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Scientific task force to examine usefulness of testosterone replacement therapy in older men
November 6, 2002
A multi-disciplinary task force, led by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), will evaluate the pros and cons of conducting clinical trials of testosterone replacement therapy in older men. The year-... -
Driving and dementia: Health professionals can play important role
June 1, 2002
As a person ages, driving skills change due to both muscle and vision degeneration, slowing reaction time, and the effects of illnesses and medications. Although older drivers are among the safest drivers in the United States, car crashes are the... -
Tips for caregivers: When driving should stop
June 1, 2002
What course of action is open to the caregiver of a person with Alzheimer's disease when faced with clear evidence that driving should stop? How can the caregiver avoid confrontation when suggesting that a driver's license should be... -
Get your "upper" lowered for good health
May 10, 2001
Getting your "upper" blood pressure number below 140 can boost your chances of staying healthy. Many older people don't know that a high "upper" number can put them at risk for heart disease, heart attack, or a stroke, with... -
Low dose estrogen improves bone health with fewer side effects in older women
December 10, 2000
A low dose of estrogen was as effective in reducing bone turnover -- with fewer side effects -- as higher doses when given to a group of healthy women 65 years and older, according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of... -
Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of hip fracture in older women
April 27, 1999
Underlying vitamin D deficiency in post-menopausal women is associated with increased risk of hip fracture, according to investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. In a group of women with osteoporosis hospitalized... -
Modest levels of estrogen may protect older women from fractures
September 9, 1998
Post-menopausal women have low levels of naturally occurring estrogen in their blood which may still be of benefit in protecting them from fractures of the hip and vertebrae, according to scientists at the University of California at San Francisco (... -
New test predicts crash risk of older drivers
April 7, 1998
A new vision test may ultimately help the elderly, their families, and physicians decide when it's okay for an older person to continue driving or when it may be time to hang up the car keys. Using a novel "useful field of view" test... -
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