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New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis

Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.

For Older Unmarried Couples, Caregiving Obligations Can Be Murky

What should be expected of an intimate partner when a companion suffers a health crisis? Seniors and their families increasingly confront the question.

Health - The New York Times - November 10

Halep to stay 'patient' after another comeback loss

Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep loses on her latest WTA Tour comeback, having won just once since returning from a doping ban in March.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Fake NHS dentist site scammed desperate patients

A bogus NHS dental practice harvests passport numbers and credit card details from those signing up.

Palestinian patients evacuated from Gaza for treatment abroad

Seriously injured and ill Palestinians were evacuated in one of the biggest operations in months.

Cancer patient in Wales denied life-extending drug

Rachel Davies is not able to access the life-extending drug because she lives in Wales.

The First Crispr Treatment Is Making Its Way to Patients

It’s been a year since the gene-editing treatment Casgevy was approved for sickle cell disease and a related blood disorder. It’s finally being infused into patients.

Tech - Wired - November 15

Woman arrested for impersonating nurses, overseeing hospital patients

A woman is facing charges after she allegedly was hired as a nurse at several California hospitals using "a variety of false identities" despite not having a license.

Patients describe alleged sexual assaults at HCA hospitals

Two patients say they were sexually assaulted at hospitals owned by HCA Healthcare and say they are speaking out because they feel the hospitals didn't do enough to protect them. HCA says employees ...

Why 'extra special' Nwaneri has to remain patient

Ethan Nwaneri is the second-youngest player to score a Premier League goal for Arsenal, behind only Cesc Fabregas - but Mikel Arteta explains why he must stay patient.

How older Americans are grappling with hanging up their car keys

The aging U.S. population raises new questions about how to approach keeping drivers safe behind the wheel.

The typical U.S. home seller has never been this old, Realtors say

Homeowners who are selling are closer to retirement than those in decades past, National Association of Realtors data show

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Nuclear power is coming back — and that could be a win for older workers

The revival of nuclear power — and the push for clean energy — may depend on keeping older workers online for longer.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

Harris leading among older voters in Michigan and Wisconsin, exit polls show

Vice President Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump among older voters in Michigan and Wisconsin, exit polls show. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson digs through the ...

Older voters came out in droves — but they were just as split as the rest of the country

Older voters have always been influential and dependable voters and that was no different this election season.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Call Of Duty: Warzone Mobile Is Dropping Support For Older Devices Soon

Earlier this year, Activision launched Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile , the latest addition to the franchise's successful push into mobile gaming. However Warzone Mobile is already going to be ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 7

Older Workers to Get ‘Super’ 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions in 2025

Workers who are 60 to 63 will be able to put in up to $11,250 in extra contributions, if they can afford it.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Japanese politician apologizes for proposing marriage ban for women older than 25

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Michelle Obama wants to help older adults looking for love

Upcoming Netflix docuseries ‘The Later Daters’ showcases six divorcees and widowers on blind dates

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

UK military to scrap older warships and helicopters in £500mn saving drive

Defence secretary blames changing nature of warfare for ‘difficult decisions’

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Ex-Colorado football player dedicates time to fulfilling wishes for older adults

Former Colorado wide receiver and Olympic freestyle skier Jeremy Bloom has made it his mission to fulfill as many wishes as possible for older adults through his foundation

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Heart-Valve Patients Should Have Earlier Surgery, Study Suggests

The results of a new clinical trial have overturned the “wait and see” approach that cardiologists have long favored for symptom-free patients.

Health - The New York Times - October 30

Unsafe to move patients from closing surgery, GPs say

More than 2000 patients will be dispersed among 13 practices in the Magherafelt area.

A promising schizophrenia drug showed mixed results. What does that mean for patients?

Some people who took a new schizophrenia drug for one year improved with only a few side effects, but many dropped out of the research

Health - ABC News - October 31

Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they're in the US legally

Texas hospital patients will be asked if they’re in the U.S. legally starting Friday

Health - ABC News - November 1

Gunmen storm hospital, kill patient and 2 police officers

The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.

Should you panic or be patient with Gobert, Simons and the rookie class?

Andre Snellings explains whether to move on or wait it out on trending players and slow-starting rookies.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

'I've had to remind patients I'm the surgeon' - life as a female doctor

Being a female surgeon comes with its challenges - but Elena Theophilidou hopes her story can inspire others.

Texas doctor convicted after accepting kickbacks for patients' blood, urine

Dr. Hector Ubaldo, 60, was indicted in September and found guilty recently by a federal jury after just 14 minutes.

Doctor accused of criticizing Russia's war in front of patient is jailed

Dr. Nadezhda Buyanova was arrested after the mother of one of her patients reported the pediatrician to authorities.

Moscow doctor accused by patient of criticising war is jailed for five years

Ukraine-born Nadezhda Buyanova was accused of referring to young patient’s late soldier father as ‘legitimate target’. A Russian court has sentenced an elderly Moscow paediatrician to five and a ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Doctors Without Borders ambulance in Haiti ambushed and two patients killed

Medical charity says its staff members were violently attacked by police and vigilantes 100 meters from hospital. The medical charity Doctors Without Borders ( MSF ) has said that at least two of ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Former doctor is sentenced to life in prison after conviction for sexually abusing patients

A former doctor has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing multiple patients, including children, over the span of years in the New York area

Health - ABC News - 2 days ago

Urologist Who Sexually Abused Patients Is Sentenced to Life in Prison

Darius A. Paduch, a fertility specialist, assaulted men and boys for years at prominent New York hospitals, prosecutors said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

NYC urologist sentenced to life for sexual abuse of patients, including minors

A New York City urologist was handed a life sentence Wednesday after previously being convicted of the yearslong sexual abuse of patients, some of whom were minors.

Chaos at California hospital after patient climbs into ceiling and gets stuck

Firefighters rescue man after he was firmly wedged into the ceiling of emergency room and could not free himself. A patient believed to be under the influence of drugs caused chaos at a California ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Patient sues Algerian author over claims he used her in novel

Saada Arbane said she refuse a meeting with Daoud after finding out he wanted to use her in his book.

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