Geriatrics
Outcomes Research in Review
Collaborative Dementia Care via Telephone and Internet Improves Quality of Life and Reduces Caregiver Burden
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Dietary flavonol intake linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer’s
A class of polyphenols found in fruits and vegetables was associated with lower rates of Alzheimer’s in an observational study, setting the stage...
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BP levels during endovascular stroke therapy affect neurologic outcomes
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Cognitive screening of older physicians: What’s fair?
A new report leads to questions about how to standardize the process rather than have a piecemeal institutional approach and whether to focus less...
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Sarcopenia associated with increased cardiometabolic risk
LOS ANGELES – Loss of lean body mass and function with aging reduces metabolically active tissue, which can lead to...
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Could preventing dementia be as simple as following your mom’s advice?
SAN DIEGO – Emerging evidence agrees: Lots of exercise, a good diet, and social interaction are good for both body and mind.
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Simple prevention strategies can lessen postoperative delirium after orthopedic surgery
A new study has found that
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Geriatric IBD hospitalization carries steep inpatient mortality
SAN ANTONIO – A major unmet need exists for better guideline-directed management of geriatric patients hospitalized for IBD.
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Storytelling tool can assist elderly in the ICU
SAN FRANCISCO – A graphic-based framework tool helps track best-and worst-case scenarios for elderly patients in the...
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Get ready for changes in polypharmacy quality ratings
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – A new rating system will replace the current high-risk medication measurement that is being retired this year.