Differing patterns of antiresorptive pharmacotherapy in nursing facility residents and community dwellers

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United States Food and Drug Administration has approved many antiresorptive therapies (ART) for osteoporosis patients. A comparison of ART usage by elderly patients in nursing facilities and community dwellers is presented.

United States, Nursing & Rest Homes, Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Nursing and Personal Care Facilities, Homes for Aged, Homes for the Elderly, Care and treatment, Community health services, Comparative analysis, Nursing homes, Osteoporosis, Aged patients, Elderly patients

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Pharmacologic treatment of geriatric depression: key issues in interpreting the evidence

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Guidelines are given to help physicians assess the published literature on the use of antidepressants in the elderly. The outcome following antidepressant use is difficult to assess because other comorbid conditions can affect the patient's psychological state. Much of the research on antidepressants has been done in younger patients or in older patients who are otherwise healthy.

Evaluation, Medical research, Depression in old age, Geriatric depression

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