Geriatrics
Dual Blocks Before Neurotomy Benefit Patients and Physicians
Study makes a case for the two-step procedure to identify lumbar osteoarthritis candidates for radiofrequency ablation.
Study Confirms Benefits of Early Postoperative Walking
Early ambulation significantly decreased hospital length of stay and unplanned readmissions.
Sex Differences Part of Genetic Architecture in Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers probe sex-specific genetic drivers of Alzheimer’s disease neuropathology and clinical progression.
Enhanced Recovery Efforts Improve Outcomes for More Procedures
Evidence-based care coordination model reduces opioid use and lowers costs.
Hospital-level Care Comes to Patients at Home
Pandemic pressures accelerate movement toward hospital services in a home setting.
Frontotemporal Dementia Clinic Launches Phase 3 Trial
People with genetic progranulin insufficiency are targeted for early disease-course disruption.
Vein Arterialization Is Saving ‘Desert Feet’
A percutaneous procedure to avert amputation in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Taking the Wear-and-Tear out of Endoscopy for Patients – and Doctors
Proprioceptive technology uses magnetic coupling to draw endoscopes forward, sparing patient and clinician injuries.
Does Pre-assessment Improve HSCT Success for Older Adults?
A comprehensive geriatric evaluation to guide personalized care is put to the test.
Geriatricians Promote Awareness of Opioid Use Disorder
Education regarding naloxone, buprenorphine-naloxone among the strategies in new initiative.
Safer Prescribing for Older Adults Leaving the ED
Peer comparisons tool helps contextualize efforts to lower PIMs at ED discharge.