Evidence & Clinical Insights

• Ways to Lessen Toxic Effects of Chemo in Older Adults Dr Hung discusses three recent high-quality randomized trials that evaluated the use of geriatric assessment in older adults with cancer.
  Medscape Family Medicine, February 11, 2022
• COVID-19 Booster Vaccination in Older Adults: Who, Why, and How Dr William Hung reviews recent key findings about COVID-19 booster vaccinations in patients over age 60.
  Medscape Family Medicine, November 16, 2021
• The Real Toll Neighborhood Can Take on Active Life Expectancy Dr William Hung reviews recent data on health disparities related to race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status among older adults.
  Medscape Family Medicine, September 14, 2021
• Alzheimer's Disease Treatment on the Horizon or False Dawn? Effective clinical treatment of dementia has eluded us thus far. Dr William Hung comments on the potential for two biologic agents and one modifiable risk factor.
  Medscape Family Medicine, July 14, 2021
• Palliative Care Update for Clinicians Timely initiation of palliative care services is a challenge, especially for those with noncancer diagnoses, but recent studies offer novel approaches to end-of-life care planning across settings.
  Medscape Family Medicine, May 17, 2021
• Predictors of Poor Outcomes in Older Inpatients With COVID New studies highlight risk factors beyond age that can affect both short-and long-term outcomes for older adults hospitalized with COVID-19 and can inform decision making for care.
  Medscape Family Medicine, March 16, 2021