Geriatrics

In more than four years’ experience with cannabis legalization in Canada, one thing has become patently clear—Canadians have bought into (and are buying lots of) cannabis.

Alberta study compares the rate of injurious falls, major osteoporotic fractures and all-cause mortality with first prescription of zopiclone versus trazodone.

A U.K. study examines effectiveness and safety of weekly long-term care home visits by independent-prescriber pharmacists.

A new study found the association occurred for both men and women.

Lifestyle intervention is recommended as a first-line treatment for diabetes, so researchers sought to fill in the gaps about its effectiveness in older adults.

When I query reasons for taking ASA during my interviews with patients, I often hear: “It was prescribed by my doctor many years ago,” “It is good for my heart” and “I read somewhere that it prevents cancer.”

Researchers suggest simple—but specific—dietary changes would help.

Just over 60% of seniors living in long-term care were prescribed antidepressants in 2017, data analyzed by the institute indicates. That rose to 62% of residents by 2019 and 65% in 2021.