Precision medicine is an approach to maximise the effectiveness of disease treatment and
prevention and minimise harm from medications by considering relevant demographic …

Abstract Purpose of Review The intent of this review is to provide an update in
polypharmacy in older adults and women with a focus on common determinants and …

Background Polypharmacy, particularly among older adults, is gaining recognition as an
important risk to health. The harmful effects on health arise from disease–drug and drug …

Abstract Introduction The SPPiRE cluster randomized controlled trial found that a general
practitioner (GP)‐delivered medication review that incorporated screening for potentially …

Introduction Comprehensive medicines reviews are a strategy to reduce medicines-related
harm. In Australia, Home Medicines Review services (HMRs) are provided by consultant …

Background While international guidelines recommend medication reviews as part of the
management of multimorbidity, evidence on how to implement reviews in practice in primary …

Background Polypharmacy and the use of potentially inappropriate medications are
common among nursing home residents and are associated with negative outcomes …

Importance Engaging patients and their families has been proposed and promoted as a key
strategy for improving patient safety of health systems. However, little is known about the use …

Background Seniors with recurrent hospitalizations who are taking multiple medications
including high-risk medications are at particular risk for serious adverse medication events …

Aging is a complex transition comprised of physiologic and cognitive changes. The
cardiovascular geriatric population requiring intensive or critical care is a group vulnerable …