Influence of companion animals on the physical and psychological health of older people: an analysis of a one-year longitudinal study
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Researchers conducted a study to examine whether animal companionship or attachment to an animal companion is associated with changes in psychological and physical health of older people. They also examined whether the relationships between physical and psychological health were modified by the presence of an animal companion. The study revealed that there is a relationship between pet-ownership and enhanced well-being.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1999
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor use in older patients with heart failure and renal dysfunction
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Researchers conducted a study to examine the relationship between angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor use and clinical outcomes among recently hospitalized congestive heart failure patients with coexisting renal insufficiency. Their study revealed that no convincing or beneficial evidence is available from ACE inhibitor use among these patients.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1999
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