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Volume 18 - Number 05 - May, 2010

Clinical Geriatrics

Arthritis Pain
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The most common cause of arthritis in older adults is osteoarthritis (OS).
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Treating Anxiety Disorder in an Older Woman
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It is always important to consider the adverse events and side effects associated with medications in the elderly.
05/20/2010
Healthcare Reform Has Much to Offer Seniors and the Healthcare Professionals Who Care for Them
05/20/2010

Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD Associate Physician Editor, Clinical Geriatrics

Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD Associate Physician Editor, Clinical Geriatrics ...
There’s no doubt that the new reform law has much to offer seniors and geriatrics healthcare professionals.
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Healthcare Reform: A Time to Embrace Change!
05/20/2010

Steven R. Gambert, MD, AGSF, MACP Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Geriatrics

Steven R. Gambert, MD, AGSF, MACP Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Geriatrics
At long last, the United States has agreed to a plan for “comprehensive” healthcare coverage…or has it?
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Cardiac Stunning: An Infrequent Phenomenon with Unclear Etiology
05/20/2010

Jayakrishnan Krishnakurup, MD, David Witt, MD, and Vivian Argento, MD

Jayakrishnan Krishnakurup, MD, David Witt, MD, and Vivian Argento, MD
Myocardial toxicity of 5-FU should be considered in any patient with chest pain who had recent exposure to this chemotherapeutic agent.
05/20/2010
Calcimimetic Agent Resolves Cognitive Deficits and Psychotic Symptoms in an Older Patient with Primary Hyperparathyroidism
05/20/2010

Steven Tam, MD, John W. Daly, MD, Thomas W. Meeks, MD, Valerie Rice, PhD, and Daniel D. Sewell, MD

Steven Tam, MD, John W. Daly, MD, Thomas W. Meeks, MD, Valerie Rice, PhD, and Daniel D....
An older woman with primary hyperparathyroidism had atypical mood and anxiety symptoms, confusion, and psychosis due to high calcium levels.
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Quality Improvement in the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Older Adults
05/20/2010

Pearl G. Lee, MD, MS, Christine T. Cigolle, MD, MPH, and Caroline S. Blaum, MD, MS

Pearl G. Lee, MD, MS, Christine T. Cigolle, MD, MPH, and Caroline S. Blaum, MD, MS ...
Quality improvement programs appear to have led to improvement in diabetes care, particularly the processes of care.
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Trauma Resuscitation of the Elderly Patient
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Amy M. Rushing, MD, and Thomas M. Scalea, MD Series Editors: Steven R. Gambert, MD, AGSF, MACP, and Deborah M. Stein, MD, MPH, FACS

Amy M. Rushing, MD, and Thomas M. Scalea, MD Series Editors: Steven R. Gambert, MD, AGS...
Adequate resuscitation of the trauma patient begins with appropriate triage.
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Verbal Outbursts in a Patient with Dementia
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Melinda S. Lantz, MD

Melinda S. Lantz, MD
Verbally disruptive behaviors among patients with dementia are common and can result in premature nursing home placement if continuous.
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Shoe Wear Recommendations for the Older Adult
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Michael T. Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Michael T. Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Clinical practice suggests that older individuals have difficulty procuring shoes that are comfortable or that address a problem they are experiencing.
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