Ciclopirox Hydrolacquer Therapy For Adult Onychomycosis Overview In a Phase III trial, a water-soluble ciclopirox nail hydrolacquer was evaluated for treating toenail fungal infection. Its enhanced penetration delivered higher ciclopirox concentration to the nail compared to existing lacquers. The study compared the hydrolacquer, its base formulation (vehicle), and an active control over
Aging in Place
Serum Potassium Levels And Mortality Risk in CKD
Serum Potassium Levels And Mortality Risk in CKD Overview The study delved into the impact of serum potassium levels on the health of elderly individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 4-5. Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia were recognized as contributors to kidney function decline and sudden cardiac death. However, limited knowledge exists about
Sarcopenia And Chronic Kidney Disease
Sarcopenia And Chronic Kidney Disease Overview Sarcopenia and frailty are common conditions among people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), which may further enhance their risk of developing adverse health complications. Only a few studies have demonstrated the association between sarcopenia, frailty and chronic kidney disease in patients who are not on dialysis.
Senior Nutrition 101: Eating for Health and Vitality in Your Golden Years
Patient Education This article is tailored for patients. Refer your patients to this article for them to learn more about their condition. Senior Nutrition 101: Eating for Health and Vitality in Your Golden Years As we age, our nutritional needs change. In our golden years, eating a balanced and varied diet that
Aging in place: How smart devices are helpful
There are numerous devices which can help people aging in place. Such devices provide reminders about the events through visual, verbal or audible means. If we consider the non-electronic methods of helping in such situations, there are a few ways too. This includes noting down the essential events in a
Medication Dispensers: higher adherence rates
The traditional method of taking pills out of the box is quite messy. This is the reason behind the invention of automated medication dispenser. Studies have shown that people using such devices ensure better adherence to the medication schedule compared to those who do not. There are highly negative impacts
