NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are one of the most commonly prescribed
pain medications. It is a highly effective drug class for pain and inflammation; however …

Background and objective Falls are a major public health problem in older adults. Earlier
studies showed that psychotropic medication use increases the risk of falls. The aim of this …

The NCCN Guidelines for Older Adult Oncology address specific issues related to the
management of cancer in older adults, including screening and comprehensive geriatric …

Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is currently managed in the intensive care unit with a
combined medical–surgical approach. Treatment aims to prevent additional brain damage …

People with severe mental illness have a considerably shorter lifespan than the general
population. This excess mortality is mainly due to physical illness. Next to mental illness …

Importance Although concern exists regarding the rate of benzodiazepine use, especially
long-term use by older adults, little information is available concerning patterns of …

Objective: Goals were to determine the prevalence of benzodiazepine use (as prescribed
and misuse), characterize misuse, and examine variation by age. Methods: A cross …

Background and objective The use of psychotropic medication and cardiovascular
medication has been associated with an increased risk of falling. However, other frequently …

The goal of this guideline is to improve the care of patients with dementia who are exhibiting
agitation or psychosis. More specifically, this guideline focuses on the judicious use of …

Falls are one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in older adults. Every year, an
estimated 30–40% of patients over the age of 65 will fall at least once. Falls lead to …