Stacey Burling is a medical writer.

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Today’s seniors report fewer depression symptoms than their parents

Today’s seniors report fewer depression symptoms than their parents

July 15
A University of Pittsburgh study that looked at successive generations of seniors highlights the need for medical professionals to be aware of potential differences in people who were born in different eras.
The older you get the more time you spend alone. That can mean more health problems.

The older you get the more time you spend alone. That can mean more health problems.

July 10
Too much time alone could be a sign of social isolation, which has been associated with health problems among older people.
Penn study strengthens link between hormone therapy for prostate cancer and dementia

Penn study strengthens link between hormone therapy for prostate cancer and dementia

July 8
The treatment extends life, but may come with a cost.
The Soup Squad gang proves you can help others even when you need help yourself
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The Soup Squad gang proves you can help others even when you need help yourself

July 3
This group in assisted-living at Brandywine Living at Dresher Estates makes soups for seniors still living at home who need help with meals.
Penn finds a way to reduce ICU doctor burnout, improve fulfillment

Penn finds a way to reduce ICU doctor burnout, improve fulfillment

June 26
Shorter rotations improved both burnout and fulfillment.
Cancer patients with ‘paternalistic’ doctors more likely to get aggressive care in their last month of life

Cancer patients with ‘paternalistic’ doctors more likely to get aggressive care in their last month of life

June 21
The Rutgers study found that both patient and physician attitudes affected choices in patients with incurable cancer.
A survey asks: How old is old? Respondents’ answers were complicated.

A survey asks: How old is old? Respondents’ answers were complicated.

June 19
51 percent of the adults surveyed said you’re old by the time you’re in your 70s.
Comcast will now let people with disabilities control their TVs with their eyes

Comcast will now let people with disabilities control their TVs with their eyes

June 17
The new system is meant to help people with serious disabilitie that impede hand control and voice, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
With techniques used to save the heart, surgeons are rescuing limbs from the ravages of diabetes

With techniques used to save the heart, surgeons are rescuing limbs from the ravages of diabetes

June 16
Good medical care, including surgery, can help diabetics with serious vascular problems keep their feet and legs.
Diabetic amputations are again on the rise, raising red flags for health care access and equity

Diabetic amputations are again on the rise, raising red flags for health care access and equity

June 16
Other diabetes complications are also increasing.