Pulse on Elderly Care

Oral bisphosphonates 'increase risk of oesophageal cancer'

03 Sep 10

Long-term use of oral bisphosphonates can increase the risk of oesophageal cancer, according to an analysis of UK general practice data.

Now and at the hour of our death

31 Aug 10

A dying patient in a nursing home receives a visit from two very different GPs, in the latest 'Through the K hole'

Taking an accurate history in older patients

13 Nov 09

Taking a history in older patients can be a challenge. In the fifth part of our series, Dr Shaun O’Keeffe gives some advice

The vulnerable elderly

21 Oct 09

In the third part of our new series, consultant in elderly care medicine Professor Margot Gosney offers advice on caring for older people who may be suffering abuse

What's new in women's health (1.5 CPD hours)

16 Aug 10

GP and women’s health researcher Dr Sally Hope rounds up recent developments in our monthly CPD series

Antihypertensive prescribing in the elderly (1 CPD hour)

23 Jun 10

Elderly care physicians Professor Stephen Jackson and Dr Nigel Beckett provide a guide to safe and effective blood-pressure management in the elderly in the second of our nine-part series on therapeutics in older adults

Now and at the hour of our death

A dying patient in a nursing home receives a visit from two very different GPs, in the latest 'Through the K hole'

Turning down the noise

Sleep is not a luxury, it is a important part of our patients' health argues Dr Karine Nohr.

Guidance on treatment towards the end of life

GMC guidance to help doctors make good decisions in end of life care.

Geriatric Depression Scale

The Geriatric Depression Scale is ideal for evaluating the clinical severity of depression and for monitoring treatment in older patients.