Geriatrics
News
Hearing loss strongly tied to increased dementia risk
Even mild hearing loss was associated with increased dementia risk.
Commentary
Age competency exams for physicians – yes or no?
Almost one-third of licensed doctors in the United States were 60 years of age or older, according to a survey conducted in 2020.
News
FDA approves second antiamyloid for Alzheimer’s disease
Like its controversial cousin aducanumab, lecanemab was approved under the FDA’s accelerated approval pathway.
News
IV ketamine a promising option for resistant depression in older adults
Nearly 50% of participants responded to ketamine and 25% achieved complete remission from TRD.
News
New osteoporosis guideline says start with a bisphosphonate
Initial therapy with bisphosphonates for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and men with osteoporosis are strongly recommended.
Conference Coverage
SSRI tied to improved cognition in comorbid depression, dementia
Evidence suggests the drug’s receptor targets “have the potential to modulate neurotransmitter systems that are essential for regulation of...
News
Ultraprocessed foods tied to faster rate of cognitive decline
Study results align with previous research that found a link between a diet high in UPFs and increased dementia risk.
News
Hiccups in patients with cancer often overlooked, undertreated
When poorly controlled, persistent hiccups can affect a patient's quality of life.
News
Nutrition for cognition: A missed opportunity in U.S. seniors?
Those who didn’t use the SNAP program experienced 2 more years of cognitive aging compared with program users.
News
Daily aspirin fails to reduce risk of fractures in older adults
Daily aspirin use also increased the risk of serious falls leading to hospital visits.