Geriatrics
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Deep sleep decreases, Alzheimer’s increases
There is reassuring data on pregnancy outcomes for women with atopic dermatitis.
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AAP guidance: How to ask about military service
Neudexta is mainly being prescribed for dementia and Parkinson’s.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Can lifestyle modifications delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Evidence suggests combining lifestyle modifications may yield better cognitive outcomes.
Cases That Test Your Skills
Delirious after undergoing workup for stroke
Ms. L, age 91, is admitted to the hospital for a neurologic evaluation of a recent episode of left-sided weakness that occurred 1 week ago. This...
Conference Coverage
Researchers exploring ways to mitigate aging’s impact on diabetes
LOS ANGELES – Potential preventative measures include caloric restriction, exercise, and taking metformin.
Conference Coverage
Mild cognitive impairment risk slashed by 19% in SPRINT MIND
Clinicians are calling blood pressure drugs the first disease-modifying therapy for MCI.
From the Journals
Antidepressants tied to greater hip fracture incidence in older adults
In the year after initiating antidepressant therapy, a 3.5% incidence rate for hip fractures was found, compared with 1.3% in the control group....
Evidence-Based Reviews
Neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia: Monotherapy, or combination therapy?
A cholinesterase inhibitor plus memantine may be more effective than either medication alone.
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ABIM sued over maintenance of certification
Do weight loss drugs have a role following bariatric surgery?
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.
Conference Coverage
Latest intranasal insulin results for Alzheimer’s muddied by malfunctioning inhaler
BARCELONA – Results were more encouraging among those who used an older – but less reliable – atomizer.
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