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    USFDA authorizes second Omicron-updated COVID booster for older adults

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    US: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized a second dose of Omicron-targeting COVID-19 vaccines for older adults as well as those with a weak immune system. The agency also said the updated shots from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna would become the new primary COVID vaccine, and withdrew its emergency-use authorization for the older messenger RNA […] More

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    Amubarvimab/romlusevimab reduces hospitalization and death by 79% in adults diagnosed with COVID-19: Study

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    As COVID-19 evolves, the development of safe and effective therapeutics is a high priority. Amubarvimab and romlusevimab are non-competing anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies with an extended half-life that may be an effective and safe option for persons who are at high risk of clinical progression to severe COVID-19. A randomized controlled trial of more than 800 […] More

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    ADHD In Adults: How It Might Affect Their Life

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    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that usually affects a person in childhood. For some, the symptoms might fade away with time, for others, if the condition remains undiagnosed and untreated, it might invade adulthood as well. The condition falls under three categories, hyperactivity, inattentiveness and a combination of both. If an […] More

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    High HbA1c levels linked to increased dementia risk in adults with type 2 diabetes: JAMA

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    Australia: Dementia is a growing concern, especially in older populations. New research published in JAMA: Neurology suggests that adults with type 2 diabetes may have a higher risk of developing dementia if their HbA1c levels are 9% or higher. Previous research has shown a strong association between type 2 diabetes and cognitive impairment, including dementia. […] More

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    New Hand-Held Magnifier Technology improves Reading Speed and Volume in Visually Impaired Adults

    New Hand-Held Magnifier Technology improves Reading Speed and Volume in Visually Impaired Adults

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    Visually impaired adults who struggle with reading due to slow reading speed with spectacle-based near correction may find relief in hand-held, illuminated optical magnifiers, according to a recent study published in Optometry and Vision Science Journal. Hand-held magnifiers have been recommended for short-duration spot reading tasks. However, this study suggests that they are also effective […] More

  • Older People Perceive AI as More Human-Like Than Younger Adults: Study

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    Artificial Intelligence is becoming more prevalent in our daily lives. While these technologies primarily assist us, they may sometimes be utilised in negative ways, such as in fraudulent or scam calls, thus we must be able to recognise them. According to a recent Baycrest study, older persons tend to be less capable than their younger […] More

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    Study finds parathyroidectomy not effective on kidney function in older adults with hyperparathyroidism

    Study finds parathyroidectomy not effective on kidney function in older adults with hyperparathyroidism

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    Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrine disorder associated with an increased risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The only treatment is surgical removal of one or more abnormal parathyroid glands (parathyroidectomy). Current guidelines recommend parathyroidectomy in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism and CKD, in part to mitigate the risk for and effects of CKD progression. However, […] More