It is estimated that 3-10 percent of all hospital admissions for elderly patients are due to adverse drug reactions. Thirty percent of all prescribed drugs in the US are taken by people over the age of 65 years and it is projected that by the year 2030 that will rise to 40 percent. Over 90 percent of people over the age of 65 yrs take at least one drug, mostly two and a few take many more.
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Actions To Take This Flu Season1. Get Your Seasonal & 2009 H1N1 Flu ShotThe best way to prevent the flu is with a flu vaccine. People 65 years... Read more »
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What do knee pain, loss of motion, and decreased muscle strength have in common? They're all symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is... Read more »
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When you're younger, it may be easier to shrug off pain or work through it. The old expression, No pain, no gain is the mantra of many athletes. But... Read more »
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Group B streptococcal septicemia is a severe bacterial infection that affects newborn infants.See also: Neonatal sepsisAlternative NamesGroup B... Read more »
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