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Melatonin does not improve delirium in older inpatients

No significant differences in Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale scores were seen between patients randomized to 5 mg of melatonin nightly or placebo, a small trial found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/03/13/melatonin-does-not-improve-delirium-in-older-inpatients.htm
13 Mar 2024

Comprehensive geriatric unit improved outcomes in hip fracture patients

Treating hip fracture patients on a geriatric unit instead of an orthopedic one resulted in slightly improved mobility, quality of life, and activities of daily living 4 months after hospitalization, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/11/4.htm
11 Feb 2015

Lots to learn about long-term care

A new curriculum helped hospitalists moving into postacute care fill gaps in their knowledge base.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/02/28/lots-to-learn-about-long-term-care.htm
28 Feb 2024

Frailty Index appears to predict adverse outcomes in geriatric trauma patients

The Frailty Index appears to predict in-hospital complications and discharge disposition in geriatric trauma patients, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/18/4.htm
18 Jun 2014

Tackling ED boarding

Hospitalists can take ownership to reduce risks for patients, especially elderly ones.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/02/21/tackling-ed-boarding.htm
21 Feb 2024

Comprehensive geriatric assessment improves survival in older adults, study finds

Comprehensive geriatric assessment of older adults appears to improve hospital survival, a new study indicates.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/09/4.htm
9 Nov 2011

February 2011

ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/02/

American Heart Association issues scientific statement on cardiogenic shock in older adults

The statement provides suggestions for clinical practice, highlighting the crucial role of individualized risk assessment, an interdisciplinary approach, and patient-centered decision making in the management of cardiogenic shock among older adults.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/03/06/american-heart-association-issues-scientific-statement-on-cardiogenic-shock-in-older-adults.htm
6 Mar 2024

Geriatric conditions may increase risk for heart failure hospitalization

Certain geriatric conditions in older persons with heart failure may be modifiable risk factors for hospital admission, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/06/3.htm
6 Feb 2013

Getting SNF discharges up to snuff

Hospitalists are experimenting with videoconferences to help bridge the gap when patients are discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/12/13/getting-snf-discharges-up-to-snuff.htm
13 Dec 2023

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