Geriatrics
From the Journals
Nine more minutes a day of vigorous exercise tied to better cognition
‘Even minor differences in daily behavior appeared meaningful for cognition in this study.’
Opinion
Geriatrician advises on use of vitamin D supplementation, lecanemab, and texting for her patients
There is growing awareness of the impact of social isolation on health outcomes, particularly among older adults.
From the Journals
Social isolation hikes dementia risk in older adults
“Social connections are increasingly understood as a critical factor for the health of individuals as they age.”
From the Journals
Hearing loss strongly tied to increased dementia risk
“Every 10-decibel increase in hearing loss was associated with 16% greater prevalence of dementia.”
News
Early retirement and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad cognitive decline
Plus: The ancient origins of smallpox and the medical world’s newest additions to an inventive hall of fame.
From the Journals
Some BP meds tied to significantly lower risk for dementia, Alzheimer’s
Antihypertensive medications that stimulate type 2 and 4 angiotensin II receptors may reduce the rate of dementia compared with those that inhibit...
From the Journals
Hearing loss strongly tied to increased dementia risk
Even mild hearing loss was associated with increased dementia risk.
Commentary
Age competency exams for physicians – yes or no?
Almost one-third of licensed doctors in the United States were 60 years of age or older, according to a survey conducted in 2020.
FDA/CDC
What to know about newly approved Alzheimer’s drug
The drug has shown moderate positive effects in clinical trials in slowing early...
From the Journals
Is the FDA serotonin syndrome warning unnecessary?
“This retrospective epidemiologic study ... has consequential relevance in clinical practice for the management of severe infections among older...
FDA/CDC
FDA approves second antiamyloid for Alzheimer’s disease
Like its controversial cousin aducanumab, lecanemab was approved under the FDA’s accelerated approval pathway.