Geriatrics
From the Journals
Early use of high-titer plasma may prevent severe COVID-19
Administering convalescent plasma that has high levels of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 within the first 3 days of symptoms was associated with...
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Osteoporosis prevalence in PsA similar to general population
In this longitudinal cohort study, none of the factors associated with a higher likelihood of having a bone mineral density (BMD) test were...
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Temper enthusiasm for long-term treatment with bisphosphonates?
A real-world study of nearly 30,000 women shows no benefit, in terms of hip fracture risk, between taking oral bisphosphonates for 10 years vs. 5...
News
CDC identifies next priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine
ACIP said the next priority group, Phase 1b, should consist of what it called frontline essential workers, a group of about 30 million, and adults...
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Study links sleep meds and dementia risk in older adults
Routine use of sleeping medications was associated with an approximate 30% increase in risk of dementia.
Applied Evidence
Home visits: A practical approach
This service, which significantly improves outcomes for many patients, is beneficial in this time of COVID-19.
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Mortality higher in older adults hospitalized for IBD
Adults older than 65 years had significantly higher rates of inpatient IBD mortality than those under 65 years.
Guidelines
AGA publishes recommendations for managing IBD in elderly patients
Care of elderly IBD patients poses unique challenges with respect to diagnosis and therapeutic decision-making.
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Sedentary postmenopausal women have higher heart failure risk
“This study provides a foundation for a recommendation that ‘it is not just about exercise,” said Dr. Robert H. Hopkins, Jr.
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One step may improve auditory screening among older adults
Alerts were triggered to appear when clinicians evaluated patients 55 years of age or older who were being seen for non–hearing-related issues.
Conference Coverage
Osteoporosis underdiagnosed in older men with fracture
Even men at high risk for the disease are overlooked for screening as osteoporosis has been thought of as a disease of White women.