Geriatrics
News
LTC-associated suicide among older adults more common than previously thought
Deaths while living in LTC were more likely among women, which the investigators noted is to be expected because LTC residents are...
Conference Coverage
Meta-analysis finds no link between PPI use and risk of dementia
SAN DIEGO – In the absence of randomized trial evidence, a PPI prescribing approach based on appropriate use appears sufficient.
News
Elderly concussion patients who used statins had lower dementia risk
However, the subsequent incidence of dementia was still twice the population norm in statin users who had concussions.
Commentary
Report on newly recognized cause of dementia should be read widely
The LATE consensus working group reportcalls for systematic study of the causes of dementia.
Conference Coverage
Lonely elderly patients suffer worse health outcomes
WASHINGTON –
News
Insomnia meds get boxed warning from FDA
Although complex sleep behaviors, such as sleep walking, associated with these medications are rare, the consequences can be deadly.
News
Experts propose new definition and recommendations for Alzheimer’s-like disorder
Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE) has been coined as a new term to raise awareness and spur research into this recently...
Conference Coverage
Medical cannabis relieved pain, decreased opioid use in elderly
Medical cannabis was an effective and well-tolerated treatment in an elderly cohort of patients with chronic pain.
News
New sleep apnea guidelines offer evidence-based recommendations
Recommendations from the American Society of Sleep Medicine address use of positive airway pressure for adult obstructive sleep apnea.
Video
Geroscience brings bench science to the real-world problems of aging
NEW ORLEANS – The 30% caloric restriction that works in mice won’t cut it over a person’s lifespan.