Geriatric Emergency Care, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book
Geriatric Emergency Care, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book

Author: Maura Kennedy

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-10-06

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 0443183740

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In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Drs. Maura Kennedy and Shan Liu bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Geriatric Emergency Care. Top experts in the field cover critical topics or concepts in geriatric emergency medicine and topics for which there is new research, including guidance on "geriatricizing the ED and ED observation unit, caring for persons with dementia, and examining the intersection of DEI and care of an aging population. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including the aging process: physiologic changes and frailty; elder abuse and neglect: recognition and management in the emergency department; best practices in end of life and palliative care in the ED; falls and other trauma in the older adult; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on geriatric emergency care, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Geriatric Dermatology, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book
Geriatric Dermatology, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book

Author: Christopher R. Carpenter

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1455771791

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This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine features expert clinical reviews on Geriatric Emergency Medicine which includes current information on topics such as palliative medicine and emergency care, alternative management strategies, transitions of care, the emergency department observation unit and the older patient, generalized weakness, altered mental status, trauma management, acute pain management, acute visual changes, orthopedic emergencies, dizziness, palpitations, acute stroke syndromes, abuse and neglect, and electrolyte and endocrine emergencies.

Palliative Care, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book
Palliative Care, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book

Author: Kimberly A Curseen

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-07-01

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 0443130302

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In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editor Dr. Kimberly A. Curseen brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Palliative Care. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as palliative care in the ambulatory geriatric; end-stage heart failure; the intersection of palliative care and primary care; public health and palliative care; advanced care planning in the geriatric population; and more. Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including diversity, equity, and inclusion in geriatrics: palliative care considerations; providing palliative care to LGBTQ+ older adults; palliative care for seriously ill older veterans; entheogenic medications (psychedelic, cannabis); integrative medicine for older adults; palliative care for the geriatric cancer patient; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on palliative care in geriatric medicine, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Polypharmacy, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book
Polypharmacy, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book

Author: Edward Schneider

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2022-10-09

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 032396043X

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In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Edward Schneider and Brandon K. Koretz bring their considerable expertise to the topic of polypharmacy. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in polypharmacy, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Geriatric Dental Medicine, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book
Geriatric Dental Medicine, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book

Author: Joseph M. Calabrese

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-04-15

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 0443182930

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In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Geriatric Dermatology Update, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book
Geriatric Dermatology Update, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book

Author: Nicole M. Burkemper

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-11-27

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 0443121508

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In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editor Dr. Nicole Burkemper brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Geriatric Dermatology Update. Top experts discuss key topics such as diagnosis and management of common inflammatory skin diseases in older adults; bullous disease; pruritus and scabies; cutaneous drug eruptions; bacterial skin and soft tissue infections; cutaneous fungal infections; and more. - Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including common skin cancers in older adults: approach to diagnosis and management; diagnosing and managing ulcers and venous stasis disease; diagnostic methods and management strategies of herpes simplex and herpes zoster infections; cosmetic dermatology concerns in older adults; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on geriatric dermatology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Geriatric Emergency Medicine
Geriatric Emergency Medicine

Author: Christian Nickel

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-12-11

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 331919318X

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This book discusses all important aspects of emergency medicine in older people, identifying the particular care needs of this population, which all too often remain unmet. The up-to-date and in-depth coverage will assist emergency physicians in identifying patients at risk for adverse outcomes, in conducting appropriate assessment,and in providing timely and adequate care. Particular attention is paid to the commonpitfalls in emergency management andmeans of avoiding them. Between 1980 and 2013, the number of older patients in emergency departmentsworldwide doubled. Compared with younger patients, older people suffer from more comorbidities, a higher mortality rate, require more complex assessment and diagnostic testing, and tend to stay longer in the emergency department. This book, written by internationally recognized experts in emergency medicine and geriatrics, not only presents the state of the art in the care of this population but also underlines the increasing need for adequate training and development in the field.

Parkinson Disease,An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine E-Book
Parkinson Disease,An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine E-Book

Author: Carlos Singer

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2019-11-28

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0323698190

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This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Drs. Carlos Singer and Stephen G. Reich, is devoted to Parkinson Disease. Articles in this issue include: Parkinson Disease: An overview of epidemiology, pathology, genetics and pathophysiology; Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of Parkinson Disease; Tremor in the Elderly: Is it Parkinson Disease?; Management of Early Parkinson Disease; Management of Advanced Parkinson Disease; Orthostatic Hypotension in Parkinson Disease; Management of Urological and Sexual Dysfunction in Parkinson Disease; Gastrointestinal Care of the Parkinson Patient; Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Parkinson Disease; Depression and Anxiety in Parkinson Disease; Hallucinations, Delusions, and Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson Disease; Sleep Disorders in Parkinson Disease; Orthopedic Care of the Parkinson Patient; Driving in Parkinson Disease; Palliative Care in Parkinson Disease; Multidisciplinary Care of Parkinson Disease: Fall prevention, fatigue, exercise, rehabilitative therapies, caregiver strain; and Hospitalization of the Patient with Parkinson Disease.

Pressure Injuries & Chronic Wounds, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book
Pressure Injuries & Chronic Wounds, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book

Author: Jeffrey M. Levine

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2024-07-04

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 0443246513

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In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editor Jeffery M. Levine brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Pressure Injuries and Chronic Wounds. Top experts cover topics such as The Challenge of Chronic Wounds in Older Adults; Wound Bed Preparation and Treatment Modalities; Pressure Injuries and Skin Failure; Arterial Leg Ulcers in the Octogenarian; and more. - Contains over 10 relevant, practice-oriented topics including Venous Leg Ulcers; Diabetic Foot Ulcers; Surgical Aspects of Wound Care; The Chronic Wound-Related Pain Model; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on Pressure Injuries and Chronic Wounds, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Sleep in the Elderly, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine , E-Book
Sleep in the Elderly, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine , E-Book

Author: Steven H. Feinsilver

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-07-06

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 0323795986

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In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Steven H. Feinsilver and Margarita Oks bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Sleep in the Elderly. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on Sleep in the Elderly, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.