GeriPal

JUNE 23, 2022

Cancer screening is designed to detect slow growing cancers that on average take 10 years to cause harm. The benefits of mammography breast cancer screening rise with age, peak when women are in their 60s, and decline thereafter. Summary Transcript Summary. Mara keeps working at it, and the more she works, the closer we are to fine.

Screening 99

Screening PCP PCP IT 99

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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.

Community 114

Community Transportation IT PCP 114

GeriPal

AUGUST 15, 2024

Ongoing reports from patients about anti-Asian hate experiences Should clinicians screen for Anti-Asian hate? question used to screen for domestic violence. Lingsheng (and I) recently published studies on this in JAMA Internal Medicine , and JAGS. Add to this, “do you feel safe outside the home?” Jessica, welcome back to GeriPal.

Mental Health 116

Mental Health Community Screening IT 116