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March 2016 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for March 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Inconsistent Link Found Between Oral Health, Cognitive Status
No consistent association for cognitive decline with greater loss of teeth, number of decayed teeth
Are Guidelines Needed to Assess Competence of Aging Physicians?
Reps from physician, hospital, patient safety organizations explore need for national guidelines
Improper Prescribing Common at Hospital Discharge of Seniors
Finding among older adults discharged from cardiology, internal medicine services
ACP Addresses Skyrocketing Costs of Prescription Medications
ACP recommends transparency in relation to pricing, costs, and comparative value
AMA Addresses Elements of Team-Based Care Model
New module from STEPS Forward collection describes how to bring these elements together
Antipsychotics Not Effective for Delirium in Hospitalized Patients
No significant effect found for preventing or treating delirium during hospitalization
Delayed Diagnosis of Acromegaly Reported in Elderly Woman
Presence of pituitary tumor on magnetic resonance imaging confirmed diagnostic hypothesis
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet May Cut Hip Fracture Risk
Women in highest quintile of aMED index have significantly lower risk for hip, not total, fractures
How Can We Fix the Wage Gap Among Female Physicians?
Women need to become better negotiators and lobby for transparency to reduce gender wage disparity
