Imaging May Predict Parkinson Disease Progression in Older Adults
Researchers sought to determine the relationship between neuroimaging markers and other clinical characteristics with mild parkinsonian signs in older adults.
Geriatric Illnesses
Breast Cancer Surgery Found to Be Safe in Older Women
Breast cancer surgery is safe in women 70 years and older.
COVID-19 Related Mental Distress Affects Few Older Adults, More Often Those With Chronic Illness
The majority of older adults in the sample did not report any depression, anxiety, or stress symptoms, and almost no respondents indicated severe or extremely severe symptoms.
Blood Pressure Treatment Even Effective in Frail Older Adults
Even in very frail people, antihypertensive treatment reduces the risk for death.
Low-Dose Aspirin Does Not Prevent Depression in Older Adults
For older adults, low-dose aspirin does not reduce the risk for depression.
Palliative Care: Now More Essential than Ever
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges to palliative care teams.
SARS-CoV-2 Spreads Rapidly Through Skilled Nursing Facilities
More than half of residents who tested positive were asymptomatic at time of testing
Bacteremia Risk Higher in Older Patients Hospitalized With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Older age is associated with an increased risk for bacteremia in hospitalized patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Stewardship Program Cuts Antibiotic Misuse in Nursing Homes
Antibiotic prescriptions decreased by 16% at 12 months and 20% at 24 months after the initiation of an antibiotic stewardship program.
AGS Survey Reveals Mixed Opinions on Physician-Assisted Suicide
Researchers administered a survey to members of the American Geriatrics Society to better understand their views on physician-assisted suicide.
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