Articles Tagged With: elderly
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Headaches in the Elderly: A Non-specific Marker for Stroke Risk
Non-migrainous headaches, for which there are many causes, appear to be a risk factor for stroke in an elderly population, but the mechanism is uncertain.
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Treatment of Glioblastoma in Elderly Patients
In a retrospective cohort study of elderly patients with glioblastoma, overall survival was superior with combined-modality therapy (radiation and chemotherapy) compared with chemotherapy alone or radiation alone.
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Identification of Elder Abuse in the Emergency Department
MONOGRAPH: The challenge is identifying and reporting it amidst the complexities of assessing and caring for these challenging patients and situations.
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Postoperative Delirium in Older Adults
The elderly operative patient has very different and specific needs compared to a younger woman. In addition to a higher risk of medical comorbidities, elderly women are affected by cognitive impairment, depression, gait, and balance disturbances.
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Multidisciplinary approach is key to program’s success
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Inappropriate Drug Use in Older Persons
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Journal Review: Factors associated with older patients’ satisfaction with care in an inner-city emergency department
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Transfusion Improves Outcome in Anemic Elderly Patients with Acute MI
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Melatonin Treatment for Age-Related Insomnia
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Respiratory Infections in Nursing Homes