Understanding constipation as a geriatric syndrome.

Constipation is common among older adults and significantly impacts their quality of life (QoL). Prior studies have extensively detailed constipation, but conceptualization of constipation as a geriatric syndrome is lacking. In this review, we provide an overview of constipation in the geriatric population and conceptualize constipation as a geriatric syndrome given its high prevalence, under-recognized status, and association with poor QoL and adverse outcomes among older adults.

Using a natural language processing toolkit to classify electronic health records by psychiatric diagnosis.

We analyzed a natural language processing (NLP) toolkit's ability to classify unstructured EHR data by psychiatric diagnosis. Expertise can be a barrier to using NLP. We employed an NLP toolkit (CLARK) created to support studies led by investigators with a range of informatics knowledge.

Feasibility of BrainSTORM, a Traumatic Brain Injury Transitional Care Intervention.

Objective: To investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical outcome measures of a transitional care intervention for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their family caregivers.

Setting: Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation at a level I trauma center in the Southeastern United States.

Participants: Patients (ages 18-75) diagnosed with moderate to severe TBI, receiving rehabilitation, and their family caregivers.

The Impact of Scholarly Concentration Programs on Graduates' Career Choices and Interest in the Care of Older Patients.

More geriatricians are needed to care for the aging population. Geriatric scholarly concentration programs (GSCPs) may promote medical students' interest in this underserved field or careers working with older adults. Additionally, graduates of GSCPs may be more comfortable and competent in providing care for older adults.

Understanding the development of sarcopenic obesity.

Introduction: Sarcopenic obesity (SarcO) is defined as the confluence of reduced muscle mass and function and excess body fat. The scientific community is increasingly recognizing this syndrome, which affects a subgroup of persons across their lifespans and places them at synergistically higher risk of significant medical comorbidity and disability than either sarcopenia or obesity alone. Joint efforts in clinical and research settings are imperative to better understand this syndrome and drive the development of urgently needed future interventions.