Geriatrics
ECG Challenge
Enough Fuss; She Wants Lunch!
This 74-year-old woman doesn’t see why her rapid heart rate warrants all the workup—particularly if it means missing a meal. What will an ECG...
Conference Coverage
Osteoporosis remains a costly burden to older U.S. adults
ORLANDO – Older women and minorities continue to bear the brunt of the burden of fragility fractures in the United States.
News
How does alcohol intake affect dementia risk in older adults?
The association may be more consistently adverse in adults with mild cognitive impairment.
Conference Coverage
Vitamin D does not improve bone density, structure in healthy patients
ORLANDO – Daily use for 2 years did not affect areal BMD in the whole body, femoral neck, total hip, or spine, or...
News
Daily polypill lowers BP, cholesterol in underserved population
The regimen’s simplicity and low cost may overcome barriers to treatment, such as lack of income, underinsurance, and difficulty attending clinic...
News
Older IBD patients are most at risk of postdischarge VTE
Readmission for venous thromboembolism in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases most often occurs within 60 days of discharge.
Article
Poll: The Price of Insulin
Endocrine Consult
10 (Safe) Ways to Reduce Patients’ Insulin Costs
Here are practical tips for helping patients afford this life-saving yet costly medication.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Fasting rules for surgery; Biomarkers for PSA vs OA; more
Topics include: Levothyroxine & birth rate • Elderly fall prevention • Fasting rules for surgery • Biomarkers for PsA vs OA • Compression-only...
News
High-dose vitamin D for bone health may do more harm than good
A randomized trial showed an inverse dose-response relationship between high-dose vitamin D supplementation and bone quality in healthy adults.