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Emergent and Non-Emergent Agitation in the Older Adult: Evaluation and Management
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis paper aims to describe the heterogenous presentation of agitation in older adults. It will delve into semiology, diagnosis, classification, as well as treatment options available to address agitation.Recent FindingsAgitation is a common and distressing symptom that poses risk to patients and caregivers. In older adults, it is often a manifestation of medical and neuropsychiatric conditions such as dementia, stroke, delirium, psychiatric disorders, catatonia, substance intoxication or withdrawal. Agitation in dementia is defined as excessive motor behavior and verbal or physical aggressive beha...
Source: Current Geriatrics Reports - July 28, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Top 20 Research Studies of 2022 for Primary Care Physicians
This article summarizes the top 20 research studies of 2022 identified as POEMs (patient-oriented evidence that matters), excluding COVID-19. Statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease produce only a small absolute reduction in a person's likelihood of dying (0.6%), having a myocardial infarction (0.7%), or having a stroke (0.3%) over three to six years. Supplemental vitamin D does not reduce the risk of a fragility fracture, even in people with low baseline vitamin D levels or a previous fracture. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are preferred medical therapy for panic disorder, and patients who disco...
Source: American Family Physician - April 13, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Roland Grad Mark H Ebell Source Type: research
