12.21.2023
Clinical Alerts
12.21.2023
Alzheimer’s Disease in Black Americans
In this Medscape TV Series, specialists from Indiana University discuss the progressive phases of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), at what point it is most appropriate to...
12.21.2023
Food Insecurity, Memory, and Dementia Among US Adults Aged 50 Years and Older
Food insecurity among older adults is associated with increased dementia risk, poorer memory function, and faster memory decline, new research indicates. This study published in...
11.28.2023
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Discontinuation in the Dying Patient
The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a form of life support for those with refractory respiratory or cardiac failure, has been steadily increasing. Unfortunately,...
11.28.2023
Eligibility for Anti-Amyloid Treatment in a Population-Based Study of Cognitive Aging
Treatment options for Alzheimer disease (AD) are limited and have focused mainly on symptomatic therapy and improving quality of life. Research on the applicability and...
11.28.2023
The Impact of Regular, Low-Dose, Sustained-Release Morphine for Chronic Breathlessness on Caregiver Burden: An Exploratory Analysis of The BEAMS Trial
Chronic breathlessness adversely impacts people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and their caregivers (family and friends), who may, in turn, experience significant burden due to...
10.24.2023
Counseling Adult Patients and Caregivers on Nutrition During the Dying Process
For patients and caregivers, the topic of nutrition at the end-of-life is emotional and complex. Food and nutrition are a culturally meaningful part of life,...
10.24.2023
Is It Time to Repurpose Geroprotective Diabetes Medications for Prevention of Dementia?
Diabetes mellitus is a well-recognized risk factor for dementia. In prospective studies, diabetes confers a greater than 80% increase in risk for all-cause dementia and...
10.24.2023
The Financial Costs of Anticipatory Prescribing: A Retrospective Observational Study of Prescribed, Administered and Wasted Medications Using Community Clinical Records
The prescribing of injectable end-of-life anticipatory medications ahead of possible need is recommended best practice however the financial costs of these medications has been limited...