Diabetes prevalence is increasing among older adults globally. The current study aimed to compare geriatric syndrome prevalence in older adults with and without diabetes. Primary research (2011 to ...

Participants were considered to have a medical condition if they had a self-reported history of chronic disease diagnosed by a doctor. Clinical syndromes and geriatric syndromes were also recorded.

Management of hematologic conditions including MDS and acute leukemias are particularly challenging among older adults due to variable coexisting comorbid conditions and functional status which can ...

But many doctors don’t learn enough about these differences in medical schools, the majority of which don’t report requiring a geriatric rotation. This also means a missed opportunity for ...

School closures reduced the impact of COVID-19 in most countries but had negative effects in some, Monash University-led research encompassing 74 countries has found. Researchers have been trying ...

Childcare campaigner Anna Whitehouse is proud to be a mum at 43. But she says there is too much scaremongering and ‘weaponising’ of the term ‘geriatric mother’ against women ...

Our physicians, geriatric nurse practitioner and social workers offer a variety of clinical services to older patients, including comprehensive geriatric assessment; in-hospital consultation; ...

Our division is dedicated to education, research, and clinical services in geriatric medicine and palliative care.

Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries. Now, research shows ...

People in their 60s are living longer today than in previous generations. We asked experts how they can best prepare ...

Intensive blood pressure control in hypertensive chronic kidney disease (CKD) provides a survival advantage and other benefits.