Some health systems are requiring physicians 70 and older to undergo comprehensive cognitive evaluations. Many physicians choose to retire instead, The New York Times reported Jan. 31. The physician ...
It's an odd thing to boast about: not a policy win, not a diplomatic breakthrough, not even a hard-fought election ...
Screening for cognitive impairment among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can be challenging; however, some shorter assessments have shown promise for use in the clinical setting.
A cognitive test is a required part of the Medicare annual wellness visit (AWV). This can be a valuable tool in discovering specific cognitive health conditions early, like dementia and Alzheimer’s ...
(NEXSTAR) – President Trump announced plans to undergo a “semiannual” physical at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday, about six months after his last annual physical. When ...
As a geriatrician, I see the significant gap between what policies intend and the reality in practice, and it’s not always what you expect. We measure blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol without ...
The Alzheimer's Association has released new recommendations to help clinicians detect cognitive impairment during Medicare Annual Wellness Visits. Based on the findings of an expert workgroup ...