Fundamentals of geriatric medicine : a case-based approach /
editors, Rainier P. Soriano ; associate editors, Helen M. Fernandez, Christine K. Cassel, Rosanne Leipzig.
- xx, 624 páginas : ilustraciones
´Material in this book is based as noted on Cassel CK, Leipzig RM, Cohen HJ, Larson EB, Meier DE, eds. Managing editor Capello CF. Geriatric medicine : an evidence-based approach, 4th ed. New York: Springer, 2003. ISBN 0387955143.´--T.p. verso.
Incluye bibliografía.
Approach to the older adult patient / Rainier P. Soriano -- The comprehensive geriatric assessment / Rainier P. Soriano -- Geriatric pharmacology and drug prescribing for older adults / Rosanne M. Leipzig -- Sites of care for older adults / Kenneth S. Boockvar -- Medicare and medicaid / S. Brent Ridge -- Psychosocial influences on health in later life / Judith L. Howe -- Medicolegal aspects of the care of older adults / Olusegun A. Apoeso -- Prevention and chemoprophylaxis in the elderly / Emily J. Chai -- Vision and hearing impairments / Helen M. Fernandez -- Exercise and rehabilitation / Sandra E. Sanchez-Reilly -- Nutrition / Sandra E. Sanchez-Reilly -- The older surgical patient / Hannah I. Lipman -- Depression, dementia, and delirium / Rainier P. Soriano -- Insomnia and other sleep disorders / Reena Karani -- Transient ischemic attack and stroke / Daniel E. Wollman -- Parkinson´s disease and related disorders / Daniel E. Wollman -- Dizziness and syncope / Rainier P. Soriano -- Osteoarthritis / Kathleen R. Srock -- Osteoporosis / Helen M. Fernandez -- Instability and falls / Helen M. Fernandez -- Hip Fractures / Rengena E. Chan-Ting -- Hypertension / Olusegun A. Apoeso -- Cardiovascular and peripheral arterial diseases / Anna U. Loengard -- Diabetes mellitus / Audrey K. Chun -- Thyroid disorders / Audrey K. Chun -- Anemia in the elderly / Jennifer M. Hensley -- Benign prostatic hyperplasia / Hans L. Stöhrer -- Erectile dysfunction / Hans L. Stöhrer -- Urinary incontinence / Eileen H. Callahan -- Pressure ulcers / R. Morgan Bain -- Overview of palliative care and non-pain symptom management / Rainier P. Soriano -- Principles of pain management / R. Morgan Bain.