2016 ASCP Annual Meeting and Exhibition

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2016 ASCP Annual Meeting and Exhibition

ALTC Editors

December 2016

Immunizing Older Adults: Vaccine and Regimen Recommendations

Presenters discussed the importance of immunizations for older adults and the current vaccines available.

Two speakers at ASCP 2016 addressed the treatment protocols for obesity in older adults.

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The Dementia Epidemic

One presentation provided a summary of and guide to dementia and all of its variations.

Two professors spoke about the significance of individualized psychotropic medication plans for older adults and how medical conditions can impact mental illness.

One presentation at ASCP 2016 examined the evolution of oral anticoagulants and the impact of nonadherence.

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08/05/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Approximately 15% of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) in a large international cohort had potentially actionable genetic variants, according to a study published in the journal Brain.

Approximately 15% of patients...

08/05/2024

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MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound Subthalamotomy for Treating Parkinson Disease

07/23/2024

Grace Taylor , MS, MA;

A study assessed the safety and effectiveness of staged bilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy (FUS-STN) to treat Parkinson Disease (PD).

A study assessed the safety and...

07/23/2024

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Acupuncture May Enhance Sleep Quality in Patients With Parkinson Disease

07/18/2024

Hannah Musick ;

“In this randomized clinical trial, acupuncture improved sleep quality and overall quality of life for individuals with PD. The therapeutic effects persisted for up to 4 weeks, underscoring the potential of acupuncture as a beneficial adjunct...

“In this randomized clinical...

07/18/2024

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Long-Term Care for the Homeless Population

07/16/2024

"A common barrier for the medically frail and terminally ill populations is the inability to work due to their illness. Not being able to pay their rent and various bills can lead to an eviction, starting the cycle of homelessness," said...

"A common barrier for the...

07/16/2024

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Researchers Use AI to Predict Parkinson Disease Up to 7 Years

06/20/2024

Grace Taylor , MS, MA;

Researchers developed a blood test using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson disease up to 7 years.

Researchers developed a blood...

06/20/2024

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