Geriatric delusional depression.

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

authors： Varade RS,Burkemper NM

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Improvements in delivery systems for enteral feeding, in formulas, and in the understanding of complications have made the technology for enteral feeding easy to apply. Adequate nutrients can be delivered, and individual tolerance for feeding is acceptable. The remaining question is when to apply the technology. Formu...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Haddad RY,Thomas DR

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Older adults undergoing elective surgical procedures suffer higher rates of morbidity and mortality than younger patients. A geriatric-focused preoperative evaluation can identify risk factors for complications and opportunities for health optimization and care coordination. Key components of a geriatric preoperative ...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Marwell JG,Heflin MT,McDonald SR

更新日期：2018-02-01 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

authors： Dzingina MD,Higginson IJ

更新日期：2015-05-01 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

authors： Bensadon BA,Odenheimer GL

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research has conclusively established that normal diploid cells in culture have a limited replicative life span, and that cells from adult organisms have a shorter life span than cells from young organisms or embryos. Although it is unlikely that death of the organism is caused by failure in cellular proliferative cap...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Stanulis-Praeger B

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syncope is a common clinical problem accounting for 3% of all emergency room visits and 1% to 6% of all hospital admissions. Both a sign and a symptom, syncope can be caused by a wide variety of conditions. Syncope in the geriatric patient can be a particularly challenging problem because of the coexistence of multipl...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Grubb BP,Karabin B

更新日期：2012-11-01 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

authors： Spencer H,Kramer L

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Older patients with cancer are best served by a multidisciplinary approach with palliative care (PC) playing an integral role. PC focuses on symptom control irrespective of its cause and should not be associated only with terminal care. It provides an additional layer of support in the care of patients with cancer wit...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Alexander K,Goldberg J,Korc-Grodzicki B

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of radioactive isotopes in thyroid evaluation and therapy gives important information in the endocrine assessment of the aged. Thyroid uptake imaging can be used to establish a hypothyroid or hyperthyroid state and can determine the functional status of a palpable nodule. Investigational agents, such as T1 201...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Freeman SJ,Girolamo RF

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

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 mem...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Koss E

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dry eye and dry mouth symptoms are each reported by up to 30% of persons more than 65 years of age, particularly in women. Medication side effects are the most common contributing factors. The evaluation of these symptoms requires measures of ocular and oral dryness. Sjögren syndrome is the prototypic disease associat...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Baer AN,Walitt B

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To summarize, there has been shamefully little empirical research directly examining the prevalence and correlates of pain among cognitively impaired older people. Even less is known about techniques for assessing and managing pain in this group. Existing evidence suggests that cognitively impaired older persons may v...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Parmelee PA

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately one in three Americans has some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), accounting for one of every 2.8 deaths in the United States in 2004. Two of the major risk factors for CVD are advancing age and obesity. An intervention able to positively impact both aging and obesity, such as caloric restriction (CR...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Cruzen C,Colman RJ

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Musculoskeletal changes that are related to osteoporosis can be prevented, challenged, or reduced with implementation of proper rehabilitation programs. The nonpharmacologic interventions recommended here are evidence-based and have resulted from controlled trials and studies. ...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Sinaki M

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aspirin in a dose of 160 to 325 mg should be administered on day 1 of an acute MI and continued indefinitely on a daily basis. Thrombolytic therapy should be administered within 6 to 12 hours after the onset of an acute MI with ST segment elevation or with left bundle branch block. Primary coronary angioplasty when av...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Aronow WS

更新日期：2001-02-01 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

authors： McGuire DJ,McGuire MH

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many health care professionals lack knowledge about artificial nutrition and hydration at the end of life or may hold different attitudes about artificial nutrition and hydration compared with other treatments. Consequently, they may convey inaccurate or misleading information to patients or their surrogate decision m...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Huang ZB,Ahronheim JC

更新日期：2000-05-01 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

authors： Rubenstein LZ,Josephson KR

更新日期：2002-05-01 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

authors： Eibling D

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical activity protects against the development of chronic disease and disability. There appears to be little risk of damage to joints from regular, moderate-level exercise. Patients with arthritis can safely participate in exercise programs and often have relief of pain and disability. The most difficult problem f...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Ettinger WH Jr

更新日期：1998-08-01 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

authors： Connell BR

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most diseases involving the skin affect all age groups; however, some are more common in old age. The skin of the genital area may be involved as an isolated process or as part of more generalized disease. Clinical features and management of some of the more common dermatologic conditions affecting the genital area in...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Kaye VN,Mandel SL

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary incontinence is a prevalent condition in elderly women with significant associated morbidity. Incontinence can by grouped into several types: stress incontinence, urgency incontinence, overflow incontinence, functional incontinence, and mixed urinary incontinence. Careful evaluation, including history and phys...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Parker WP,Griebling TL

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of people in nursing homes is growing at a rapid rate as the population includes greater numbers of elderly Americans. Psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, and paranoia, are commonly seen among this group. Recognition and treatment of these disorders by health care professionals can improve...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Phan TT,Reifler BV

更新日期：1988-08-01 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

authors： Goldstein LB

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All evidence suggests that the elderly population of today and tomorrow will continue to depend on the private car to give them freedom, independence, and choice--as do younger travellers. Given the demographic changes in the United States, it seems very unlikely that other modes or options can provide anywhere near t...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Rosenbloom S

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Constipation and irritable bowel syndrome are very common in older persons. Constipation is over diagnosed and over treated in older persons. Lifestyle changes, osmotic laxatives, and lubiprostone are the approaches of choice for the management of constipation. Irritable bowel syndrome should be considered in the diff...

journal_title：Clinics in geriatric medicine

authors： Morley JE

更新日期：2007-11-01 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

authors： Ship JA

更新日期：1992-08-01 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

authors： Lorish TR

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00