Geriatrics
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Up in smoke: Cannabis-related ED visits increased 18-fold for older Californians
Researchers advise doctors to screen older adults for cannabis use.
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Abaloparatide works in ‘ignored population’: Men with osteoporosis
Study finds increased bone mineral density from baseline to 1 year in men with osteoporosis.
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Study casts doubt on safety, efficacy of L-serine supplementation for AD
When given to patients with AD, L-serine supplements could be driving abnormally increased serine levels in the brain even higher.
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Higher industriousness reduces risk of predementia syndrome in older adults
Certain facets of conscientiousness could be treatment targets to reduce motoric cognitive risk syndrome and dementia.
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Atypical knee pain
The patient found it hard to climb stairs—and to complete a particular task when getting dressed. Difficulty with that task provided a useful...
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Transvaginal mesh, native tissue repair have similar outcomes in 3-year trial
An expert says the study is unlikely to change minds in the contentious debate over options for pelvic organ prolapse as the two sides “are deeply...
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FDA clears diagnostic test for early Alzheimer’s
“There is a new option that can typically be completed the same day and can give doctors the same information regarding brain amyloid status,...
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Seven hours of sleep is ideal for middle aged and older
Too much or too little sleep may contribute to poor mental health and cognitive performance.
Conference Coverage
‘Where does it hurt?’: Primary care tips for common ortho problems
An accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause of discomfort is key to appropriate management of knee and shoulder pain.
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New blood biomarker to detect early dementia?
The study team is looking to source a larger sample size of AD blood samples to replicate the findings.
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Treating frail patients requires ‘precision gerontology’
While the word frailty may conjure images of wizened and weakened men and women, the clinical picture is far less clear.