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Coverage from the

American Geriatrics Society (AGS) 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting

May 02 - 04, 2019; Portland, Oregon

May 02 - 04, 2019 Portland, Oregon

Conference News

Popular News From AGS 2018

  • Aggressive BP Lowering Linked to Falls in Older Patients Aggressive BP Lowering Linked to Falls in Older Patients For people being treated for hypertension, easier blood pressure (BP) targets can reduce the risk for future falls, report researchers, which can be as catastrophic as a cardiovascular event.
  • Screen All Men Age 85 and Older for Osteoporosis Screen All Men Age 85 and Older for Osteoporosis Clinical practice guidelines are clear on when women should be screened for osteoporosis, but not when men should be tested, so a new study assessed the timing.
  • Teamwork Gets Hip Fracture Patients to the OR Sooner Teamwork Gets Hip Fracture Patients to the OR Sooner A multidisciplinary approach designed to get hip fracture patients to surgery within 48 hours of presentation can shorten hospital stays and reduce in-hospital mortality, new research shows.

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