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Health Science Reports, 2020 A potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) is defined as a drug‐carrying risks outweighing the expected clinical benefits. Elderly patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are particularly at higher risk of drug‐related toxicities.
Bahia Chahine
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Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences, 2023 Aim: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of potential drug-drug interactions (PDDIs) and potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) among geriatrics.
Pooja Nallur Yoganna +4 more
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Envelhecer nos finais do século XX. Desafio à gerontologia e geriatria.
Acta Médica Portuguesa, 1995 This article concerns teaching and training in medical geriatrics and gerontology. A synoptic overview of this subject in developed countries is presented.
M Helena-Saldanha
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Trends in Geriatrics Graduate Medical Education Programs and Positions, 2001 to 2018
Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 2018 It is no secret that the average age of the U.S. population is increasing, and this has special significance for the U.S. health care system. The number of individuals above 65 years old is predicted to increase 55% by 2030, and all the while, there is a
Aldis H. Petriceks BA +2 more
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A Workshop for Interprofessional Trainees Using the Geriatrics 5Ms Framework
Journal of The American Geriatrics Society, 2020 Interprofessional trainees need geriatrics training to prepare them to care for our aging population. Team‐based care will help them be ready to work in an Age‐Friendly Health System.
A. Schwartz +7 more
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PALLIATIVE CARE IN GERIATRICS: CURRENT ISSUES AND PROSPECTS
Архивъ внутренней медицины, 2016 The purpose of the study is to identify the main problems and prospects of development of palliative care in geriatrics at the present stage. Method of research was to analyze the printed and electronic databases that meet the stated issues.
I. P. Рonomareva, K. I. Рrashchayeu
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Geriatrics & Gerontology International, 2020 The Japan Geriatrics Society has so far announced “The Japan Geriatrics Society Position Statement 2012” and “Guidelines for the Decision‐Making Processes in Medical and Long‐Term Care for the Elderly – Focusing on the Use of Artificial Hydration and ...
M. Kuzuya +8 more
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Thoracic surgeons' perception of frail behavior in videos of standardized patients. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Frailty is a predictor of poor outcomes following many types of operations. We measured thoracic surgeons' accuracy in assessing patient frailty using videos of standardized patients demonstrating signs of physical frailty.
Mark K Ferguson +9 more
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Geriatrics Fact Sheet in Korea 2018 From National Statistics
Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research, 2019 South Korea is the fastest aging country in the world, having become an aged society in 2017, with over 14% of its population aged 65 years or older. This Korean Geriatrics Fact Sheet 2018 aimed to overview and clarify the current geriatric burden and ...
Il-Young Jang, Heayon Lee, Eunju Lee
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Stercoral Perforation of the Sigmoid Colon
International Journal of Gerontology, 2008 Constipation is prevalent among geriatrics living in nursing homes. This is a problem particularly among those with limited mobility and under multiple medications for various illnesses.
An-Yu Tsai +2 more
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