The number of older adults is growing. But the number of geriatricians has fallen and other physicians have less training in ...

Older adults with breast cancer face unique challenges, including functional and cognitive changes, which may signal declining health or accelerated aging. Recent advancements aim to include older ...

Trastuzumab-based regimens were the primary treatment for older adults with advanced HER2-positive gastric cancer before immunotherapy became standard. The study highlights substantial economic ...

Padcev treatment in patients aged 80+ shows manageable side effects, with dose reduction mitigating risks. Study involved a small cohort with a median age of 86.5 years, treated with Padcev alone or ...

Among women aged 65 years or older with localized cervical cancer, those who underwent recommended surgery or radiation had significantly lower cervical cancer mortality and a higher 5-year survival ...

Doctors often treat kyphosis in older adults with a combination of physical therapy, bracing, and medications. The spine’s natural upper-back curve, called the thoracic kyphotic curve, is essential ...

Treatment with blinatumomab in older patients can be associated with a higher risk of neurotoxicity requiring treatment holidays and the administration of corticosteroids. 100 In patients with ...

Expert Rev Hematol. 2013;6(4):441-449. The newest biological variables of prognostic relevance are useful for understanding the clinical heterogeneity of disease, however, their value at the time of ...

Planned, small-portion, tasty meals and healthy snacks, along with social dining and logistical support, can help older adults with low appetites eat better. However, some appetite loss will require ...

Constipation is a common issue for older adults. It involves infrequent bowel movements, difficulty passing stools, and a sensation of incomplete emptying. The primary causes of constipation in older ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Improvement in visual acuity and central subfield thickness from baseline decreased with older age. Weak ...