解剖学和形态学
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心脏和心血管系统
细胞和组织工程学
临床神经病学
危重症监护医学
牙科,口腔外科和医学
皮肤病学
急诊医学
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肠胃学和肝脏学
老人病学和老年医学
卫生保健科学和服务
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免疫学
传染病
综合和补充性医学
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医学,全科和内科
医学,法律
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药理学和药剂学
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心理学,临床
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::Healthy aging is a process that occurs over the life cycle. Health habits established early and practiced throughout life impact longevity, the ability to reach old age, and the health with which one experiences older adulthood. The new field of lifestyle medicine addresses root causes of disease by targeting nutritio...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2020.06.007
更新日期:2020-11-01 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::The concept of cognitive reserve (CR) was proposed to account for the discrepancy between levels of brain pathologic process or damage and clinical and cognitive function. We provide a detailed review of prospective longitudinal studies that have investigated the interaction between CR and Alzheimer disease (AD) bioma...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2019.11.006
更新日期:2020-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Early Parkinson disease is the approximate time period between initial diagnosis and the onset of motor fluctuations. Treatment requires an integrative approach, including identification of motor and nonmotor symptoms, choice of pharmacologic treatment, and emphasis on exercise. Patients should be treated for motor sy...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2019.09.001
更新日期:2020-02-01 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::Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disease burden globally. Improving reach, access, and effectiveness of postdischarge care through cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention strategies is an international priority. The current proliferation of mobile technology has resulted in widesp...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2019.07.004
更新日期:2019-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::In hematopoiesis, mature blood cells, granulocytes, erythrocytes, and megakaryocytes originate from hematopoietic stem cells. With age, changes in hematopoiesis may have clinical consequences: defective immune responses, cytopenias (most commonly anemia and lymphopenia), hematological malignancy, and effects mediated ...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2019.03.001
更新日期:2019-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Footwear is a modifiable risk factor for falls in older adults, including populations with metabolic disease, inflammatory arthritis, and neurodegenerative disease. Ill-fitting footwear, and specific design features, such as elevated heels and backless styles, can impair balance control and heighten the risk of fallin...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2018.12.001
更新日期:2019-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Suicide in the elderly is a growing problem. The elderly population is increasing, and elderly patients have multiple issues that place them at higher risk of suicidality. These issues include physical illnesses, mental illness, loss of functional status, isolation, and family, financial, and social factors. Access to...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2018.08.012
更新日期:2019-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia following Alzheimer disease. It stems from the formation of Lewy bodies, which contain aggregates of the misfolded protein, α-synuclein. These deposit in areas of the nervous system and brain, leading to neuronal cell death and causin...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2018.06.007
更新日期:2018-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Approximately 35% to 37% of older emergency department (ED) patients will have delirium or dementia, which can negatively affect safe and appropriate clinical care. This article describes the epidemiology of delirium and dementia in the ED and how it affects clinical care and patient outcomes. Screening for delirium a...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2018.05.001
更新日期:2018-08-01 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::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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2017.08.004
更新日期:2018-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Clinical assessment of fitness to drive can be a challenging part of primary care of older adults. There are no guidelines on screening for driver safety, so it falls to provider judgment on when to assess older drivers. This review offers recommendations on when to assess for driver safety based on red flag condition...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2017.09.006
更新日期:2018-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Pulmonary hypertension is a pathologic hemodynamic condition defined by a mean pulmonary arterial pressure of 25 mm Hg or greater at rest. Because of age-associated stiffening of the heart and the pulmonary vasculature and the higher prevalence in the elderly of comorbidities associated with the development of pulmona...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2017.06.007
更新日期:2017-11-01 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::There is no single definition of polypharmacy. Use of 5 or more medications commonly is used. An alternative, quantitative definition, such as use of more medications than clinically indicated or use of unnecessary or harmful prescribing, has been proposed. Protocols or algorithms to improve polypharmacy and prescribi...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2017.01.007
更新日期:2017-05-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2016.08.007
更新日期:2017-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::This article provides a brief overview of the challenges and opportunities of new technologies in the area of geriatric pain management. It also reviews emerging evidence to demonstrate the role technology may play in improving and advancing assessment and management of pain in older adults. ...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2016.06.011
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Epidemiological data suggests that the prevalence of musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain increases with age until at least late mid-life, though the pattern is somewhat unclear beyond this point. And though the prevalence of some types of pain may peak in late midlife, pain is still a substantial and common complaint...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2016.06.005
更新日期:2016-11-01 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::The number of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are of advanced age or have multiple comorbidities is expected to increase substantially. Older patients with AF generally gain a net benefit from anticoagulation. Guidelines typically recommend anticoagulation. There are multiple challenges in the safe use of a...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2016.01.003
更新日期:2016-05-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2015.08.004
更新日期:2016-02-01 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::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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2015.07.003
更新日期:2015-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The anorexia of aging is common, leading to adverse health consequences. As populations age, the impacts from anorexia in the older population are set to increase. Only greater awareness will allow for prevention or early intervention. This article discusses the physiologic anorexia of aging, highlights contributing f...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2015.04.012
更新日期:2015-08-01 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::This review describes the effect of type 2 diabetes on fat mass, fat distribution, and lean mass, and changes in these parameters, in older adults, focusing on observational studies. Studies show that type 2 diabetes is associated with an unfavorable body composition characterized by more visceral fat, less thigh subc...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2014.08.020
更新日期:2015-02-01 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::Although dementias are defined by their cognitive and functional deficits, psychiatric problems are common, contribute to patient distress and caregiver burden, and precipitate institutionalization. Successful treatment involves understanding that physiologic, psychological, and environmental factors can contribute to...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2014.04.002
更新日期:2014-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Transitions in care are a vulnerable time period for patients during which unintended errors may occur. This article discusses potential risks that could occur during care transitions, suggested improvements, and the transition from hospital to skilled nursing facilities for patients needing rehabilitation after their...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2014.01.017
更新日期:2014-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Geriatric hip fracture is a common event associated with high costs of care and often with suboptimal outcomes for the patients. Ideally, a new care model to manage geriatric hip fractures would address both quality and safety of patient care as well as the need for reduced costs of care. The geriatric fracture center...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2014.01.002
更新日期:2014-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disorder among elderly patients seeking medical care. Diagnosis and management of GERD in the older patient is a unique challenge for both the primary care provider and the gastroenterologist. Such patients may have atypical symptoms, more severe disease, and a higher...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2013.10.006
更新日期:2014-02-01 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::Elderly individuals, worldwide, are on the rise, posing new challenges to care providers. Hypertension is highly prevalent in elderly individuals, and multiple challenges face care providers while managing it. In addition to treating hypertension, the physician must treat other modifiable cardiovascular risk factors i...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2013.05.002
更新日期:2013-08-01 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::Elder abuse and neglect is estimated to affect approximately 700,000 to 1.2 million elderly people a year with an estimated annual cost of tens of billions of dollars. Despite the large population at risk, its significant morbidity and mortality, and substantial cost to society, elder abuse continues to be underrecogn...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2012.09.004
更新日期:2013-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::This article reviews and summarizes more than 200 studies regarding key issues surrounding the transition of elderly patients to or from the emergency department (ED), with particular attention paid to the relationship between the ED and nursing homes. Transfers of care often occur with incomplete information, which r...
journal_title:Clinics in geriatric medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2012.10.005
更新日期:2013-02-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.cger.2012.07.002
更新日期:2012-11-01 00:00:00