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Survey of Ophthalmology, 1992
An elderly male was referred for evaluation of hemeralopia when cataract extraction did not alleviate his symptom of difficulty seeing in bright illumination. Visual acuity was 20/40 OU. Funduscopic examination revealed marked arteriolar attenuation, disc pallor, and retinal pigment epithelial changes.
K, Gehrs, J, Tiedeman
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An elderly male was referred for evaluation of hemeralopia when cataract extraction did not alleviate his symptom of difficulty seeing in bright illumination. Visual acuity was 20/40 OU. Funduscopic examination revealed marked arteriolar attenuation, disc pallor, and retinal pigment epithelial changes.
K, Gehrs, J, Tiedeman
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Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 2017
Annually, influenza viruses cause significant disease in older adults, varying with the virulence of the circulating strain, prior exposure to circulating strain, and influenza vaccine effectiveness. Older adults often present atypically (eg, without fever) and with complications of influenza infection such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ...
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Annually, influenza viruses cause significant disease in older adults, varying with the virulence of the circulating strain, prior exposure to circulating strain, and influenza vaccine effectiveness. Older adults often present atypically (eg, without fever) and with complications of influenza infection such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ...
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The Consultant Pharmacist, 2017
Several vaccine-preventable diseases-influenza, pneumonia, herpes zoster, and pertussis-threaten the health of older adults in the United States. Both the costs associated with treating these diseases and the potential to increase morbidity and mortality are high for this patient population.
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Several vaccine-preventable diseases-influenza, pneumonia, herpes zoster, and pertussis-threaten the health of older adults in the United States. Both the costs associated with treating these diseases and the potential to increase morbidity and mortality are high for this patient population.
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Thrombocytopenia in Older Adults
Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis, 2014Thrombocytopenia in older patients is associated with several characteristics that are often underrecognized. Among them are the risk of bleeding complications, the senescence of the bone marrow, the increased use of multiple drugs, and greater comorbidity.
Brandon J, McMahon, Hau C, Kwaan
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Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 2007
Older adults disproportionately sustain morbidity and mortality due to vaccine-preventable illnesses. Despite this observation, adult immunization rates continue to lag behind national goals. Reduced vaccine efficacy in older adults leading to apathy regarding the need for vaccine administration, unrealistic expectations for disease prevention rather ...
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Older adults disproportionately sustain morbidity and mortality due to vaccine-preventable illnesses. Despite this observation, adult immunization rates continue to lag behind national goals. Reduced vaccine efficacy in older adults leading to apathy regarding the need for vaccine administration, unrealistic expectations for disease prevention rather ...
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Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 2022
Polypharmacy, associated with adverse health outcomes, is common in older adults owing to increasing chronic conditions. In addition to normal organ system changes that affect pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamics of medications, drug-drug interaction and drug-disease interactions should be reviewed.
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Polypharmacy, associated with adverse health outcomes, is common in older adults owing to increasing chronic conditions. In addition to normal organ system changes that affect pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamics of medications, drug-drug interaction and drug-disease interactions should be reviewed.
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The Nurse Practitioner, 2013
Constipation is a common complaint in the general population, particularly among older adults. Patients present with infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. Management of this uncomfortable condition involves diet, fluid intake, and medications.
Barbara, K Bailes, Kathleen, Reeve
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Constipation is a common complaint in the general population, particularly among older adults. Patients present with infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. Management of this uncomfortable condition involves diet, fluid intake, and medications.
Barbara, K Bailes, Kathleen, Reeve
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Dysphagia, 1990
The surge in interest in aging research has led to a growing awareness of the importance of adequate nutritional status in the elderly. This paper highlights the current state of our knowledge of nutrition in the older adult with regard to age-related alterations in nutritional status, the effects of altered nutritional status on the general well-being
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The surge in interest in aging research has led to a growing awareness of the importance of adequate nutritional status in the elderly. This paper highlights the current state of our knowledge of nutrition in the older adult with regard to age-related alterations in nutritional status, the effects of altered nutritional status on the general well-being
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Home Health Care Services Quarterly, 1999
Although telemedicine is not a new concept, health care assessment and treatment approaches which incorporate technology have expanded greatly over the past decade. Telemedicine has been used successfully with all age groups across the lifespan. However, telemedicine programs can serve an important function in home health care to support older adults ...
N P, Kropf, R K, Grigsby
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Although telemedicine is not a new concept, health care assessment and treatment approaches which incorporate technology have expanded greatly over the past decade. Telemedicine has been used successfully with all age groups across the lifespan. However, telemedicine programs can serve an important function in home health care to support older adults ...
N P, Kropf, R K, Grigsby
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Nursing Older People, 2002
I work as a manager on a 30-bed unit for frail older people in a private home and nutrition plays a big part in my day-to-day duties.
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I work as a manager on a 30-bed unit for frail older people in a private home and nutrition plays a big part in my day-to-day duties.
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