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...
Long term care for chronic spinal cord injury involves managing complications, maintaining function, and coordinating multidisciplinary follow-up. One complication from spinal cord injuries is spasticity. Results from one study at a nursing home...
Delirium is a common, fluctuating disturbance of attention and cognition in older adults, especially those with multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Triggers include sedating or anticholinergic medications, hypoxia, infection, and environmental...
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication following total hip arthroplasty (THA), particularly in geriatric patients with significant comorbidities and functional impairments. We present a case of a prosthetic joint infection...
Kaiser Permanente San Bernardino County, California, Chronic Care Management Program is a home-based pilot program designed for symptom management, and assistance with community resources for permanently homebound members that are unable to attend...
