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A Shift in Care: Managing OAB Patients Virtually

Guidelines-supported approach to assessment; treatment options in a systematic fashion; OAB care using a virtual-health platform.

ENT Emergencies: Otologic Disorders

1st Module in this 4-part online CPD Program

Diabetic Retinopathy: You Need to Keep an Eye on It!

Diabetes CPD Program, Module 1/4

Selecting Initial Antihypertensive Therapy for Older Adults

Norm R.C. Campbell et al.

It is as important to treat hypertension in older adults as it is in younger people.

Diagnosis and Management Approaches to Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

John D. Markman et al.

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is the leading cause of spinal surgery among older Americans, yet more than one-third do not gain significant relief from surgical treatment.

Management of Primary Colon Cancer in Older Adults

Erin Kennedy et al.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, and more than half of those newly diagnosed with colon cancer are over the age of 70 years.

Leaders in Education: Interview with Dr. Robert Lam

D’Arcy L. Little MD, CCFP, FCFP, FRCPC et al.

Dr. Lam has an active family practice in the Toronto Western Family Health Team and also provides geriatric consultations in the Falls Prevention Program of the Seniors Wellness Clinic of the University Health Network.

Dr. Anne Horgan and Dr. Shabbir Alibhai share their views on the current status of research in Colorectal Cancer

Anne Horgan MBBCh et al.

The incidence of colorectal cancer increases with age, with approximately 60% of patients in the US (and similar numbers in Canada) older than 65 years at diagnosis and 40% over the age of 75.

Treating Infectious Disease in the Older Adult

Barry J. Goldlist MD, FRCPC, FACP, AGSF

Sir William Osler referred to pneumonia as “the old man’s friend,” correctly realizing that infection is a common cause of death in old age.

Long-term Care for Older Adults: Reservoirs of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and Vancomyin-Resistant Enterococi

Carmel M. Hughes et al.

Methicillin-resistant Staphlyococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci are responsible for substantial morbidity and mortality in acute care settings.

Treatment and Prevention of Clostridium difficile Infection in the Long-Term Care Setting

Natasha Bagdasarian et al.

The treatment and prevention of Clostridium difficile infection in the long-term care setting presents unique challenges.

Asymptomatic Bacteriuria: To Treat or Not to Treat

Dimitri M. Drekonja

Urinary tract infections are a frequent diagnosis in older adults, leading to substantial antimicrobial use. Increased antimicrobial use is associated with higher rates of resistance, making future infections more difficult to treat.

Bone Mineral Density: What Is Its Relationship to Heart Disease?

Wilbert S. Aronow

Low bone mineral density (BMD) is associated with obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD); this article reviews several recent studies that have demonstrated the association.

Screening for Dementia: First Signs and Symptoms Reported by Family Caregivers

Mary A. Corcoran

There is an average delay of 20 months between the first recognition of symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder (ADRD) and the seeking of physician help.