Older adults are usually diagnosed with fewer alcohol use disorders compared to younger and middle age adults. The number of Alcohol Use Disorders in older adults is only second to prescription medication disorders or...
Read MoreDetecting possible cognitive impairment is the first step in determining whether or not a patient needs dementia screening and evaluation. Dementia is one of the most common medical conditions seen in older adults ranging from...
Read MoreBreast cancer screening is one of the most important tools in medicine for women. A screening mammogram is an x-ray of the breast and is used to look for any signs of cancer depending on the patient’s risk factors. All...
Read MoreInfluenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even sometimes death. Every year the flu season is different, affecting millions of people and hospitalizing thousands of patients. Some...
Read MoreShingrix, also known as the recombinant zoster vaccine or the shingles vaccine, is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for adults 50 and older. People should be getting two doses of the vaccine at...
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