There has been debate over appropriate BP targets in patients aged 75 years with hypertension. In a recent study, researchers sought to assess the effects of targeting systolic BP below 140 mmHg and...
In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of vascular risk factors including blood pressure, smoking status, and diabetes on brain health in older adult patients.
In a recent study, researchers sought to examine the effects of treatment with candesartan/hydrochlorothiazide, rosuvastatin, or their combination on rates of cognitive decline in older patients with...
The FDA has called for the addition of a Boxed Warning alerting clinicians and patients of an increased risk of cardiovascular death with the use of a drug used for the treatment of gout.
A new survey of AAFP-affiliated family physicians explored attitudes, knowledge, and adoption of HCV screening recommendations. The results were shared at the American Public Health Association 2018 Annual...
Although approximately 12% of baby boomers are thought to undergo hepatitis C screening, new findings presented at the APHA Annual Meeting & Expo suggest that this estimate may be misleading.
Previous single-treatment studies have nearly all failed to treat AD, according to the authors of a recent study. They suggest that this failure is due to the fact that AD is “a complex disease with...
Investigators surveyed more than 250 older adults in Colorado—where recreational and medical cannabis is legal—on their attitudes and experiences associated with cannabis use. Notable findings were...
