The criteria most commonly used to decide if a geriatric cancer patient is in the terminal stages of cancer are based upon cancer type, stage of disease, histologic grade, and clinical assessment of the patient's performance and biological age by the attending doctor. Understanding the human-...
In our population we noted a higher prevalence of CKD in the elderly population (≥80 year old) compared with those <65 years old (31% vs. 6%, p < 0.001), which is in stark contrast to the national overall prevalence of 14.0% [19]. This difference may be due to a combination of ...
“There are a lot of advantages in terms of being able to impact a person’s health being a primary care provider,” says Susan Renz, who has a Ph.D. and is a geriatric nurse practitioner and primary care program director at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. "You...
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Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Joe Jesse Owens III, DVM, discuss the importance of clear communication and setting boundaries to balance client needs and patient welfare. Listen Home hacks for geriatric dogs and cats Tyler Carmack, DVM, CVA, CVFT, CHPV, CTPEP, CVPP ...
Integrating imaging biomarkers with sex differences can enable the identification of more precise treatments for each patient, ensuring that both women and men have equal access to tailored care.Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive ...
Obstetricians—those are physicians that specialize in caring for pregnant women—they say that there are a lot more risks and difficult side effects the older a woman is when she conceives and bears a child. Because I’m over 35, they call mine a “geriatric pregnancy” and they watch ...
checking again when preparing the medication and the last check is done at the patient’s bedside prior to giving the medication. Also it is imperative to question any medication order that does not seem fit. The order should include a date, time, name of the medication, dosage strength, th...
Loss of relational mattering through death was another factor that could promote the experience of not mattering in old age; for some resulting in suicide ideation: P: You know. Sometimes I wonder, what is the point of living? You know (cries)?
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a complex and heterogeneous disease with survival ranging from months to decades from primary diagnosis based on a patient’s risk profile.1 However, the ultimate goal of achieving “cure” remains elusive for almost all patients. Use of the term “cure” for some can...