Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, 7e [electronic resource] / Jeffrey B Halter, Joseph G Ouslander, Stephanie Studenski, Kevin P High, Sanjay Asthana, Mark A Supiano, Christine Seel Ritchie.

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TextSeries: McGraw-Hill's AccessMedicinePublication details: New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education LLC., c2017.Edition: 7th edDescription: 1 online resource : ill., figs., tablesISBN:

0071833455 (printISBN)
0071833463 (e-ISBN)
9780071833455 (print-ISBN)
9780071833462 (e-ISBN)

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Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, seventh edition

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Additional physical formats: Online version: : Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. DDC classification:

618.97 23

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RC952

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WT 100

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Contents:

Chapter 68: Other Neurodegenerative Disorders -- Chapter 69: Traumatic Brain Injury -- Chapter 70: Epilepsy -- Chapter 71: Evidence-Based Treatment and Prevention of Major Depressive Episodes in Later Life -- Chapter 72: Schizophrenia -- Chapter 73: General Topics in Geriatric Psychiatry -- Chapter 74: Management of Agitation in Dementia -- Section B: Cardiovascular System -- Chapter 75: Effects of Aging on Cardiovascular Structure and Function -- Chapter 76: Vascular Aging and Atherosclerosis -- Chapter 77: Coronary Heart Disease -- Chapter 78: Valvular Heart Disease -- Chapter 79: Heart Failure -- Chapter 80: Cardiac Arrhythmias -- Chapter 81: Peripheral Vascular Disease -- Chapter 82: Hypertension -- Section C: Pulmonary -- Chapter 83: Aging of the Respiratory System -- Chapter 84: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease -- Chapter 85: Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease -- Section D: Nephrology -- Chapter 86: Aging of the Kidney -- Chapter 87: Renal Disease -- Chapter 88: End-Stage Renal Disease -- Chapter 89: Disorders of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance -- Section E: Gastroenterology -- Chapter 90: Aging of the Gastrointestinal System -- Chapter 91: Hepatic Disease -- Chapter 92: Biliary and Pancreatic Disease -- Chapter 93: Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders -- Chapter 94: Common Large Intestinal Disorders -- Chapter 95: Constipation -- Section F: Oncology -- Chapter 96: Oncology and Aging: General Principles -- Chapter 97: Breast Disease -- Chapter 98: Prostate Cancer -- Chapter 99: Lung Cancer -- Chapter 100: Gastrointestinal Malignancies -- Chapter 101: Intracranial Neoplasms -- Chapter 102: Skin Cancer -- Section G: Hematology -- Chapter 103: Aging of the Hematopoietic System -- Chapter 104: White Cell Disorders -- Chapter 105: Non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin Lymphomas -- Chapter 106: Coagulation Disorders -- Chapter 107: Plasma Cell Disorders -- Section H: Endocrinology and Metabolism -- Chapter 108: Aging of the Endocrine System and Selected Endocrine Disorders -- Chapter 109: Thyroid Diseases -- Chapter 110: Diabetes Mellitus -- Chapter 111: Dyslipoproteinemia -- Chapter 112: Hyperparathyroidism and Paget Disease of Bone -- Section I: Mobility and Rheumatology -- Chapter 113: Aging of the Muscles and Joints -- Chapter 114: Biomechanics of Mobility -- Chapter 115: Exercise: Physiologic and Functional Effects -- Chapter 116: Mobility -- Chapter 117: Osteoarthritis -- Chapter 118: Osteoporosis -- Chapter 119: Hip Fractures -- Chapter 120: Myopathies, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Giant Cell Arteritis -- Chapter 121: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases -- Chapter 122: Back Pain and Spinal Stenosis -- Chapter 123: Foot Problems -- Chapter 124: Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndromes -- Section J: Infectious Diseases -- Chapter 125: Infection: General Principles -- Chapter 126: Pneumonia -- Chapter 127: Urinary Tract Infections -- Chapter 128: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection -- Chapter 129: Herpes Zoster -- Chapter 130: Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus.

