The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research developed 13 clinical recommendations (7 primary and 6 secondary) to address the undertreatment of osteoporosis-related fractures and prevent secondary fracture among persons aged ≥65 years with hip or vertebral fractures.
Although an estimated 82 million people worldwide will be affected by dementia by 2030, research demonstrates that cognitive decline often goes unrecognized in primary care settings.
However, no link seen between migraines and vascular dementia.
Identification of etiological subtype of dementia more likely in patients who see a specialist.
Model of physical, psychological, and social elements predicts 3- and 7-year dementia risk.
Investigators studied the effects of midlife high or increasing blood pressure on late-life brain structure.
Among older Medicare beneficiaries admitted to LTAC, more than one-third died in an inpatient setting.
Risk for readmissions and adverse effects higher, no long-term benefit for BP control or cardiac risk.
Findings seen among long-term nursing home residents with, without cognitive impairment.
More frequent social contact during midlife linked to better subsequent cognitive trajectory.
