Geriatrics Journal Articles

• Improving Social Support for Older Adults Through Technology This study evaluated the impact of a specially designed computer system for older adults which aims to enhance social connectivity and reduce loneliness while increasing technology self-efficacy.
  The Gerontologist, July 2018
• Geriatric Assessment: An Office-Based Approach What should be covered in a comprehensive geriatric assessment, and how is it best accomplished in a family practice office setting?
  American Family Physician, July 2018
• Stringent Vaccination of Cancer Patients: Is It Important? New recommendations provide guidance for immunization of cancer patients and survivors.
  Annals of Oncology, July 2018
• Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Incident Depression Is there an association between subclinical hypothyroidism and depressive symptoms? This study examines the possible connection.
  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, July 2018
• Missed Opportunities for Depression Screening and Treatment Are patients in the US being adequately assessed for depression? Are some populations more likely to receive screening than others?
  Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, July 2018
• Rational Suicide in Elderly Adults: A Clinician's Perspective In this commentary, a geriatrician discusses the complex issue of suicidal desire among non-mentally ill, non-terminally ill elderly adults. How should you counsel such a patient?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, July 2018
• Impact of Aging and HIV on Serologic Response to Flu Vaccine In what ways might patient age and HIV status impact seasonal influenza vaccine responses?
  AIDS, June 2018
• Polypharmacy and Cognitive and Physical Capability This study examined associations between polypharmacy in older adults and detailed measures of physical and cognitive capability. Is there a cumulative, dose-dependent relationship?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, June 2018
• VIM-Beta-Lactamase-Producing P. aeruginosa Outbreak This report documents the first health care-associated outbreak of Verona integron-encoded metallo-beta-lactamase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Florida.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, June 2018
• New Horizons in Systemic Anti-cancer Therapy in Older People What are the specific challenges faced by older persons with regards to systemic anti-cancer therapy, and how can we improve cancer therapeutics for this population?
  Age and Ageing, June 2018
• Dementia and Risk of 30-Day Readmission in Older Adults Do older patients with dementia have a higher risk of hospital readmission within 30 days after discharge? How does primary diagnosis impact this risk?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, June 2018
• Medical Marijuana Use in Older Adults When is medical marijuana appropriate for use in older adults? This article reviews the evidence regarding indications for and risks of medical marijuana in this population.
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, June 2018
• Inhibiting Cellular Senescence for Osteoporosis Might a better understanding of the aging mechanisms involved in osteoporosis lead to new treatment approaches?
  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, June 2018
• A Simulation to Increase Empathy in Pharmacy Students This study assessed the efficacy of a program designed to encourage the pharmacy student to empathize with those managing multi-drug, multi-dose medication regimens.
  American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, June 2018
• Unruptured Aneurysms in the Elderly: Handle With Care Should incidentally discovered unruptured aneurysms in the elderly be treated? The authors of this commentary recommend a conservative approach.
  Neurosurgical Focus, June 2018
• Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Reduces Incident Frailty Risk Might adherence to a Mediterranean diet by older adults reduce the risk of frailty?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, May 2018
• Testosterone and All-Cause Mortality in Older Men Is there an association between testosterone and mortality risk among older men -- and might the presence of metabolic syndrome play a role?
  Journal of the Endocrine Society, May 2018
• Deaths From Falls Among Persons Aged 65 and Older This report, which analyzed national and state-specific trends in deaths from falls among older adults, revealed a rising number of deaths from falls in this age group.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, May 2018
• The Global Incidence of Kaposi's Sarcoma in the HIV/AIDS Era A new review provides insight into the global incidence of Kaposi's sarcoma among HIV-infected individuals.
  HIV Medicine, May 2018
• Personality Changes From Cognitive Health to MCI At what point in the transition from pre-symptomatic Alzheimer disease to mild cognitive impairment do personality changes arise that might indicate future behavioral problems?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, May 2018