Geriatrics

The review found there are risks especially for older patients, patients that are or used to smoke, or who have cardiovascular or cancer risk factors.

Late-onset hypogonadism may affect middle-aged and older men due to declining testosterone levels.

​​​​​​​Assess medication use, Talk about risks versus benefits, select Alternatives, Plan next steps, Engage patient and Reduce dose.

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted driver's tests, vision care and in-person medical assessments for Canadian seniors. How much do you know about assessing their fitness to drive?

Ontario study finds med reviews lead to a reduction in fall-related fractures and an overall reduction in fall-related injuries in community-dwelling older adults.

Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health issues updated Canadian guidelines.

Hypertension is a common problem in individuals older than 60 years of age.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved aducanumab, the first treatment that aims to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But approval of the drug has provoked mixed reactions from the scientific community.