Background: A study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of reported respiratory symptoms in a population aged over 75 years and their association with mortality. Methods: A total of 14 458 people ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common infectious problem among older adults both in the community and institutional settings. With the expected increase in this population, UTI ...

Diabetes-Associated Bladder Dysfunction in the Older Adult Kathleen F. Hunter, RN, MN, GNC (C), Katherine N. Moore, RN, PhD Disclosures Geriatr Nurs. 2003;24 (3) 0 ...

The main culprit for increased UTIs in menopausal women is the drop in estrogen levels. Estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining urinary tract tissue health.

For example, a lot of older patients may have bacteria in their urine but no symptoms ... Doctors say that doesn’t mean all UTIs should be allowed to persist or go untreated. If an infection with ...

Open Access 17.06.2025 | short report Identifying patients’ signs and symptoms to guide eHealth-directed diuretic therapy intensification in heart failure—Insights from the trial of intensified versus ...

A Texas woman died after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a fatal brain amoeba, from using unboiled tap water in a nasal irrigation device at a campground, prompting CDC warnings.

Older adults who frequently experience insomnia symptoms or take sleep medications are at greater risk of developing disability over time, according to the findings of a study published in Sleep ...