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Geriatrics

News, opinions and meeting coverage in geriatrics.

A photo of the packaging and vials of Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted SHINGRIX

ACIP Streamlines Pneumococcal Vaccine Recs

Also endorses recombinant zoster vaccine for immunocompromised adults

Three boxes of Ivermectin tablets from various manufacturers.

Ivermectin for COVID-19 Linked to Severe Toxicity in Small Study

Confusion, ataxia, seizures, hypotension -- and for some, ICU admission

A computer rendering of a brain on the upper end and heart on the lower end of a seesaw

The Brain and Heart Want Different Blood Pressure Goals

Lower not always better

FDA APPROVED adalimumab-adbm (Cyltezo) over a photo of a woman using an auto injector syringe.

First Interchangeable Humira Biosimilar Approved

Cyltezo nabs coveted "interchangeable" status for RA, inflammatory bowel disease, and more

The Emergency entrance to a hospital

Want to Reduce 'Frequent Flyers' at Your Hospital? Try This

Weekly meetings to discuss cases can help get patients out of the ED and into community care

Six U.S. $100 bills and a stethoscope protrude from the breast pocket of a doctor鈥檚 coat.

Medicaid Will Be a Bigger Target for Alternative Payment Models, CMS Official Says

Health equity also will be a focus, says CMMI official Ellen Lukens

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Exposure to Certain Phthalates Tied to All-Cause, CV-Related Death

Common chemicals in shampoo, cosmetics also linked with billions of dollars in lost productivity

FDA GUIDANCE Sodium over a photo of a spilled salt shaker

FDA Nudges Restaurants, Food Manufacturers to Cut Sodium

Voluntary guidance aims to reduce Americans' sodium intake by 12%

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Spinal vs General Anesthesia in Hip Fracture Surgeries: It's a Draw

Neither type led to better outcomes at 60 days, study finds

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Collateral Damage of COVID-19: Home Injuries, Suicides in Kids?

Trends during a period when many kids were kept out of school

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Study: Kids Exposed to Harmful Plastics During Heart Surgery

Are tubing and blood bags sources of trouble?

A young woman wearing a protective mask and lying on a bed pulls her hair across her face

Just How Many New Depression, Anxiety Cases Popped Up in 2020?

Pandemic's impact on mental health worldwide hit women and young people especially hard

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Forteo Injection May Soon Face Competition From a Pill

Same peptide formulated for oral administration passes phase II test

A female physician discusses a hip replacement with her senior female patient.

Medicare Is Sticking With Mandatory Demonstration Models for Now

But "we need to move away from having a model for every episode," says CMMI head Elizabeth Fowler

A senior man sleeps in a hospital bed.

Can the Death Rattle Be Silenced?

Randomized trial says yes, but results may be challenging to put into practice

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Post-TAVR Pacemakers Not All Doom and Gloom

A bit of reassurance from Swedish cohort study

EASD over an illustration of a person's hand and blood glucose monitor and other icons associated with diabetes.

Diabetes Risk With Breastmilk, Antidepressants, Weight Loss

A roundup of noteworthy research from the EASD 2021 meeting

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Supplements to Prevent Bone Breaks? VITAL Says Forget It

Landmark trial throws more cold water on vitamin D, omega-3 pills

IDWeek over a computer rendering of the COVID-19 virus.

Vaccine Could Be Shot in the Arm Against RSV in Older Adults

CYPRESS proof-of-concept study shows high efficacy against acute illness

EASD over an illustration of a person's hand and blood glucose monitor and other icons associated with diabetes.

Gender Differences Seen With CV Prevention in Diabetes

Clues from post-hoc analysis of the REWIND trial

HTN over an illustration of a blood pressure monitor and other objects related to hypertension.

Remote BP Monitoring Dips a Toe Into Post-Acute Care

Hypotension emerges as a risk in pilot study

EASD over an illustration of a person's hand and blood glucose monitor and other icons associated with diabetes.

Could a Bisphosphonate Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?

Study finds association between alendronate use and future diabetes risk

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BP Care in Black Barbershops Successfully Taken Up in Nashville

Los Angeles protocol adapted to a different city amid the COVID pandemic

EASD over an illustration of a person's hand and blood glucose monitor and other icons associated with diabetes.

Healthy Lifestyle Keeps Dementia at Bay in Patients With Diabetes

Maintaining control of risk factors neutralized excess dementia risk

HTN over an illustration of a blood pressure monitor and other objects related to hypertension.

More Evidence for Taking Blood Pressure Meds Before Bed?

Circadian BP patterns linked to long-term survival in people with diabetes

EASD over an illustration of a person's hand and blood glucose monitor and other icons associated with diabetes.

Proxy Measure of Insulin Resistance Predictive of Stroke

Study found relationship between estimated glucose disposal rate and first-time stroke

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Does Slight Autism Risk With Epidurals Matter?

Study authors and JAMA editorial say probably not

The packaging and blister packs of Ritalin (methylphenidate)

Stimulant Reduces Apathy in Alzheimer's Disease

Twice daily methylphenidate showed modest effect size

A senior woman sitting on her couch looks at her hands clenched into fists.

In RA, Little Risk for Recurrent Cancer With Biologic Treatment

Results important because most trials excluded patients with previous cancer, researchers note

A close up of a man's white rubber gloved hand picking up a bullet shell from the floor with tweezers.

Preventing Gun Violence in Patients With Dementia

Gun safety advocate Emmy Betz, MD, MPH, offers advice

A depressed looking woman sits on the floor and rests her head on her elbows on the foot of her bed.

Prediabetes Tied to Doubled Risk of Major Depression in Dutch Study

Check metabolic status of those with mood disorders and vice versa, researcher says

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Statins Not Linked With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Large Study Finds

Risks attenuated after adjustment for lipid levels

A computer rendering of an artificial aortic valve in situ.

Low Risk and Bicuspid Anatomy: A Passable Combination for TAVR Thus Far

Clinical outcomes not worse compared with tricuspid TAVR

A computer rendering of beta-amyloid protein forming plaques and collecting between neurons.

Amyloid Tipping Point Helps Predict Alzheimer's Dementia Onset

Algorithm requires only one PET scan and age

HFSA over a computer rendering of the heart and an atherosclerosis

With HVAD Out, Innovation Key to Mechanical Circulatory Support

A debate on where LVAD innovation stands

HFSA over a computer rendering of the heart and an atherosclerosis

Transplant Docs Are Sticking With Invasive Biopsies After Heart Transplants

Agreement that non-invasive alternatives to EMB are not ready for routine rejection surveillance

HFSA over a computer rendering of the heart and an atherosclerosis

SGLT2 Inhibitor Eases Symptoms for HFpEF Patients

Trial suggests hard outcomes not the only ones helped by this class of medication

Second-Gen Drug for HCM Emerges, Nipping at Mavacamten's Heels

Novel cardiac myosin inhibitor is headed for a phase III trial

A mature man with a cataract in his right eye.

When Prior Authorization Practices Go Too Far

Congress can reverse a troubling trend that creates patient care disruptions

Heart Failure's 'Golden Moment' Not Translating into Better Health

Problems of implementation and health equity persist

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