Geriatrics
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Phase 3 studies of antiamyloid Alzheimer’s drug crenezumab stopped
The molecule will continue to be tested in a study of familial Alzheimer’s in Colombia.
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SPRINT MIND published: Extension trial to add 2 years’ follow-up
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Long-term opioid use substantial in elderly adults prior to total joint replacement
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Potential antidepressant overprescribing found in 24% of elderly cohort
Overprescribing of SSRIs accounted for 74% of all antidepressant overprescriptions, followed by mirtazapine (19%).
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Ezetimibe found effective for primary prevention in elderly
CHICAGO – Japanese EWTOPIA 75 study provides first RCT evidence of benefit for LDL-lowering in seniors.
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Frailty may affect the expression of dementia
People with higher degrees of frailty may be more likely to have more Alzheimer’s disease pathology and clinical dementia.
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Deep sleep decreases, Alzheimer’s increases
There is reassuring data on pregnancy outcomes for women with atopic dermatitis.
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AAP guidance: How to ask about military service
Neudexta is mainly being prescribed for dementia and Parkinson’s.
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Researchers exploring ways to mitigate aging’s impact on diabetes
LOS ANGELES – Potential preventative measures include caloric restriction, exercise, and taking metformin.
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Antidepressants tied to greater hip fracture incidence in older adults
In the year after initiating antidepressant therapy, a 3.5% incidence rate for hip fractures was found, compared with 1.3% in the control group....
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ABIM sued over maintenance of certification
Do weight loss drugs have a role following bariatric surgery?