Does dextromethorphan-bupropion effectively treat agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia? A new @AGSJournal commentary examines clinical trial evidence and raises important questions about its safety and effectiveness.
Read the full commentary:
Read the full commentary:
Dextromethorphan-Bupropion (Auvelity)—A Drug to Avoid Prescribing, Even If It Were Free. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jg…
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AGS’s vaccine resources have been updated with the latest CDC guidance, including information on COVID-19 and 2026-2027 influenza vaccines.
Access these free resources to help inform conversations about vaccination and older adults: vaccines.agscocare.org/resources
Access these free resources to help inform conversations about vaccination and older adults: vaccines.agscocare.org/resources
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AGS is accepting nominations for the 2027 AGS Awards, honoring individuals whose exceptional contributions to geriatric education, research, and clinical practice are advancing high-quality care for older adults.
Nominate a colleague by December 2nd: americangeriatrics.org/about-us/award…
Nominate a colleague by December 2nd: americangeriatrics.org/about-us/award…
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Today, @AmerGeriatrics released a new framework to assist clinicians to safely prescribe obesity medications in older adults in @AGSJournal
Read more at: doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70…
Read more at: doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70…
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Abstract submissions are open for the 2027 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting!
Share your original research with colleagues from across the field and contribute to conversations advancing geriatric care. Submit your abstract by December 2nd: meeting.americangeriatrics.org
Share your original research with colleagues from across the field and contribute to conversations advancing geriatric care. Submit your abstract by December 2nd: meeting.americangeriatrics.org
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Today, @AmerGeriatrics released their findings from the AGS Older Adults Vaccine Initiative in the @AGSJournal.
Read more at: doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70…
Read more at: doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70…
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Join us tomorrow at 3 pm ET for the AGS webinar, "Unlocking the Value of Geriatricians: AGS/ADGAP Compensation & Productivity Benchmarking Tool” for insight into your value as a geriatrician with up-to-date, real-world data.
Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
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Did you know AGS membership is FREE for students and residents?
Connect with geriatricians and fellow trainees across the country, explore career opportunities, and build your professional network in geriatrics with the Mentor Match program. Join today: americangeriatrics.org/membership/joi…
Connect with geriatricians and fellow trainees across the country, explore career opportunities, and build your professional network in geriatrics with the Mentor Match program. Join today: americangeriatrics.org/membership/joi…
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AGS commented on proposed changes to reporting outcomes from NIH peer review, emphasizing the importance of standardized metrics for transparent funding decisions and highlighting potential impacts on research across the lifespan. Read the full response: americangeriatrics.org/sites/default/…
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As elected officials connect with constituents during the congressional recess, town halls offer an opportunity to ask questions about issues affecting older adults.
Read this issue of AGS Last Week in Washington to review our town hall primer for tips: tinyurl.com/agslwiw
Read this issue of AGS Last Week in Washington to review our town hall primer for tips: tinyurl.com/agslwiw
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Get the latest insights on compensation and productivity for geriatricians! Join AGS on 10/27 3-4 pm ET to explore the AGS/ADGAP Compensation & Productivity Benchmarking Tool and learn how to use benchmarking insights to support your career.
Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
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The AGS Research Committee invites qualified members to serve as abstract reviewers for the 2027 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting. Reviewers help shape the scientific program by contributing their expertise to the peer-review process.
Learn more and apply at surveymonkey.com/r/QLMRVGF
Learn more and apply at surveymonkey.com/r/QLMRVGF
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Prescribed opioid use among older adults may have a reciprocal negative association with health-related quality of life, yet evidence on this relationship remains limited.
This clinical investigation evaluated this association in community-dwelling older adults. Read it here:
This clinical investigation evaluated this association in community-dwelling older adults. Read it here:
Opioid Use Is Associated With Lower Health-Related Quality of Life Among Community-Dwelling Older Australians: A Cross-Sectional Study From STAREE. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jg…
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Among older patients hospitalized for heart failure, height-indexed appendicular skeletal muscle mass, but not BMI-indexed appendicular skeletal muscle mass, was associated with higher 2-year mortality. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jg…
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Your commitment to geriatrics deserves to be recognized. Become an AGS Fellow and join a distinguished group of members recognized for their contributions to geriatric care and engagement with the Society.
Learn more about AGS Fellow Status and apply at tinyurl.com/agsfellow
Learn more about AGS Fellow Status and apply at tinyurl.com/agsfellow
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Looking to expand your professional network and connect with colleagues in geriatrics? Join the AGS/ADGAP Mentor Match program to get connected based on your professional goals.
Build connections, exchange ideas, and grow your network. Sign up at mentorship.americangeriatrics.org
Build connections, exchange ideas, and grow your network. Sign up at mentorship.americangeriatrics.org
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The AGS is accepting nominations for our annual awards honoring individuals whose outstanding work in the field of geriatrics contributes to high-quality healthcare for older people.
Learn more about the 2027 AGS awards and past winners here: tinyurl.com/agsawards
Learn more about the 2027 AGS awards and past winners here: tinyurl.com/agsawards
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While residency training curricula in geriatric medicine are well-studied, data on undergraduate medical education curricula are limited.
This study compares the Minimum Geriatrics Competencies for Medical Students to the geriatrics curriculum taught to undergrads. Read it here:
This study compares the Minimum Geriatrics Competencies for Medical Students to the geriatrics curriculum taught to undergrads. Read it here:
Mapping the 5Ms: Identifying Gaps in a Geriatric Medicine Curriculum at a U.S. Medical School. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jg…
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Abstract submissions are now open for the 2027 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting.
Submit your original abstract by December 2nd for the opportunity to present your research. For more information and to submit your abstract, please visit meeting.americangeriatrics.org
Submit your original abstract by December 2nd for the opportunity to present your research. For more information and to submit your abstract, please visit meeting.americangeriatrics.org
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The deadline to nominate yourself or a colleague for the AGS Board is approaching! Help shape the future of AGS and the field of geriatrics by nominating a passionate leader to serve on the AGS Board.
Submit a nomination by October 1: americangeriatrics.org/membership/get…
Submit a nomination by October 1: americangeriatrics.org/membership/get…
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