Geriatrics
Research and innovation from experts in geriatrics at Vanderbilt Health
Therapy can Reduce Delirium in the ED
Intense PT and OT intervention improves overall functioning in older patients.
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PT Best Approach for Atraumatic Rotator-Cuff Tears
The occurrence of a torn rotator cuff and onset of shoulder pain don’t always coincide, underscoring a need for caution before embarking on surgery.
Amyloid Differences Could Hamper Alzheimer’s Treatment
New IDEAS study finds striking racial and ethnic differences in amyloid PET positivity.
Making Sense of Macrophage Diversity in Lung Healing
Study describes fluorescence-activated cell-sorting technique for more targeted study of inflammation and aging in lungs.
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Addressing Alzheimer’s Upfront: The AHEAD Study
VUMC researchers are exploring whether a treatment recently approved to slow progression of early Alzheimer’s may also have a role in preventing the disease.
Complex Issues Surround Speciality Medication Adherence
Many patients cited social troubles as a serious impediment to correctly following all medication instructions.
All Ages Benefit from Context Clues
Findings may enhance training methods for people using cochlear implants.
Audio Notes Improve Self-Care in Older Adults
Newly funded study to measure patient activation when offered medical notes versus recordings.
Interneuron Injuries Tied to Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Researchers explore the pathophysiology of these critical neurons and the causes of injury that lead to deficit.
Disruptive Proteins Culpable in Atrial Fibrillation
Study probes harm to the heart’s electrical pathways from natriuretic peptide oligomers.