Effect of hip fracture on mortality in elderly women: the EPIDOS prospective study

Article Abstract:

A study investigating mortality after hip fracture in a cohort of elderly women aged 75 and older is presented. After a functional and clinical examination and a questionnaire on lifestyle treatments was undertaken, it was concluded that the occurrence of hip fracture is associated with an increased risk of death, even after prefracture health status is taken into account.

Patient outcomes, Hip joint, Hip fractures

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Screening and cognitive impairment: ethics of forgoing mammography in older women

Article Abstract:

The controversy about the harm caused by mammographic screening of women with dementia is discussed. A risk/ benefit analysis is suggested for this vulnerable population by consideration of the foreseeable risks and benefits, patient capacity and preferences, and effect of the screening intervention on the quality of life.

Risk factors, Dementia, Mammography

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Role of the clinical breast examination in breast cancer screening: does this patient have breast cancer?

Article Abstract:

The article provides a synopsis on an article regarding breast cancer screening from the Journal of the American Medical Association, and includes a commentary on further research necessary for women aged 65 and older.

Editorial, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Criticism and interpretation, Breast cancer, Medical screening, Health screening, JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association (Periodical)

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