Dr. Barry Dworkin » Geriatrics http://www.drbarrydworkin.com Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:20:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Copyright © Dr. Barry Dworkin 2011 bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com (Dr. Barry Dworkin) bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com (Dr. Barry Dworkin) 1440 http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/BarryLogo1.jpg Dr. Barry Dworkin http://www.drbarrydworkin.com 144 144 Dr. Barry Dworkin Dr. Barry Dworkin bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com no no Should you get the shingles vaccine? http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2011/12/12/should-you-get-the-shingles-vaccine/ http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2011/12/12/should-you-get-the-shingles-vaccine/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:29:41 +0000 Dr. Barry Dworkin http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/?p=4945
  • Shingles can recur more than once:study
  • Anti-smoking vaccine still has a ways to go
  • Animal study shows promise in Hepatitis C vaccine research
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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 12, 2011

    Question from Steve: Should people get the shingles vaccine?

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    2. Anti-smoking vaccine still has a ways to go
    3. Animal study shows promise in Hepatitis C vaccine research

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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 1, 2011

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    RSNA: A Fish a Week Keeps the Brain at Its Peak

     

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    2. Why the H1N1 vaccine program continues despite the decline in infection rates
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  • Age not a factor for angioplasty and implications for our health care system
  • Area hospitals need to focus on rehabilitation and independence for seniors: report
  • Mosquito season is back/proper dental hygiene reduces other disease complications
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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 27, 2011

     

     

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    Many Ont. seniors don’t see a dentist regularly: study

     

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    1. Age not a factor for angioplasty and implications for our health care system
    2. Area hospitals need to focus on rehabilitation and independence for seniors: report
    3. Mosquito season is back/proper dental hygiene reduces other disease complications

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    1. Spouse of dementia sufferer at increased risk of dementia
    2. Why the H1N1 vaccine program continues despite the decline in infection rates
    3. Depression and diabetes together may increase risk of future dementia
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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 17, 2011

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    Specialist calls for targeting of physical side of dementia

     

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    2. Why the H1N1 vaccine program continues despite the decline in infection rates
    3. Depression and diabetes together may increase risk of future dementia

    ]]>     http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2011/10/17/how-dementia-increases-physical-harm/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 17, 2011 Source: Specialist calls for targeting of physical side of dementia Related articles: Spouse of dementia sufferer at increased risk of dementia Why the H1N1 vaccine program continues [...] Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 17, 2011 Source: Specialist calls for targeting of physical side of dementia Related articles: Spouse of dementia sufferer at increased risk of dementia Why the H1N1 vaccine program continues despite the decline in infection rates Depression and diabetes together may increase risk of future dementia Geriatrics, Neurology bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com no no     Area hospitals need to focus on rehabilitation and independence for seniors: report http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2011/06/24/area-hospitals-need-to-focus-on-rehabilitation-and-independence-for-seniors-report/ http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2011/06/24/area-hospitals-need-to-focus-on-rehabilitation-and-independence-for-seniors-report/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:37:36 +0000 Dr. Barry Dworkin http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/?p=4541 Area hospitals failing seniors: report Related articles:
    1. Seniors’ prescription drug use rises: CIHI report
    2. Meds put seniors at higher risk of falls
    3. C. difficile outbreak in Souther Ontarion hospitals
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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 24, 2011

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    Area hospitals failing seniors: report

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    1. Seniors’ prescription drug use rises: CIHI report
    2. Meds put seniors at higher risk of falls
    3. C. difficile outbreak in Souther Ontarion hospitals

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    3. Study adds evidence that bone drugs for osteoporosis work, are safe
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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 18, 2011

    Source:

    Nitroglycerin cream may improve bone density: study

    Reference:

    Effect of Nitroglycerin Ointment on Bone Density and Strength in Postmenopausal Women

     

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    3. Study adds evidence that bone drugs for osteoporosis work, are safe

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    1. Vitamin D and risk of falls in the elderly
    2. Meds put seniors at higher risk of falls
    3. Why the H1N1 vaccine program continues despite the decline in infection rates
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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 23, 2010

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    Vitamins and Exercise Key to Fall Prevention

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    Physical activity predicts gray matter volume in late adulthood

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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 30, 2010

    Source:

    Walking May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk

    Reference:

    Physical activity predicts gray matter volume in late adulthood

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    2. No evidence that Ginkgo Biloba prevents or slows cognitive decline
    3. HDL-cholesterol level may have an influence on Alzheimer risk

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    1. Open-heart surgery patients recover faster with superglue for breastbone
    2. A better solution to reconnect the sternum after open chest surgery
    3. Statins may increase risk of delerium after surgery in the elderly
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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November  2, 2010

    Source:
    The Newest Heart Test Is Low-Tech

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    1. Open-heart surgery patients recover faster with superglue for breastbone
    2. A better solution to reconnect the sternum after open chest surgery
    3. Statins may increase risk of delerium after surgery in the elderly

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    2. Drug therapy as effective as angioplasty in relieving chest pain due to stable angina
    3. How Good is Canadian Health Care? An International Comparison of Health Care Systems
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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 4, 2010

    Source:

    Aging hearts: Over-80s may benefit from angioplasty

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    1. France’s health care system
    2. Drug therapy as effective as angioplasty in relieving chest pain due to stable angina
    3. How Good is Canadian Health Care? An International Comparison of Health Care Systems

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