Introduction: Daptomycin is a lipopeptide antibiotic that disrupts the cell membranes of gram-positive bacteria. It can be associated with significant adverse effects, including myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, diarrhea, rash, and less commonly,...
Frailty and multimorbidity are major determinants of recovery in older Veterans following complex surgeries such as total laryngectomy. In the Community Living Center (CLC), distinguishing postoperative deconditioning from delirium, depression, or...
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders in the U.S., affecting 1.1 million individuals. In PD, dopamine-producing neurons progressively die, causing motor and nonmotor symptoms. First-line treatment for motor...
• 1 in 5 older Americans reported having cognitive screening in the past year • Older adults diagnosed in nursing homes or hospitals have a significantly lower 4-year survival rate compared to those diagnosed in the community, highlighting the need...
To increase clinician awareness of acquired hemophilia A as a rare but life-threatening cause of spontaneous bleeding, particularly in older adults, by highlighting key clinical clues, laboratory evaluation, and evidence-based management strategies...
