Geriatrics

A study conducted in Ontario shows that the use of first-generation antihistamines increases the risk of delirium in hospitalized seniors—calling for a review of certain prescribing practices.

Canada’s medical assistance in dying laws do not allow for advance requests, which are written requests to die with medical assistance under specific conditions, made before the patient loses the capacity to provide consent.

Study shows respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection increases risk of adverse cardiovascular events throughout one year of follow-up in adults age 45 or older.

Preventing further complications before and during a visit.

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.