Clinical Geriatrics

The prevalence of alcohol abuse and dependence among older adults is difficult to identify, as many clinicians do not screen for alcohol problems.

Change is coming—in the form of the Stimulus Package, as well as President Obama’s healthcare reform plan.

Transient global amnesia (TGA) is a syndrome characterized by acute onset of anterograde amnesia accompanied by variable retrograde amnesia.

Topical agents penetrate the skin and act on peripheral nerves and soft tissue directly underlying the application site.

While many older persons say that they will continue to work and delay retirement, not everyone enjoys good health and is able to work into old age.

24 million people have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but only about 12 million will be diagnosed.

How low should the diastolic blood pressure be allowed to reach?

The medicines available now can keep you feeling well, but can be hard to manage, and if misused can be dangerous.