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Lewis Lipsitz, MD, Named to Board of Directors of the Gerontological Society of America
The Gerontological Society of America is the driving force behind advancing innovation in aging.
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Bone Loss Alone Does Not Explain Higher Fracture Risk in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
New study finds bone deterioration is similar in older adults with and without type 2 diabetes.
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Osteoporosis Screening Remains Markedly Low Among At-Risk Men
DXA underutilization represents a missed opportunity for early detection and fracture prevention.
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2026 Top Doctors Guide Recognizes Two Hebrew SeniorLife Physicians
Boston Magazine’s annual Top Doctors list names Lewis Lipsitz, MD, and Dae Hyun Kim, MD, MPH, ScD.
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New Article Finds More Than 14 Million People Suffer a Hip Fracture Each Year
A review published in JAMA reports that 42% to 71% of patients regain their prefracture level of basic activities of daily living within six months.
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Elizabeth (Lisa) Samelson, PhD, Named Recipient of 2026 Gordon Strewler Mentorship Award
Award recognizes Dr. Samelson’s contributions to developing research skills of BIDMC residents
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Exercise and Protein Program May Aid Recovery in Frail Seniors After Hospitalization
Pilot study finds 80% of older adults in skilled nursing facilities were discharged back to the community after participation in targeted recovery program
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Noninvasive “Deep Brain” Stimulation Technique Shows Early Promise for Parkinson’s Disease
Transcranial temporal interference stimulation targets key brain circuits without surgery, improving movement in a small clinical study.
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Apixaban Linked to Fewer Blood Clot Complications in Older Adults Than Other Blood Thinners
In a new study of 18,000 Medicare beneficiaries with venous thromboembolism, apixaban is associated with fewer complications and more days at home.
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Douglas P. Kiel, MD, MPH, Elected to the Association of American Physicians
Honor recognizes leading physician-scientists for outstanding contributions to biomedical research
- Biomarkers and Genetics
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