Geriatrics
From the Journals
Heart benefits begin at well under 10,000 daily steps
The benefits of taking more daily steps accrue at well below the widely promoted threshold of 10,000 steps per day.
News from the FDA/CDC
Alzheimer’s Association to CMS: Ditch restraints on amyloid drugs
The CMS coverage restrictions for anti-amyloid drugs were finalized in April on the...
From the Journals
Greater handgrip strength tied to lower risk for depression
Being physically strong may serve as a preventive factor for depression in older adults, but this is limited to specific maximum thresholds.
Conference Coverage
Corticosteroid injections may worsen knee OA progression
Knee OA may be best managed with hyaluronic acid injections or no injections.
Commentary
Is there hope in the fight against aging?
Mechanisms underlying biological aging contribute to the vulnerability of older adults.
Conference Coverage
Antipsychotic shows benefit for Alzheimer’s agitation
Currently, there’s no Food and Drug Administration–approved treatment for agitation in AD.
Conference Coverage
SSRI tied to improved cognition in comorbid depression, dementia
Evidence suggests the drug’s receptor targets “have the potential to modulate neurotransmitter systems that are essential for regulation of...
Feature
Mind the geriatrician gap
In 2022, only 43% of the nation’s 177 geriatrics fellowship slots were filled.
From the Journals
Ultraprocessed foods tied to faster rate of cognitive decline
Study results align with previous research that found a link between a diet high in UPFs and increased dementia risk.
From the Journals
Confirmed: Amyloid, tau levels rise years before Alzheimer’s onset
A new study builds on previous research by examining changes in cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers over longer periods than had been done previously...
Feature
U.S. flu activity already at mid-season levels
Nationally, 6% of all outpatient visits were because of flu or flu-like illness for the week of Nov. 13-19.