Geriatrics
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Vitamin K Supplementation Reduces Nocturnal Leg Cramps in Older Adults
“Given the generally benign characteristics of NLCs, treatment modality must be both effective and safe, thus minimizing the risk of iatrogenic...
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Heat Waves Pose Significant Health Risks for Dually Eligible Older Individuals
Heat waves were associated with a 10% increase in heat-related emergency department visits and a 7% increase in heat-related hospitalizations.
Commentary
On Second Thought: Aspirin for Primary Prevention — What We Really Know
Recommendations vis-à-vis aspirin have evolved at a dizzying pace.
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Primary Care Physicians Underutilize Nonantibiotic Prophylaxis for Recurrent UTIs
“There’s an opportunity for further education on, and even awareness of, methenamine hippurate and D-mannose as an option that has data behind it...
Commentary
Managing Age-Related Muscle Loss in Primary Care
The best available intervention to counteract age-related deterioration of muscle activity is resistance exercise.
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Osteoarthritis as a Chronic Disease: Maximizing Management in Primary Care
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Myth of the Month: Are Thickened Liquids Helpful in Dysphagia Patients?
The risks of the diet include dehydration, poor oral intake, and decreased quality of life.
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Innovative Biomaterial May Treat Common Vaginal Changes and Discomfort in Menopausal Women
The material seems to work by interacting with immune cells to carry the healing material deeper into the vaginal tissues, potentially explaining...
From the Journals
More Evidence Ties Semaglutide to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk
The findings align with recent evidence suggesting GLP-1 RAs may protect cognitive function.
Commentary
How Old Are You? Stand on One Leg and I’ll Tell You
There are some big changes in body chemistry over time — and those changes peak at age 44 and age 60.
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Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Are Here... Are Clinicians Ready?
An expert workgroup recommends two implementation pathways for Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers — one for current use for triaging and another...
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How Effective Is the High-Dose Flu Vaccine in Older Adults?
The first evaluation of the high-dose flu vaccine’s effectiveness in France showed a 25% reduction in hospitalizations, consistent with existing...