BMI: A Flawed Measure of Health

BMI: A Flawed Measure of Health

Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been regarded as a standard measure for assessing weight-related health…

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Podcast with Betty Ferrell about ELNEC

Podcast with Betty Ferrell about ELNEC

Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast. This is Eric Widera. Alex: This is Alex Smith. Eric:…

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Best Vitamins and Supplements for Joint Health

Best Vitamins and Supplements for Joint Health

Feeling stiff or achy? You’re not alone. The first thing to do with an ache is…

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Do weight loss drugs work? You’ll still plateau, studies suggest

Do weight loss drugs work? You’ll still plateau, studies suggest

Whether you’re shedding pounds with the help of effective new medicines, slimming down after weight…

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Tips for Inpatient Geriatric Management, Frailty Assessment

Tips for Inpatient Geriatric Management, Frailty Assessment

This interview with Ugochi Ohuanbunwa, MD, was conducted following the American College of Physicians (ACP) Internal…

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Hands-On Treatment May Help in Knee Osteoarthritis

Hands-On Treatment May Help in Knee Osteoarthritis

Acupressure performed by patients on their own was at least somewhat effective for relieving symptoms of…

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