Geriatrics
News, opinions and meeting coverage in geriatrics.
— Surgeons warn against tissue valves for younger patients
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"We've got to find a better pathway to be involved"
Baseline nutrition status, depression, function all had significant correlations
Cost less of a deciding factor in evolving market
Baseline nutrition status, depression, function all had significant correlations
Cost less of a deciding factor in evolving market
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"There's plenty of political will there"
Phase IIb trial strongly favors safety of novel agent over DOAC, but stroke impact still unclear
Amyloid not consistently tied to depressive symptoms in people without dementia
Blood flow restriction increases benefit from exercise regimen
Real-world data on empagliflozin, canagliflozin, and dapagliflozin
Findings represent "a hopeful message that early intervention truly matters," researcher says
Also in TTHealthWatch: improving outcomes in large strokes
Private practices offer personalized care, expanded access, and physician autonomy
"Safety net" providers who serve low-income Medicare beneficiaries would get an extra pay bump
25 drugs chosen so far comprise about a third of Medicare Part D spending on prescription drugs
Dual diagnosis comes with increased risks of mortality, heart failure hospitalization
Three drug approvals in a sample of 24 deviated from others
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Biden touts Medicare drug price negotiation and gun safety law, but also warns about AI's dangers
