Epithelial tissues are in constant interaction with their environment. Maintaining their functionality requires dynamic balance (homeostasis) and that their cell numbers are tightly regulated. This is ...

Researchers showed that a severe drop in NAD+—a core energy molecule—drives Alzheimer’s pathology in both human brains and mouse models.

A Virginia Beach delegate has announced she will sponsor legislation known as "Lexie's Law" that would make certain violent criminals ineligible for geriatric parole hearings. Delegate Anne Ferrell ...

There is a national shortage of geriatricians, with only about one for every 10,000 older adults. Florida has a significant need for geriatric specialists, as it is home to 20% of the nation's ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Overall, patients with geriatric hip fractures had a ...

The Trump administration has restored promised funds to a program that teaches people in health care how to work with aging Americans. By Paula Span In St. Louis, a team of students aboard a ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Parole Board denied parole for convicted murderer James King and will not consider him for eligibility again for another three years, the board confirmed with WTKR ...

The geriatric depression scale is a self-reported screening survey to help detect depression in older adults. There’s a short version with 15 questions and a long version with 30. The geriatric ...

ASCO Guidelines provide recommendations with comprehensive review and analyses of the relevant literature for each recommendation, following the guideline development process as outlined in the ASCO ...

The vast majority of the world’s countries are experiencing a demographic revolution: dramatic, sustained, and likely irreversible population aging. A combination of low fertility levels and high life ...

When we think of penguins, we tend to think cute and energetic. But as they age, they also experience aches and pains, just like humans do. That's why the New England Aquarium in Boston has created a ...