Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: An Evidence-Based Approach Robert E. Pieroni CLINICAL PEARLS The prevention of pressure ulcers is considered a marker for quality of care. Patients with pressure…
Oral Conditions Jude A. Fabiano CLINICAL PEARLS Oral health is intimately associated with general health and well-being. Poor oral health negatively affects nutrition and systemic health. Dental caries and periodontal…
Immune and Inflammatory Disease in Older Adults David R. Thomas CLINICAL PEARLS Musculoskeletal system disorders are among the most frequent complaints of older persons and account for a large portion…
Diabetes and Thyroid Disorders in the Elderly Sara E. Young Richelle J. Koopman Arch G. Mainous III CLINICAL PEARLS Healthy elderly patients with diabetes should be encouraged to achieve the…
Gynecology and Breast Disease Barbara A. Majeroni CLINICAL PEARLS The most common presenting complaint in carcinoma of the vulva is itching. Vaginal Candidiasis is less common in post menopausal women…
Renal Function and Failure Robert D. Lindeman CLINICAL PEARLS When hematuria is found on dipstick examination of the urine and no red cells are seen on microscopic examination, one needs…
Pulmonary Disease in the Elderly Eleanor M. Summerhill CLINICAL PEARLS Although the physiologic reserve of the respiratory system declines with age, dyspnea with usual activity is abnormal and should trigger…
Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke William D. Smucker CLINICAL PEARLS Time is brain. Thrombolytic therapy can improve survival and function if administered within 3 hours of stroke onset. Age alone is…
Heart Failure Richard W. Pretorius CLINICAL PEARLS Heart failure is the most common cause of hospitalization in the geriatric population. Fatigue and dyspnea on exertion are the most common symptoms,…
