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New Research

The FHA's New Research Summaries are based on recent studies published in The Journal of The American Geriatrics Society (JAGS). These summaries are intended to help the public better understand the often complicated language of modern medicine and to help keep older adults and their caregivers updated on cutting-edge research in geriatrics.

June 2009
Moderate Drinkers Have a Lower Risk of Death, Even After Other Factors Are Taken Into Account
 
May 2009
Older Women With Unusually High Blood Sugar Levels Run Increased Risk of Frailty
 
April 2009
Older Women Who Sleep More than Nine Hours or Nap Daily Run an Increased Risk of Death
 
March 2009
Many Older Adults Have Both Chronic Illnesses and "Geriatric Syndromes"
 
February 2009
Some Drugs Affecting the Brain Can Lessen Mental Abilities in Older Adults
 
January 2009
In the Emergency Room, Computerized System May Speed Diagnosis of Serious Infections in Older Adults
 
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