Volume 20 - Number 2 - February 2012

Clinical Geriatrics

Painful Blisters in an Elderly Woman
02/25/2012
Robert A. Norman, DO, MPH, MBA; Joseph Salhab
Bullous pemphigoid is a common autoimmune disease that typically afflicts older adults.
02/25/2012
Case Report
Case Report
Severe Dysphagia from Medication-Induced Esophagitis: A Preventable Disorder
02/13/2012
Krishna P. Aparanji, MD; Suneetha Annavarappu, MD; Robin O. Russell, MD; T.S. Dharmarajan, MD, FACP
Much can be done to prevent pill- or medication-induced esophagitis.
02/13/2012
First Report®
First Report®
2011 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) Annual Meeting
02/13/2012
2011 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) Annual Meeting: November 5-9, 2011; Chicago, IL
02/13/2012
First Report®
First Report®
49th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
02/13/2012
49th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA): October 20-23, 2011; Boston, MA
02/13/2012
Medication Use/Misuse
Medication Use/Misuse
Atypical Fractures Associated With Long-Term Bisphosphonate Use
02/13/2012
Jerome Reichmister, MD; Peter Jay, MD
Seniors are at risk of developing idiopathic osteoporosis and secondary osteoporosis subsequent to various medical conditions.
02/13/2012
Nutrition in the Elderly
Nutrition in the Elderly
Popular Diets: Examining Weight Loss Diets for Geriatric Patients
02/13/2012
Kristen Hood Watson, MD; Sruti Chandrasekran, MD; Nanette I. Steinle, MD
Advancing age is associated with a slower metabolic rate, declines in muscle and bone mass, reduced total body water, and an increase in body fat.
02/13/2012
Washington Update
Washington Update
February 2012 Washington Update
02/13/2012
In January 2012, the AGS continued its public policy advocacy efforts aimed to cut in Medicare payments to physicians and other healthcare providers.
02/13/2012
Physician's Perspective
Physician's Perspective
Keeping an Eye on Healthy Vision
02/01/2012
Steven R. Gambert, MD, AGSF, MACP
The importance of addressing matters of the heart is widely recognized, whereas maintenance of ophthalmic health may be marginalized.
02/01/2012