Geriatrics
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 ...
Feature
Elderly Americans carry heavier opioid burden
Those over age 65 years fill prescriptions for twice the amount, compared with younger adults.
Feature
Loneliness, social isolation in seniors need urgent attention
Clinicians might be able to prevent or reduce social isolation and loneliness by directly addressing underlying health-related causes, new report...
Cases That Test Your Skills
Depression, or something else?
Ms. A, age 60, presents with severe headaches and depression, including a suicide attempt. She’s also been repeatedly sorting through her...
News
USPSTF again deems evidence insufficient to recommend cognitive impairment screening in older adults
The USPSTF reaffirmed its 2014 statement by concluding that current evidence is insufficient to make a recommendation about screening for...