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Aging
Scholarly Publications
Age and the purchase of prescription drug insurance by older adults
December 2011
Abstract The Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program places an unprecedented degree of choice in the hands of older adults despite concerns over their ability to make effective decisions and...
Influence of Age on Perioperative Complications Among Patients Undergoing Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators for Primary Prevention in the United States
December 2011
Abstract BACKGROUND- The majority of current implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) recipients are significantly older than those in the ICD trials.
Other Publications
CHP/PCOR Quarterly Update, Fall 2007 Issue
October 2007
This issue of CHP/PCOR's Quarterly Update covers news from the Summer 2007 quarter and includes articles about:two reports on care coordination -- one on care coordination strategies in general,...
CHP/PCOR Quarterly Update, summer 2006 issue
July 2006
This issue of CHP/PCOR's quarterly newsletter, which covers news from the spring 2006 quarter, includes articles about: a study led by CHP/PCOR trainee Hau Liu which found that teriparatide (Forteo...
CHP/PCOR Quarterly Update, summer 2005 issue
July 2005
This issue of CHP/PCOR's quarterly newsletter covers developments from the spring 2005 quarter.
News
Stanford scholars examine the advantages of informal health expertise
March 2019
A helpful reminder — something as simple as "Are you taking your medications?" — could conceivably prolong a life.And now, a Stanford study provides novel, concrete evidence on the power of...
Stanford experts propose new ideas for governments dealing with old age
August 2012
Stanford health economists Karen Eggleston and Victor Fuchs offer an innovative view of the global aging phenomenon in an article published in the Journal of Economic Perspectives.
China provides universal health insurance at a fraction of the cost
May 2012
Chinese officials are developing a social security network to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing demographic landscape.
Events
Myths and Realities of an Aging Society
April 14, 2010
John W. (Jack) Rowe MD, an expert on health care economics and healthy aging, will be the inaugural speaker for the Stanford Center on Longevity Distinguished Lecture Series.
Aging: Biology, Disease and Economics
March 13, 2001
Approximately 13 speakers will be presenting throughout the day. For a detailed schedule please contact Robin Holbrook, 650-723-6270
Projects
Supporting decision making for sustainable weight loss
This project explores fundamental questions about habit formation and the role of nudges and other behavioral economic devices.
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Age related changes in the brain systems underlying intertemporal choice
Despite the fact that physical health and cognitive abilities decline with age, emotion regulation remains stable or improves across the adult lifespan.
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Elder-care, Gender, and Son Preference: The Role of Cultural Transmission and Diffusion During the Process of Rural-urban Migration in China
A research report, “A survey of rural-urban migrants in Shenzhen, China”, based on findings from this project, was submitted to the Shenzhen government in December of 2005. Since then, the Santa...
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