Geriatrics
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Novel rehab program fights frailty, boosts capacity in advanced HF
The program, started in the hospital, worked on capabilities such as mobility, balance, and strength that would be necessary if exercises meant to...
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Nutritional support may be lifesaving in heart failure
Patients with high-risk chronic heart failure given individualized nutritional support in-hospital had lower mortality following discharge, a new...
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Only a third of adults with diabetes receive ADA-recommended care
In 2017-2018, only one in three received all of five care elements recommended by the American Diabetes Association.
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Prioritize goals of older patients with multimorbidities, gerontologist says
Physicians advocate offering ‘patient priorities care.’
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Formal geriatric assessment should be routine
Experts also give alternatives for evaluating older patients with cancer.
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Age-related cognitive decline not inevitable?
‘Cognitive decline is not inevitable,’ says an author of a new paper.
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COVID-19 virus reinfections rare; riskiest after age 65
Initial infection was associated with about 80% protection overall against getting SARS-CoV-2 again.
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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.
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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.
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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...