Geriatric Gastroenterology
Geriatric Gastroenterology

Author: C. S. Pitchumoni

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-07-26

Total Pages: 660

ISBN-13: 1441916237

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As aging trends in the United States and Europe in particular are strongly suggestive of increasingly older society, it would be prudent for health care providers to better prepare for such changes. By including physiology, disease, nutrition, pharmacology, pathology, radiology and other relevant associated topics, Geriatric Gastroenterology fills the void in the literature for a volume devoted specifically to gastrointestinal illness in the elderly. This unique volume includes provision of training for current and future generations of physicians to deal with the health problems of older adults. It will also serve as a comprehensive guide to practicing physicians for ease of reference. Relevant to the geriatric age group, the volume covers epidemiology, physiology of aging, gastrointestinal physiology, pharmacology, radiology, pathology, motility disorders, luminal disorders, hepato-biliary disease, systemic manifestations, neoplastic disorders, gastrointestinal bleeding, cancer and medication related interactions and adverse events, all extremely common in older adults; these are often hard to evaluate and judge, especially considering the complex aging physiology. All have become important components of modern medicine. Special emphasis is be given to nutrition and related disorders. Capsule endoscopy and its utility in the geriatric population is also covered. Presented in simple, easy to read style, the volume includes numerous tables, figures and key points enabling ease of understanding. Chapters on imaging and pathology are profusely illustrated. All chapters are written by specialists and include up to date scientific information. Geriatric Gastroenterology is of great utility to residents in internal medicine, fellows in gastroenterology and geriatric medicine as well as gastroenterologists, geriatricians and practicing physicians including primary care physicians caring for older adults.

Gastrointestinal Drug Therapy in the Elderly
Gastrointestinal Drug Therapy in the Elderly

Author: James W Cooper

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1998-04-02

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780789003959

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If you?re a pharmacist, nurse, or physician involved in caring for elderly patients, you?ll definitely want to take advantage of the concise review of the most important drugs for gastrointestinal problems in Gastrointestinal Drug Therapy in the Elderly. Compact, clear, and concise, this new volume will give you vital information concerning drug therapy for the elderly as presented by some of the world?s most authoritative, qualified professionals. Your knowlege of effective drug therapies will expand, and you?ll find new avenues of application for your treatment methods. Gastrointestinal Drug Therapy in the Elderly brings out your practical side, giving you method after method for dealing with the gastrointestinal maladies of elderly patients. Its scope is broad and contemporary, covering everything from gastroesophageal reflux disease to peptic ulcers, from inflammatory bowel disease to constipation and diarrhea. Specifically, you?ll get pragmatic guidance in the following areas: heartburn causes and treatments gastritis and peptic ulcers inflammatory bowel disease case studies of drug effects on the gastrointestinal tract You?ll also receive in this useful volume a review of basic pathophysiology and the effects of drugs on the GI tract. Filled with useful case studies and recent findings on drug use, Gastrointestinal Drug Therapy in the Elderly is your guide to practicality and heightened success in the treatment of persistent gastrointestinal problems in your elderly patients.

Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy E-Book
Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy E-Book

Author: Dale Avers

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2019-10-24

Total Pages: 738

ISBN-13: 0323610153

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**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Physical Therapy** Offering a comprehensive look at physical therapy science and practice, Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition is a perfect resource for both students and practitioners alike. Year after year, this text is recommended as the primary preparatory resource for the Geriatric Physical Therapy Specialization exam. And this new fourth edition only gets better. Content is thoroughly revised to keep you up to date on the latest geriatric physical therapy protocols and conditions. Five new chapters are added to this edition to help you learn how to better manage common orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and neurologic conditions; become familiar with functional outcomes and assessments; and better understand the psychosocial aspects of aging. In all, you can rely on Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy to help you effectively care for today's aging patient population. - Comprehensive coverage of geriatric physical therapy prepares students and clinicians to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care for aging patients. - Combination of foundational knowledge and clinically relevant information provides a meaningful background in how to effectively manage geriatric disorders - Updated information reflects the most recent and relevant information on the Geriatric Clinical Specialty Exam. - Standard APTA terminology prepares students for terms they will hear in practice. - Expert authorship ensures all information is authoritative, current, and clinically accurate. - NEW! Thoroughly revised and updated content across all chapters keeps students up to date with the latest geriatric physical therapy protocols and conditions. - NEW! References located at the end of each chapter point students toward credible external sources for further information. - NEW! Treatment chapters guide students in managing common conditions in orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, and neurology. - NEW! Chapter on functional outcomes and assessment lists relevant scores for the most frequently used tests. - NEW! Chapter on psychosocial aspects of aging provides a well-rounded view of the social and mental conditions commonly affecting geriatric patients. - NEW! Chapter on frailty covers a wide variety of interventions to optimize treatment. - NEW! Enhanced eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing students to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Oral Drug Absorption
Oral Drug Absorption

Author: Jennifer B. Dressman

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1420077341

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Oral Drug Absorption, Second Edition thoroughly examines the special equipment and methods used to test whether drugs are released adequately when administered orally. The contributors discuss methods for accurately establishing and validating in vitro/in vivo correlations for both MR and IR formulations, as well as alternative approaches for MR an

Introduction to Basics of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Introduction to Basics of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Author: Abialbon Paul

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-03-13

Total Pages: 1156

ISBN-13: 9813360097

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This book explains the pharmacological relationships between the various systems in the human body. It offers a comprehensive overview of the pharmacology concerning the autonomic, central, and peripheral nervous systems. Presenting up-to-date information on chemical mediators and their significance, it highlights the therapeutic aspects of several diseases affecting the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrinal, and hematopoietic systems. The book also includes drug therapy for microbial and neoplastic diseases. It also comprises sections on immunopharmacology, dermatological, and ocular pharmacology providing valuable insights into these emerging and recent topics. Covering the diverse groups of drugs acting on different systems, the book reviews their actions, clinical uses, adverse effects, interactions, and subcellular mechanisms of action. It is divided into 11 parts, subdivided into several chapters that evaluate the basic pharmacological principles that govern the different types of body systems. This book is intended for academicians, researchers, and clinicians in industry and academic institutions in pharmaceutical, pharmacological sciences, pharmacy, medical sciences, physiology, neurosciences, biochemistry, molecular biology and other allied health sciences.

