Study Looks at Co-Use of CYP2D6-Metabolizing Opioids, Antidepressants in Seniors
CYP2D6-inhibiting antidepressants linked to worse outcomes than CYP2D6-neutral antidepressants when used with CYP2D6-metabolizing opioids
CDC Warns of Listeria Outbreak Tied to Deli Meats
Aging Into Medicare Tied to Higher Drug Costs for People With Diabetes
Quarterly out-of-pocket costs increased by approximately $23 on average after age 65 years
Self-Fit Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Beneficial in Long Term
Long-term benefits comparable for self-fit OTC hearing aids versus audiologist-fit hearing aids
Benzodiazepines Not Tied to Higher Dementia Risk in Older Adults
However, potential class-dependent associations may exist
Considerable Proportion of Seniors Have Asymptomatic Valvular Heart Disease
In a recent study, the rate of prevalence of clinically significant VHD was 2.4 percent
Suicidal Ideation, Behaviors Not Increased With GLP-1 RAs for Seniors With T2D
No significant increase seen with use of GLP-1 RAs versus SGLT2is or DPP4is among older Medicare beneficiaries
Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Higher Likelihood of Lost Independence Among Seniors
Findings show strongest associations for traffic-related air pollution
More Women Than Men Experience Nonphysical Violence in Health Care Workforce
Women more likely to experience verbal abuse, sexual harassment, bullying, while men more likely to experience physical violence
In-Hospital Delirium Increases Risk for Functional Disability, Cognitive Impairment
Findings seen among older adults in the six months following a COVID-19 hospitalization
