Geriatrics Perspective

• The Therapeutic Potential of Drumming and Rhythm Neuroscientist Dr Theodore Zanto discusses how the brain processes music and rhythm and how drumming may be an effective practice for the aging brain.
  Medscape Neurology, October 2017
• Turning 40, Planning for 100 Dr Mandelbaum says no matter how old we are, we should continue to train for longevity.
  Medscape Orthopedics, September 2017
• Can Clinicians Influence Influenza Vaccination Rates? What can you say to convince a hesitant patient that influenza vaccine is necessary?
  Medscape Public Health, September 2017
• Rapidly Progressive Dementia: A Surprisingly Easy Fix   A puzzling, rapidly progressive case of dementia--and the solution for both identifying and fixing the cause.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, September 2017
• Houston ER Doc: Our Vital Steps in Aiding Hurricane Victims   Dr Rob Glatter interviews Dr Neil Gandhi, medical director of the emergency department at Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital.
  Medscape Emergency Medicine, September 2017
• Should Doctors Decide When a Patient Is Too Old to Drive? Americans are living longer, but physical changes make it difficult for some seniors to drive safely. Should doctors decide when a patient should no longer drive? Are there alternatives for seniors?
  Medscape Business of Medicine, August 2017
• UTI Versus Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Long-term Care Can a standardized approach reduce the unnecessary treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria in long-term care residents?
  Medscape Nurses, August 2017
• Managing Bipolar Disorder in the Elderly   Stephen M. Strakowski, MD, discusses the unique challenges psychiatrists face in managing older patients with existing or new-onset bipolar disorder or mania, underscoring the need for more research.
  Medscape Psychiatry, August 2017
• Add Legionella to Your Differential Diagnosis for Pneumonia   Don't forget to consider Legionella as a cause of hospital-acquired pneumonia. It's more common and deadlier than some may realize.
  Medscape Infectious Diseases, August 2017
• Low Vitamin D Levels Increases the Risk for Chronic Headaches   Increasing the intake of vitamin D can lower the incidence of headaches in older men.
  Medscape Neurology, August 2017
• Diverticulitis in the ER: Is It Safe to Discharge Home? Dr Lowenfels comments on a study about whether patients with acute diverticulitis in the ER can be safely managed without hospitalization, published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
  Medscape General Surgery, August 2017
• A 72-Year-Old Man With Severe Depression A 72-year-old man is brought into the office by his wife because he has refused to eat food for a week. He has severe depression and has tried suicide twice. What's the next step in treatment?
  Osmosis, July 2017
• One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: The US Healthcare Struggle   US healthcare policy is a Gordian knot, says Dr Lieberman, and current congressional machinations will not solve it.
  Medscape Psychiatry, July 2017
• An Elderly Patient's Blurry Right Eye Raises Questions A 77-year-old woman's symptoms lead to a discovery of chronic optic disc elevation. What is the most likely cause?
  Medscape Ophthalmology, July 2017
• Can an OTC Hearing Device Substitute for a Hearing Aid?   Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights one of the week's important news stories for primary care.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, July 2017
• Blood Pressure in CKD: A Moving Target Dr Bansal reviews several studies on the effects of intensive blood pressure control in patients with hypertensive chronic kidney disease.
  Medscape Nephrology, July 2017
• A New RCT Looks at Online Hemodiafiltration Dr Desai describes a rare phenomenon in the current field of nephrology: an RCT.
  Medscape Nephrology, July 2017
• Brain Health: The Role of Nurse Practitioners Nurse practitioners on the front lines will be absolutely essential as we face a growing burden of dementia in the aging population.
  Medscape Nurses, July 2017
• Surgeons Ignore Evidence on Cement in Hip Fracture Repairs What factors do surgeons consider when opting to use cemented instead of press-fit fixation during arthroplasty?
  Medscape Orthopedics, June 2017
• Geriatric Emergency Departments: Why the Trend Is Here to Stay   Dr Robert Glatter interviews Dr Zia Agha, who's behind the expected opening of a new geriatric emergency department at UC San Diego in 2018.
  Medscape Emergency Medicine, June 2017