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News, opinions and meeting coverage in geriatrics.

A photo of a senior man receiving chemotherapy in an infusion clinic.

<乌鸦传媒>Experts Warn on Mixing New Alzheimer's Drug and Antidepressants

Patients starting SSRIs and lecanemab may warrant close monitoring

A computer rendering of amyloid plaques on a nerve cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Few Early Alzheimer's Patients Qualify for Lecanemab

Inclusion and exclusion criteria whittle down pool of eligible treatment candidates

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<乌鸦传媒>Deeper Medicare Cuts Won't Reduce the $50B Spending on Older Adult Falls

Cutting physical therapy reimbursement is bad for patients and bad for spending

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<乌鸦传媒>Dementia Risk Linked With Cumulative Heartburn Med Use, Analysis Suggests

Study adds to the ongoing discussion about proton pump inhibitors and cognition

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<乌鸦传媒>Generic Fluticasone鈥揝almeterol Inhaler for COPD Matches Branded Product

Similar incidences of exacerbation, pneumonia hospitalization between inhalers

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<乌鸦传媒>Quest's Alzheimer's Blood Test Has Experts Concerned

"Patients will have a difficult time knowing what the results mean"

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<乌鸦传媒>Steroid Tapering Called Safe in Older RA Patients

Trial follow-up demonstrates feasibility, though not without some risk

ASRS over a photo of The Washington State Convention and Trade Center, in Seattle, Washington.

<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Results With Senolytic Agent for Retinal Disease

Positive outcome with UBX-1325 in diabetic macular edema but not wet AMD

AAIC over a photo of the RAI convention center in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Blood Tests May Improve Primary Care Diagnoses

Without biomarkers, primary care doctors correctly identified Alzheimer's in about 55% of cases

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<乌鸦传媒>PCP Visits Before Emergency Surgery Tied to Lower Mortality in Older Adults

Protective effect was similar for both Black and white Medicare patients

AAIC over a photo of the RAI convention center in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

<乌鸦传媒>This Common Device Can Slow Cognitive Decline, Trial Shows

Hearing loss is more than a marker for dementia risk, it appears

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<乌鸦传媒>Retinal OCT Shows Promise as Diagnostic Aid for Mild Cognitive Impairment

Matched scans exhibit good repeatability, distinguish normal cognition from mild impairment

AAIC over a photo of the RAI convention center in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

<乌鸦传媒>Low Amyloid Burden Bodes Well for Future Dementia Risk

A ray of hope amidst disappointing results from A4 trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Why Do Superagers Have Sharper Memory?

Study untangles characteristics linked with better brains in 80-year-olds

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<乌鸦传媒>Age No Barrier to Preserved QoL, Functional Recovery After Surgery for CRC

More than 70% of patients with a median age of 79 achieved both outcomes at 3-6 months

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<乌鸦传媒>Social Isolation Tied to Brain Volume in Older Adults

Relationship between brain atrophy and social contact may be "a vicious cycle"

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<乌鸦传媒>'Overweight' BMI Not Tied to Higher Risk of Death, U.S. Data Suggest

Though clear link seen for BMIs of 30 and above

FDA APPROVED lecanemab (Leqembi) over a computer rendering of amyloid plaque on nerve cells.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Drug Wins Full FDA Approval

Decision expands lecanemab's Medicare coverage

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<乌鸦传媒>Dementia Risk Tied to Menopausal Hormone Therapy, Even in Women 55 and Younger

But experts disagree about what the findings actually mean

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<乌鸦传媒>Without Early Detection, Fighting Dementia Is an Uphill Battle

A brief assessment in primary care can help identify patients most at risk

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<乌鸦传媒>At $20K, Stem Cell Eye Injections May Also Cost Patients Their Sight

Patients claim vision got worse after "clinical trial" at Florida stem cell clinic

A photo of the vials and packaging Leqembi for injection.

<乌鸦传媒>Our Health Systems Aren't Ready for the Full Approval of Lecanemab

Screening, administration, and eligibility concerns remain

ENDO over a photo of McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>ENDO 2023 Roundup: More Imcivree Data; Statement on Aging; Novel Hypoparathyroid Tx

Some more highlights from the Endocrine Society's annual meeting

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<乌鸦传媒>Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Upped Incidence of Anemia in Older Adults

An analysis of the ASPREE trial showed 100-mg aspirin led to more anemia events vs placebo

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<乌鸦传媒>Gabapentinoid, Opioid Prescriptions Rose in Older Patients After Surgery

Almost all procedures had an increase in both types of prescribing, Medicare data showed

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<乌鸦传媒>New Evidence Links Calcium Channel Blockers to Increased Risk of Glaucoma

Meta-analysis shows highest glaucoma risk with CCB monotherapy, reduced IOP with beta-blockers

A photo of a box of Zostavax laying on a brochure.

<乌鸦传媒>Lower Dementia Risk May Be Linked With Shingles Vaccine

Unique randomization of 300,000 people in Wales suggests an association

AMA over a photo of the lobby of Hyatt Regency Chicago.

<乌鸦传媒>AMA Wrestles With Part B Drug Costs, Wheelchair Ramps, and Dementia Care

At the House of Delegates meeting, members debated on various topics

TVT over a photo of the Phoenix Convention Center.

<乌鸦传媒>Poor Nutrition Status Linked With Survival After MitraClip

But procedure no less effective for this higher risk group, COAPT trial post hoc analysis shows

A photo of a mature man wearing a smart watch and leaning against a wall.

<乌鸦传媒>Americans With Heart Disease Less Likely to Use Wearable Devices

CVD patients may benefit from the devices, but use is lower than the general population

FDA ADCOMM lecanemab over a computer rendering of an antibody bound to an amyloid beta peptide.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Drug Clears Major Hurdle Toward Full Approval

But risks associated with anti-amyloid agent lecanemab still loom

A motion blurred photo of a male resident checking on a patient during the night shift.

<乌鸦传媒>Raw Humanity on Night Float: Inspiring Patient Encounters and Overcoming Challenges

Memorable stories from night rotations as a resident

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<乌鸦传媒>Dying With Dignity: A Look at the Advantages of the Medicare Hospice Benefit

The program is both cost-effective and compassionate

FDA APPROVED Unadjuvanted, bivalent RSV prefusion F protein vaccine (Abrysvo) over a computer rendering of RSV viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>Second RSV Vaccine Lands Approval for Older Adults

Abrysvo approved for adults 60 and up

A photo of a person holding a vial in front of a couple in bathrobes who are about to receive infusion therapy.

<乌鸦传媒>What's With the Buzz Around NAD+ Injections?

Ubiquitous enzyme becomes a health and wellness trend, without much evidence behind it

EULAR over a photo of MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>Benefits Found for Hand OA Drug Treatments

In separate studies, one old standby and one newer biologic appeared helpful

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<乌鸦传媒>Myocardial Infarction Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline

Steeper annual drops for those who had at least one heart attack

A photo of a syringe and vial laying in a petri dish over an MRI image of a brain.

<乌鸦传媒>Neurologic Events After COVID-19 Vaccines Assessed

Study finds preexisting risk factors in all patients hospitalized for neurologic symptoms

A photo of a man removing an at-home COVID test kit from a padded envelope from the U.S. Mail.

<乌鸦传媒>A COVID Test Medicare Scam May Be a Trial Run for Further Fraud

The temporary pandemic benefit could have lingering consequences for seniors

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<乌鸦传媒>Here, Exactly, Is How Age of Onset Affects Giant Cell Arteritis

Disease characteristics, risk factors for complications differ between young and old

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