Adherence to antihypertensive treatment was associated with a reduced risk of death among elderly patients, including frail individuals, according to a large study published in Hypertension.
No significant difference seen in incidence rate of new CES-D-10 scores of ≥8 for aspirin, placebo
Antiretroviral drug dose adjustment based on age does not appear to be necessary in aging HIV patients, according to a pharmacokinetics study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ongentys® (opicapone; Neurocrine Biosciences) as an adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) experiencing “off” episodes.
The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to Zimura (avacincaptad pegol; Iveric Bio) for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration.
Increased risk for death seen for visits on LT4 versus those with isolated elevated TSH who were untreated.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Fluarix Quadrivalent (quadrivalent inactivated “split virus” influenza vaccine; GlaxoSmithKline) to include updated data related to concomitant administration with Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted (Shingrix) vaccine.
Interventions that bridge care transitions most likely to impact medication continuity in older adults
Riomet ER™ oral suspension, a liquid formulation of extended-release metformin, has been made available by Sun Pharma.
Evidence lacking for screening for community-dwelling older adults with no signs or symptoms.
