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Anticoagulants Reduce Stroke Risk in Nursing Home Residents With Atrial Fibrillation
New report finds apixaban offers the best balance of stroke prevention and bleeding risk for people who need assistance with activities of daily living.
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New Analysis Underscores Rising Threat of Extreme Heat on Older Adults
Air conditioning isn’t enough: regional policies, housing conditions, and financial barriers leave many older Americans at risk.
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Lewis Lipsitz, MD, Named to Board of Directors of the Gerontological Society of America
The Gerontological Society of America is the driving force behind advancing innovation in aging.
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Bone Loss Alone Does Not Explain Higher Fracture Risk in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
New study finds bone deterioration is similar in older adults with and without type 2 diabetes.
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Osteoporosis Screening Remains Markedly Low Among At-Risk Men
DXA underutilization represents a missed opportunity for early detection and fracture prevention.
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2026 Top Doctors Guide Recognizes Two Hebrew SeniorLife Physicians
Boston Magazine’s annual Top Doctors list names Lewis Lipsitz, MD, and Dae Hyun Kim, MD, MPH, ScD.
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New Article Finds More Than 14 Million People Suffer a Hip Fracture Each Year
A review published in JAMA reports that 42% to 71% of patients regain their prefracture level of basic activities of daily living within six months.
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Elizabeth (Lisa) Samelson, PhD, Named Recipient of 2026 Gordon Strewler Mentorship Award
Award recognizes Dr. Samelson’s contributions to developing research skills of BIDMC residents
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Exercise and Protein Program May Aid Recovery in Frail Seniors After Hospitalization
Pilot study finds 80% of older adults in skilled nursing facilities were discharged back to the community after participation in targeted recovery program
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Noninvasive “Deep Brain” Stimulation Technique Shows Early Promise for Parkinson’s Disease
Transcranial temporal interference stimulation targets key brain circuits without surgery, improving movement in a small clinical study.
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