Geriatrics
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC recommends high-dose flu vaccines for seniors
These types of vaccines work by creating a larger immune response than a standard vaccine dose.
From the Journals
PTSD may accelerate cognitive decline over time
The associations of PTSD with cognitive change remained evident after additional adjustment for behavioral factors and health conditions.
News
Scientists find brain mechanism behind age-related memory loss
The findings may not only help us improve dementia treatments but even prevent or delay a loss of thinking skills in the first place.
Highlights
What is palliative care and what’s new in practicing this type of medicine?
The common misperception is that palliative care is only for those at end of life or only in the advanced stages of their illness.
Latest News
Aging HIV patients face comorbidities and hospitalizations
From the Journals
To predict mortality, you need a leg to stand on
It’s riskier for survival to not complete the 10-second one-leg standing test than to have been diagnosed as having CAD, being hypertensive, or...
News
FDA panel rejects pimavanserin for Alzheimer’s psychosis
The FDA will make its final decision by August 4.
Highlights
Updates in aspirin use, aducanumab, and CKD diagnostic criteria in geriatric medicine
Internist gives context and background information regarding new Alzheimer’s therapy.
Conference Coverage
Survival for elderly breast cancer patients 25% after 4 years
The finding is based on an analysis of data between 2012 and 2016 from the SEER-Medicare database.
News
Opioid use in the elderly a dementia risk factor?
Exposure to these drugs may be another modifiable risk factor for dementia.
Conference Coverage
Mohs surgery in the elderly: The dilemma of when to treat
“The take-home point for me is to treat your whole patient, not just the tumor.”