Geriatrics

Reducing Untreated Spasticity in the Elderly

Reducing Untreated Spasticity in the Elderly

Researchers commit to improving interventions in LTC facilities.

Pain Perception in Patients with Alzheimer’s and Cancer

Pain Perception in Patients with Alzheimer’s and Cancer

Are older adults with cancer and Alzheimer’s more sensitive to pain?

Calling for Practice Changes in Geriatric Mental Health

Calling for Practice Changes in Geriatric Mental Health

New collaborations and care approaches needed for older adults.

Nicotine Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

Research ramps up for a promising new therapy.

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Identifying Sarcopenia in Patients with Obesity

Countering a mounting problem with research and provider education.

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Predicting Risk for Atraumatic Rotator Cuff Tears

New research will explore individual risk factors, including genetics.

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Understanding Sex Disparity in Alzheimer’s

PET scans reveal Alzheimer’s proteins spread more easily in women’s brains.

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Neuromodulation Offers Surgical Alternative for Fecal Incontinence

Nerve stimulator implants are gaining appeal with GI specialists and patients.

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National Nursing Home Staffing Well Below Expectations

National Nursing Home Staffing Well Below Expectations

CMS payroll-based data reveals fluctuations and disparities.

Mindfully “Passing the Rx Baton” After Acute Care

Mindfully “Passing the Rx Baton” After Acute Care

Update on Shed-MEDS, the largest geriatric deprescribing intervention trial to date.

Dementia and Transitional Care: Gaps in Research and Practice

Dementia and Transitional Care: Gaps in Research and Practice

Patients with dementia—and their unique needs—have been overlooked.