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
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2022-10-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032396043X

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.

Polypharmacy, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

Polypharmacy, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
Author: Holly Holmes
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2012-05-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455744042

With the use of multiple medications in the elderly patient comes the risk of drug-related problems. This issue covers polypharmacy in the elderly patient with topics that include: The Interplay between Polypharmacy, Geriatric Conditions, and Adverse Drug Reactions, Factors Leading to Excessive Polypharmacy, Clinical Practice Guidelines for Chronic Diseases and How They Contribute to Polypharmacy, Polypharmacy in Nursing Home Residents, Psychotropic Polypharmacy, Deprescribing Trials: Methods to Reduce Polypharmacy and the Impact on Prescribing and Clinical Outcomes, Ethical Framework for Medication Discontinuation in Nursing Home Residents with Limited Life Expectancy, Pharmacokinetics in the Elderly and the Interaction with Polypharmacy, Medication Adherence to Multi-drug Regimens, Improvements in Electronic Prescribing to Reduce Inappropriate Medication Use and Polypharmacy, and Tools to Decrease Polypharmacy.

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
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2023-04-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443182930

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.

Polypharmacy, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

Polypharmacy, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
Author: Mary Ann E. Zagaria
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2017-04-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323528414

This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Mary Ann Zagaria, PharmD, is devoted to Polypharmacy. Articles in this outstanding issue include: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Support for Medication Therapy Management (Enhanced Medication Therapy Management): Testing Strategies for Improving Medication Use Among Beneficiaries Enrolled in Medicare Part D; The Role of Patient Preferences in Deprescribing; Polypharmacy Reduction Strategies: Tips on Incorporating American Geriatrics Society Beers and Screening Tool of Older People’s Prescriptions Criteria; Polypharmacy and Delirium in Critically Ill Older Adults: Recognition and Prevention; Geriatric Polypharmacy: Pharmacist as Key Facilitator in Assessing for Falls Risk; Medication Reconciliation in Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities: Opportunity for Pharmacists to Minimize Risks Associated with Transitions of Care; Can Managed Care Manage Polypharmacy?; Medication Risk Mitigation: Coordinating and Collaborating with Health Care Systems, Universities, and Researchers to Facilitate the Design and Execution of Practice-Based Research; and Geriatric Polypharmacy: Two Physicians’ Personal Perspectives.

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

Geriatric Emergency Medicine, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book
Author: Christopher R. Carpenter
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2013-02-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455771791

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.

Healthy Aging, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine , E-Book

Healthy Aging, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine , E-Book
Author: Susan M. Friedman
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2020-11-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323757219

This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Dr. Susan Friedman, is devoted to Healthy Aging. Articles in this issue include: Healthy Aging Across the Stages of Old Age, How Geriatric Principles Inform Healthy Aging, Multimorbidity, Function and Cognition in Aging, Preserving Cognition, Preventing Dementia, Preserving Engagement, Nurturing Resilience, The Frailty Cycle: Reducing frailty to promote healthy aging, Addressing Obesity to Promote Healthy Aging, Lifestyle (Medicine) and Healthy Aging, Nutrition and Healthy Aging, Physical Activity and Healthy Aging, Mindfulness, Stress, and Aging, The Role of Prevention in Healthy Aging, Best Practices for Promoting Healthy Aging, Getting from Here to There: Motivational Interviewing and Other Techniques to Promote Healthy Aging, and more.

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

Gastroenterology, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book
Author: Amir E. Soumekh
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2020-11-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323756352

This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Dr. Amir Soumekh and Dr. Philip O. Katz, is devoted to Gastroenterology. Articles in this issue include: Esophageal and Gastric Motility Disorders, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett's Esophagus, Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS), Anticoagulation and Upper GI Bleeding, Managing Gallstone Disease in the Elderly, Fecal Incontinence, Constipation, Diarrhea, Functional Bowel Disease, Nutrition, Malnutrition and Obesity, Diverticulosis, Diverticulitis and Diverticular Bleeding, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colon Cancer Screening, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and more.

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
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2023-07-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443130302

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.

COVID-19 in the Geriatric Patient, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book

COVID-19 in the Geriatric Patient, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book
Author: Prof. Francesco Landi
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2022-08-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323961312

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.

Alcohol and Substance Abuse In Older Adults Volume 38, Issue 1, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book

Alcohol and Substance Abuse In Older Adults Volume 38, Issue 1, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book
Author: George T. Grossberg
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2021-11-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323850006

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.