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Geriatrics

News, opinions and meeting coverage in geriatrics.

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In Diagnosing Knee Pain, Sometimes More Is More

MRI does occasionally reveal important findings missed on x-ray

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Case Strengthens for Cardiac Myosin Inhibitor in SEQUOIA-HCM

Vast majority of trial participants responded to aficamten

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Does Finerenone's Efficacy Diminish if Initiated Late in Heart Failure?

Benefit of the nonsteroidal MRA otherwise consistent across FINEARTS-HF

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Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage Plan Premiums to Stay Stable in 2025, CMS Says

"People will continue to have ample, affordable choices"

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Former NFL QB's Dementia; Stem Cells Reverse Woman's Diabetes; More Free COVID Tests

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

NIH Neuroscience Leader Committed Research Misconduct, Agency Says

Longtime NIA researcher investigated synaptic damage in neurodegenerative disorders

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How to Help Patients Save on Drug Costs

Even in the face of slow to no policy change, we can still increase access

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GOP Doctor Vying for House Seat in Kansas

Air Force, Harvard Business School, clinical practice all part of Prasanth Reddy's resume

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Post-Stroke Fever Prevention Still Lacking in Clinical Benefit

Temperature management device did result in less fever in the INTREPID trial

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Sexual and Gender Minorities More Likely to Have Adverse Brain Outcomes

Some LGBTQ+ groups have higher likelihood of dementia

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IG Live September 27: Court Adjourned, Healthcare Overturned

Decoding recent SCOTUS decisions and their potential impact on healthcare

Brett Favre appears before the House Committee on Ways and Means on Sept. 24, 2024.

Brett Favre Diagnosed With Neurological Disorder

NFL legend made the disclosure as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal

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Medicaid Might Cut Cardiovascular Risk for This One Group

Negative results overall hid a benefit for some who won the insurance lottery in Oregon

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TESLA Trial: Does Timing Make or Break Thrombectomy for Large-Core Strokes?

Trial results deemed "neutral" for endovascular therapy in contrast with other recent studies

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Reconsider When a Prophylactic ICD Is Needed in Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Meta-analysis holds LGE higher than LVEF in identifying high-risk NIDCM

Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease

Risks observed for the akinetic rigid form of the disease, as well as dyskinesia

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Is Wegovy Shrinking Bariatric Surgery, Too?

GLP-1 drugs have the potential to reduce healthcare costs in unexpected ways

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Experts Debate Whether IRA Provisions Stifle Pharma Innovation at Senate Hearing

Law already caused some drug development programs to be halted, one Senator says

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Metal Exposure Also Linked to More Coronary Artery Calcium

Impact of contaminant exposure considered on par with traditional risk factors

Over Half of Adults With Uncontrolled Hypertension Unaware of Their Condition

CDC researcher shares alarming stats and some engagement opportunities

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Are Regulators the Root of the Problem of Serious Device Recalls?

Study lays out common gaps in evidence both before and after approval

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Brain Health Risks: Digital Quality Measures and the Future of Neurological Care

Access to advanced tools must be equitable

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Reproductive Rights Central to Wisconsin Ob/Gyn's Run for Congress

Medicare physician pay, healthcare-for-all also central to Kristin Lyerly's campaign

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Cautious Optimism for Surgical LAA Closure for People Without Afib

Meta-analysis suggested lower stroke risk, but more definitive trial is not expected until 2032

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Should We Attribute Patients' Conditions to 'Old Age'?

Fueling denial of the realities of aging comes at a great cost

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Upper GI Damage Tied to Subsequent Parkinson's Disease

Mucosal damage seen on upper endoscopy associated with 76% higher Parkinson's risk

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Nurse Goes Missing; Mpox on Airplanes; Warning on Pain Supplements

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Balloon Angioplasty 'Lite' Improves Key Intracranial Stenosis Outcomes

Trial from China provides proof-of-concept for stroke risk reduction in symptomatic cases

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Up to 1 in 5 Dementia Cases May Be Attributable to Vision Impairment

Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship

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Presidential Candidates Should Undergo Standardized Cognitive and Physical Testing

And the findings should be made public when situations emerge that raise alarm

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RSV Vaccines Show High Effectiveness Against Hospitalization in Older Adults

Initial trials were not powered to assess efficacy against RSV-associated hospitalization

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Brain Aging Trajectories Identified in Post-Mortem Tissue

Alzheimer's may be driven by multicellular communities, analysis suggests

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Emergency Medicine Doc Is Running for Congress

Amish Shah, MD, MPH, talks with 麻豆传媒 about his time in Arizona's state legislature

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Oral Anticoagulation and TAVR Together: A Recipe for Trouble

Continued OAC failed to meet noninferiority in POPular PAUSE TAVI

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Invasive Strategy for NSTEMI in the Elderly: Fears Don't Pan Out in SENIOR-RITA

Trial paints a fuller picture of risk-benefit in complex patient population

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The Widowmaker: Clarifying the Record for Our Patients

Fear shouldn't drive medical intervention

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ESC Streamlines Cardiovascular Guidelines

Afib, hypertension, and others get updates with simplifications

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Afib Ablation Delivers in First Sham-Controlled Study

More conclusive evidence for benefits on Afib burden, QoL

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Feds Killed Plan to Curb Medicare Advantage Overbilling After Industry Opposition

"CMS made a complete boondoggle out of this," one expert said

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DOAC Monotherapy Bests Dual Antithrombotic Therapy for Afib Plus Coronary Disease

Bleeding reduced -- without risk of ischemic events -- versus dual antithrombotic in Korean trial

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