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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · 29d

Also go get vaccinated! Walgreens does NOT require a prescription for flu or COVID.

Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · 29d

Finally a day off after 8 days of work/conferencing and I'm so glad it's fall candle season because this Mulled Cider candle is ~hitting~

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · Aug 29

My biggest contribution to medicine this year has been via memes about Taylor and Travis and I think I feel pretty good about it? @jhospmedicine.bsky.social #twdfnr

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · Jun 27

So proud of all the med students and residents submitting case reports with me 😭

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 29

Deprescribing insulin for older adults is my *favorite* - less discomfort all around!

Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 16

Excited and grateful that we were chosen for this grant - can't wait to build this Geriatrics education sim! #gerisky #geriatrics #meded www.medicine.wisc.edu/news/051625-...

2025-26 Medical Education Innovation Grants awarded to four faculty and trainees

The Department of Medicine (DOM) Education Committee recently awarded Medical Education Innovation Grants to four department faculty and trainees for 2025-2026.The Medical Education Innovation Grants ...

www.medicine.wisc.edu

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 15

Great narrative medicine session this morning at #SGIM25 with a great crew! @societygim.bsky.social

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

Thickened liquids have *thin* evidence for mortality benefit. Risks for dehydration, decreased food intake, decreased quality of life with modified liquids.
#ags25 #agslitreview @amergeriatrics.bsky.social #thickenedliquidchallenge

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

Limitations - timing unclear, missing confounders, dietary fluidity in groups.

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

Higher rates of respiratory complications in thick liquids, lower risk of intubation. No change in in-hospital mortality.

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

Over 13k patients, 1/3 received thickened liquids for most of hospital stay.

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

One RCT showed no difference between thickened liquids and chin tuck (aspiration risk was the same)

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

Thick liquids and outcomes in Alzheimer's disease - retrospective cohort study comparing hospitalized patients with dementia who had thick vs thin liquids for >75% of hospital stay.

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

Routine cath/PCI is not indicated in patients over 75 admitted for NSTEMI! #ags25 #agslitreview @amergeriatrics.bsky.social

Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

All cause mortality was higher in invasive group (36.1%) vs conservative (32.3%) - though not statistically significant. HR 1.13 (CI 0.95-1.34)

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

SENIOR-RITA RCT looked at 1518 people admitted with NSTEMI. Looked over 4.1 years for CV death or non-fatal MI - similar rates invasive vs conservative (HR 0.94).

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

What to do with NSTEMI patients over age 75? Conservative therapy vs PCI

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

#ags25 #agslitreview @amergeriatrics.bsky.social @ewidera.bsky.social @alexsmithmd.bsky.social

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

Specifically looked at PSA testing, urine testing, and diabetes over treatment.
No differences between study groups for hospitalizations, harms. Some previously controlled diabetics had increased A1c > 9%

Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

Can we reduce unnecessary testing for older adults?
18 mo study in primary care clinics with intervention nudges, case education

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

The more difficult it is for patients to see us, the more they are seeing us. How can we decrease the burden on patients?
#ags25 #agslitreview @amergeriatrics.bsky.social

Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

Factors associated with increased healthcare contact -
Increased age, female sex, ADL difficulty, behavioral characteristics (do you see the doctor as soon as you are feeling bad?)

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

Health care contact days for older adults with the health system - it is a burden on patients and caregivers to see us and patients may prefer to spend their time in activities other than medical visits.

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Jen Woodard, MD @jwoodardmd.bsky.social · May 10

Maybe blood markers are useful in mild dementia or MCI if deciding on anti-amyloid therapy. NOT useful in normal cognitive function, moderate or severe dementia. 🧠
#ags25 #agslitreview @amergeriatrics.bsky.social