Geriatrics
Guidelines
Societies offer advice on treating osteoporosis patients during pandemic
General and specific recommendations from leading bone health organizations shine a light on how to manage osteoporosis patients during the COVID-...
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Seniors with COVID-19 show unusual symptoms, doctors say
The age group most at risk of severe complications may not have fever, insistent cough, or shortness of breath.
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
New guidelines for testosterone treatment in adult men with age-related low testosterone
It is often unclear if someone should be tested or treated for testosterone deficiency.
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Hip hemiarthroplasty outcomes found better with cement vs. no cement
In older patients, cemented hemiarthroplasty reduces risk of aseptic revisions relative to uncemented repairs.
From the Journals
Klotho allele lowers APOE4-associated risk of Alzheimer’s
Presence of the APOE4 allele and heterozygosity for the Klotho-VS allele predicted lower risk of Alzheimer’s.
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Targeting gut bacteria may improve levodopa uptake
Differences in metabolism of levodopa between patients with Parkinson’s disease may be caused by variations in abundance of the gut bacteria ...
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Elderly Americans carry heavier opioid burden
Those over age 65 years fill prescriptions for twice the amount, compared with younger adults.
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DMT use is common in older patients with MS
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – More than a third of patients with multiple sclerosis aged 60 years and older remain on disease-modifying therapy,...
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Loneliness, social isolation in seniors need urgent attention
Clinicians might be able to prevent or reduce social isolation and loneliness by directly addressing underlying health-related causes, new report...
Conference Coverage
RA magnifies fragility fracture risk in ESRD
MAUI, HAWAII – “Fracture prevention prior to initiation of dialysis should be a focus of care in patients with RA.” – Dr. Renée Peterkin-McCalman...
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ACIP: Flu vaccines for older adults show similar safety profiles
Comparison of two approved flu vaccines for adults 65 and older yielded similar safety and quality of life results.