Published July, 2011
By Ronnie A. Rosenthal, Michael E. Zenilman, Mark R. Katlic and Ronnie Ann Rosenthal
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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Providing a comprehensive, evidence-based textbook on the topic, this volume presents an overview of geriatric care, written by leaders in the field. This new edition includes new procedures, methods and information to keep pace with this rapidly evolving field.

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Published July, 2011
By Gerald S. Berenson
Publisher: Springer
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That precursors of adult coronary artery disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes begin in childhood have been clearly established by the Bogalusa Heart Study.

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Published July, 2011
By Victor Pace, Adrian Treloar and Sharon Scott
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Series: Oxford Specialist Handbooks in End of Life Care
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Dementia is a growing issue, exacerbated by improvements in health care which have led to an ageing population. This book concentrates on advanced disease and addresses issues such as pain management, decision-making, communication, the Mental Health Capacity Act, dementia in the younger patient, and the carer's perspective.

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Published July, 2011
By Marc E. Agronin, Gabe Maletta and Gabe J. Maletta
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Many elderly patients suffer from psychiatric conditions that result from - or are made worse by - existing medical conditions. This book integrates clinical expertise needed to evaluate and treat psychiatric, medical and neurologic disorders in the older patient.

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Published June, 2011
By Orla Hardiman and Colin P. Doherty
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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Neurodegenerative Disorders provides a clinically-focused guide to common neurodegenerative diseases. The text integrates an overview of the basic principles of neurodegeration and pathogenesis, with new developments in an accessible, user-friendly way.

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Published June, 2011
By John E. Morley
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Focuses on important issues in geriatrics including the following: treatment strategies for sarcopenia and frailty; congestive heart failure; revitalizing the aged brain; nutritional strategies for aging successfully; falls, osteoporosis and hip fractures; late-life Hypogonadism; hypertension in older persons; incontinence; and delirium.

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Published June, 2011
By George S. Alexopoulos and Dimitri Kiosses
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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An issue that covers a broad selection of topics critical to psychiatrist and any physician who treats older patients. It includes: epidemiology, clinical evaluation, and treatment of dementing disorders, late-life psychosis; suicide in late life; depression in primary care; and structural neuroimaging of geriatric depression.

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Published June, 2011
By Yuri Nakasato, Raymond L. Yung, Thomas Teasdale and Bruce A. Carnes
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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The first book dedicated explicitly to the care of elderly patients with rheumatic diseases, this comprehensive resource is a practical guide for navigating the medical concerns of these complex patients.

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Published May, 2011
By Tom Dening and Alisoun Milne
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The care home sector is large, with over 400 000 residents in the UK and a similar number employed within the homes. Care home residents are often very old, and many have multiple physical and mental health needs, meaning that their care poses particular challenges. This book offers a coherent and evidence-based text exploring these issues.

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Published May, 2011
By Mark R. Katlic
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Elderly: Evidence Based Practice is an important and timely book that reflects the thoughtful work of pioneers in geriatric surgery.

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