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EMS Intervention to Reduce Falls: Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates

GeriPal

Going into patient’s homes was eye opening. There were trip hazards, loose carpets, some people were hoarders. And yet, after assisting the older adult to their feet, the EMS providers would leave. Their job was done. It’s not surprising that the number of repeat calls for falls is alarmingly high. Alex: I think this is a first.

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RCT of PC in ED: Corita Grudzen, Fernanda Bellolio, & Tammie Quest

GeriPal

I think that study was really important, especially I think the message that I give people is you can do something as simple as calling a consultation and improve quality of life months later. I cant do the primary thing Ive been trained to do: ABC, ABC, ABCs. They got training in Vital Talk and ELNEC. They got feedback. So did it matter?

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Dementia and high risk surgery: Joel Weissman and Samir Shah

GeriPal

Eric: So we’re going to be talking about dementia and considerations around surgery for individuals with dementia. Before we go into this topic, who has a song request for Alex? It was Remember Me. Was that the title? Alex: I think it’s I Will Remember You. Joel: Yeah, right, I Will Remember You, right. Alex: … Sarah McLachlan.

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FDA-Approved Labeling: Is Enough Enough?

FDA Law Blog

FDA did, however, try to identify safety issues through the medical literature and (after 2007 when mandatory safety reporting for OTC human drug products marketed without an approved application became effective) through the adverse event reporting system. Koblitz & Deborah L. More than a few have taken far longer—literally decades.