Geriatrics
Conference Coverage
Modest clinical gain for AF screening of asymptomatic elderly: STROKESTOP
Literally all known 75- and 76-year-olds in two Swedish regions were included, whether or not they were screened by mobile ECG recorder. But does...
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Vaccinating homebound patients is an uphill battle
Learn about the many challenges doctors face to getting this vulnerable population inoculated.
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Age-related cognitive decline not inevitable?
‘Cognitive decline is not inevitable,’ says an author of a new paper.
From the Journals
Frailty screening should be routine in endometrial cancer surgery
From the Journals
COVID-19 virus reinfections rare; riskiest after age 65
Initial infection was associated with about 80% protection overall against getting SARS-CoV-2 again.
Conference Coverage
Novel Alzheimer’s drug slows cognitive decline in phase 2 trial
The Alzheimer’s Association is encouraged by the promising data, according to Maria Carrillo, PhD, chief science officer for the organization.
From the Journals
Self-management techniques help relieve lower urinary tract symptoms
New paper draws more attention to self-management approaches for men.
Guidelines
Don’t discontinue osteoporosis meds for COVID-19 vaccines, expert guidance says
Recommendations help physicians distinguish between a reaction to the vaccine and a reaction to medication.
News
Palliative care for patients with dementia: When to refer?
A systematic literature review finds few consistent criteria for referrals save for disease stage. Researchers argue that patients’ needs may be...
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Primary care clinicians neglect hearing loss, survey finds
Authors suggest a way to increase hearing evaluations among older adults in primary care.
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BMI, age, and sex affect COVID-19 vaccine antibody response
Study finds that older and heavier men have lower antibody responses to the Pfizer mRNA vaccine than do younger, leaner, and female recipients.