Geriatrics

Predicting Risk for Atraumatic Rotator Cuff Tears

Predicting Risk for Atraumatic Rotator Cuff Tears

New research will explore individual risk factors, including genetics.

Understanding Sex Disparity in Alzheimer’s

Understanding Sex Disparity in Alzheimer’s

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

Neuromodulation Offers Surgical Alternative for Fecal Incontinence

Neuromodulation Offers Surgical Alternative for Fecal Incontinence

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

National Nursing Home Staffing Well Below Expectations

CMS payroll-based data reveals fluctuations and disparities.

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Mindfully “Passing the Rx Baton” After Acute Care

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

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Dementia and Transitional Care: Gaps in Research and Practice

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

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Impact of Chronic Opioid Use on Esophageal Motility

Largest study yet clarifies presentation, diagnostics and treatment.

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The Aging Immune System: Lessons from Chronic Sinusitis

Age-related differences in pathology point the way for personalized therapy.

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Finding High-risk Genes for Schizophrenia

Finding High-risk Genes for Schizophrenia

Innovative computational model points to new risk genes and potential drug targets.

Taking “Failure” Out of Heart Failure: The Next 10 Years

Taking “Failure” Out of Heart Failure: The Next 10 Years

ACC.19 conference keynote speaker assesses evolution in cardiomyopathy treatment.

Perivascular Spaces Contribute to Impaired Cognition

Perivascular Spaces Contribute to Impaired Cognition

Enlarged PVS, thought to be benign, reflect unique pathways of injury in the brain.