Part I: Principles of Gerontology -- Chapter 1: Biology of Aging and Longevity -- Chapter 2: Genetics of Age-Dependent Human Disease -- Chapter 3: Immunology of Aging -- Chapter 4: Chronic Inflammation -- Chapter 5: Demography and Epidemiology -- Chapter 6: International Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine -- Chapter 7: Psychosocial Aspects of Aging -- Chapter 8: Sex Differences in Health and Longevity -- Part II: Principles of Geriatrics -- Section A: Assessment -- Chapter 9: Evaluation, Management, and Decision Making -- Chapter 10: Principles of Geriatric Assessment -- Chapter 11: Mental Status and Neurologic Examination -- Chapter 12: Assessment of Decisional Capacity and Competencies -- Chapter 13: Prevention and Screening -- Section B: Organization of Care -- Chapter 14: Geriatrics Models of Care -- Chapter 15: Transitions in Care -- Chapter 16: Acute Hospital Care -- Chapter 17: Emergency Department Care -- Chapter 18: Critical Care -- Chapter 19: Subacute Care -- Chapter 20: Nursing Home Care -- Chapter 21: Community-Based Long-Term Services and Support and Home Care -- Chapter 22: Rural Aging -- Chapter 23: Quality of Care -- Section C: Special Management Issues -- Chapter 24: General Principles of Pharmacology and Appropriate Prescribing -- Chapter 25: Complementary and Alternative Medicine -- Chapter 26: Team Care -- Chapter 27: Social Work -- Chapter 28: Self-Management of Health Behavior -- Chapter 29: Rehabilitation -- Chapter 30: Legal Issues -- Section D: Surgical Management -- Chapter 31: Perioperative Evaluation and Management -- Chapter 32: Anesthesia -- Chapter 33: Surgical Outcomes -- Section E: Nutrition -- Chapter 34: Nutrition and Obesity -- Chapter 35: Malnutrition and Enteral/Parenteral Alimentation -- Chapter 36: Disorders of Swallowing -- Chapter 37: Oral Health -- Section F: Sensory Function -- Chapter 38: Low Vision: Assessment and Rehabilitation -- Chapter 39: The Auditory System -- Section G: Gender and Sexuality -- Chapter 40: Menopause and Midlife Health Changes -- Chapter 41: Sexuality, Sexual Function, and the Aging Woman -- Chapter 42: Gynecologic Disorders -- Chapter 43: Sexuality, Sexual Function, and Androgen Replacement Therapy in the Aging Male -- Chapter 44: Benign Prostate Disorders -- Part III: Geriatric Syndromes -- Chapter 45: Aging and Homeostatic Regulation -- Chapter 46: Frailty -- Chapter 47: Delirium -- Chapter 48: Falls -- Chapter 49: Sleep Disorders -- Chapter 50: Dizziness -- Chapter 51: Syncope -- Chapter 52: Pressure Ulcers -- Chapter 53: Incontinence -- Chapter 54: Elder Mistreatment -- Part IV: Principles of Palliative Medicine and Ethics -- Chapter 55: Palliative Care and Special Management Issues -- Chapter 56: Pain Management -- Chapter 57: Common Nonpain Symptoms -- Chapter 58: Effective Communication Strategies for Patients With Advanced Illness -- Chapter 59: Palliative Medicine Across the Continuum of Care Including Hospice -- Chapter 60: Spiritual Care -- Chapter 61: Ethics -- Part V: Organ Systems and Diseases -- Section A: Neurology and Psychiatry -- Chapter 62: Cellular and Neurochemical Aspects of the Aging Brain -- Chapter 63: Cognitive Changes Associated With Normal and Pathologic Aging -- Chapter 64: Psychoactive Drug Therapy -- Chapter 65: Cerebrovascular Disease -- Chapter 66: Dementia Including Alzheimer Disease -- Chapter 67: Parkinson Disease and Related Disorders.

Abstract: AMedicine is an ever-changing science. As new research and clinical experience broaden our knowledge, changes in treatment and drug therapy are required. The authors and the publisher of this work have checked with sources believed to be reliable in their efforts to provide information that is complete and generally in accord with the standards accepted at the time of publication. However, in view of the possibility of human error and changes in medical sciences, neither the editors nor the publisher nor any other party who has been involved in the preparation or publication of this work warrants that the information contained herein is in every respect accurate or complete, and they disclaim all responsibility for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from use of the information contained in this work. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein with other sources. For example and in particular, readers are advised to check the product information sheet included in the package of each drug they plan to administer to be certain that the information contained in this work is accurate and that changes have not been made in the recommended dose or in the contraindications for administration. This recommendation is of particular importance in connection with new or infrequently used drugs.

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AMedicine is an ever-changing science. As new research and clinical experience broaden our knowledge, changes in treatment and drug therapy are required. The authors and the publisher of this work have checked with sources believed to be reliable in their efforts to provide information that is complete and generally in accord with the standards accepted at the time of publication. However, in view of the possibility of human error and changes in medical sciences, neither the editors nor the publisher nor any other party who has been involved in the preparation or publication of this work warrants that the information contained herein is in every respect accurate or complete, and they disclaim all responsibility for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from use of the information contained in this work. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein with other sources. For example and in particular, readers are advised to check the product information sheet included in the package of each drug they plan to administer to be certain that the information contained in this work is accurate and that changes have not been made in the recommended dose or in the contraindications for administration. This recommendation is of particular importance in connection with new or infrequently used drugs.

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