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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

And I think of the analogy of, like, cancer screening. The stopping the cancer screening doesn’t have that same sort of momentum. Eric 16:36 Okay, Connie, I got one last question about your article. Maybe even had come in with a complication. They have a lot of chronic conditions. Why is that?

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RCT of Palliative Care for Heart Failure and Lung Disease: David Bekelman and Lyndsay DeGroot

GeriPal

The article we discuss today, also published in JAMA , addresses these two gaps. If I remember correctly, I think the average was, people were screening positive for depression in this study. It used to be a much more complicated model. Lyndsay: That’s a great question. David: Exactly. Eric: Same thing, right? David: Yeah.

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Psychedelics – reasons for caution: Stacy Fischer, Brian Anderson, Theora Cimino

GeriPal

Today we largely focus on reasons for caution, including: We know almost nothing about psychedelics in older adults – only about 1% of patients in published trials were older adults, much less older adults with multiple chronic conditions, multiple medications, and frailty. So, creating a- Alex: Control condition.

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The Importance of Regular Physical Exams

Edge Family Medicine

Whether you’re dealing with a chronic condition or simply maintaining wellness, regular physical exams are a key component of long-term health. At Edge Family Medicine , we prioritize early detection to provide timely care and prevent complications. Why Schedule Regular Physical Exams?

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HIV, Aging, and Palliative Care: Peter Selwyn and Meredith Greene

GeriPal

And so the patients who had been admitted there to die, essentially most, if not all, got better and HIV became much more of a chronic condition. A review article, which I still like to go to. I couldnt help it, forgive me dear listeners, I had to do a longer than usual cut at the start! Eric 11:14 Yeah, we go way back.