Geriatrics

Endocrinologists urged to pay attention to COORDINATE trial

A brief assessment in primary care can help identify patients most at risk

Patients claim vision got worse after "clinical trial" at Florida stem cell clinic

Researchers plan to improve accuracy of concept in future study

Screening, administration, and eligibility concerns remain

Randomized trial suggests benefit is largely in those with 40-60% ejection fraction

Despite good intentions, it hasn't solved Medicare's physician payment issues, experts say

Repurposed anti-inflammatory drug may be used alone or in combination with standard meds

Some more highlights from the Endocrine Society's annual meeting

An analysis of the ASPREE trial showed 100-mg aspirin led to more anemia events vs placebo

Almost all procedures had an increase in both types of prescribing, Medicare data showed

Bruce Scott, MD, sits down for an exclusive interview

Men with hypogonadism and heart disease or risk factors saw no increased risk vs placebo

The goal is to make providers more sensitive to drug costs, says MedPAC's director