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Effect of exercise on bone health in middle aged and older adults: hierarchical network meta-analysis of randomised trials.

BMJSep 9, 2026

This hierarchical network meta-analysis evaluated the impact of various exercise types on bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk in adults aged 40 and older.

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Understanding the specific types and doses of exercise that benefit bone health is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies against osteoporosis and fractures in aging populations.

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Prehabilitation for patients with mild to moderate frailty undergoing coronary artery and valve surgery: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated a frailty-specific prehabilitation program for adult patients with mild to moderate frailty undergoing elective coronary or valve surgery.

Eur J Cardiovasc NursSep 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Ultrasound-guided high-voltage vs conventional pulsed radiofrequency in elderly cervical radiculopathy: A randomized controlled trial .

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided high-voltage pulsed radiofrequency (HVP-PRF) versus conventional pulsed radiofrequency (C-PRF) in 101 elderly patients (aged 60-85)…

Pak J Pharm SciSep 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Domain-specific physical activity levels and risk of dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the relationship between domain-specific physical activity and dementia risk in adults aged 20 and older.

Lancet Public HealthSep 1, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & Gynecology

Long-term hormone therapy for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the long-term effects of hormone therapy in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, analyzing data from 24 studies with 45,660 participants.

Cochrane Database Syst RevSep 4, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

Potent bisphosphonate therapy for preventing fractures after denosumab discontinuation in osteoporosis: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of potent bisphosphonates (BPs) in preventing vertebral fractures after discontinuation of denosumab in adults with osteoporosis.

Medicine (Baltimore)Sep 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Blood pressure parameters and cognitive decline and dementia after stroke or transient ischemic attack: results from the PROGRESS trial.

This randomized controlled trial analyzed blood pressure parameters in 5128 participants with stroke or transient ischemic attack from the PROGRESS trial.

Am J HypertensSep 1, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Prevalence of Benzodiazepine, Z-Drug and Melatonin Use in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the prevalence of benzodiazepine, Z-drug, and melatonin use in Australian residential aged care facilities, analyzing data from 52 studies involving 658,585 residents.

Australas J AgeingSep 1, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Comparative Efficacy of Non-Pharmacological Multicomponent Interventions in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Frailty or Prefrailty: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of non-pharmacological multicomponent interventions in community-dwelling older adults with frailty or prefrailty.

Int J Older People NursSep 1, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Global Prevalence of Cognitive Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the global prevalence of cognitive frailty in community-dwelling older adults, analyzing 66 studies with 127,556 participants.

Asia Pac PsychiatrySep 1, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Impact of Frailty on Activities of Daily Living in Hospitalized Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of frailty on activities of daily living (ADL) and clinical outcomes in hospitalized adults aged 65 and older.

Geriatr Gerontol IntSep 1, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

Glycemic and safety outcomes of the insulin-only bionic pancreas in older adults and individuals with impaired awareness of Hypoglycemia: a post hoc analysis of a randomized pivotal trial.

This post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of the iLet Bionic Pancreas in 96 older adults and individuals with impaired awareness of hypoglycemia.

Diabetes Res Clin PractAug 30, 2026Read summary

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