Geriatrics
Opinion
What is palliative care and what’s new in practicing this type of medicine?
The common misperception is that palliative care is only for those at end of life or only in the advanced stages of their illness.
News
Aging HIV patients face comorbidities and hospitalizations
News
FDA panel rejects pimavanserin for Alzheimer’s psychosis
The FDA will make its final decision by August 4.
Opinion
Updates in aspirin use, aducanumab, and CKD diagnostic criteria in geriatric medicine
Internist gives context and background information regarding new Alzheimer’s therapy.
Conference Coverage
Survival for elderly breast cancer patients 25% after 4 years
The finding is based on an analysis of data between 2012 and 2016 from the SEER-Medicare database.
News
Opioid use in the elderly a dementia risk factor?
Exposure to these drugs may be another modifiable risk factor for dementia.
Conference Coverage
Mohs surgery in the elderly: The dilemma of when to treat
“The take-home point for me is to treat your whole patient, not just the tumor.”
News
Hearing, vision loss combo a colossal risk for cognitive decline
Those with dual sensory impairment had an eightfold higher risk for cognitive impairment.
Conference Coverage
More evidence dementia not linked to PPI use in older people
Investigators assessed almost 19,000 older adults for use of PPI or H2RA medications and risk for incident dementia or cognitive decline over time...
News
FDA clears diagnostic test for early Alzheimer’s
“There is a new option that can typically be completed the same day and can give doctors the same information regarding brain amyloid status,...