Household-level lifestyle interventions for the prevention of cognitive decline; A Systematic review.

Background: Lifestyle interventions targeting households may be an effective means of promoting healthier cognitive function in later life, with extended benefit to other household members. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we sought to assess the effect of targeting lifestyle behaviours of households on cognitive outcomes METHODS: An electronic search strategy was designed to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) where households were randomised to receive a lifestyle intervention for the prevention of cognitive decline, from database inception until April 2020. Our initial search identified no eligible studies, so we revised our search strategy to include trials enroling dyads.

Back to Basics: Giant Challenges to Addressing Isaac's "Geriatric Giants" Post COVID-19 Crisis.

The COVID-19 pandemic, being the greatest challenge to our healthcare system for over a century, has its greatest impact on older patients. This subgroup has higher morbidity and mortality than younger age groups. Superimposed on this, the major preventative intervention resulting in social isolation has negative consequences.

Advance preferences regarding thrombolysis in patients at risk for stroke: a cross-sectional study.

Background: It is difficult to obtain informed consent for thrombolysis in stroke patients given the emergency setting, the need for a speedy decision and the effects of neurological deficits.

Aim: To determine the advance preferences for thrombolysis of patients at risk for stroke following discussion of the potential risks and benefits.

Design: Cross-sectional survey.