Many Older Americans Would Like to Take Fewer Meds, Poll Reveals
Older Americans think they take too many medicines, and a sizable percentage said they have cut back
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Cryoablation for T1a RCC Linked With Good Long-Term Outcomes
No residual malignancy was found in 98% of patients treated with percutaneous cryoablation.
Conservative Kidney Management Often a Better Option for Older Adults With ESKD
In many cases, older patients with end-stage kidney disease would be better off with conservative kidney management focused on enhancing quality of life rather than going on dialysis.
Chemoradiation, Cystectomy Offer Similar Survival in Octogenarians with MIBC
Study findings suggest that chemoradiation therapy could be considered an alternative to surgery in this patient population.
Symptoms in Kidney Transplant Recipients Differ by Sex, Age
Patients’ perspectives on their quality of life after kidney transplantation are important considerations in patient-centered health care.
Men Older Than 70 Years Continue to Be Overscreened for Prostate Cancer
Clinician-led discussion of PSA testing advantages was associated with overscreening among older men.
Holistic Care Lacking for Patients Who Forgo Kidney Replacement Therapy
Survey findings highlight the need to train staff on comprehensive conservative care.
Cognitive Decline Speeds Up Following Postoperative Delirium
Findings based on 72-month follow-up of older adults undergoing major elective surgery
Comfort Favored Over Life Prolongation in Dialysis Population
Regardless of patients’ preferences regarding the care they would like to receive if they become seriously ill, the majority do not document their treatment preferences, a study found.
Cardiovascular Risk Stratification for Older Adults Undergoing Cancer Surgery
Identifying limitations in functional reserves in the older adult leads to improved decision-making related to cardiovascular risk stratification and elective procedures.
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