The use of an electronic health record (EHR)–based clinical decision support (CDS) system in emergency departments (EDs) increased adherence to geriatric prescribing recommendations for potentially ...

Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications play vital roles in treating health conditions for older adults, helping ease symptoms and supporting overall well-being. To ensure the intended ...

The American Geriatrics Society has released updates to its Beers Criteria, lists of potentially inappropriate drugs for older adults, as well as a list of alternative therapies for potentially ...

The latest drug to face a recall is prazosine, a drug used by millions of Americans who have high blood pressure. The Federal Drug Administration said more than 580,000 bottles of the blood pressure ...

The Buffalo News reports on Matthew Cosmai, a master’s student at the School of Social Work, as the winner of the American Geriatric Society’s 2023 Clinical Student Research Award for his project on ...

Older adults, especially those managing multiple chronic conditions, are more likely to face complex drug regimens. The use of five or more drugs (called polypharmacy) is common in this age group. As ...

For older adults, both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications play a vital role in treating health conditions. They help ease symptoms and support overall well-being. To ensure the ...