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Cancer-related Cognitive Impairment Found in Older Adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treated With Combination Therapy
09/06/2023
Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers set out to determine whether cancer-related cognitive impairment impacts older adults with acute myeloid leukemia treated with hypomethylating agents and venetoclax chemotherapy.
09/06/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
Research Summary
Low-Dose Aspirin Use in Older Adults Increases Incidence of Anemia
08/15/2023
Jessica Ganga
In a post hoc analysis of the ASPREE trial, a team of researchers sought to define the effects of low-dose daily aspirin use in elderly adults.
08/15/2023
roundtable wrap-up
Milena Murray
roundtable wrap-up
A Closer Look at Integrase Inhibitors, Managing Cognitive Function in Older Adults With HIV
07/14/2023
Did you get the chance to view our Multidisciplinary Roundtable on some hot topics in treating patients with HIV? Here are some highlights that you may have missed. 
07/14/2023
COVID-19 Roundup
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COVID-19 Roundup
Combination Treatment Effective in Managing COVID-19, Incident Diabetes Associated With Infection, and More
06/09/2023
This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage of the combination of amubarvimab and romlusevimab to manage COVID-19 infection, the association between COVID-19 and incident diabetes, and the effectiveness of...
06/09/2023
Conference Coverage
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Conference Coverage
Making the Most of Your Conversations About Advance Care Planning
05/30/2023
Anthony Calabro, MA
In their presentation at the 48th ONS Congress, in San Antonio, Texas, Denise Nicholson BSN, RN and Colleen Nevins DNP, RN, CNE describe the best practices for advance care planning conversations and review...
05/30/2023
FDA alert
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FDA alert
FDA Approves the First RSV Vaccine For Use in United States
05/04/2023
Jessica Ganga
After an ongoing study, the FDA approves the first vaccine for the highly contagious respiratory virus for us in the United States.
05/04/2023
medication use
medication use
Low-Dose Aspirin Increases Risk of Falls in Older Adults
12/28/2022
Researchers examined the relationship between daily use of low-dose aspirin in older adults and the risk of fractures and serious falls.
12/28/2022
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Elderly Patients
New Analysis Highlights Thromboelastography as a Potential Bleed Risk Tool for Elderly Patients With TBI
01/31/2022
For elderly patients presenting to the emergency department with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a thromboelastography (TEG) test can likely predict the effects of anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy,...
01/31/2022
Screening
Screening
A Multidisciplinary Intervention Improves Primary Care Screenings for Older Adults
01/13/2022
In a recent study, researchers examined how an educational intervention may increase screenings for geriatric health concerns in older adults.
01/13/2022
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Elderly Patients
Early Combined Immunosuppression Appears Safe in Elderly With Crohn Disease
04/16/2019
Researchers analyzed results of the REACT clinical trial to determine whether age affects the safety and efficacy of early combined immunosuppressive treatment in Crohn disease.
04/16/2019