Methadone Maintenance Treatment for Older Adults: Cost and Logistical Considerations.

In a demographic shift, older adults now comprise an increasing proportion of those receiving methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) for opioid use disorder. A study of MMT recipients in New York City suggests that 13% of the population is over 60 years of age. Adults ages 50-59 are among the largest age demographic, evidence that the number of older adults receiving MMT will continue to increase.

Electroconvulsive therapy for depression in Parkinson's disease: systematic review of evidence and recommendations.

Aim: We performed a systematic review of evidence regarding treatment of depression in Parkinson's disease (PD) utilizing electroconvulsive therapy.

Methods: The search led to the inclusion of 43 articles, mainly case reports or case series, with the largest number of patients totaling 19.

Results: The analysis included 116 patients with depression and PD; depression improved in 93.