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Dr. Chan Mi Park’s Study Recognized by Anaesthesia as a Top 10 Paper From 2024
Findings emphasize the value of frailty screening before before heart surgery.
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Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Linked to Declines in Physical Function in Older Adults
Framingham Heart Study finds UPF consumption associated with slower gait in older adults, weaker grip strength in men.
- Data Science and Technology
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Sandra Shi MD, MPH, Named 2025 STAT Wunderkind
Dr. Shi honored for early-career research that uses data to improve care for older adults.
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New Studies Confirm Body Mass Index and Family History Are Two Key Predictors of Fracture Risk
Study findings offer opportunities to improve accuracy in bone health assessments.
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Pilot Study Finds Prehabilitation Program Supports Recovery in Older Adults Facing Major Surgery
The targeted presurgical program can improve walking speed, mobility, and patient-reported function in older adults
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Hebrew SeniorLife Researchers Honored for Study on Room Temperature and Cognitive Function
The Innovative Research on Aging Awards recognize applied research with practical takeaways for the senior living industry.
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Study Finds Decline in Long-Term Benzodiazepine Use Among Older Adults, But Risks Remain
Prolonged benzodiazepine use puts older adults at risk of falls, cognitive decline, and dependence.
- Medication
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Study Finds Gaps in Support Service Use Among Older Breast Cancer Patients
The findings reinforce national recommendations that call for routine geriatric assessment in cancer care.
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Clinicians Urged to Act as Heat and Homelessness Collide in Record-Breaking Crisis
Researchers call for housing screenings, medication adjustments, and outreach as study shows unhoused Americans are 30 times more likely to suffer heat-related illness.
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Dr. Shivani Sahni Awarded Fellow Status by the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
Fellows have made outstanding contributions to bone and mineral science.
- Physical Health and Function