Objective: To evaluate the evidence regarding the optimal content and format of prescription
labels that might improve readability, understanding, and medication use. Data Sources: We …

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) convened a subcommittee to develop
recommendations on improving the evidence base for treating older adults with cancer in …

Older adults are vastly underrepresented in clinical trials in spite of shouldering a
disproportionate burden of disease and consumption of prescription drugs and therapies …

Despite continuing ageist beliefs that sexuality is a privilege designed only for the young
and physically healthy, research continues to indicate that the majority of older adults …

BACKGROUND: Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed psychotropic
agents for older patients. Little is known about the best source of pharmacotherapy …

This study examined the benefits of pharmaceutical pictograms for improving
comprehension of medication information for older people. Fifty Hong Kong Chinese older …

Recent studies suggest that the majority of older men and women maintain moderate or high
levels of sexual interest well into their 70s but often experience sexual dysfunction. Given …

Purpose The aim of this study was to examine if package inserts (PIs) supplied with
prescribed and over-the-counter medications in Saudi Arabia contain information relevant …

Abstract Background Patient information leaflets (PILs) are the most important information
source for older patients to effectively manage their drug therapy. Objective The objective of …

Background Historically, older patients have been frequently excluded from clinical trials.
This has a knock-on effect on the availability of relevant information from trials for health …