Geriatrics

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!

Are you familiar with which patient populations are at a greater risk for developing oral candidiasis? Find out by taking our pop quiz.

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!

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,...

See if you know the effect COPD has on the natural decline in lung function by answering this question.