Volume 17 - Issue 9 - September, 2009 - ALTC
Department
09/11/2009
Judith A. Tate, MSN, RN and Mary Beth Happ, PhD, RN Department of Acute & Tertiary Care, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Judith A. Tate, MSN, RN and Mary Beth...
The reported incidence of delirium among intensive care unit patients ranges from 40-87%, with highest occurance among older adults.
The reported incidence of delirium among intensive care unit patients ranges from 40-87%, with highest occurance among older adults.
The reported incidence of...
09/11/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/11/2009
By Samuel C. Durso, MD Assistant professor of medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology Medical Director for Primary Care, Geriatrics and Specialty Services Johns Hopkins at White Marsh
By Samuel C. Durso, MD Assistant prof...
Screening for colorectal cancer can prevent many deaths by catching diseases at an early stage when a cure is likely.
Screening for colorectal cancer can prevent many deaths by catching diseases at an early stage when a cure is likely.
Screening for colorectal cancer...
09/11/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
09/10/2009
Patricia C. Bauza, MD, and Bruce Sutor, MD
Patricia C. Bauza, MD, and Bruce Suto...
Treating elderly persons with schizophrenia poses several challenges for clinicians.
Treating elderly persons with schizophrenia poses several challenges for clinicians.
Treating elderly persons with...
09/10/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
09/10/2009
Eric G. Tangalos, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
Eric G. Tangalos, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD...
Constipation in the elderly is common and has a significant impact on quality of life and use of healthcare resources in long-term care settings.
Constipation in the elderly is common and has a significant impact on quality of life and use of healthcare resources in long-term care settings.
Constipation in the elderly is...
09/10/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/10/2009
Wilbert S. Aronow, MD, FACC, FAHA, AGSF
Wilbert S. Aronow, MD, FACC, FAHA, AG...
How should a 78-year-old woman with congestive heart failure (CHF) after myocardial infarction be treated?
How should a 78-year-old woman with congestive heart failure (CHF) after myocardial infarction be treated?
How should a 78-year-old woman...
09/10/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
Perspectives
09/11/2009
Richard Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
Richard Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGS...
There has always been pressure from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to limit adverse events from medications.
There has always been pressure from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to limit adverse events from medications.
There has always been pressure...
09/11/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
Case Report and Brief Review
09/11/2009
Alexander Rabinovich, MD, Yaffa Lerman, MD, and Faina Rozenberg, MD
Alexander Rabinovich, MD, Yaffa Lerma...
Gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE), or “watermelon stomach,” is a relatively uncommon cause of gastrointestinal (GI) blood loss.
Gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE), or “watermelon stomach,” is a relatively uncommon cause of gastrointestinal (GI) blood loss.
Gastric antral vascular ectasia...
09/11/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
