Geriatrics

Despite worldwide trend data, incidence trends for dermatomyositis do not show increases among the study population.

A recent study in China aligns with findings regarding lower life quality rankings for older adults.

The phase 3 trial met its primary endpoint of mean rate of growth in GA area at 12 months with statistical significance and a favorable safety profile.

Rebecca T. Brown, MD, MPH, describes contributing factors to older homeless adult mortality and future topics of interest in this field.

The investigators identified 4 distinct subgroups—earlier rising/robust, shorter active period/less modelable, shorter active period/very weak, and later settling/very weak.

Patients with Parkinson disease had more pronounced sleep instability than those with other disorders marked by alpha-synuclein buildup, but those differences diminished after adjusting for medication differences, a new study found.

An Oakland-based analysis of mortality among homeless adults aged ≥50 years old illuminates the need for more proactive homeless care policies.

A recent study developed framework to improve fall prevention methodology across the country’s primary health care system.

Dr. Shear talked about the similarities and differences between depression and grief and the importance of recognizing both.

In the study, 2.10% of patients with Crohn’s disease and 1.90% of patients with ulcerative colitis were diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

The highest adjusted probability of CGM use occurred in middle adulthood, while the probability of CGM utilization decreased with increasing age in older adulthood.

The worldwide burden of vision loss continues to climb, but there may be solutions with regards to better access to care and improved screening.

The NDA was granted Priority Review designation with a PDUFA target action date of November 26, 2022.

Preventable factors including obesity, hypertension, and physical activity are disparately impacting the rate of dementia among people of color.

The numbers show a decrease in endophthalmitis cases after cataract surgery and an increase in endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection.

Non-vegetable nitrate intake was not associated with less frequent incident open-angle glaucoma.

There were also significant social determinants including race and religion discordance between the healthcare provider and patient and caregiver responsibilities toward others.

The HTRA1 and CFH risk alleles, family history of AMD, the LOC387715 risk allele, and cardiovascular disease were all linked to an increased risk of AMD.

The study authors suggest a thinner macular RNFL may predict a decline in cognitive performance.

Brent Forester, MD, MSc, discusses the confluence of biomarker and disease-targeting therapy in Alzheimer's, and the need to appropriately introduce these tools.

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease cases are anticipated to boom in coming decades. One expert stressed the need for improved screening and facilitation of care at the earliest stages and signs.

It takes even more than a village to provide the comprehensive care needed for aging, neurocognitive patients, says Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS.

Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS, discusses the evolved definition of dementia as a cognitive disorder, and how its spectrum of symptoms impact clinical development.

There remains a need for more doctors that specialize in geriatrics.

Many patients, particularly older ones, are taking unnecessary medications.

The Lumipulse G β-Amyloid Ratio is the first in vitro diagnostic test for early detection of amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimers disease.

Data show 15-mg edoxaban dose was superior to placebo in preventing stroke or systemic embolism in all 3 age strata studied, with higher incidence of major bleeding.

Patients from the lowest BMI, HbA1c, SBP, and LDL-C population quartile had 3.9, 3.8, 1.9, and 0.9 years of additional life expectancy, respectively.

The estimated annual progression rate to diabetes in older adults with HbA1c-defined prediabetes was 5.3%.

New data suggests that symptoms of depression are screened in addition to symptoms of insomnia in affected patients.