New Horizons in Geriatric Medicine

Volume 1

Ahmet Turan Isik, M Refik Mas, M Akif Karan, George T Grossberg (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

334 Seiten

2013
Nova Science Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-1-62808-972-1 (ISBN)

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Old age is associated with a number of medico-social problems such as: hypertension, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, osteoarthritis, tremor, pain, gait and balance impairment, incontinence, urinary tract infection, sarcopenia, osteoporosis, polypharmacy, pressure ulcers, sleeping problems, cardiocerebrovascular disorders, fluid and electrolyte disturbance, nutritional disorders, immunisation and disease prevention rehabilitation and care. The management of these problems differs significantly between younger and older adults. All of these problems are evaluated in this book in two parts with the contributions of experienced clinicians and researchers. In addition, cellular ageing, comprehensive geriatric assessments, and medicolegal and ethical principles in geriatric medicine are also evaluated. This book will be a valuable tool for all clinicians involved in the management of elderly people.

Cellular Aging; Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment; Immunization & Disease Prevention; Pain; Anemia; Vertigo & its Treatment in the Elderly; Altered Mental Status; Dizziness & Balance Problems; Tremors; Hypertension; Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Mellitus; Thyroid Disorders; Osteoarthritis; Urinary Tract Infections; Index.

Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	180 x 260 mm
Gewicht	786 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie
ISBN-10	1-62808-972-5 / 1628089725
ISBN-13	978-1-62808-972-1 / 9781628089721
Zustand	Neuware