ArticleHypertension in older adults: What is the target blood pressure?Author:Barbara J. Messinger-Rapport, MD, PhD, CMD, FACPPublish date: March 1, 2018Goal: systolic pressure below 130 mm Hg if the patient can take multiple medications and be followed closely.Read More
ArticleGeriatrics update 2012: What parts of our practice to change, what to ‘think about’Author:Barbara J. Messinger-Rapport, MD, PhD, CMD, FACPPublish date: May 1, 2012News about hypertension, preventing falls, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, osteoporosis treatment, depression, Alzheimer disease, and aortic...Read More
ArticleAt what age should we discontinue colon cancer screening in the elderly?Author:Barbara J. Messinger-Rapport, MD, PhD, CMD, FACPPublish date: April 1, 2007In general, you should stop when you do not expect the patient to live 7 to 10 more years. However, the full answer is more complicated.Read More
