older adults

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Glioblastoma Characteristics Provide Evidence for Prognosis, Treatment of Older Patients

11/09/2016

JCP Editors

According to researchers, characteristics of glioblastoma including seizures, location, and pressure in the brain give valuable insight into length of survival as well as treatment options for patients over the age...

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11/09/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Tips for Deprescribing in the Nursing Home

10/17/2016

Linda M. Liu , DNP, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, ACHPN;

Irene G. Campbell , MSN, APRN, GNP;

Linda M. Liu , DNP, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, ACHPN;

Irene G. Campbell , MSN, APRN, GNP;

Deprescribing is an effective way to minimize polypharmacy, the use of multiple medications, and improve health outcomes in nursing homes.

Deprescribing is an effective...

10/17/2016

Annals of Long-Term Care

Case Report and Brief Review

Oral Rehydration Therapy as an Alternative to Intravenous Therapy in Dehydrated Older People

02/16/2016

Jessica Colburn , MD;

Fatima Sheikh , MD, MPH;

William B. Greenough III, MD, FACP;

Adrienne E. Shapiro , MD, PhD;

Jessica Colburn , MD;

Adrienne E. Shapiro , MD, PhD;

Fatima Sheikh , MD, MPH;

Adrienne E. Shapiro , MD, PhD;

Jessica Colburn , MD;

Adrienne E. Shapiro , MD, PhD;

Fatima Sheikh , MD, MPH;

Adrienne E. Shapiro , MD, PhD;

Jessica Colburn , MD;

Fatima Sheikh , MD, MPH;

Jessica Colburn , MD;

William B. Greenough III, MD, FACP;

Fatima Sheikh, MD, MPH, presents a case report of a 68-year-old man with dehydration who was successfully treated with oral rehydration therapy.

Fatima Sheikh, MD, MPH, presents...

02/16/2016

Annals of Long-Term Care

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