Volume 21 - Issue 9 - September 2013 - ALTC
Department
09/17/2013
Few practicing nurses have had formal coursework in gerontological nursing, and many nursing education programs do not teach courses in the care of older adults.
Few practicing nurses have had formal coursework in gerontological nursing, and many nursing education programs do not teach courses in the care of older adults.
Few practicing nurses have had...
09/17/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
09/13/2013
Gwen M. Bernacki, MD, MHSA; Karen P. Alexander, MD
Gwen M. Bernacki, MD, MHSA; Karen P. ...
As the population continues to age, aortic stenosis (AS) will be encountered more frequently in the long-term care (LTC) setting. Patients may or may not have symptoms, but once symptoms manifest, AS has poor outcomes when left untreated....
As the population continues to age, aortic stenosis (AS) will be encountered more frequently in the long-term care (LTC) setting. Patients may or may not have symptoms, but once symptoms manifest, AS has poor outcomes when left untreated....
As the population continues to...
09/13/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/13/2013
Early Psychiatric Consultation Key to Diagnosing Delirium Early In Elderly Patients With PneumoniaTwo Studies Show Delirium Impacts Terminal Cognitive Decline Independent of Dementia
Early Psychiatric Consultation Key to Diagnosing Delirium Early In Elderly Patients With PneumoniaTwo Studies Show Delirium Impacts Terminal Cognitive Decline Independent of Dementia
Early Psychiatric Consultation...
09/13/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/13/2013
Linagliptin Demonstrates Good Cardiovascular Safety Profile
Pooled Data Analysis Shows Similar Safety and Efficacy of Canagliflozin Across Age Groups
Phentermine and Topiramate Improves Weight Loss and Glycemic Control in Overweight...
Linagliptin Demonstrates Good Cardiovascular Safety Profile
Pooled Data Analysis Shows Similar Safety and Efficacy of Canagliflozin Across Age Groups
Phentermine and Topiramate Improves Weight Loss and Glycemic Control in Overweight...
Linagliptin Demonstrates Good...
09/13/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
Editor's Page
09/13/2013
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
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Patients in long-term care (LTC) have cognitive and/or physical impairments that impede their ability to live independently.
Patients in long-term care (LTC) have cognitive and/or physical impairments that impede their ability to live independently.
Patients in long-term care (LTC)...
09/13/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
Practical Research
09/13/2013
Donna M. Fick, PhD, GCNS-BC, FGSA, FAAN; Ann M. Kolanowski, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN; Nikki L. Hill, PhD, RN; Andrea Yevchak, PhD, GCNS-BC, RN; Brittney DiMeglio, RN, BSN; Paula M. Mulhall, RPN, RGN, RN
Donna M. Fick, PhD, GCNS-BC, FGSA, FA...
Educating staff about delirium in the long-term care setting has been called the “Trojan horse” solution for improving the quality of delirium care in nursing homes.
Educating staff about delirium in the long-term care setting has been called the “Trojan horse” solution for improving the quality of delirium care in nursing homes.
Educating staff about delirium...
09/13/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
09/13/2013
April M. Robinson, PharmD, BCPS
April M. Robinson, PharmD, BCPS
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Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Patients with chronic...
09/13/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
09/13/2013
Gwen M. Bernacki, MD, MHSA; Karen P. Alexander, MD
Gwen M. Bernacki, MD, MHSA; Karen P. ...
Aortic stenosis (AS) can be congenital or degenerative, with the latter resulting from calcification of the aortic valve over time.
Aortic stenosis (AS) can be congenital or degenerative, with the latter resulting from calcification of the aortic valve over time.
Aortic stenosis (AS) can be...
09/13/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
