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- Automated Clinical Email Alerts Significantly Increase Life-Saving Valve Replacements in Elderly Patients
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Medical News
New data from the DETECT-AS trial shows that automated email notifications to clinicians significantly improve treatment rates for severe aortic stenosis in patients over 80. The s...
- New NYU Study Finds Vulnerable Older Adults Face Severe Health Risks at Heat Thresholds Lower Than Municipal Alerts
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Health
Researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine have identified that heat-related emergency department visits among vulnerable seniors spike at 90°F, five degrees lower than New Y...
- UBC Okanagan Economic Analysis Finds Fall Prevention Clinics Deliver Up to 2,700% Return on Investment for Healthcare Systems
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Section: Research
A new study by health economist Dr. Jennifer Davis reveals that investing in specialized fall prevention clinics for older adults produces transformational financial returns. By in...
- Massive UK Study of 165,000 Patients Links Risperidone to Elevated Stroke Risk Across All Dementia Demographics
Published: Mar 9, 2026
Section: Medical News
A comprehensive analysis of NHS records has revealed that the antipsychotic risperidone increases stroke risk for all dementia patients, regardless of their prior cardiovascular hi...