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Evidence-Based Practice Interventions for Managing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Nursing Home Residents
12/14/2012
Behavioral problems and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are commonly encountered in nursing homes.
Behavioral problems and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are commonly encountered in nursing homes.
Behavioral problems and...
12/14/2012
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Ten Clinical Situations in Long-Term Care for Which Antibiotics Are Often Prescribed but Rarely Necessary
04/13/2012
Determining the appropriateness of antibiotic therapy represents a unique challenge for clinicians who care for long-term care residents, as many residents have cognitive or expressive limitations that complicate efforts to assess symptoms.
Determining the appropriateness of antibiotic therapy represents a unique challenge for clinicians who care for long-term care residents, as many residents have cognitive or expressive limitations that complicate efforts to assess symptoms.
Determining the appropriateness...
04/13/2012
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Urinary Tract Infections in Older Adults Residing in Long-Term Care Facilities
04/13/2012
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are commonly suspected in residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities, and it has been common practice to prescribe antibiotics to these patients, even when they are asymptomatic. This approach, however, often...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are commonly suspected in residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities, and it has been common practice to prescribe antibiotics to these patients, even when they are asymptomatic. This approach, however, often...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)...
04/13/2012
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Rationale for Zinc Supplementation in Older Adults With Wounds
01/16/2012
Zinc is an essential mineral that is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism and plays a role in immune function, protein and DNA synthesis, cell division, and wound healing.
Zinc is an essential mineral that is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism and plays a role in immune function, protein and DNA synthesis, cell division, and wound healing.
Zinc is an essential mineral...
01/16/2012
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Therapeutic Management of Late-Stage Parkinson’s Disease: Review of the Movement Disorder Society’s Guidelines
12/12/2011
Although PD cannot yet be cured, early diagnosis and treatment can extend patients’ lives, improve their mobility and function, and enhance their quality of life.
Although PD cannot yet be cured, early diagnosis and treatment can extend patients’ lives, improve their mobility and function, and enhance their quality of life.
Although PD cannot yet be cured,...
12/12/2011
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Elder Mistreatment in the Long-Term Care Setting
08/12/2011
Elder mistreatment (EM) is a well-known problem in nursing homes (NHs). Resident-to-resident aggression is the most common form of EM, but facility staff, family members, and other individuals can be perpetrators. As the population of older...
Elder mistreatment (EM) is a well-known problem in nursing homes (NHs). Resident-to-resident aggression is the most common form of EM, but facility staff, family members, and other individuals can be perpetrators. As the population of older...
Elder mistreatment (EM) is a...
08/12/2011
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Voiding Disorders in Long-Term Care
12/10/2008
Author Affiliations: Dr. Srulevich is a faculty member, Department of Medicine, in the Division of Geriatric Medicine, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Temple University School of...
Author Affiliations: Dr. Srulevich is a faculty member, Department of Medicine, in the Division of Geriatric Medicine, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Temple University School of...
Author Affiliations: Dr....
12/10/2008
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Constipation in Long-Term Care
12/10/2008
Author Affiliations: Dr. Tariq is former Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Medical Director of the Acute Care of Elderly (ACE Unit), Division of Geriatric Medicine, Saint Louis University; and currently a Fellow,...
Author Affiliations: Dr. Tariq is former Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Medical Director of the Acute Care of Elderly (ACE Unit), Division of Geriatric Medicine, Saint Louis University; and currently a Fellow,...
Author Affiliations: Dr. Tariq...
12/10/2008
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Women Face Higher Mortality Risk from Postoperative Atrial Fibriliation Despite Lower Incidence Postsurgery
11/14/2024
While men are more likely to develop postoperative atrial fibrillation (poAF) after open-heart surgery, women with poAF face a higher risk of long-term mortality compared to men.
While men are more likely to develop postoperative atrial fibrillation (poAF) after open-heart surgery, women with poAF face a higher risk of long-term mortality compared to men.
While men are more likely to...
11/14/2024
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Study Reveals Key Predictors of Dementia Risk in Patients With Parkinson Disease
11/01/2024
Age, sex, and education are key dementia risks in Parkinson disease.
Age, sex, and education are key dementia risks in Parkinson disease.
Age, sex, and education are key...
11/01/2024
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Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise in Enhancing Parkinson Disease Treatment
10/25/2024
Personalized adaptive deep brain stimulation may offer better control of motor symptoms and enhance quality of life compared to standard treatment approaches in Parkinson disease.
Personalized adaptive deep brain stimulation may offer better control of motor symptoms and enhance quality of life compared to standard treatment approaches in Parkinson disease.
Personalized adaptive deep brain...
10/25/2024
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Investigating a Potential Link Between Inflammation and Cardiac Arrhythmia
10/23/2024
Researchers investigated how immune cells in human epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) contribute to atrial fibrillation (AF), revealing a potential link between inflammation and cardiac arrhythmia according to research published in Nature...
Researchers investigated how immune cells in human epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) contribute to atrial fibrillation (AF), revealing a potential link between inflammation and cardiac arrhythmia according to research published in Nature...
Researchers investigated how...
10/23/2024
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Depression Increases Risk of Parkinson Disease, Dementia, and Mortality, Study Finds
10/10/2024
Depression in Parkinson disease (PD) is not just a consequence of motor symptoms but may be an early indicator of the disease, associated with increased mortality and dementia risk, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology,...
Depression in Parkinson disease (PD) is not just a consequence of motor symptoms but may be an early indicator of the disease, associated with increased mortality and dementia risk, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology,...
Depression in Parkinson disease...
10/10/2024
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