Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to knowNew blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday—but some appear to work far better than others. Doctor: Learn from your elders!As a young doctor, Dr. Eric Grief discovered that the most profound lessons in medicine came from old patients. QUIZ: How much do you know about hydration? Do you know which of your patients need to pay most attention to proper hydration? Supporting older people living with type 2 diabetes The incidence of diabetes is estimated to be 27% in Canadians over 65 years of age. NACI issues Canadian guidance for use of RSV vaccines in older adults The risk of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease increases with age and with certain medical conditions. Meet the centenarians: Canada's oldest age group is also its fastest-growing Statistics Canada data show the country’s population of people aged at least 100 more than tripled between 2000 and 2023, up from 3,393 to 11,705. Updates in the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia New guidelines aim to equip healthcare professionals to better treat and support patients and their caregivers. Understanding the interplay of menopausal hormone therapy and dementia For women under the age of 65 years, especially those under the age of 55 years, there appears to be no increased risk of dementia with MHT. Does melatonin have any effect on the development or progression of AMD? Study examines the association between melatonin supplementation and the risk of the development or progression of age-related macular degeneration. Does long-term use of low-dose ASA affect the incidence or progression of AMD? Study examines whether low-dose daily acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) prevents the development or progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). First Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last
