Volume 19 - Number 12 - December 2011

Clinical Geriatrics

2011 Annual Author and Subject Index
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2011 Clinical Geriatrics Annual Author/Subject Index
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Tip Sheets for Older Adults
Tip Sheets for Older Adults
Fall 2011: What You Should Know About This Year's Flu Shot
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The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging

The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
Healthcare providers and clinics often start offering flu shots in early autumn to ensure maximum protection against the flu.
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First Report®
First Report®
American Heart Association (AHA) 2011 Scientific Sessions
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American Heart Association (AHA) 2011 Scientific Sessions: November 12-16, 2011; Orlando, FL
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Physician's Perspective
Physician's Perspective
Best Wishes for a Healthy New Year
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Steven R. Gambert, MD, AGSF, MACP Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Geriatrics

Steven R. Gambert, MD, AGSF, MACP Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Geriatrics
Although heart failure is not as prevalent as osteoporosis or neuropathies, it still affects millions of Americans and is a major cause of disability and mortality.
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Case Report
Case Report
Auricular Pseudocyst in an Older Man
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Alexandra Miniati, MD; Christine O. Urman, MD; Michael S. Krathen, MD; and Alice B. Gottlieb, MD, PhD

Alexandra Miniati, MD; Christine O. Urman, MD; Michael S. Krathen, MD; and Alice B. Got...
Therapy can be fraught with complications that may be worse than the disorder itself.
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Pain Management
Pain Management
Pharmacotherapy for Neuropathic Pain in the Elderly: Focus on Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
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Fade Mahmoud, MD; and Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS, FAPA 

Fade Mahmoud, MD; and Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS, FAPA 
Numerous barriers to pain control exist, including patient and physician factors.
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Nutrition in the Elderly
Nutrition in the Elderly
Vitamin D and Calcium: Implications for Healthy Aging
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Patricia Sareh, MD; Mariaileen Sourwine, MD; Charmaine D. Rochester, PharmD; and Nanette I. Steinle, MD Series Editor: Nanette I. Steinle, MD

Patricia Sareh, MD; Mariaileen Sourwine, MD; Charmaine D. Rochester, PharmD; and Nanett...
Calcium and vitamin D are essential for preserving bone health and skeletal muscle health, which, in turn, helps preserve physical function.
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Cardiovascular Issues in the Older Adult
Cardiovascular Issues in the Older Adult
Heart Failure in the Elderly
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Sonia Baker, MD; and Gautam V. Ramani, MD

Sonia Baker, MD; and Gautam V. Ramani, MD
It is estimated that more than 5.7 million adults in the United States are living with heart failure (HF).
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