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Volume 19 - Number 5 - May 2011

Clinical Geriatrics

Tip Sheets for Older Adults
Tip Sheets for Older Adults
Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults: Advice from the American Geriatrics Society's Foundation for Health in Aging
05/23/2011
As adults grow older and become more physically frail, they become increasingly vulnerable to abuse and neglect.
05/23/2011
First Report®
First Report®
American College of Cardiology (ACC) 60th Annual Scientific Sessions
05/23/2011
American College of Cardiology (ACC) 60th Annual Scientific Sessions: April 2-5, 2011; New Orleans, LA
05/23/2011
Departments
Departments
AGS Welcomes New President Barbara Resnick
05/23/2011

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

Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMDAssociate Physician Editor, Clinical Geriatrics ...
The AGS has a history of recognizing the unique strengths, talents, and perspectives of interdisciplinary professionals.
05/23/2011
Physician's Perspective
Physician's Perspective
Individualizing the Care of the Older Patient With Diabetes Mellitus
05/23/2011

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

Steven R. Gambert, MD, AGSF, MACPEditor-in-Chief, Clinical Geriatrics
Age in itself is not a criteria to no longer follow the same practices one would follow for younger-aged persons with diabetes mellitus.
05/23/2011
Case Report
Case Report
Abdominal Pain From Pneumatosis Intestinalis
05/23/2011

Steven R. Bowers, DO, and B. Brent Simmons, MD, FAAFP

Steven R. Bowers, DO, and B. Brent Simmons, MD, FAAFP
In many cases, PI is the result of a combination of factors and not just one cause or condition.
05/23/2011
Case Report
Case Report
Sailing the Low C’s: History Repeating Itself
05/23/2011

Eric Larson, MD, FACP, Ali Jassim, MD, PhD, James McGrann, MD, and Jason Meyer, MD

Eric Larson, MD, FACP, Ali Jassim, MD, PhD, James McGrann, MD, and Jason Meyer, MD ...
Although scurvy is generally thought to be rare in the developed world, it may be commonly unrecognized and is likely to be misdiagnosed.
05/23/2011
Cardiovascular Issues in the Older Adult
Cardiovascular Issues in the Older Adult
Atrial Fibrillation in the Elderly: A Review
05/23/2011

Faisal Siddiqi, MD, and Timm Dickfeld, MD, PhD

Faisal Siddiqi, MD, and Timm Dickfeld, MD, PhD
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia encountered in clinical practice.
05/23/2011
Case Report
Case Report
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Part I—Epidemiology, Neurobiology, Heritability, and Evaluation
05/23/2011

Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS, FAPA, Deena Williamson, MSN, MBA, Vikrant Mittal, MD, MHA, Nicole McEnerney, MSW, Jennifer Thomas, OTR/L, and Mary Cash, PA-C

Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS, FAPA, Deena Williamson, MSN, MBA, Vikrant Mittal, MD, MHA, Nic...
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) include noncognitive symptoms and behaviors that commonly occur in patients with dementia.
05/23/2011