Geriatrics
Conference Coverage
Incidental finding on brain MRI seen in 5% of older patients
Knowing the expected prevalence of such incidental findings in the older general population is “extremely useful” for both researchers and...
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Seniors with COVID-19 show unusual symptoms, doctors say
The age group most at risk of severe complications may not have fever, insistent cough, or shortness of breath.
Opinion
New guidelines for testosterone treatment in adult men with age-related low testosterone
It is often unclear if someone should be tested or treated for testosterone deficiency.
Program Profile
An Interdisciplinary Clinic for Former Prisoners of War
Geriatric evaluation and management was incorporated into a cognitive behavioral therapy team to create a specialized interdisciplinary prisoner...
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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.
Original Research
Refractive Outcomes for Cataract Surgery With Toric Intraocular Lenses at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Cataract surgery is one of the most common ambulatory procedures performed in the US.1-3 With the aging of the US population, the...
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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...
Conference Coverage
RA magnifies fragility fracture risk in ESRD
MAUI, HAWAII – “Fracture prevention prior to initiation of dialysis should be a focus of care in patients with RA.” – Dr. Renée Peterkin-McCalman...
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Older NHL survivors show worse cognitive decline
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BP levels during endovascular stroke therapy affect neurologic outcomes