Geriatrics
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Can Changes to Chemo Regimens Improve Drug Tolerability in Older Patients?
Researchers evaluated the association between primary treatment modifications to chemotherapy regimens and treatment tolerability.
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Many Older Adults Don’t Receive Palliative Care Before Death
Predicting survival can increase the chance of the patient receiving palliative home care.
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Study: Healthy Plant-Based Diets Do Not Raise Hip Fracture Risk
High-quality plant-based diets may be protective for postmenopausal hip fracture.
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Bariatric Surgery Yields Significant Cognitive Benefits
The study results suggest that cognitive improvements begin shortly after bariatric surgery and are long lasting.
Opinion
Guidelines Aren’t For Everybody
Always consider the risks of polypharmacy when considering therapies for your elderly patients.
News
Can Pet Ownership Ward Off Cognitive Decline?
Seniors who live alone show slower cognitive decline if they own a pet, study says.
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Multivitamins and Cognition: New Data From COSMOS
The meta-analysis provides evidence that taking a daily multivitamin can help prevent memory loss and slow down cognitive aging.
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Shingles Vaccine Offers 4 Years of Protection
People who received two doses of the vaccine, regardless of when they received their second dose, experienced 79% vaccine effectiveness during the...
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Modifiable Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia Flagged
The study identified less-recognized risk factors like vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein levels, and social isolation.
Commentary
Age-Friendly Health Systems and Meeting the Principles of High Reliability Organizations in the VHA
The Age-Friendly Health Systems movement empowers VHA teams to honor veterans’ care preferences and values, supporting their independence, dignity...