Geriatrics

A recent study examined the safety of chronic use of various non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in older adults with arthritis and no history of cardiovascular disease.

Recent research investigated whether levels of total physical activity were associated with the risk of developing heart failure.

New research explores the relationship between the development of delirium and short term outcomes in critically ill patients admitted to intensive care units.

New research examined the risk of thrombotic event in elderly men with hypogonadism who undergo testosterone treatment.

Experts have begun outlining details of the transition between ICD-9 and ICD-10, explaining the new specific condition requirements and coding for various diseases and how the change will affect Medicare...

A new study examined the lack of adherence to cataract surgery guidelines and estimated the cost of unnecessary testing.

This article reviews the pharmacological considerations for starting and continuing pain medication in older adults and the elderly and how to reduce the risks associated with aberrant drug use.

In response to the widespread flu activity in 2014-2015, the CDC has recommended that high-risk patients be given neuraminidase inhibitors before confirmation of flu status.

New research examined how self-perceived age reflects health, well-being and risk of mortality.