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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

Physical Therapy and Exercise for Arthritis: Do They Work?

Linda C. Li et al.

Physiotherapy aims to prevent physical impairment and restore functional ability through the use of exercise, education, and physical modalities.

Alcohol and Prescription Drug Interactions Among Aging Adults

Kristine E. Pringle et al.

The Clinician’s Role in the Treatment of Bathing Disability

Aanand D. Naik et al.

Many older adults have difficulty bathing.Those unable to bathe are more likely to need formal home care and to be admitted to long-term care than those who can bathe without help.

Lost in Transition: Medication Errors at the Time of Hospital Admission, Transfer, and Discharge

Edward Etchells et al.

Medication errors at the time of acute care transition (admission, transfer, and discharge) are common.

Preventing and Treating Influenza in Older Adults

Roger E. Thomas

Recent evidence has shown that vaccination against influenza is effective in reducing the complications of influenza for those 60 years and over living in long-term care facilities during periods of high viral circulation if the vaccine has a good match to the circulating strain.

Telephone Counselling Has Beneficial Effect on Treatment,||Mortality Rates

Kristin Casady

Musculoskeletal Problems: An Under-recognized Determinant of Quality of Life

Barry J. Goldlist MD, FRCPC, FACP, AGSF

There is nothing like waking up in the morning with a stiff back and difficulty moving to remind oneself that arthritic disorders are an important factor in the quality of our everyday lives.

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

David J. Hunter et al.

Despite the increasing prevalence of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, many uncertainties exist pertaining to its management.

Total Hip Arthroplasty in the Older Population

James V. Bono et al.

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most commonly performed and successful operations in orthopedic surgery in terms of clinical outcome, implant survivorship, and cost-effectiveness.