Geriatrics Journal Articles

• Utilization of Formal Support Services for Elder Abuse Might the presence of third-party concerned persons in the personal networks of victims of elder abuse be helpful in encouraging them to obtain formal support services?
  The Gerontologist, September 2019
• The Effect of Smoking on Sternal Scar Healing Could smoking affect the healing of sternal scars and impact the risk for hypertrophic scarring?
  Wounds, September 2019
• AF Screening Through a Smartphone Camera This study assessed the feasibility of mass screening for atrial fibrillation through a smartphone-based algorithm using photo-plethysmography technology.
  Europace, September 2019
• Meeting the Behavioral Health Needs of LGBT Older Adults This case example illustrates how anti-LGBT discrimination and stigma can lead to health disparities for LGBT older adults, and offers resources for promoting psychological health for these patients.
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, September 2019
• Noncarbapenems for UTIs Caused by ESBL-Producing Bacteria Carbapenems are considered first-line agents for ESBL urinary tract infections, but their use is associated with increased multidrug resistance. Are there effective noncarbapenem alternatives?
  Southern Medical Journal, September 2019
• Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Receiving Cancer Treatment Which conditions and drugs increase the risk of acute kidney disease in patients with cancer? How long after anticancer therapy do patients remain at risk?
  Journal of the National Cancer Institute, September 2019
• Thromboelastography for the Orthopaedic Surgeon What is the role of thromboelastography in the field of orthopedics? Find out what surgeons need to know.
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, September 2019
• Adverse Effects of Drugs for Major Depression in Older Adults How prevalent are adverse effects of different classes of antidepressant drugs in adults aged 65 or older being treated for major depression?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, August 2019
• Improving Multidisciplinary Teamwork in Geriatric Medicine This paper offers perspectives and practical strategies on enhancing, training, and supporting multidisciplinary teamwork in geriatric medicine.
  Age and Ageing, August 2019
• Probiotics fpr Prophylaxis and Treatment of Oral Candidiasis Are probiotics effective for preventing and treating oral candidiasis in the elderly and denture wearers?
  BMC Oral Health, August 2019
• Hip Fractures: Current Review of Treatment and Management This review provides an overview of current treatment considerations and strategies for the optimal management of hip fractures.
  Current Orthopaedic Practice, August 2019
• Indications for Beta-Blocker Prescriptions in HFpEF Are beta-blockers being unnecessarily prescribed for older adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, despite little evidence of their benefit?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, August 2019
• The Need for Palliative Care in Pharmacy Education Pharmacists can play a crucial role in the delivery of palliative care. This commentary highlights the need for pharmacy schools to develop and disseminate a palliative care-focused curriculum.
  American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, August 2019
• Aging With Long-Term Mobility Impairment What strategies do adults with long-term mobility impairment, such as serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs, use to maintain activities of daily living in the face of age-related changes?
  The Gerontologist, August 2019
• Continuous HF Spectrum: Moving Beyond a LVEF Classification The authors challenge the epidemiological, clinical, pathophysiological, and therapeutic basis for classifying heart failure solely according to LVEF.
  European Heart Journal, August 2019
• Delirium Incidence and Outcomes After TAVR and SAVR While this study suggests that TAVR is associated with a lower incidence of delirium than SAVR, once delirium develops, it may be more severe and prolonged in TAVR patients.
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, August 2019
• Treatment of Cancer-Associated VTE in the Age of DOACs Are DOACs as safe and effective as LMWH for management of cancer-associated VTE?
  Annals of Oncology, August 2019
• Diagnostic Tests for Dry Mouth in Long-term Institutions Residents of long-term care institutions usually have poor oral health, with dry mouth a common problem. This study evaluated five different diagnostic tests for dry mouth assessment in this setting.
  BMC Oral Health, August 2019
• What Does Aging With HIV Mean for Nursing Homes? More people are living longer with HIV than ever before. This commentary discusses how aging with HIV differs from aging without, and the impact of aging with HIV on nursing home utilization.
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, August 2019
• Podiatry Interventions to Prevent Falls in Older People Foot problems are independent risk factors for falls in older people. How might podiatry interventions help to reduce falls in this group?
  Age and Ageing, July 2019