Geriatrics
News
Light physical activity lowers CVD risk in older women
Doing more light activity is good for the hearts of older women.
Commentary
Boosting Alzheimer’s trial participation via Medicare Advantage ‘memory fitness programs’
Dr. Richard J. Caselli comments on a new initiative from the Global Alzheimer’s Platform (GAP) Foundation.
News
Blood-based signature helps predict status of early AD indicator
By analyzing as few as four proteins, a machine learning-derived test can predict the status of CSF amyloid beta1-42.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Endometriosis surgery benefits; diabetes & aging; more
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Medicolegal Issues
Today’s Care Must Extend Beyond the Exam Room
In today’s world, health care providers and organizations are expected to take responsibility for a patient’s well-being. If you send a patient...
Conference Coverage
Noncardiac surgery has 7% covert stroke rate in elderly
HONOLULU – Covert strokes were linked with a doubled rate of cognitive decline in older patients after noncardiac surgery.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA issues warnings to companies selling illegal Alzheimer’s treatments
The FDA targeted more than 58 products.
News
Exercise type matters for fall prevention among elderly
Balance and functional exercises are best at preventing falls.
News
Novel plasma biomarkers may predict preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
The approach will need to be validated and translated “to a simpler automated platform suitable for wider utility.”
News
Statins cut vascular events in elderly patients
Analysis challenges current practice of discontinuation after age 75 years.