The HCPLive Geriatric medicine condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on frequent geriatric-related diseases and conditions. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for sleep disorder, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and more.
July 23rd 2024
A study shows it is safer for nursing home residents on CYP2D6 opioids to take CYP2D6-neutral antidepressants than CYP2D6-inhibiting antidepressants.
Advancing Care in Erosive Esophagitis: Towards a Path of Complete Healing
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Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice
October 16, 2024
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Tackling Inequities in IBD: Inclusive Solutions for Elevated Patient Care
October 26, 2024
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Cases and Conversations™: Keeping Up with Novel Approaches to Managing ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
November 18, 2024
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Shaping the Management of COPD with Biologic Therapy
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Elevating Care for PAH: Applying Recommended Management Approaches to Maximize Outcomes
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Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Exploring the Role of Novel Agents for the Management of IgA Nephropathy
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Medical Crossfire®: Understanding the Advances in Bipolar Disease Treatment—A Comprehensive Look at Treatment Selection Strategies
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'REEL’ Time Patient Counseling: The Diagnostic and Treatment Journey for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Type II – From Primary to Specialty Care
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‘REEL’ Time Patient Counseling™: Navigating the Complex Journey of Diagnosing and Managing Fabry Disease
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Clinical ShowCase™: Finding the Best Path Forward for Patients with COPD
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Envisioning Novel Therapeutic Approaches to Managing ANCA-associated Vasculitis
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Surv.AI Says™: What Clinicians and Patients Are Saying About Glucose Management in the Technology Age
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A Tethered Approach to Type 2 Diabetes Care – Connecting Insulin Regimens with Digital Technology
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Patient, Provider & Caregiver Connection™: Implementing an Effective Management Plan to Improve Outcomes in IgA Nephropathy
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Retina Stem Cell Therapy Restores Vision in Animal Models
August 15th 2018In an effort to reprogram retina cell regeneration, investigators activated dormant stem cells then aided other stem cells in developing into rod photoreceptor cells—the most abundant cell type in the retina which first aid the retina in sensing light.
Study Results Suggest CNV Lesions May Contribute to Development of Type 1 MA in Patients With nAMD
August 15th 2018A post-hoc analysis of data from the TREX-AMD trial has determined that eyes with neovascular age-related macular degeneration and treated with ranibizumab, develop more macular atrophy lesions within baseline choroidal neovascularization regions than outside those regions.
Retinal Thinning May Be Linked to Vascular Alterations in AMD Patients
August 8th 2018Recent research suggests that reticular pseudodrusen may be associated with the progression of early AMD to GA. Although an association has been theorized between pseudodrusen and AMD, researchers remain unclear on the pathogenesis of reticular pseudodrusen.
Diabetic Retinopathy Telemedicine Screening Could Greatly Benefit Underserved Populations
July 23rd 2018Telemedicine screenings provided by a primary care office in an urbanized setting over 2 years showed patients had an 81.9% compliance capture rate—a significant improvement from previous studies in the same field.
Real-World Analysis Supports More Frequent Anti-VEGF Dosing for First-Year nAMD
July 21st 2018Researchers found that, contrary to popular opinion, about 80% of patients are receiving at least 7 dosing regimens of anti-VEGF in their first year of treatment, and that frequency has been proven to improve visual acuity.