Commonly used cancer drugs known to increase blood sugar appeared to also increase chemotherapy-related cell damage in mice, raising possible risks for cancer patients taking similar drug combinations; fasting or glucose reduction reversed the increase in toxicity.
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Archive: March 2017
‘Pre-Hospice’ helps more stay at home near end of life (KPCC)
KPCC-FM (in a Kaiser Health News story) highlighted research by Susan Enguídanos of the USC Leonard Davis School on the positive impact palliative care can have on reducing the number of hospitalizations for older adults. The story noted Enguídanos recently received a $5 million grant
‘Pre-Hospice’ Saves Money By Keeping People At Home Near The End Of Life (Kaiser Health News, Washington Monthly)
Kaiser Health News quoted Associate Professor Susan Enguídanos on the benefits and cost-effectiveness of palliative care programs. The story also appeared in Washington Monthly.
How One Student is Bringing Gerontology Home
“With older clients it is important to make sure that changes are not more disruptive than they need to be,” said USC Davis School student Leon Watts. “You want to make sure to maintain the familiar and sentimental things that bring them comfort.”
6 Anti-Aging Foods You Should Try (Consumer Reports)
Consumer Reports quoted Carin Kreutzer of the USC Leonard Davis School on how certain foods can reduce inflammation.
USC Davis School Student Honored for Research Poster Presentation
Sarah Wong awarded 2nd place in the Biological Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology poster category during the NSF Emerging Researchers National Conference.
Will 90 Become The New 60? (Nautilus)
Nautilus cited research by Eileen Crimmins of the USC Leonard Davis School on the how long Americans could expect to live without a disability.
Michael Mosley: ‘On the 5:2 I lost 9 kilos and reversed my diabetes’ (Daily Mail)
Daily Mail (UK) cited research by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School on the benefits of a “fasting-mimicking diet” on aging and disease development.
How Boomers Will Transform Senior Living
The Senior Living Executive Course addressed how residential communities must meet the unique needs of the aging baby boom generation, which include an increasing demand for exercise classes, specialty-food bistros, and multi-family housing options.
Professor Kelvin Davies Receives AGHE Mentorship Award
USC Davis School Vice Dean and James E. Birren Chair in Gerontology is recognized with the 2017 Hiram J. Friedsam Mentorship Award from the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.