Geriatrics
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AAP guidance: How to ask about military service
Neudexta is mainly being prescribed for dementia and Parkinson’s.
Conference Coverage
Researchers exploring ways to mitigate aging’s impact on diabetes
LOS ANGELES – Potential preventative measures include caloric restriction, exercise, and taking metformin.
From the Journals
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....
Cases That Test Your Skills
Delirious after undergoing workup for stroke
Ms. L, age 91, is admitted to the hospital for a neurologic evaluation of a recent episode of left-sided weakness that occurred 1 week ago. This...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Can lifestyle modifications delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Evidence suggests combining lifestyle modifications may yield better cognitive outcomes.
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ABIM sued over maintenance of certification
Do weight loss drugs have a role following bariatric surgery?
Conference Coverage
Latest intranasal insulin results for Alzheimer’s muddied by malfunctioning inhaler
BARCELONA – Results were more encouraging among those who used an older – but less reliable – atomizer.
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From the Journals
Three commonly used quick cognitive assessments often yield flawed results
Using all three tests together for dementia screening yields more accurate results than any single test.
From the Journals
Physical activity tied to lower depression risk among older adults
“Meeting WHO recommended [physical activity] levels could be recommended ... to prevent the onset of depression.”
From the Journals
Lay counseling effective for reducing late-life depression
Results showed that 4.4% of participants in the intervention group had a major depressive episode, compared with 14.4% of those in the usual care...
Conference Coverage
IDEAS study meets first aim of changing 3-month clinical management, health outcomes
BARCELONA – The scan benefited both amyloid-positive and -negative patients.