Geriatrics
Mental Health Consult
VIDEO: A case study in diagnosing depression or demoralization after retirement
In this video, part of the Mental Health Consult series of roundtable discussions, our panel members discuss their recommendations for work-up and...
Conference Coverage
Driving skills already affected with mild cognitive impairment
Key clinical point: Patients with mild cognitive impairment may already be unsafe drivers. Major finding: Patients with multidomain MCI made...
News
Postop delirium linked to greater long-term cognitive decline
Conference Coverage
Hemophilia guideline recommends integrated care model
Key clinical point: An integrated care model is recommended as optimal for management of persons with hemophilia. Major finding: The joint...
Conference Coverage
Alzheimer’s anti-tau drug fails phase III, but posts some benefit in monotherapy subanalysis
Key clinical point: The anti-tau drug LMTX didn’t improve cognition or function as add-on therapy for Alzheimer’s disease, but did offer hints of...
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Alzheimer’s anti-tau drug fails, but shows hint of effect when taken alone
Key clinical point: Negative primary outcomes from a phase III trial of the anti-tau drug LMTX for Alzheimer’s disease were tempered by intriguing...
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Proposed Alzheimer’s funding boost could mean wider research scope
Alzheimer’s Association chief public policy officer Robert Egge discusses the implications of the $1.4 billion proposed 2017 budget for Alzheimer’...
Podcasts
Medicare annual wellness visit remains underused
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Medicare pays billions for potentially avoidable hospital admissions in dementia patients
Key clinical point: Billions are being spent on potentially avoidable hospitalizations for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias....
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Loss of function in Rab10 gene cuts Alzheimer’s risk by up to 40%
Conference Coverage
Withdrawing risperidone spikes risk for psychotic relapse in hallucinating Alzheimer’s patients
Key clinical point: Risperidone-treated patients who reported severe hallucinations are likely to relapse if the drug is withdrawn. Major finding...