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Comparison of Narrow-Versus Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics in Elderly Patients With Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Background: Little evidence is available regarding the choice of empiric antibiotic therapy in elderly patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). The primary objective of this study is to compare the outcomes…

Tags: 2022, Antibiotics, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Elderly, exacerbations

Psychopharmacology in the Elderly: Why Does Age Matter?

A growing percentage of the population is aging, with a large subset of this group meeting criteria for one or more neuropsychiatric disorders. Generally, physiological changes due to aging affect most of the pharmacokinetic processes in the body,…

Tags: 2022, Antidepressants, antipsychotics, Elderly, Metabolism, Mood stabilizers, Psychopharmacology, Psychotropics, Sedative-hypnotics.

Ileal pouch anal anastomosis in the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

AIM: Despite good overall outcomes in most patients undergoing ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA), there is still hesitation in performing an IPAA in older patients due to comorbidity burden and concern for incontinence. We aimed to identify…

Tags: 2021, April 2021 List, Colorectal Disease, Elderly, FAP, functional outcomes, Holubar SD, IPAA, Jia X, journalArticle, Lightner AL, NEOMED College of Medicine Student, NEOMED Student Publications, Pedersen KE, Steele SR, UC

Comparison of narrow-versus broad-spectrum antibiotics in elderly patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Background Little evidence is available regarding the choice of empiric antibiotic therapy in elderly patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). The primary objective of this study is to compare the outcomes…

Psychotic disorders in late life: a narrative review

Psychotic disorders are not uncommon in late life. These disorders often have varied etiologies, different clinical presentations, and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality among the older adult population. Psychotic disorders in…

Medical Care Perceptions In Elderly Patients With Musculoskeletal Complaints

Background: Musculoskeletal complaints represent the second most common reason for visits to a physician, second only to the common cold. The limited capability of medical. treatment for musculoskeletal disease requires modification of communication…

Altered Mental Status In Older Patients In The Emergency Department

Altered mental status is a common chief compliant among older patients in the emergency department (ED). Acute changes in mental status are more concerning and are usually secondary to delirium, stupor, and coma. Although stupor and coma are easily…

Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Older Adults

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common disorder with significant morbidity and mortality, particularly for older adults. Risk factors include comorbid conditions commonly found in older patients as well as immunocompromising conditions such…

Tags: 2015, antimicrobial therapy, Breen T R, Community-acquired pneumonia, Current Geriatrics Reports, Elderly, File T M, Geriatrics & Gerontology, Journal Article or Conference Abstract Publication, Nursing home-acquired pneumonia, Respiratory pathogens, Vaccine

Coronary stenting in the elderly: Longitudinal results in a wide spectrum of patients treated with a new and more practical approach

One hundred-twelve intracoronary stents (83 Palmaz-Schatz, 25 biliary, and 4 Gianturco-Roubin) were placed in 87 (51.7% male) patients aged greater than or equal to 70 years (70-93; mean 76.1) during a 1-year period. Ail stents were deployed using…

Assessment of outcome following the use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 for spinal fusion in the elderly population

INTRODUCTION: Although the use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) for spinal fusion has been fairly studied in the general population, relatively little research has been conducted on its use in the elderly patient…

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