Geriatrics
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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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Review highlights shortage of data on elderly cancer patients
Most articles detailing phase 3 cancer trials did not include safety or efficacy results that were stratified by age.
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Stress-related disorders linked to later neurodegenerative diseases
Individuals with PTSD, acute stress reaction, adjustment disorder, or other stress reactions had an 80% increased risk of vascular...
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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...
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Refining your approach to hypothyroidism treatment
Thyroid hormone supplementation can be complicated by a number of factors. These tips can help to ensure that you provide the best treatment...
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Joint replacement: What’s new in 2020
MAUI, HAWAII – “Congratulations! You’ve eradicated rheumatoid arthritis from my practice,” said orthopedic surgeon Dr. William Bugbee.
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USPSTF again deems evidence insufficient to recommend cognitive impairment screening in older adults
The USPSTF reaffirmed its 2014 statement by concluding that current evidence is insufficient to make a recommendation about screening for...
Conference Coverage
Medicare beneficiaries get few home health visits after ICU stay
ORLANDO – The beneficiaries received an average of less than one visit per week in the month after ICU discharge, while a third received no visits...
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Seminal, highly anticipated Alzheimer’s trial falters
Negative top-line results for the phase 2/3 Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Network–Trials Unit study of gantenerumab and solanezumab are...