Volume 19 - Number 11 - November 2011

Clinical Geriatrics

First Report®
First Report®
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 2011 Scientific Assembly
11/17/2011
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 2011 Scientific Assembly: October 14-17, 2011; Orlando, FL
11/17/2011
AGS Spotlight
AGS Spotlight
Do Your Part to Achieve High-Quality, Patient-Centered Care
11/15/2011

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

Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD Associate Physician Editor, Clinical Geriatrics ...
The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care launched an initiative to ensure that those with advanced illnesses receive the care they need and want.
11/15/2011
Physician's Perspective
Physician's Perspective
Examining the Evolution of Hospice and Palliative Care
11/15/2011

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

Steven R. Gambert, MD, AGSF, MACP Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Geriatrics
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care month.
11/15/2011
Neurology
Neurology
Recognition and Management of Autonomic Dysfunction in Patients With a Lewy Body Disorder: Part II
11/14/2011

John C. Walsh, LT, MC, USN; and Brian K. Unwin, COL, MC, USA

John C. Walsh, LT, MC, USN; and Brian K. Unwin, COL, MC, USA
Lewy body disorders (LBDs) represent a spectrum of neurodegenerative disease.
11/14/2011
Cancer in Older Adults
Cancer in Older Adults
Palliative Care in Advanced Cancer in Older Adults: Management of Pain, Fatigue, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms
11/14/2011

Christopher A. Jones, MD; and Katja Elbert-Avila, MD, MHS Series Editor: Theodore T. Suh, MD, PhD, MHS

Christopher A. Jones, MD; and Katja Elbert-Avila, MD, MHS Series Editor: Theodore T. Su...
Cancer has a high prevalence among older adults, and palliative interventions can help reduce its physical and psychological symptoms.
11/14/2011
Case Report
Case Report
Preventing Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in a Woman With Dementia
11/14/2011

David Q. Beversdorf, MD; Harvey S. Galloway, FSA; Raymond T. Foster Sr., MD, MS, MHSc; and Paul E. Tatum, MD

David Q. Beversdorf, MD; Harvey S. Galloway, FSA; Raymond T. Foster Sr., MD, MS, MHSc; ...
Treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) are important aspects of care for patients with dementia.
11/14/2011
Cardiovascular Issues in the Older Adult
Cardiovascular Issues in the Older Adult
Understanding Hypertension and its Treatment in Elders
11/14/2011

Wilbert S. Aronow, MD, FACC, FAHA, AGSF

Wilbert S. Aronow, MD, FACC, FAHA, AGSF
Hypertension in the elderly is an important issue in geriatric medicine, particularly as the US population ages.
11/14/2011
First Report®
First Report®
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 2011 Annual Meeting
11/14/2011
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 2011 Annual Meeting: September 16-20, 2011; San Diego, CA
11/14/2011