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B Vitamins: Functions and Uses in Medicine.

Most B vitamins are generally safe even at intake levels reached with fortified food or supplements, but reductions in food intake and absorption efficiency in some populations, including the geriatric population, may warrant attention to their dietary B vitamin levels.
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Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults: Mini Review

The signs and symptoms, risk factors, screening tools, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria, and challenges of treating substance abuse in the older adults are reviewed.
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HIV-Associated Conditions in Older Adults

People aging with HIV (PAWH) have an increased mortality risk when co-infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and providing comprehensive medical care and psychosocial support through an interdisciplinary team can significantly impact their lives.
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Analyzing Potential Interactions Between Complementary and Alternative Therapies, Over-the-Counter, and Prescription Medications in the Older Population

Evaluated CAM and prescription medication interactions in a geriatric clinic highlighted the significant use of CAM and/or OTC medications, particularly among vulnerable older adults, revealing a concerning 15.6% rate of potential drug interactions.
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Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testicle).

All patients with a history of cryptorchidism should undergo annual clinical examination and be taught self-examination techniques for early detection of testicular cancer, based on expert opinion.
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Common Sleep Disorders Affecting Older Adults.

Diagnostic tools, such as a comprehensive sleep history and questionnaires, or a sleep log for more specific complaints, are commonly used and polysomnography is not recommended as a routine test; however, it can be used for abnormal behaviors during sleep or if treatment fails.
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The Impact of the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine on Brain Health

Current evidence demonstrates improvement in neurocognitive decline by applying the six pillars of LM, which include plant-based nutrition, physical activity, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, restorative sleep, and social connections.
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In Hindsight, A Deafening Diagnosis

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Obesity Myths & Facts

Obesity is a chronic, relapsing, multifactorial and neurobehavioral disease. An increase in body fat endorses abnormal fat mass physical forces and dysfunction, resulting in unfavorable metabolic,…
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Optimizing Education to Improve COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in a Federally Qualified Health Center

Primary care physicians are needed to approach public health concerns, such as vaccination completion, but ongoing education is also needed to promote confidence in health care pathways.
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