Clever Tartu: Geriatrics helped a man get back on track, but Estonian medicine does not yet support this story
A 72-year-old man, Alar Ehala, credited geriatric day therapy with helping him recover from debilitating pain, highlighting the potential benefits of interdisciplinary medical care, despite a lack of official support in Estonia.
Check if your medications are part of the Beers Criteria
The article discusses the importance of reviewing medications after hospital discharge in relation to the Beers Criteria, which identifies potentially inappropriate medications for older adults.
The first geriatric clinic opened in Croatia
The first geriatric clinic in Croatia was inaugurated today at the Special Hospital for Extended Care in Duga Resa, with Health Minister Irena Hrstić encouraging similar models in other counties.
Amid tensions with Iran, the Ministry of Health contracts with private ambulance companies
The Ministry of Health is expanding MDA's emergency ambulance services by adding private companies to assist in patient transfer, geriatric evacuations, and transporting patients with special needs during emergencies.
Pets with diabetes, cancer or arthritis: the crisis of chronic diseases grows in the animal world
The rise in life expectancy for domestic dogs and cats has led to an increase in geriatric pet patients suffering from chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis, amidst concerns that an obesity epidemic could undermine these health advancements.