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Contemporary Geriatric Medicine Volume 2

In the last two years, a wealth of new information has accumulated regarding both clinical and research aspects of health care for the elderly. Although many controversial issues have been resolved, many still remain. Volume 2 of Contemporary Geriatric Medicine is once again dedicated to the clinici...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Gambert, Steven R. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1986, 1986
Edition:1st ed. 1986
Series:Contemporary Geriatric Medicine
Subjects:
Internal Medicine
Geriatrics
Aging
Family Medicine
Ageing
General Practice And Family Medicine
Online Access:
Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 6.7. Clinical Aspects of Gonadal and Sexual Function in Elderly Men.
  • 6.8. Menopause
  • 6.9. Clinical Problems of the Climacteric
  • 6.10. Estrogen Use in Postmenopausal Women
  • References
  • 7 Neuropsychiatric Problems in the Elderly
  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. Psychiatric Problems
  • 7.3. Drugs of Abuse
  • 7.4. Organic Mental Disorders
  • 7.5. Neurologic Diseases
  • 7.6. Conclusion
  • References
  • 8 Nutritional Support of the Geriatric Patient
  • 8.1. Statement of Purpose
  • 8.2. Introduction
  • 8.3. Causes of Malnutrition in the Elderly
  • 8.4. Enteral Nutritional Support of the Elderly
  • 8.5. Parenteral Nutritional Support of the Elderly
  • 8.6. Conclusion
  • References
  • 9 Contemporary Issues in Geriatric Medicine
  • 9.1 Geriatric Falls
  • 9.1.1. The Problem
  • 9.1.2. Etiology
  • 9.1.3. Physiologic Changes Related to Falling (Table I)
  • 9.1.4. Pathologic Diseases Responsible for Falls
  • 9.1.5. Disorders of Vagal Response
  • 9.1.6. Devices
  • 9.4.8. Dental Management of the Patient with Alzheimer’s Disease…
  • 9.4.9. Dental Care in Nursing Homes
  • References
  • 9.5 Geriatric Continuum of Care: The Veterans Administration
  • 9.5.1. Introduction
  • 9.5.2. Historical Developments
  • 9.5.3. A Philosophy Emerges: The Health Care Continuum
  • 9.5.4. Staffing Issues
  • 9.5.5. Architectural Concerns
  • 9.5.6. New Program Development
  • 9.5.7. Concerns for the Future
  • References
  • 9.6 Interpretation of Laboratory Values in the Elderly
  • 9.6.1. Introduction
  • 9.6.2. Normal Values
  • 9.6.3. Hematologic Tests
  • 9.6.4. Serum Chemistries
  • 9.6.5. Endocrine Tests
  • 9.6.6. Summary and Conclusions
  • References
  • 4.2. Laboratory Evaluation in the Rheumatic Diseases
  • 4.3. Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • 4.4. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • 4.5. Sjögren’s Syndrome
  • 4.6. Amyloidosis
  • 4.7. Crystal-Induced Arthropathies
  • 4.8. Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant-Cell Arteritis
  • 4.9. Spondylarthropathies
  • 4.10. Malignancies and Rheumatic Diseases
  • 4.11. Osteoarthritis
  • 4.12. Medications for the Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases
  • 4.13. Raynaud’s Phenomenon
  • References
  • 5 Genitourinary Problems in the Elderly
  • 5.1. Renal Lithiasis
  • 5.2. Infection Stone Disease
  • 5.3. Uric Acid Stone Disease
  • 5.4. Bladder Stones
  • 5.5. Urinary Infections
  • References
  • 6 Endocrinology and Metabolism in the Elderly
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Diabetes in the Elderly
  • 6.3. Treatment of Hyperlipidemia in the Elderly
  • 6.4. Age-Related Changes in Thyroid Hormone Economy
  • 6.5.Hyperthyroidism in the Elderly
  • 6.6. Hypothyroidism.
  • 1 Geriatric Cardiology and Blood Pressure
  • 1.1. Cardiovascular Morbidity-Mortality
  • 1.2. Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
  • 1.3. Clinical Evaluation
  • 1.4. Laboratory Investigations
  • 1.5. Coronary Artery Disease
  • 1.6. Congestive Heart Failure
  • 1.7. Dissection of the Aorta
  • 1.8. Valvular Heart Disease
  • 1.9. Atrial Septal Defect
  • 1.10. Syncope
  • 1.11. Cardiovascular Pharmacology
  • 1.12. Preoperative Evaluation
  • 1.13. Blood Pressure and Aging
  • References
  • 2 Respiratory Problems in the Elderly
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2. Cigarette Smoking
  • 2.3. Pleural Effusions
  • 2.4. Tuberculosis
  • References
  • 3 The Gastrointestinal System and the Elderly
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Esophagus
  • 3.3. Stomach
  • 3.4. Hepatobiliary Tract
  • 3.5. Pancreas
  • 3.6. Appendix
  • 3.7. Colon
  • 3.8. Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • 3.9. Cancer
  • References
  • 4 Rheumatology in Geriatrics
  • 4.1. Age-Related Changes in the Immune System
  • 9.1.7. Other Causes of Falling
  • 9.1.8. Environmental Factors
  • 9.1.9. Research Imperatives
  • References
  • 9.2 Ethical Considerations in the Elderly Population
  • 9.2.1. Introduction
  • 9.2.2. Medical Care
  • 9.2.3. Informed Consent and Decision Making
  • References
  • 9.3 Diagnosis and Treatment of Malignant Lymphomas in the Elderly
  • 9.3.1. Introduction
  • 9.3.2. Immunotyping
  • 9.3.3. Autoimmune Phenomena
  • 9.3.4. Hodgkin’s Disease
  • 9.3.5. Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
  • 9.3.6. Mycosis Fungoides
  • 9.3.7. Multiple Myeloma
  • 9.3.8. Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia
  • 9.3.9. Conclusion
  • References
  • 9.4 Aging and Oral Function
  • 9.4.1. Introduction
  • 9.4.2. Dental Demography and Aging
  • 9.4.3. Normal Effects of Aging on Oral Status and Function
  • 9.4.4. Regional Evaluation of the Mouth and ItsAdnexae
  • 9.4.5. Common Oral Pathology in the Elderly
  • 9.4.6. Oral Cancer
  • 9.4.7. Medical-Dental Interactions in the Care of the Geriatric Patient

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