Common Gastrointestinal Disorders in the Elderly
Common Gastrointestinal Disorders in the Elderly Kristen M. Robson Anthony Lembo CLINICAL PEARLS The elderly may not present with typical symptoms of peptic ulcer disease, such as abdominal pain and…
Common Dermatologic Conditions in Aging
Common Dermatologic Conditions in Aging Charles A. Cefalu Lee Nesbitt CLINICAL PEARLS Intrinsic skin aging or physiologic changes are structural, clinical, and immunologic. Secondary changes (wrinkling, coarseness, and roughness) are…
Common Infections in the Elderly
Common Infections in the Elderly William A. Woolery CLINICAL PEARLS The skin undergoes changes that predispose the host to a variety of infectious insults. Innate immunity does not appear to…
Hematology
Hematology Gerald L. Logue CLINICAL PEARLS Anemia should be evaluated for its cause in all patients without assuming that it is a natural consequence of aging. The most common cause…
Neoplastic Disease
Neoplastic Disease Kenneth G. Schellhase CLINICAL PEARLS Prevention Few interventions other than smoking cessation are known to be effective for cancer prevention. Most cancer prevention studies are performed in younger…
Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: An Evidence-Based Approach
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
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
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
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
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…
