Geriatrics
Home Geriatrics
Review IDs Exercise ‘Dose’ That May Improve Cognition in Seniors
52+ hours of exercise over 6 months tied to improved cognition for seniors with, without impairment
AUA: Yoga Can Reduce Urinary Incontinence in Older Women
Greater decrease in total UI frequency with yoga intervention versus time-and-attention control group
ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care
98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
Review IDs Exercise ‘Dose’ That May Improve Cognition in Seniors
52+ hours of exercise over 6 months tied to improved cognition for seniors with, without impairment
AUA: Yoga Can Reduce Urinary Incontinence in Older Women
Greater decrease in total UI frequency with yoga intervention versus time-and-attention control group
No Consistent Cardiovascular Benefit Seen for Supplements
Generally moderate- or low-quality evidence for preventive benefits, no effect, or increased risk
Variables ID’d to Predict Height Loss in Postmenopausal Women
Age, weight, use of oral corticosteroids associated with risk of height loss over five years
Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative Improves Care Delivery
Reduction in Medicare spending associated with CPC was not enough to cover care management fees
ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care
98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
New Hypertension Guideline Discussed for Older Adults
Clinicians should be mindful of specific BP goals proven to reduce cardiovascular disease risk
