Geriatrics

U.S. study estimates the incidence and identifies predictors of gabapentinoid–loop diuretic prescribing cascades in nursing home residents.

The more steps the better, but there’s a peak.

Taken to improve sleep quality, the drugs actually lead to a decline in certain important parameters, particularly for memory and cognitive health, in seniors.

Several important lessons were underscored by a visit for a simple spider bite.

Danish researchers examined the risk of myocarditis or pericarditis with high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine versus standard-dose inactivated vaccine.

A simple tool for assessing non-aerobic fitness, test encompasses muscular strength and power, flexibility, balance and body composition.

Hearing aid have been shown to reduce the rate of cognitive decline among older adults, yet are unaffordable to many. A new program in Ottawa aims to bridge this gap, offering gently used hearing devices on a permanent loan basis.

The guidelines recommend beginning discussions about deprescribing after a patient has been on medication for 12 months.