The use of an electronic health record (EHR)–based clinical decision support (CDS) system in emergency departments (EDs) increased adherence to geriatric prescribing recommendations for potentially ...

Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications play vital roles in treating health conditions for older adults, helping ease symptoms and supporting overall well-being. To ensure the intended ...

A new randomized clinical trial found that reducing medications for elderly hospital patients is safe but doesn’t necessarily lead to better health outcomes. The research, published in JAMA Network ...

The analysis produced evidence on the effect of de-prescribing preventive medications, such as antihypertensives, statins and antidiabetics, compared to continuing clinical, physiological, safety, and ...

Geriatric medication management: Evaluation of pharmacist interventions and potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use in older (≥65 years) cancer patients No significant financial relationships ...

New University of Utah research reveals the potential of medication informatics and DNA drug-sensitivity testing to reduce overall healthcare resource use and costs in elderly patients treated with ...

Concern for the health of our elderly family members is universal. We often go to great lengths to ensure they receive the best medical care available. This concern frequently leads to mornings filled ...

Understanding the needs of older adults and geriatric medicine could be of real importance as the world's population shifts and the issue impacts more people. Elderly is an age descriptor used to ...