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DelSiTech and Iveric Bio Enter Exclusive Agreement for Development of Sustained Release Zimura®

PARSIPPANY, N.J. and TURKU, Finland , July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IVERIC bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISEE) and DelSiTech Ltd, announced today an exclusive global license agreement providing Iveric Bio with the right to develop and ...


Sanofi flu vaccines licensed and approved for 2022-2023 influenza season, including CDC preferred higher-dose vaccines for adults 65+

*  Fluzone ® High-Dose Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine) and Flublok ® Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine) are the only two flu vaccines proven to help prevent more cases of flu in older adults, compared to their standard-dose flu vaccine ...

CDC Advisory Committee Includes FLUAD® QUADRIVALENT as a Preferentially Recommended Influenza Vaccine for Adults 65 and Older

ACIP recommends adults 65 years of age and older receive an enhanced flu vaccine, such as FLUAD ® QUADRIVALENT (Influenza Vaccine, Adjuvanted), to help protect against four strains of seasonal influenza annually The committee reviewed ...

Louisiana Office of Elderly Affairs looks to stamp out elder abuse

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and armed with a proclamation from Governor John Bel Edwards , the Louisiana Office of Elderly Affairs conducted a statewide education effort to make sure those who love and care for seniors know how to spot ...

Startup Vitalunga creates novel oral drug to enable disease-free aging; pre-clinical studies expected to begin in near future

The Hebrew University Portfolio Company addresses modern medicine's number one problem: extending lifespan without disease and has the potential to improve quality of life for the world's rapidly growing aging population. JERUSALEM , ...

The wellness industry revitalizes opportunities for older adults

Learn about plans for wellness programs, budgets, technology and remodels, plus staffing and facility access. VANCOUVER, Bc . , June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the world adapts to the pandemic era, the respondents to a new survey ...

AffaMed Therapeutics Announces First Patient Dosed in the US Phase 1 Clinical Trial of AM712 in Retinal Disease

SHANGHAI , May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AffaMed Therapeutics ("AffaMed"), a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical, digital and surgical products, ...

NYSOFA Brings ElliQ Proactive Care Companion Technology to Older Adults, Reducing Social Isolation, Supporting Independence, Connection and Engagement

NYSOFA-ElliQ partnership joins lineup of major NYSOFA initiatives to help older adults age in place with innovative supports and program offerings to combat loneliness and social isolation ALBANY, N.Y. , May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

Colonoscopy or End-of-Life Planning? Many Americans Would Prefer the Physical Examination

"Elderoscopy" Program from Home Instead provides resources to help older adults and their families tackle uncomfortable aging conversations OMAHA, Neb. , May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Many people, especially those 65 and older, ...

New Report Reveals Surprising Insights into How Exercise Goals and Habits Change with Age

Bold survey details changing motivations reported by older adults and reinforces importance of regular exercise for improved overall physical and mental health LOS ANGELES , May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Age Bold, Inc. ( Bold ), a ...

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1 in 5 Indian Seniors Exhibit Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Signs

1 in 5 Indian Seniors Exhibit Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Signs

Nearly 20% of Indian adults aged 60 and above exhibit mild neurocognitive disorder, as per a study. With around 138 million adults in this age group, the estimates indicate that approximately 24 million have mild neurocognitive disorder, and 9.9 ...

Does a New Migraine Diagnosis Triple Crash Risk in Elderly?

Does a New Migraine Diagnosis Triple Crash Risk in Elderly?

Elderly drivers diagnosed with migraines recently face a threefold higher risk of being involved in a motor vehicle crash, stated University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus researchers. ...

High Thyroid Hormones Linked to Cognitive Disorders

High Thyroid Hormones Linked to Cognitive Disorders

In older adults, the amalgamation of endogenous and exogenous thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone levels) was correlated with a 39% elevated risk of cognitive disorder diagnosis across various age brackets, found a research published in JAMA Internal Medicine....

Alarming Rates of Suicidal Ideation Among Elderly Transgenders

Alarming Rates of Suicidal Ideation Among Elderly Transgenders

Transgender adults aged 50 years or older in the United States face a significantly increased risk of considering suicide because of the compounding effect of multiple challenges in different areas of their lives. And more than 25% of respondents ...

Is Improved Deep Sleep the Key to Dementia Prevention?

Is Improved Deep Sleep the Key to Dementia Prevention?

A study indicates that even a minimal yearly decrease of one percent in deep sleep for individuals aged over 60 leads to a 27% higher risk of dementia. This suggests that preserving or improving deep sleep, also referred to as slow wave sleep, in older age may help prevent dementia ...

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