Search results for "Dementia"
Poor olfaction linked to long-term mortality risk in older adults
Cumulative risk for death within 10 years was 46% higher in those with poor olfaction versus those with good olfaction and 30% higher at year 13.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/30/1.htm
30 Apr 2019
More medications in advanced life-limiting illness can lower quality of life, increase symptom burden
Polypharmacy may be particularly burdensome near the end of life as patients accumulate medications to treat and prevent multiple diseases.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/12/2.htm
12 Feb 2019
Concussions cause cognitive concerns
Traumatic brain injury accounts for three million ED visits a year and at least another three to six million visits for outpatient medical care several days after the injury, without an ED visit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/concussions-cause-cognitive-concerns.htm
1 Feb 2019
Transitional care can be effective, underused
Clinicians are figuring out ways to flag those complex patients in advance and then better support them during transitions in care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/transitional-care-can-be-effective-underused.htm
1 Nov 2018
ACP updates policy recommendations on firearm injuries, deaths
Among other recommendations, ACP supports appropriate regulation of the purchase of legal firearms, consistent with the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Second Amendment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/30/1.htm
30 Oct 2018
Low-dose aspirin's effects on survival may come with caveats
A trial was stopped early after researchers determined that continued aspirin use appeared to yield no benefit.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/09/18/2.htm
18 Sep 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up evaluation of Alzheimer disease
An 82-year-old woman is seen for follow-up evaluation of Alzheimer disease. Since her last visit 12 weeks ago, she has been taking rivastigmine, with a progressively titrated dosage. The patient's only new symptoms are increasing insomnia, loss of appetite, and occasional diarrhea; she has had no feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, sadness, or guilt. Following a physical exam, Mini–Mental State Examination, and lab tests, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/07/3.htm
7 Aug 2018
Heart failure associated with cognitive impairment, more rapid decline
Individuals with prevalent heart failure were 60% more likely to have dementia and 36% more likely to have mild cognitive impairment than those without heart failure.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/31/4.htm
31 Jul 2018
Several factors associated with hip replacement revision due to prosthetic joint infection
Preventive strategies for prosthetic joint infection that focus on hygiene, use of protective equipment, systemic antibiotics, and other similar measures could be enhanced by controlling patient-related factors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/31/2.htm
31 Jul 2018
Learn the warning signs for elder abuse, neglect
Only two of every 10 cases of elder abuse in the U.S. are detected annually. Learn the warning signs that may be present during an office visit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/learn-the-warning-signs-for-elder-abuse-neglect.htm
1 Jul 2018