Geriatric Medicine News

Gum disease may be linked to mild cognitive impairment and dementia later in life, particularly when it is severe and results in tooth loss, according to a study published in Neurology.

Recent advances in blood tests suggest future tests may be able to detect Alzheimer’s disease, according to data presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2020.

Mayo Clinic has been ranked the No. 1 hospital nationwide by U.S. News and World Report, the fifth consecutive year that the hospital in Rochester, Minn., has received the top spot on the publication’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll list.

A decrease in hip fractures among adults born more recently may be due to improved lifestyle factors such as reduced smoking and less heavy drinking, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Home firearm access among adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias may present safety risks, according to results of a survey study published in JAMA Network Open.

Interviews with dialysis staff personnel, along with patients older than 55 years who were on in-center hemodialysis, revealed four areas that need more attention to improve the quality of care for these patients, according to researchers.

The dopaminergic agonist Neupro appeared to improve frontal cognitive functions and activities of daily living among patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

Anxiety level and older age appeared to be associated with rehospitalization among patients with schizophrenia, according to results of a retrospective observational study conducted in Japan and published in Psychiatric Annals.

Use of electroconvulsive therapy among older adults with depression remains rare, despite significant evidence of its efficacy, according to results of a study published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

An intervention implemented in primary care settings reduced serious fall injuries among older adults but was not as effective as expected, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.