Geriatrics
From the Journals
New PET imaging agent shows loss of synaptic density in Alzheimer’s brains
Synaptic density loss seen with the marker also correlated with episodic memory.
Feature
Antiamyloid antibody slowed Alzheimer’s progression while clearing brain amyloid
Details won’t be released until July 25 at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, but Eisai and Biogen say BAN2401 hit its clinical...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia: Monotherapy, or combination therapy?
A cholinesterase inhibitor plus memantine may be more effective than either medication alone.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Prescribing antipsychotics in geriatric patients: Focus on dementia
When to use SGAs for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Third of 3 parts.
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Herpesvirus infections may have a pathogenic link to Alzheimer’s disease
Podcasts
Using antipsychotics for dementia
Helen C. Kales, MD, discusses risks and benefits of antipsychotics and other psychotropics for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia...
From the Journals
Postop delirium management proposed as hospital performance measure
Delirium rates varied across hospitals.
Conference Coverage
Cognitive-behavioral therapy modified for maximum efficacy in the elderly
NEW YORK – CBT is well suited to treating depression in the elderly when adjusted for realistic goals that permit incremental steps toward...
Conference Coverage
Transient epileptic amnesia: Rare, treatable, and easy to miss
LOS ANGELES – A review of cases finds that neuroimaging with FDG-PET reveals focal abnormalities
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Is ‘medical aid in dying’ suicide?
And one in five Medicaid kids may have a mental health diagnosis.
Conference Coverage
Is medical aid in dying suicide?
WASHINGTON – The American Association of Suicidology issued a 2017 statement that medical aid in dying is not suicide. Two experts debate whether...