70 and older, asking them questions before and after watc…

This study tested whether a short screening tool could be easily used to spot signs of elder abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation in older adults while they were in the hospital. The goal was to identify patients who might be at risk and connect them with a specialized care …

This study aimed to better understand how different health problems like frailty, poor balance, and metabolic syndrome are connected in older adults. Researchers measured 41 volunteers aged 65 and over using questionnaires and physical tests like sit-to-stand exercises. The goal …