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clinician with older female adult patient
Research Summary
EHR Behavioral Interventions Increase Deprescribing of Inappropriate Medications in Older Adults in Primary Care
05/12/2026
Kate Young
A randomized clinical trial evaluated whether behavioral science–informed electronic health record interventions can improve deprescribing rates of potentially inappropriate medications among older adults...
05/12/2026
Photoclinic
Sagittal T2-weighted FLAIR MRI demonstrating extensive hyperintense signal within the right occipital and posterior parietal white matter that is consistent with vasogenic edema surrounding the lesion with mild local mass effect.
Photoclinic
Mimicking CNS Malignancy: A Rare Case of Autoimmune GFAP Astrocytopathy
05/09/2026
Madelyn Rayos, BS; Janet Park, BS, MS; Sashi Makam, MD
A 72-year-old man was referred to the emergency department by his primary care physician (PCP) for evaluation of dizziness and gait instability.
05/09/2026
What's Your Diagnosis?
Anterior posterior (AP) radiograph of the pelvis is shown.
What's Your Diagnosis?
What Is the Cause of an Older Patient’s Persistent Hip Pain?
05/03/2026
Stacy H. Leung, MD, MBA; Matthew P. LeBlanc, MD; Namita Bhardwaj, MD, MS, MPH; John C. Hagedorn, II, MD
A 63-year-old man presented to his primary care physician’s clinic with left hip pain after sustaining a fall while roller skating 2 years earlier.
05/03/2026

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Pop Quiz
Stethoscope image
Pop Quiz
Prior Adenoma and Colorectal Cancer Risk in Older Adults
04/22/2026
Ashton L. Stahl
How much does a prior adenoma matter after age 75? Test your understanding of CRC risk vs competing mortality.
04/22/2026
Photoclinic Challenge
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Photoclinic Challenge
Why Does This 74-Year-Old Man Have a Hoarse Voice and Difficulty Swallowing Food?
10/29/2025
Consultant360’s Photoclinic Challenge is an interactive quiz based on an image featured in a Photoclinic article. View the slideshow for a brief overview of the case, patient history, and a key hint. In...
10/29/2025
3-in-30
Older woman clutching her head in her hands
3-in-30
Pain, Progression, or Something Else? Quick Questions on Agitation in Alzheimer Disease
09/22/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Think you know what triggers agitation in Alzheimer disease? Prove it in 30 seconds.
09/22/2025
Pop Quiz
woman with head in hands
Pop Quiz
A Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing Agitation in Patients With Alzheimer Disease
08/28/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
In a 2024 review, the International Psychogeriatric Association introduces a systematic method to manage agitation in patients with Alzheimer disease. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on this...
08/28/2025
Pop Quiz
man looking out
Pop Quiz
How Does Social Isolation Impact Disease Management in Adults Aged 50 Years and Older with HIV?
07/28/2025
A review found that loneliness and social isolation can affect behaviors such as medication adherence and health care engagement in adults aged 50 years and older living with HIV.
07/28/2025

Clinical Insights

Video
Kasia Rothenberg, MD, PhD
Video
Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer Disease-Related Agitation
09/11/2025
Kasia Rothenberg, MD, PhD
In this video, Kasia Rothenberg, MD, PhD, describes Alzheimer disease-related agitation, details the difficulty in testing for Alzheimer disease-related agitation, looks ahead to potential treatment options...
09/11/2025
ENDO 2025 Conference Coverage
Samiya Khan, MD
ENDO 2025 Conference Coverage
Social Isolation and Diabetes Risk in Older Adults
07/23/2025
Samiya Khan, MD
Samiya Khan, MD, examines the national impact of social isolation on diabetes prevalence and glycemic control in aging populations, presenting key findings from a cross-sectional study at ENDO 2025, July...
07/23/2025
Video
Dantas
Video
Altered Gut Microbiota a Potential Indicator of Early Alzheimer Disease
11/20/2024
Gautam Dantas, PhD
In this video, Gautam Dantas, PhD, discusses the results of his study, which showed that altered gut bacteria may be an indicator of the earliest stages of Alzheimer disease. He also talks about whether...
11/20/2024
Video
Aldis H. Petriceks, BA
Video
When Is The Most Opportune Time to Assess Older Patients For Orthostatic Hypotension?
11/08/2024

Aldis H. Petriceks, BA

Aldis H. Petriceks, BA
In this video, Aldis H. Petriceks, BA, discusses his team's study, which set out to determine the optimal timepoints for assessing orthostatic hypotension in older adults, as well as the association between...
11/08/2024
Case Report Insights
Omole and Mobolaji
Case Report Insights
A Collaborative and Holistic Approach to Patient Care for Pleural Effusion
09/10/2024
Afolake Mobolaji, MD, MPH, FAAFP; Folashade S. Omole, MD, FAAFP
In this Consultant Case Report Insights, Afolake Mobolaji, MD, MPH, and Folashade Omole, MD, FAAFP, speak about their study, “Less Is More: A Collaborative, Non-Operative Approach to Care for a Patient With...
09/10/2024