Oxford Desk Reference: Critical Care
Oxford Desk Reference: Critical Care

Author: Carl Waldmann

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2008-11-27

Total Pages: 629

ISBN-13: 0199229589

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The Oxford Desk Reference: Critical Care allows easy access to evidence-based materials on commonly encountered critical care problems for quick consultation to ensure the optimum management of a particular condition. A concise reference book, it collates key recommendations and presents them in an easily accessible and uniform way.

Lange Smart Charts: Pharmacology
Lange Smart Charts: Pharmacology

Author: Catherine Pelletier

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical

Published: 2003-03-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780071388788

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Organized by drug group, this book presents a complete review of pharmacology in an innovative format. Composed entirely of tables and diagrams, this book facilitates comparison and clarifies relationships among drugs in terms of interactions, pharmacokinetics, uses, and side effects. Each chapter begins with an outline of the drug class discussed, followed by a list of key terms.

Interdisciplinary Nutritional Management and Care for Older Adults
Interdisciplinary Nutritional Management and Care for Older Adults

Author: Ólöf G. Geirsdóttir

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 3030638928

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Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Part I: Nutritional Care in Geriatrics -- 1: Overview of Nutrition Care in Geriatrics and Orthogeriatrics -- 1.1 Defining Malnutrition -- 1.2 Nutrition Care in Older Adults: A Complex and Necessary Challenge -- 1.3 Malnutrition: A Truly Wicked Problem -- 1.4 Building the Rationale for Integrated Nutrition Care -- 1.5 Managing the Wicked Nutrition Problems with a SIMPLE Approach (or Other Tailored Models) -- 1.5.1 Keep It SIMPLE When Appropriate -- 1.5.2 A SIMPLE Case Example -- 1.5.2.1 S-Screen for Malnutrition -- 1.5.2.2 I-Interdisciplinary Assessment -- 1.5.2.3 M-Make the Diagnosis (es) -- 1.5.2.4 P-Plan with the Older Adult -- 1.5.2.5 L-Implement Interventions -- 1.5.2.6 E-Evaluate Ongoing Care Requirements -- 1.6 Bringing It All Together: Integrated Nutrition Care Across the Four Pillars of (Ortho) Geriatric Care -- 1.7 Summary: Finishing Off with a List of New Questions -- References -- Recommended Reading -- 2: Nutritional Requirements in Geriatrics -- 2.1 Nutritional Recommendations for Older Adults, Geriatric and Orthogeriatric Patients -- 2.2 Nutritional Recommendations for Older Adults -- 2.2.1 Energy Requirement and Recommended Intake -- 2.2.2 Protein Requirement and Recommended Intake -- 2.2.3 Micronutrients and Dietary Fibers -- 2.3 Nutritional Risk Factors in Older Adults -- 2.4 Estimating Intake in Older Adults -- 2.5 Nutritional Status of Older Adults, Geriatric and Orthogeriatric Patients -- 2.6 Summary -- References -- Recommended Reading -- 3: Nutritional Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Geriatrics -- 3.1 The Nutrition Care Process -- 3.2 Nutritional Screening/Risk Detection -- 3.3 Nutritional Assessment and Diagnosis -- 3.3.1 Nutrition Impact Symptoms -- 3.3.2 Nutritional Diagnosis -- 3.3.3 Etiologic Criteria.

Oxford Handbook of Gastrointestinal Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Gastrointestinal Nursing

Author: Christine Norton

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 762

ISBN-13: 0199298653

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"This practical guide to all aspects of gastrointestinal nursing covers the treatment of a wide range of patients - from those suffering from minor and acute disorders, through chronic conditions, to those requiring major surgery and treatment for malignant disease. It summarizes the current state of knowledge in gastrointestinal nursing and provides concise, user-friendly guidelines on the management and treatment of patients with gastrointestinal disorders." "Written by practising nurses and subject experts, and incorporating their years of experience, the Oxford Handbook of Gastrointestinal Nursing is a unique and invaluable companion for practising nurses, and for all health care professionals who are involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal disorders."--BOOK JACKET.

Rifaximin, a Poorly Absorbed Antibiotic
Rifaximin, a Poorly Absorbed Antibiotic

Author: C. Scarpignato

Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 3805579179

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Rifaximin is a semisynthetic rifamycin which is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It has been available in Europe and other countries for several years, and has recently been approved for treatment of traveler's diarrhea in the United States. Because of its broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity, rifaximin has been used with success in the treatment of infectious diarrhea, hepatic encephalopathy, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, inflammatory bowel disease, and colonic diverticular disease. Potential indications include the irritable bowel syndrome and chronic constipation, Clostridium difficile infection and bowel preparation before colorectal surgery. In this publication both the present and future clinical use of rifaximin as well as the pharmacology behind it are extensively reviewed. Compiling the latest information on this remarkably active antibacterial agent, it will be an essential resource for infectiologists, gastroenterologists, and digestive surgeons alike.