Complex regimens are challenging to administer and have been linked to non-adherence, medication errors and hospital admissions.
Immunosenescence, altered pharmacokinetics and the presence of multiple comorbidities can all affect response to immunosuppressants.
This article reviews best practice medication management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in residential aged care facilities and highlights practical details for clinicians providing care for residents.
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a percutaneous procedure that is now the recommended treatment for elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis who are suitable for intervention.
A man aged 88 years was referred to a geriatric clinic for falls evaluation.
Antimicrobial resistance rates are higher in Australian residential aged care facilities than other community or hospital settings.
Most older people who have died by suicide have seen a GP in the preceding three months, representing a potential opportunity to intervene.