Geriatrics
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Severe hypoglycemia, poor glycemic control fuels fracture risk in older diabetic patients
The association between severe hypoglycemia, poor glycemic control, and fracture risk seems to be stronger in men than in postmenopausal women.
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ACIP plans flu review for older adults
Work group will address issues of which flu vaccine options may be best for seniors.
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Strategies to reduce and prevent polypharmacy in older patients
Deprescribing can be accomplished by using tested tools, good judgment, and a team approach.
Outcomes Research in Review
Higher Step Volume Is Associated with Lower Mortality in Older Women
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Osteoporosis remains a costly burden to older U.S. adults
ORLANDO – Older women and minorities continue to bear the brunt of the burden of fragility fractures in the United States.
Conference Coverage
Vitamin D does not improve bone density, structure in healthy patients
ORLANDO – Daily use for 2 years did not affect areal BMD in the whole body, femoral neck, total hip, or spine, or...
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High mortality rates trail tracheostomy patients
Tracheostomy patients aged 65 years and older suffered significantly higher mortality than those under 65.
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Daily polypill lowers BP, cholesterol in underserved population
The regimen’s simplicity and low cost may overcome barriers to treatment, such as lack of income, underinsurance, and difficulty attending clinic...
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Older IBD patients are most at risk of postdischarge VTE
Readmission for venous thromboembolism in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases most often occurs within 60 days of discharge.
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High-dose vitamin D for bone health may do more harm than good
A randomized trial showed an inverse dose-response relationship between high-dose vitamin D supplementation and bone quality in healthy adults.