Too few older patients in cancer trials: experts say disparity affect research results and care

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Only one-fourth of all patients in clinical trials of cancer treatments are 65 years old or older even though they represent 63% of all cancer patients in the US. This is partly because doctors believe many cancer treatments are too toxic for elderly people or that elderly patients will not benefit from treatment as much as younger patients. However, neither of these beliefs is necessarily true. Doctors should no longer exclude patients from clinical trials merely because they are old.

Demographic aspects, Clinical trials, Cancer patients, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Age discrimination

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Home Modifications to Make Older Lives Easier

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Doctors can provide their elderly patients with the names of local agencies that can help patients make their homes safe to prevent falls. However, the most effective intervention is to teach elderly patients strength and balance training so they will be less likely to fall even outside the home.

Safety and security measures, Housing, Prevention, Dwellings, Falls (Accidents), Accidental falls

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Cancer risk fears from 9/11 attack eased

Article Abstract:

The effects of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center are detailed due to which the fires burned for more than two months in lower Manhattan. It is reported that people living had a great deal of contamination in their apartments; the dirt and soot blew in and can still be there.

Police Protection, Terrorist Control, Security Mgmt-Kidnapping & Terrorism, Health aspects, Causes of, Risk factors, Cancer, Terrorism, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001

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