The relationship between number of medications and weight loss or impaired balance in older adults

Article Abstract:

The relationship between cumulative medication exposure and risk of two common manifestations of adverse drug effects, weight loss and impaired balance are examined using a cross-sectional and longitudinal cohort. It was observed that a greater number of medications were associated with increased risk of adverse drug outcomes, after extensive adjustment for chronic illness.

Health aspects, Drugs, Weight loss, Adverse drug reactions, Cognitive balance

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Outcomes and characteristics of patients discharged alive from hospice

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A study is conducted to describe the outcomes and characteristics of patients discharged from hospice. The study concluded that one-third of patients who were discharged form hospice died within 6 months of hospice care even under the strictest interpretation of hospice eligibility criteria.

Patient outcomes, Hospices (Terminal care), Hospices

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Functional outcomes of excessive daytime sleepiness in older adults

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The functional ability of elderly persons living in retirement facilities who exhibited signs of daytime sleepiness were compared to those who did not show signs of daytime sleepiness. Those who exhibited sleepiness also showed more functional impairment.

Psychological aspects, Evaluation, Physiological aspects, Quality of life, Sleep disorders, Life skills

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