Geriatrics Journal Articles

• PPIs and Long-Term Risk of Pneumonia in Older Adults Might long-term use of proton-pump inhibitors increase pneumonia risk in the elderly?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, September 2018
• Long-term Consequences of Nonfatal Injury for Older Adults This study suggests that even minor injuries in older adults are strongly associated with increased risks of later injury and mortality.
  The Gerontologist, September 2018
• What Is to Blame for Cognitive Decline in Ageing? What are the key drivers of cognitive decline in the elderly? A new study suggests that amyloidosis and neurodegeneration have both independent and synergistic effects.
  Brain, September 2018
• Macimorelin as a Diagnostic Test for Adult GH Deficiency The oral macimorelin test may be a safe and reliable alternative to the insulin tolerance test for the diagnosis of adult GH deficiency.
  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, September 2018
• Will to Live: A Consequence or Predictor of Depression? Does will to live predict depressive symptoms in older adults--or is it the other way around? This study aimed to further our understanding of the trajectory of late-life depression.
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, September 2018
• Health Care Costs, Food Insecurity, and Chronic Conditions How does lack of access to sufficient and nutritious food impact health care costs for older adults with chronic conditions?
  Preventing Chronic Disease, September 2018
• Recognition and Diagnosis of OSA in Older Americans Is obstructive sleep apnea in older adults being under-recognized and under-treated? This study aimed to characterize the national scope of OSA risk and likelihood of evaluation in older Americans.
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, September 2018
• Using State Aging Services to Promote Prevention Behavior This study assessed the acceptability and efficacy of the 10 Keys to Healthy Aging program, delivered in a Medicare senior center workshop setting.
  Preventing Chronic Disease, September 2018
• Use of Antiepileptic Drugs and Dementia Risk Does regular use of an antiepileptic drug carry an increased risk of dementia?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, August 2018
• NAFLD in Psoriasis: A Consequence of Inflammatory Burden? This review examines the role of chronic, low-grade inflammation in the pathogenesis of NAFLD in patients with psoriasis. Could biological therapies prevent progression of NAFLD in these patients?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, August 2018
• High-Intensity Interval Walk Training in Older RA Patients Find out how a walking-based high-intensity interval training intervention can help improve the health and immune function of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, August 2018
• Benzodiazepine Use in Older Adults From 2010 to 2016 Benzodiazepine use in older adults has been associated with a number of adverse effects, and their use has been discouraged in this age group. Have prescriptions declined in recent years?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, August 2018
• Impact of Antihypertensive Treatment in the Oldest-Old Controversy remains regarding the appropriateness of lowering systolic blood pressure in persons over 80. Does hypertensive therapy put them at higher risk of mortality and cognitive decline?
  Age and Ageing, August 2018
• Arrhythmias and Cognitive Function What impact do arrhythmias have on cognitive impairment and decline? This brief highlights the major conclusions of a recent expert consensus statement.
  European Heart Journal, August 2018
• Intensive Glycemic Management in Older Adults With Diabetes This study examined contemporary practice patterns of glycemic control in older adults with diabetes mellitus. Are diabetic adults over age 75 being treated more aggressively than necessary?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, August 2018
• Overcoming Elderspeak: A Study of Three Alternatives This review presents 3 strategies for communicating with impaired older adults to avoid the negative features of elderspeak, which is generally considered disrespectful and patronizing.
  The Gerontologist, August 2018
• Global Burden of Stroke Review the epidemiological and clinical data concerning stroke incidence, disparities, and burden around the globe.
  Seminars in Neurology, August 2018
• Dietary Protein and Physical Functioning Among Older Adults Could increased dietary protein intake help maintain muscle mass and slow functional decline in older adults?
  American Journal of Epidemiology, August 2018
• 2017 US Hypertension Guidelines: Importance for Older Adults How do the 2017 ACC/AHA hypertension guidelines impact clinical practice when considering older adults with hypertension?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, August 2018
• Osteoarthritis of the Knee Refractory to Standard Care Are these two agents safe and effective therapeutic options for primary knee osteoarthritis? How do they compare?
  Current Orthopaedic Practice, August 2018