Abstract：
:This article discusses the usefulness of neuropsychological testing in AD, as an adjunct to the diagnosis, as a means of the evaluation of progression, and response to treatment. Clinical neuropsychological tests that have direct relevance to AD are reviewed, with particular emphasis on recently developed tests of memory function.
journal_name
Clin Geriatr Medjournal_title
Clinics in geriatric medicineauthors
Koss Esubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1994-05-01 00:00:00pages
299-313issue
2eissn
0749-0690issn
1879-8853journal_volume
10pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract：:Diabetic neuropathy is a heterogeneous disease with diverse pathology. Recognition of the clinical homolog of these pathologic processes is necessary in achieving appropriate intervention. Treatment should be individualized so the particular manifestation and underlying pathogenesis of each patient's clinical presenta...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.cger.2008.03.011
更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The long-term outcomes following primary TJA for OA are favorable. However, surgery alone fails to fully restore physical function and address longstanding impairments associated with chronic joint disease. Older adults undergoing TJA can gain similar benefits as those who are younger; however, the elderly are at incr...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.cger.2012.05.005
更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The efficacy of endarterectomy for patients with symptomatic high-grade stenosis of the extracranial carotid artery has been firmly established. Those with asymptomatic carotid disease may also be candidates for the operation. A thorough understanding of the benefits and risks of the operation for the individual patie...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Physical abuse of the elderly is a significant public health concern. The true prevalence of all types is unknown, and under-reporting is known to be significant. The geriatric population is projected to increase dramatically over the next 10 years, and the number of abused individuals is projected to increase also. I...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.cger.2014.08.005
更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:There are three major obstacles to a recommendation for screening the elderly for NIDDM. The first is the conflicting evidence as to whether early detection and treatment reduce complications. The second is that treatment of hyperglycemia with attainment of euglycemia is difficult to achieve in the elderly. Nondrug th...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Cancer in the oldest old is a novel problem, due to the recent burgeoning of the population aged 85 and older. This article addresses three critical questions related to cancer in the oldest old: Does the incidence of cancer increase after age 95? Is cancer a common cause of death for the oldest old? Is cancer accurat...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A wide array of clinical trials over the past two decades has established that aspirin is indicated to prevent myocardial infarction in patients with clinically evident coronary artery disease, and to prevent stroke in patients with a history of stroke or TIAs. The most likely mechanism by which aspirin decreases the ...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Palliative care is a public health concern, because the problems faced by patients and their families represent a substantial burden of illness and cost to the society that is likely to increase markedly in the future as the world's population continues to age. There are also inequities in access to palliative care an...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.cger.2015.01.002
更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common cause of chronic disability in older adults. Although classically considered a "wear and tear" degenerative condition of articular joints, recent studies have demonstrated an inflammatory component to OA that includes increased activity of several cytokines and chemokines in join...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.cger.2010.03.002
更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Falls are a major health concern for elderly people and cause substantial health care costs. The authors used meta-analytic findings on the effectiveness of fall prevention interventions to determine cost-effectiveness of a proposed Medicare fall prevention program for people who experience a recent fall. Using publis...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,meta分析
doi：10.1016/j.cger.2010.07.005
更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Prostate cancer (PCa) is a common medical condition in the United States, with an estimated 16% of men receiving a diagnosis during their lifetime. Although it is the second leading cause of cancer-specific deaths among men, PCa will not be the cause of death for most men who are diagnosed with it. Although there are ...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.cger.2015.07.004
更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This article summarizes the common, superficial, cutaneous, fungal infections that are found in older adults. The epidemiology, classic appearance, and current treatments of these fungal infections are discussed. These common skin pathogens occur in many older adults. ...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.cger.2013.01.001
