2022
The association between beta‐blockers and outcomes in patients with heart failure and concurrent Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Gilstrap L, Cohen A, Ouellet GM, Goyal P, Gladders B, Flint D, Skinner J. The association between beta‐blockers and outcomes in patients with heart failure and concurrent Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2022, 71: 404-413. PMID: 36240493, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh riskBB useHeart failureAlzheimer's diseaseLong-term mortality ratesConcurrent Alzheimer's diseaseBeta-blocker useReduced ejection fractionMedicare Part ARisk/benefitBB therapyEjection fractionContemporary patientsHFrEFHigh prevalenceSimilar riskMortality ratePatientsCognitive impairmentMortalityDiseaseADRDRiskTherapyOutcomes
2021
Demographic Characteristics Driving Disparities in Receipt of Long-term Services and Supports in the Community Setting
Travers JL, Naylor MD, Coe NB, Meng C, Li F, Cohen AB. Demographic Characteristics Driving Disparities in Receipt of Long-term Services and Supports in the Community Setting. Medical Care 2021, 59: 537-542. PMID: 33827107, PMCID: PMC8119333, DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000001544.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMinority older adultsWhite older adultsOlder adultsFunctional limitation scoresLimitation scoresUnadjusted analysesDaily livingFunctional limitationsNH careAlzheimer's diseaseCommunity settingsMarital statusAdultsAdult nursingFunctional needsRetirement StudyCareNursingMinority groupsGroupDisparitiesLong-term serviceDifferencesDementiaDisease