Geriatrics
From the Journals
One in seven Americans had fecal incontinence
The condition was most prevalent among older individuals and those with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, IBS, and diabetes.
Applied Evidence
Hypothermia in adults: A strategy for detection and Tx
Whether hypothermia is a result of environmental exposure or illness, it's important to identify predictable patterns of physiologic response and...
Conference Coverage
Is medical aid in dying suicide?
WASHINGTON – The American Association of Suicidology issued a 2017 statement that medical aid in dying is not suicide. Two experts debate whether...
From the Journals
Anticholinergics’ link to dementia calls for vigilance in elderly
The associations seen were “moderate” but reflect an “appreciable risk” for patients.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Diabetes patients ignore a deadly risk
And a three-in-one pill could change hypertension treatment.
From the Journals
Alzheimer’s: Biomarkers, not cognition, will now define disorder
This new way of classifying AD may change the way doctors and patients talk about the disease – and, one day, could change treatment.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Antibiotic resistance leads to ‘nightmare’ bacteria
And Medicare formulary changes could be on the way.
Conference Coverage
Levothyroxine may increase mortality in older patients
CHICAGO – A thyroid drug may put patients at a higher risk for death.
Feature
Federal budget grants $1.8 billion to Alzheimer’s and dementia research
The largest-ever appropriation includes a $414 million boost and may be followed by $597 million more next year.
Feature
‘Aggressive’ new advance directive would let dementia patients refuse food
Critics say it’s a disturbing effort to allow withdrawal of basic sustenance from the most vulnerable in society.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Is kratom the answer to the opioid crisis?
And specialists have adverse reactions to drug price proposals.