Increasing age is a risk factor for Alzheimer dementia (AD), and as the US population grows older and lives longer, new and existing cases of AD are projected to rise as well. How many older Americans are...
The proportion of COVID-19–related deaths accounted for by adults 85 years of age and older increased to what percentage by September 2022? Take the quiz to find out!
In early 2023, the FDA approved a second treatment for individuals with Alzheimer disease. Do you believe this approval is a serious breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer disease? Voice your opinion...
New criteria for risk stratifying patients with osteoporosis were included in the 2020 updated AACE/ACE guidelines. How familiar are you with the criteria? Take our quick quiz to test your knowledge!
An 81-year-old nursing home resident was brought to the emergency department of the local hospital due to shortness of breath. He had a long list of serious conditions, including a recent intracranial...
A 62-year-old man presented to the clinic with an enlarging lesion on his left shin. The lesion had progressively grown in size and, in the last few weeks, has been associated with a yellowish discharge,...
Paula is a 51-year-old woman whose diet includes 2 to 3 sugar sweetened beverages per day. She knows sweetened beverages aren’t good for her and asks you what kind of impact this could have on her health.
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Claire is a 55-year-old woman who is worried about her risk of developing cataracts. She read online recently that eggs are supposed to help to prevent age-related eye problems and is wondering if she...
