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Volume 22 - Issue 10 - October 2014 - ALTC

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Ask the Expert
Sjogren Syndrome
11/04/2014

Driss Zoukhri, PhD, and Mabi Singh, DMD, MS

Driss Zoukhri, PhD, and Mabi Singh, D...
Part 1 of this two-part series examines the oral symptoms in Sjogren's syndromes and walks through the process of identifying it and navigating appropriate treatment in the clinical setting.
Part 1 of this two-part series examines the oral symptoms in Sjogren's syndromes and walks through the process of identifying it and navigating appropriate treatment in the clinical setting.
Part 1 of this two-part series...
11/04/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Editor's Page
The Reality of Dysphagia is a Hard Pill to Swallow
10/02/2014

Gregg Warshaw; Medical Editor

Gregg Warshaw; Medical Editor
As we approach the peak of flu and pneumonia season in the United States, we wanted to highlight the strategies for preventing pneumonia, and in particular, aspiration pneumonia, with the articles and resources in this month’s issue of Annals...
As we approach the peak of flu and pneumonia season in the United States, we wanted to highlight the strategies for preventing pneumonia, and in particular, aspiration pneumonia, with the articles and resources in this month’s issue of Annals...
As we approach the peak of flu...
10/02/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care

Feature

Photo Quiz
Diagnosing a Cutaneous Horn on an Elderly Woman`s Face - Answer and Discussion
10/20/2014

I-Chiang Shy, MD, MA 1; Ching-Yun Han, MD 2

I-Chiang Shy, MD, MA 1; Ching-Yun Han...
Actinic keratosis, also known as solar keratosis, is a premalignant skin lesion that may occasionally progress to invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
Actinic keratosis, also known as solar keratosis, is a premalignant skin lesion that may occasionally progress to invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
Actinic keratosis, also known as...
10/20/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Photo Quiz
Diagnosing a Cutaneous Horn on an Elderly Woman’s Face
10/20/2014

I-Chiang Shy, MD, MA 1; Ching-Yun Han, MD 2

I-Chiang Shy, MD, MA 1; Ching-Yun Han...
What is the cause of this horn-like lesion on an elderly woman's face? 
What is the cause of this horn-like lesion on an elderly woman's face? 
What is the cause of this...
10/20/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
ALTC Quick Guide Series
Quick Guide: Pneumonia Vaccination Update
10/09/2014
Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Transmitted via person-to-person contact with respiratory secretions, such as saliva or mucus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus, are a...
Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Transmitted via person-to-person contact with respiratory secretions, such as saliva or mucus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus, are a...
Pneumonia is an infection in one...
10/09/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Perspectives
Breaking Free From the Caregiver Prison: Can Assisted Living Social Workers Help?
10/07/2014

Allan S. Vann

Allan S. Vann
This is the fourth article in a series from Allan Vann, who has shared his experience as a caregiver for his wife, Clare, who has Alzheimer's disease.
This is the fourth article in a series from Allan Vann, who has shared his experience as a caregiver for his wife, Clare, who has Alzheimer's disease.
This is the fourth article in a...
10/07/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
Animal-Assisted Therapy: An Exploration of Its History, Healing Benefits, and How Skilled Nursing Facilities Can Set Up Programs
10/02/2014

Lorraine Ernst, RN, MS, AHN-BC

Lorraine Ernst, RN, MS, AHN-BC ...
The therapeutic potential of animals in clinical areas has been increasingly recognized, leading to more healthcare facilities providing animal-assisted therapy.
The therapeutic potential of animals in clinical areas has been increasingly recognized, leading to more healthcare facilities providing animal-assisted therapy.
The therapeutic potential of...
10/02/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Case Report and Brief Review
Improved Renal and Cognitive Function in a Hospice Patient After Polypharmacy Reduction
10/02/2014

Richard Whalen, MD, CMD, CAQ 1; Sebastian Larion, MS 1; Thomas Lynch, PharmD 2

Richard Whalen, MD, CMD, CAQ 1; Sebas...
Older adults presenting with unexplained decline in renal and cognitive function should be evaluated for polypharmacy as a potential cause.
Older adults presenting with unexplained decline in renal and cognitive function should be evaluated for polypharmacy as a potential cause.
Older adults presenting with...
10/02/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
Preventing Aspiration Pneumonia by Addressing Three Key Risk Factors: Dysphagia, Poor Oral Hygiene, and Medication Use
10/02/2014

John Liantonio, MD 1; Brooke Salzman, MD 2; Danielle Snyderman, MD 2

John Liantonio, MD 1; Brooke Salzman,...
An emphasis on prevention of aspiration pneumonia should be considered for older adults, as the mortality rate of the disease can be staggering in this population.
An emphasis on prevention of aspiration pneumonia should be considered for older adults, as the mortality rate of the disease can be staggering in this population.
An emphasis on prevention of...
10/02/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
Digestive Disease Week 2014
08/07/2014
During the DDW meeting a number of studies were presented.
During the DDW meeting a number of studies were presented.
During the DDW meeting a number...
08/07/2014
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