Geriatrics

Dr. Richard Lau and Team Performing Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression for Patient

Practice-Changing Medicine

Treating Lumbar Spinal Stenosis in Under One Hour

The outpatient MILD procedure offers a promising alternative to open surgery.
Before COVID-19-related restrictions were introduced in March of 2020, the mean nighttime noise level across 6 units in 2 NYC nursing home facilities ranged from 40 to 51 decibels (dB). After restrictions were implemented, those levels rose to 44 to 57 dB. ADAPTED FROM: JAMDA. 2021 May;22:P974-976.

Advancing Science

Nursing Home Nighttime Noise Levels: Lessons from COVID-19

NYC-area study ties increased noise to nighttime disturbances and altered sleep-wake cycles that accompanied new restrictions.
Older Adult Holding Prescription Bottle and Having Video Visit with Doctor on Mobile Phone

Practice-Changing Medicine

Rethinking Diabetes Prevention in Older Adults

Study tests digital innovation against traditional prevention programs for older patients.
Doctor Reviews Information on Tablet with Older Patient

Practice-Changing Medicine

Taking a BOLD Step for Early Dementia Detection

CDC-funded center will create national platform for sharing new initiatives.
Older Adult Looking at Their Heart Rate Displayed on a Smartwatch

Expert Perspectives

Managing Atrial Fibrillation in Older Patients

Specialists in geriatric cardiology call for greater attention to asymptomatic atrial fibrillation.
Nurse assists an older patient in the emergency department

Practice-Changing Medicine

Refining Trauma Care to Better Serve Older Adults

A pilot program explores strategies to return more geriatric patients home safely.
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