Abstract:
:A basic medical director function is to help draft and implement policies and procedures. Physicians should not underestimate the knowledge and skills involved in doing it well. Instead of viewing this role as merely unpleasant paper work, they should look beneath the surface for the much broader implications. Effective medical directors must be astute problem solvers and and analysts of attitudes, systems, and processes. The vital role of effective processes in helping apply knowledge effectively and improve outcomes deserves much greater recognition and study.
journal_name
Clin Geriatr Medjournal_title
Clinics in geriatric medicineauthors
Levenson SAsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1995-08-01 00:00:00pages
449-65issue
3eissn
0749-0690issn
1879-8853journal_volume
11pub_type
杂志文章,评审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::Cardiovascular disorders are a common cause of falls and syncope in older adults. The most common cardiac disorders linked to falls and syncope are carotid sinus syndrome, postprandial hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, vasovagal syncope, and bradyarrhythmias. It is important to recognize these conditions, because ...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2010.07.006
更新日期:2010-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Parkinson disease is a complex, age-related, neurodegenerative disease associated with dopamine deficiency and both motor and nonmotor deficits. Many environmental and genetic factors influence Parkinson disease risk, with different factors predominating in different patients. These factors converge on specific pathwa...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2019.08.002
更新日期:2020-02-01 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::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::Efforts toward early detection of Alzheimer disease (AD) have focused on refinement and identification of diagnostic markers, with the goal of preventing or delaying disease progression. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has emerged as a potential precursor to dementia. Though not without controversy, MCI has been assoc...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2013.07.008
更新日期:2013-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::As our population continues to age, the early diagnosis and optimal management of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease becomes paramount. Maintaining a low threshold for evaluating atypical symptoms in this population is key to improving outcomes. Should patients develop complications including severe esophag...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2020.08.003
更新日期:2021-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Balance disorders are common in the elderly and can lead to falls, with resultant severe morbidity and even mortality. Progressive loss of vestibular function begins in middle age and is affected by multiple disease processes. Polypharmacy impacts many disease processes in the elderly, with balance function being one ...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2018.01.002
更新日期:2018-05-01 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::Despite advances in preventive dentistry, many elderly persons present with several missing teeth replaced by oral prostheses of various kinds. An increasing number of prostheses are retained and supported by oral implants. Maintaining a complete dentition with fixed, removable, or implant-retained prostheses improves...
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::Musculoskeletal disease is not an inevitable consequence of aging. Complaints of musculoskeletal disease indicate disease. Differential diagnosis relies on clinical skills. Management is directed toward maintaining function. ...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1988-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Hypoglycemia is a serious problem in older patients with diabetes mellitus. This chapter discusses risk factors associated with hypoglycemia and approaches to mitigation of the risk for hypoglycemia. Specific considerations include selection of glucose lowering agents, comorbid conditions and the implications of decli...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2020.04.001
更新日期:2020-08-01 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::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
abstract::Major focuses of geriatric medicine are cardiovascular diseases with increases in prevalence in older people and how aging might modify the risk factors, clinical manifestations, treatment strategies, and prognoses of these diseases. Quantitative information on age-associated alterations in cardiovascular structure an...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0749-0690(05)70021-5
更新日期:2000-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The pathophysiology of stone disorder in older adults, as compared to their younger counterparts, has not been thoroughly investigated. This article examines the differences in serum and urine chemistries between groups that are younger and older than 60 years of age. The principal finding is that stone formation occu...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1998-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Over one-third of Medicare stroke patients are admitted to nursing homes for rehabilitation. Patients with stroke who are admitted to nursing homes are extremely heterogeneous, including both those with minimal physical and cognitive impairment and those who are totally physically dependent. Quality measures that are ...
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::Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a difficult diagnosis in patients of all ages, but more so in the elderly. Nonspecific symptoms and laboratory results are often misattributed to common diseases or to age itself, and can delay or even deter the diagnosis and treatment of PE. Advanced age is sometimes mistakenly seen as a co...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0749-0690(02)00055-1
更新日期:2003-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Malignant neoplasms of the geriatric skeleton are either primary or metastatic in nature. The vast majority are metastatic to the skeleton from carcinomas. Rarely, a primary skeletal malignancy, usually a chondrosarcoma or a malignant fibrous histiocytoma, develops in the geriatric patient. This article discusses the ...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1994-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The majority of patients with acute diverticulitis can be managed medically. Some will have a complication of diverticulitis such as free perforation with peritonitis, abscess formation, obstruction, or fistula formation. Perhaps even a larger number will develop recurrent diverticulitis, which is associated with an i...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1985-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::To a considerable extent, the advent of the term sarcopenia has contributed to the focus on this important condition and its effects on the quality of life and care of older persons. It is hoped that the advances in our understanding of the etiology and treatment of sarcopenia will further contribute to placing this d...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2011.03.003
更新日期:2011-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Although many individuals who have had strokes or other physical problems assume that they can no longer drive, they are often unaware of retraining programs. In addition to formal courses supported by sponsoring agencies, such as the AAA, there are also programs run by occupational therapists. This article addresses ...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1993-05-01 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::Postprandial hypotension is a prevalent condition in the elderly population and seems to be more common in frail elderly individuals who may be more susceptible to complications such as syncope and falls. Diagnosis is relatively easy and may be reversible in many cases. The epidemiology and pathophysiology of postpran...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0749-0690(02)00012-5
更新日期:2002-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::A large percentage of subjects receiving a normal calcium intake of 800 mg per day was in negative calcium balance and increasing the calcium intake to various levels up to 2200 mg per day showed a plateau of the calcium balance at the 1200 mg per day intake, indicating a threshold of calcium absorption at this intake...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1987-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Nighttime sleep disruption is characteristic of long-term care residents, is typically accompanied by daytime sleepiness, and may be caused by a multitude of factors. Causal factors include medical and psychiatric illness, medications, circadian rhythm abnormalities, sleep disordered breathing and other primary sleep ...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2007.08.001
更新日期:2008-02-01 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::A comprehensive practical approach to the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of carcinoma of the prostate is presented. Prostatic cancer in the elderly patient is not a benign clinical condition. The approach is designed to minimize the morbidity of the disease process and to allow the patient to live as normal a life ...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1985-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::In this article we have attempted to review basic aspects of the respiratory immune system and some of what is known about the effects of aging on immunity. We have discussed the more common forms of interstitial lung disease as they relate to the elderly patient and have outlined a general method of approaching inter...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1986-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Delusional depression frequently is encountered in the treatment of older psychiatric patients. Although the pathogenesis of this disorder and its relationship to organic brain lesions remains unclear, somatic treatment, especially with ECT, leads to initial recovery in the majority of cases. High rates of relapse and...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1992-05-01 00:00:00