Prescribing for Seniors

Article Abstract:

Many elderly people are undertreated for common medical conditions. Although concerns about overusing prescriptions drugs in older patients are valid, the elderly with coexisting medical conditions are often untreated, or receive substandard care. Only 42-57% of older patients receive beta-blocker drugs following heart attack, despite their clear benefits in reducing mortality. Hormone replacement therapy can prevent osteoporosis, but many postmenopausal women are not so treated. A study in veterans found that 40% continued to have elevated blood pressure despite regular doctor visits for hypertension-related care.

United States, Aged, Elderly, Drugs

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Preventing pressure ulcers: A systematic review

Article Abstract:

The evidence is systematically reviewed to examine interventions to prevent pressure ulcers. It is found that repositioning the patient, optimizing nutritional status and moisturizing sacral skin are appropriate strategies to prevent pressure ulcers.

Prevention, Bedsores, Decubitus ulcer, Diet therapy

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Oral drug therapy for multiple neglected tropical disease

Article Abstract:

The report of clinical trials of oral drug therapy for tropical diseases is presented.

Science & research, Developing Countries, Research, Patient outcomes, Drug therapy, Oral medication, Oral drugs, Elephantiasis, Roundworm infections

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