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Conservative Treatments in the Management of Acute Painful Vertebral Compression Fractures: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis | Geriatrics | JAMA Network Open | JAMA Network
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Up to 1 in 5 Dementia Cases May Be Attributable to Vision Impairment | MedPage Today
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Type 2 Diabetes Drug Linked to 35% Lower Dementia Risk in Patients : ScienceAlert
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Legal Marijuana Leads to More Hospital Trips for Older Adults | MedPage Today
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New Help for Dealing With Aggression in People With Dementia – KFF Health News
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/dementia-aggression-caregiver-resources-help/view/republish/ New Help for Dealing With Aggression in People With Dementia Judith Graham May 28, 2024 Caring for older adults with dementia is stressful, especially when they become physically or…