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Guidelines-supported approach to assessment; treatment options in a systematic fashion; OAB care using a virtual-health platform.
MD, FRCPC, FACP, AGSF
I am writing this editorial while attending on a general medical service at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Whenever I do this, my first impression is that general medicine is really acute geriatric medicine, and I am incredibly thankful for my background in geriatrics.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is traditionally considered a disorder of young adulthood; however, it affects adults of all ages, including older adults.
Unintentional weight loss is common among older adults and is associated with significant adverse health outcomes, increased mortality, and progressive disability.
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An understanding of the changes in gastrointestinal function that occur with aging can assist physicians in making patient care decisions.
Nausea and emesis are distressing symptoms that can contribute to malnutrition, dehydration, and decreased quality of life in older patients.
MD, FRCPC, FACP, AGSF
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