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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

Gallstone Diseases in the Older Adult

Calvin Law et al.

The prevalence of gallstones has been increasing among the aging population. Common sequelae of cholelithiasis include asymptomatic gallstones, biliary colic, acute cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, cholangitis, and gallstone pancreatitis.

Managing Abnormal Liver Blood Tests in Older People

James Frith et al.

The prevalence of chronic liver disease is increasing in older people. The presentation of these diseases is often asymptomatic or nonspecific, so they easily go undiagnosed.

Functional Gains for Stroke Survivors in Response to Functional Electrical Stimulation

Janis J. Daly

For those with persistent gait and upper limb deficits after stroke, it is difficult to obtain recovery of motor control and functional capability in response to standard care methods.

Approach to the Management of Dementia-Related Behavioural Problems

Michael J. Passmore

Dementia-related behavioural problems are common and debilitating. The assessment and management of these problems can be challenging.

The Aging Liver

Arthur Everitt et al.

The liver undergoes substantial changes in structure and function in old age. There are age-related changes in liver mass, blood flow, and hepatocyte and sinusoidal cell morphology.

Information Communication Technology-Enabled Health Care at Home

Simon Brownsell et al.

Management of Patients with Ascites

Andres Cardenasc et al.

Ascites is the accumulation of free fluid in the peritoneal cavity. In over 80% of cases, it is a result of cirrhosis.

Clinician’s Role in the Documentation of Elder Mistreatment

Elizabeth Pham et al.

Muscle Cramps in Older Adults

David R.P. Guay

Symptomatic muscle cramps in older adults can be extremely painful and seriously compromise health-related quality of life.

Intra-articular Corticosteroids in Osteoarthritis

Stephen M. Campbell et al.

Osteoarthritis is a major cause of disability among older adults. Treatment of the symptoms involves multiple modalities, including exercise, physical measures such as braces or canes, analgesics, and sometimes surgery.

Orthostatic Hypotension Screening in Older Adults Taking Antihypertensive Agents

Kenneth M. Madden

Orthostatic hypotension (OH), while not itself a disease, is an important physical finding in the setting of unexplained syncope or falls.

Adherence to Medication in Patients with Dementia: Problems and Solutions

Daniel J. Brauner

Lack of adherence is a major reason for the failure of medical therapies and is an especially important and sometimes underappreciated issue for the growing number of people with dementia.