Geriatrics
From the Journals
Vitamin D fails to prevent late-life depression, boost mood
"The study is among the largest of its kind ever," said Dr. Olivia Okereke, of Massachusetts General Hospital.
Conference Coverage
Flu and pneumonia vaccination tied to lower dementia risk
These preliminary data suggest that vaccination against both respiratory illnesses may lower the risk for cognitive decline and dementia.
News
Does moderate drinking slow cognitive decline?
The findings “add more weight” to the growing body of research identifying beneficial cognitive effects of moderate alcohol consumption.
Opinion
What COVID-19 has taught us about senior care
The insights gained from this pandemic can lead to a more comprehensive outreach to senior patients.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19: Psychiatrists assess geriatric harm from social distancing
“Certainly the appalling number of deaths in nursing homes is the No. 1 horror of the pandemic.”
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...
Guidelines
Societies offer advice on treating osteoporosis patients during pandemic
General and specific recommendations from leading bone health organizations shine a light on how to manage osteoporosis patients during the COVID-...
Latest News
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.
From the Journals
Klotho allele lowers APOE4-associated risk of Alzheimer’s
Presence of the APOE4 allele and heterozygosity for the Klotho-VS allele predicted lower risk of Alzheimer’s.
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Polypharmacy in older adults
Mrs. B, age 66, presents to the emergency department with altered mental status, impaired gait, and tremors.
Conference Coverage
Targeting gut bacteria may improve levodopa uptake
Differences in metabolism of levodopa between patients with Parkinson’s disease may be caused by variations in abundance of the gut bacteria ...