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Geriatric Medicine, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

Author : Susan E. Merel

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 44,67 MB

Release : 2015-04-07

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323356826

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This issue of Medical Clinics of North America, edited by Drs. Jeffrey Wallace and Susan Merel, is devoted to Gerontology. Articles in this issue include: Preventative care in geriatrics; Geriatric syndromes and assessment in the outpatient setting; Assessment and management of fall risk; Drug interactions and side effects; Evaluation and management of elderly patients presenting with cognitive complaints; Pain management in the elderly; Diabetes management in the elderly; Hypertension in the elderly; End-of-life care; Urinary incontinence; Nutrition in the elderly; Anti-thrombotic management in the elderly; and Sleep problems in the elderly.



Geriatrics, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America, E-Book

Author : Danelle Cayea

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 193 pages

File Size : 19,48 MB

Release : 2020-09-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323777236

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This issue of Medical Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Danelle Cayea, is devoted to Geriatrics. Articles in this important issue include: Thoughtful prescribing and deprescribing, Identifying goals of care, Overview of brief, high yield geriatrics assessment for clinic and hospital, Fall prevention, evaluation, and treatment, Cognitive impairment evaluation and management, Urinary and bowel symptoms, Sadness and worry in older adults, Chronic pain syndromes in older adults, Osteoporosis, Evaluation and management of difficult symptoms of older adults primary care, Perioperative assessment and management, Challenges related to safety and independence, and much more.



Geriatric Medicine, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

Author : John E. Morley

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 233 pages

File Size : 30,83 MB

Release : 2011-05-28

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1455712418

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With the projected shortage of geriatricians over the next many years, it is essential for every internist and primary care physician to be equipped with the most current information and clinical skills for the treatment of older adults. This edition of Medical Clinics of North America brings the reader up to date on important issues in geriatrics including the following: treatment strategies for sarcopenia and frailty; congestive heart failure; revitalizing the aged brain; nutritional strategies for aging successfully; falls, osteoporosis and hip fractures; late-life Hypogonadism; hypertension in older persons; incontinence; delirium; weight loss; nursing homes and the physician; and diabetes and insulin resistance in older persons.



Complementary and Integrative Medicine, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

Author : Robert Saper

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : pages

File Size : 12,40 MB

Release : 2017-08-21

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323545599

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This issue of Medical Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Robert Saper, is devoted to Complementary and Integrative Medicine. Articles in this outstanding issue address integrative medicine in the areas of mental health disorders; sleep disorders; neurological conditions; cardiovascular disease; respiratory disorders; gastrointestinal disorders; gynecological conditions; oncology; rheumatologic conditions; pain management; geriatric and palliative care; and physician health and wellbeing.



Geriatric Psychiatry, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

Author : Dan G. Blazer

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 217 pages

File Size : 33,93 MB

Release : 2020-03-30

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323777082

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Book Description

This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, edited by Drs. Dan Blazer and Susan Schultz, will cover a number of important aspects of Geriatric Psychiatry. Topics in this issue include, but are not limited to: Delirium in the elderly; Depression and cardiac disease in later life; Schizophrenia in later life; Anxiety Disorders in later life; Neurological changes and depression; Behavioral Changes with Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia; Palliative Care in Dementia and Chronic Mental Illness; Collaborative Care for the elderly with psychiatric disorders; and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders in the elderly.



Diabetes in Older Adults, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

Author : S. Sethu K. Reddy

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 185 pages

File Size : 46,91 MB

Release : 2020-07-16

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323760635

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This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, edited by Drs. Dan Blazer and Susan Schultz, will cover a number of important aspects of Geriatric Psychiatry. Topics in this issue include, but are not limited to: Delirium in the elderly, Depression and cardiac disease in later life, Schizophrenia in later life, Anxiety Disorders in later life, Neurological changes and depression, Behavioral Changes with Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia, Palliative Care in Dementia and Chronic Mental Illness, Collaborative Care for the elderly with psychiatric disorders, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders in the elderly.



Parkinson Disease,An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine E-Book

Author : Carlos Singer

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 201 pages

File Size : 23,5 MB

Release : 2019-11-28

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323698190

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This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Drs. Carlos Singer and Stephen G. Reich, is devoted to Parkinson Disease. Articles in this issue include: Parkinson Disease: An overview of epidemiology, pathology, genetics and pathophysiology; Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of Parkinson Disease; Tremor in the Elderly: Is it Parkinson Disease?; Management of Early Parkinson Disease; Management of Advanced Parkinson Disease; Orthostatic Hypotension in Parkinson Disease; Management of Urological and Sexual Dysfunction in Parkinson Disease; Gastrointestinal Care of the Parkinson Patient; Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Parkinson Disease; Depression and Anxiety in Parkinson Disease; Hallucinations, Delusions, and Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson Disease; Sleep Disorders in Parkinson Disease; Orthopedic Care of the Parkinson Patient; Driving in Parkinson Disease; Palliative Care in Parkinson Disease; Multidisciplinary Care of Parkinson Disease: Fall prevention, fatigue, exercise, rehabilitative therapies, caregiver strain; and Hospitalization of the Patient with Parkinson Disease.



Women's Health, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America, E-Book

Author : Melissa Mcneil

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 217 pages

File Size : 26,99 MB

Release : 2023-02-10

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323939287

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In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize



Anemia in Older Adults, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

Author : William B Ershler

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : pages

File Size : 42,37 MB

Release : 2019-08-28

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323678890

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This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Guest Edited by William B. Ershler, MD of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Aging and Geriatric Medicine, is devoted to Anemia in the Older Adult. Articles in this important issue include: Aging and Hematopoiesis; Prevalence of Anemia in Older Populations; Functional Consequences of Anemia in Older Patients; Mechanisms of Anemia in Older Populations; Unexplained Anemia in Older Populations; Significance of Elevated RDW in Older Populations; Iron Deficiency; Vitamin B12; Myelodysplasia; Chronic Kidney Disease and Anemia in Older Populations; Inflammation, Aging and Anemia; Emergence of Sickle Cell Disease in Older Populations; Heyde’s Syndrome; and Special Considerations for Anemia in the Nursing Home.



Palliative Care, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book

Author : Kimberly A Curseen

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 160 pages

File Size : 10,17 MB

Release : 2023-07-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0443130302

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In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editor Dr. Kimberly A. Curseen brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Palliative Care. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as palliative care in the ambulatory geriatric; end-stage heart failure; the intersection of palliative care and primary care; public health and palliative care; advanced care planning in the geriatric population; and more. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including diversity, equity, and inclusion in geriatrics: palliative care considerations; providing palliative care to LGBTQ+ older adults; palliative care for seriously ill older veterans; entheogenic medications (psychedelic, cannabis); integrative medicine for older adults; palliative care for the geriatric cancer patient; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on palliative care in geriatric medicine, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.