MUSC Center on Aging

The Center on Aging is a research, service, and education center at MUSC dedicated to promoting health, longevity and improving the quality of life for seniors.

[MUSC Center on Aging @MUSCAging]

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The #LONGEVITY of super-ager #JimmyCarter may make it seem like life expectancy is going up. Why the opposite has been happening recently in the U.S. and why that trend may continue:
https://t.co/fo2Xu2EQYa @MUSCAging @MUSC_COM

[Heather @habpc2001]

Absolutely amazing! I’m so proud of each and every one of these future MUSC graduates! What an amazing group of future physicians! @MUSCPR @MUSChealth @MUSC_COM @Vivian_Cee @neuro_MUSC 🍾🍾🎇🎆

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Volunteer Opportunity! 🌿🌿

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Changes in Intimacy and Sexuality in Alzheimer's Disease https://t.co/wsREOUBbrg

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Data shows racial disparities in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis between Black and white research study participants https://t.co/p77n5TF1qh

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January is #ThyroidAwarenessMonth. Endocrine surgeon Denise Carneiro-Pla, M.D., FACS, discusses important topics in the surgical management of thyroid disease, including the importance of personalized care.

https://t.co/Cr126qyp06

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MUSC Health encourages blood donations in face of national shortage @MUSChealth @MUSCPR @MUSCatalystNews

https://t.co/5OJxjKaxbX

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Repurposed cancer treatments could be potential Alzheimer’s drugs https://t.co/jwDQu9EhCN

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WINTER NEWSLETTER IS HERE!
- Volunteer Clinics
- Senior Mentor Program
- Falls and Driving Safety
- Research Day
- AARP Health Disparities Research Study

https://t.co/Inhujimw8H

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The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has more than 50 mutations than the original SARS-CoV-2 virus.
https://t.co/7wxtTVkhLR

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Getting Your Affairs in Order: Advance Care Planning https://t.co/XZZWCL8y7G

[MUSC Research @ResearchMUSC]

Four researchers from @muschollings have been awarded @AmericanCancer Institutional Research Grants, funding promising projects that will push cancer care forward. Congratulations @CaitlinAllenPhD, @enhancerleo, @SainiNatalie, and Tracey Smith, Ph.D! https://t.co/JWpIzRbM6H

[MUSC Center on Aging @MUSCAging]

MUSC Foundation receives $1M from Town of Kiawah Island in support of Sea Islands Medical Pavilion

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Tooth loss in older adults linked to higher risk of dementia https://t.co/yItCLC1JSg

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@ParkinsonDotOrg Moving Day!

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10 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget https://t.co/HEJ9eupPxK

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The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s - TODAY! (2-3pm)

Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others.

To register, email [email protected] with your NAME, EMAIL ADDRESS and ZIP CODE.

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#ICYMI: In this #HealthFocus episode, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Charlie Strange about rare diseases. Dr. Strange is a Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at MUSC. Listen here:
https://t.co/CpTzP0XcEa

[MUSC Research @ResearchMUSC]

In a first of its kind clinical trial, MUSC researchers had a promising year using mesenchymal stem cell infusions to treat #Type1Diabetes. Now, they are looking to recruit additional patients recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. https://t.co/fMlFPzd4L7

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Paying for Care https://t.co/U78ho5Q3zx