Cedars-Sinai Newsroom (geriatrics)
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2024
January
29,
2024
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06:30 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Interventions to address the risks older people can face taking multiple medications need significant improvement, according to a study by Cedars-Sinai investigators.The findings are published in JAMA Network Open.The development and use of …
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2023
December
21,
2023
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06:30 AM
America/Los_Angeles
The holidays can be the best of times or the worst of times. High-energy celebrations, the emphasis on good tidings of joy, and reunions with families and friends can bring happiness and comfort, but they can have the opposite effect on people …
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September
12,
2023
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10:56 AM
America/Los_Angeles
It still feels like summer outside, but it’s time to prepare for the 2023-24 flu season. Flu season started early in the Southern Hemisphere, which typically gives experts some clues as to what we’ll experience here in the U.S. To avoid getting …
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August
11,
2023
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09:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Raahat Ansari, a host of the “Advancing Health,” a podcast from the American Hospital Association, recently interviewed Sonja Rosen, MD, section chief of Geriatric Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, about how age-friendly health systems help provide quality …
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February
01,
2023
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07:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Patients who were cared for within in the Geriatric Fracture Program at Cedars-Sinai were hospitalized for less time and at a lower cost than those whose physicians did not participate in the program, according to a study by Cedars-Sinai …
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January
12,
2023
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13:30 PM
America/Los_Angeles
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted approval to lecanemab, the first Alzheimer’s disease treatment to win approval since the largely failed rollout of Aduhelm two years ago. Sold under the brand name Leqembi, the new drug …
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2022
November
14,
2022
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09:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
CNN.com recently interviewed Hiroshi Gotanda, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, about a study showing that blood pressure control worsened among people with hypertension during the first eight months of the COVID-19 …
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November
01,
2022
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Hypertension control and management worsened during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis conducted at three large health systems, led by Cedars-Sinai investigators. The study, published in the journal …
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May
06,
2022
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Falls and broken bones are common among older adults, but they're not a natural part of aging. That's why Cedars-Sinai geriatricians created a bone health and falls risk consultation program to catch at-risk people before they break a bone or help …
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May
05,
2022
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Cedars-Sinai geriatrics experts will present their latest advances in research and care in person at the annual scientific meeting of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) in Orlando May 12-14, sharing innovations to improve both the quality of …
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March
25,
2022
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09:01 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Cedars-Sinai announced today a $10 million gift to establish the Bernard and Maxine Platzer Lynn Family Memory and Healthy Aging Program in the Department of Neurology. The program will broaden the scope of age-related care at Cedars-Sinai—with a …
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2021
August
18,
2021
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09:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
The podcast "Medicine, We're Still Practicing" recently featured Sonja Rosen, MD, chief of Geriatric Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, in an episode about providing the best possible care to older patients and improving their quality of life.Rosen told …
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July
06,
2021
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06:06 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Health experts have a new message for seniors, who they once cautioned to stay home and protect themselves against COVID-19: "As long as you are vaccinated, you can go out!" said Sonja Rosen, MD, chief of Geriatric Medicine at …
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May
24,
2021
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Osteoporosis is a silent disease that can affect anyone regardless of age and gender.According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, an estimated 10 million people in the United States have osteoporosis, a disease that causes …
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2020
November
12,
2020
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Older adults who joined group exercise classes experienced decreased loneliness and social isolation, according to a new Cedars-Sinai study conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic. The classes have continued virtually since March, and early results …
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July
15,
2020
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08:43 AM
America/Los_Angeles
When Maurice Turner, MD, was a young boy growing up in the San Diego area, his maternal grandmother would tuck him and his two older brothers into bed. Then she’d whisper into their ears, “I want you to become a doctor.”
His …
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July
07,
2020
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09:15 AM
America/Los_Angeles
The number of Americans age 65 and older is projected to exceed 70 million in 2030, up from about 40 million in 2010.People age 80 and older account for 19% of patients at Cedars-Sinai--more than any major academic hospital.Cedars-Sinai Geriatrics …
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April
06,
2020
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14:36 PM
America/Los_Angeles
For the past two years, more than 450 elderly adults have gathered weekly for Leveraging Exercise to Age in Place, or LEAP, classes led by the Cedars-Sinai Geriatrics Program. But with recent mandates for the nation to practice social distancing -- …
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March
19,
2020
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05:28 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Although some people who come down with COVID-19 experience few or no symptoms, others may not be as resilient, especially if they have longstanding health issues.Cedars-Sinai experts say the following groups should take extra care in trying to …
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2019
November
26,
2019
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06:10 AM
America/Los_Angeles
The holidays are supposed to be a time for celebration and togetherness, but they can be tough on older adults who run a high risk of being socially isolated.Social isolation can be easily overlooked as a health concern even though it can have the …
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September
23,
2019
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
With more than a quarter of seniors in the U.S. falling each year, many risk breaking a brittle bone, according to the National Council on Aging, which today is marking Falls Prevention Awareness Day. And often, seniors don't realize why they are at …
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August
07,
2019
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09:15 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Zab Mosenifar, MD, professor and executive vice chair in the Department of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, was recently interviewed by longtime BBC correspondent Peter Bowes for his 100th episode of the Live Long and Master Aging podcast.The nearly …
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June
18,
2019
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Melinda Goldrich and Andrea Goldrich Cayton have donated $10 million in honor of their late father, Holocaust survivor and prominent Los Angeles real estate developer Jona Goldrich, Cedars-Sinai announced today. The gift will establish the Jona …
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2018
December
20,
2018
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
In the midst of wrapping presents, stuffing stockings and shopping for family holiday dinners, hosts also need to make sure their home is safe for elderly guests. A Cedars-Sinai doctor offers safety reminders to help you prepare for these elderly …
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August
06,
2018
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
At a recent workout in Los Angeles, twenty shadow boxers throw their fists in the air, shouting and counting their punches.But unlike most gym classes in the youth-obsessed city, everyone in this room is over 65 years old.In partnership with Jewish …
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2017
December
12,
2017
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01:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
The holidays are supposed to be a happy time of year, but many isolated seniors often are left feeling lonely, which can be harmful to their health.Loneliness is linked to serious medical conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, stroke and heart …
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September
15,
2017
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06:08 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Every year, millions of senior citizens fall — threatening their health, independence and even their lives. Fall injuries also rack up $31 billion annually in medical expenses, which is expected to rise as 10,000 people in the U.S. turn 65 …
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