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Focus on Geriatric Medicine and Aging

As our population grows older, new medical innovations serve to preserve the symbiosis of the body and mind. Are novel therapies for Alzheimer's on the horizon? How do we approach joint replacement su... Read more

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Tissue-Specific Protein Clusters May Help Predict Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

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A protein homeostasis signature in healthy brains recapitulates tissue vulnerability to Alzheimer’s disease Rosie Freer,... Read more

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Combination Drug Treatment Reduces Agitation in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease

Combination Drug Treatment Reduces Agitation in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease

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The Rising Obesity Epidemic in Senior Populations

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Delaying or Deferring the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease: Can a New Blood Test Help?

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Treating Patients as They Approach End of Life

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Saving Grandmother’s Brain: Therapeutic Options for Maintaining Midlife Mood, Mind, and Memory

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Alzheimer's Disease: What Do Physicians Need to Know?

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'Slow Medicine': A Compassionate Approach to Caring for our Elders

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Treating Alzheimer's Patients Inside & Out

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The Longevity Bible: 8 Essential Strategies for Keeping Your Mind Sharp and Your Body Young

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Geriatrics: Help Wanted (and Needed)

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Study Examines Death Rates, Hospitalizations, and Cost Reductions for Medicare Patients

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House Calls, Medicare, and Patient Care

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Evaluating Elder Competency and Elder Abuse

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