更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:An analysis of the risk factors and clinical presentation of intracerebral hemorrhage in the elderly is provided. Specific pathogenic mechanisms that apply to the elderly, such as cerebral amyloid angiopathy, are discussed in detail. General management of intracerebral hemorrhage is discussed, along with specific issu...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The importance of a thorough history and physical examination in conjunction with appropriate laboratory, radiographic, endoscopic, and urodynamic studies is emphasized, with the goal of defining the cause of incontinence in the elderly. Once the pathologic process that is causing the symptom of incontinence is object...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The high prevalence, morbidity, and mortality of infectious diseases in the geriatric population mandates that clinicians caring for older patients become better acquainted and familiar with the special and unique characteristics and features of this common clinical problem. Only through such awareness and understandi...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:In conclusion, the majority, or at least a large proportion, of accidental injuries in the elderly are preventable with careful medical and environmental evaluation and intervention. A vigorous diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive approach is appropriate in all older patients who fall in addition to those at a high...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This article discusses the specific effects of smoking on the heart and coronary arteries and demonstrates how these effects increase the risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The conflicting results of various studies concerning the association of smoking and coronary heart disease in older persons are rev...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The oral cavity is responsible for two essential functions: the production of speech and the initiation of alimentation. All of the specialized oral tissues and sensory systems that allow for the execution of these functions are susceptible to age-, disease-, and treatment-related changes, and alterations in any one o...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Environmental change offers an attractive approach to falls prevention, particularly as part of multidimensional intervention strategies. This article reviews and summarizes prior research that has examined environmental factors in falls experienced by older people in community and long-term care settings. Limitations...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The routine prescription of hormone replacement therapy for elderly women to prevent heart disease is not indicated. Until better data are available, the use of estrogens primarily to prevent heart disease probably should be reserved for women at high risk by virtue of their LDL/HDL ratio or the presence of manifest c...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Information derived from the relationship of the primary care physician with an older patient provides the best possible way to eliminate or minimize many ethical conflicts that arise in the care of the very old. The conscientious physician can seek information regarding the patient's personal value scheme and his or ...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Elderly individuals not only live longer but are also more active than in the past. Accompanying this increase in activity is the number of older trauma victims. The effect of aging on response to injury is reviewed, and the initial evaluation and treatment of geriatric trauma are delineated in this article. Specific ...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Behavioral signs and symptoms in dementia are common, morbid, classifiable, and treatable. The current state-of-the-art approach is to evaluate carefully for social or environmental causes, intercurrent medical conditions, or other triggers of the behavior and attempt to deal with those directly. When these conservati...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/s0749-0690(05)70073-2
更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Aging implies changes in joint components over a continuum of time that contribute later in life to an increasing frequency of clinical complaints and impairments in function and mobility. This article considers how aging appears to modify the articular cartilage, subchondral bone, muscle, the soft tissues, synovial m...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Falls, syncope, and the associated complications are among the most serious problems that face the elderly population. The most common underlying causes and risk factors for falls include muscle weakness, gait and balance problems, visual impairment, cognitive impairment, depression, functional decline, and particular...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/s0749-0690(02)00002-2
更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Norovirus infection usually results in acute gastroenteritis, often with incapacitating nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is highly contagious and resistant to eradication with alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Appropriate preventative and infection control measures can mitigate the morbidity and mortality associated wit...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.cger.2016.02.008
更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:It is clear from this article that additional studies examining what factors can be used to predict the outcome of stroke and what process achieves the best outcome most effectively need to be developed. The available data support the usefulness of a coordinated rehabilitation program in the treatment of the functiona...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Depression is common in geriatric patients, especially in those with multiple comorbidities and polypharmacy. Depression in older adults is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Initial screening for depression can easily be accomplished in the waiting room. Yet the clinical interview still remains the gold standard ...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.cger.2017.03.007
更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:As knowledge of molecular and cellular mechanisms of development and aging is elucidated, the need to understand the relationships among tissues, organ systems, health habits, nutrition, physical activity, and environmental factors on successful aging becomes more explicit. Progress in our understanding of how the imm...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This article reviews the clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and treatment strategies for the acute leukemias, the myelodysplastic syndrome, Hodgkin's disease, and the non-Hodgkin's lymphomas in the elderly. These are relatively common diseases in the elderly, and age is traditionally thought to be a bad pro...
journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00
