Geriatrics
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Scan That Predicts Alzheimer's Creates Moral Dilemma
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Haloperidol Doubles Risk of Death in Institutionalized Elderly
Major Finding: Compared with risperidone, haloperidol increased the risk of death by 200% among a large cohort of elderly nursing home residents...
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Suicide Risk Higher Among Older Schizophrenia Patients
Major Finding: An elevated mortality risk of suicide exists among older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia, particularly in older women with the...
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Tai Chi Improved Postural Stability in Parkinson's Disease
Major Finding: Patients who practiced tai chi improved two measures of postural stability significantly more than did those who performed...
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National Plan to Overcome Alzheimer's Disease Takes Shape
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Hospitalization Risk Greater for Patients With Dementia
Major Finding: A total of 494 patients developed dementia during a mean follow-up of 8 years; of these, 427 individuals (86%) were hospitalized....
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Memantine Disappoints for Dementia in Down Syndrome
Major Finding: Participants in the placebo group and treatment group experienced statistically similar mean changes of -1.9 and -5.6, respectively...
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Despite Guidelines, Elderly Are Getting Cancer Tests
Major Finding: Among study subjects aged 75-79 years, 62% were screened for breast cancer, 53% for cervical cancer, 57% for colorectal cancer, and...
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Target Adults With Arthritis for Physical Activity Initiatives
Major Finding: U.S.
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Most Elderly 90+ Dependent on Government Programs
Applied Evidence
Detecting and treating delirium—key interventions you may be missing
Early identification of risk factors for delirium and routine use of screening are often overlooked—with dire effects. Here’s what to look for and...