Geriatrics

A study of more than 300,000 older patients found use of tramadol was associated with an increased risk of hip fracture compared to 5 other pain medications.

Physically active geriatric adults are generally healthier physically and mentally than inactive older adults.

Discussing which potential AMD treatments retina specialists are most excited about moving forward.

Discussing the most effective ways new therapies can reduce the treatment burden of current age-related macular degeneration treatments.

Data from an analysis of the Rush Memory and Aging Project found consumption of flavonols was tied to a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer dementia.

Patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have increased health care utilizations with increased costs across all points of service.

Quetiapine, an antipsychotic known to treat mood disorders, is linked to increasing the risk of traumatic brain injuries for patients suffering from Alzheimer disease.

Less than 1 in 4 eligible Medicare patients attend a cardiac rehabilitation program and, among participants, adherence to programs remains an issue.

Results of the Canadian CANTREAT study are debunking the notion anti-VEGF injections with ranibizumab need to take place monthly as opposed to a treat-and-extend regimen.

New research emphasizes importance of sleep in decreasing the odds of developing Alzheimer disease.

A recent study found a lower blood pressure target in older adults could reduce risk of cardiovascular events and death, but could negatively impact kidney function.

Investigators examine new data exploring the link between antipsychotic use and negative outcomes for hospitalized adults.

The American College of Physicians has released guidelines, which include 4 new recommendations, for the treatment of age-related low testosterone in men.

Investigators test a new drug for geriatric patients with insomnia disorder.

While mental health is declining, physical and general health are remaining the same or improving in the aging population.

In a new study, a team of investigators use new imaging techniques to accurately predict brain tissue damage for patients with Alzheimer disease.

A decade of fine-tuning proven therapies and embracing advancing clinical technology has put ophthalmology in a rare space.

Early diagnosis of dementia could lead to earlier treatment.

Investigators decipher the differences along racial lines for cerebrospinal fluid amyloid, tau biomarkers and associated cutoffs for patients with mild cognitive impairment.

Without an FDA approved drug in the last decade, investigators have found ways to improve diagnostics for patients suffering from Alzheimer disease.

Arjun Masurkar, MD, PhD, discusses some of the issues with Alzheimer disease clinical trials.

Arjun Masurkar, MD, PhD, discusses how genetic testing could usher in a new wave of diagnostics for Alzheimer disease.

A study from SUNY University at Buffalo has found adherence to a Western diet could contribute to the development of late age-related macular degeneration.

More patients with multiple myeloma could benefit from autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation, investigators found.

In a new study, investigators find that good dietary habits do not necessarily reduce the risk of dementia later in life.