May 09, 2025

Sweetie, Stop: The Harm of Elderspeak

Explore how well-meaning but condescending language like “sweetie” and “dearie” can undermine the dignity of older adults.

KFF Health News

May 09, 2025

Self-Harm Risk Rises Prior to and Following Gabapentinoids 

Researchers tracked over 10,000 patients and found the risk of self-harm was highest before starting gabapentinoids and again shortly after stopping, highlighting key periods for clinical monitoring.

Conexiant

May 01, 2025

Phthalates Linked to Cardiovascular Mortality Globally

Researchers linked di-2-ethylhexylphthalate plastic exposure to over 350,000 cardiovascular deaths and 10 million years of life lost, supporting calls for international regulatory measures.

Conexiant

April 29, 2025

New Oral Option Approved for GCA

The FDA approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib) as the first and only oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of giant cell arteritis in adults, providing a steroid-sparing option for achieving sustained remission.

Conexiant

April 25, 2025

Cannabis ED Visits Tied to Dementia Risk

A large Ontario cohort study found that 1 in 5 adults treated in hospital for cannabis use were later diagnosed with dementia, with risk significantly higher than in the general population.

Conexiant

April 24, 2025

Large Trial Finds No Stroke Benefit From CEP, Study

A large U.K. trial found that routine use of cerebral embolic protection did not decrease the incidence of stroke within 72 hours among patients undergoing TAVI.

Conexiant

April 23, 2025

Sense of Belonging 'Critical' for Workplace Retention

Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.

Conexiant

April 23, 2025

New Tool Offers Practical Visual Perception Screening for Stroke Survivors

“Existing tests are not always feasible to complete at the acute stage because of their length, reliance on verbal communication, or cumbersome testing materials that make it difficult to complete at bedside.”

Conexiant

April 21, 2025

Audiometric Hearing Loss Major Dementia Risk

"Up to 32% of incident dementia cases could be attributable to clinically significant audiometric hearing loss," revealing the potential impact of treating hearing impairment for dementia prevention in older adults.

Conexiant