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JAMA Launches New Series On Caring Of The Aging Patient
To assist physicians in caring for a patient demographic that is rapidly growing in size, JAMA is launching a new series, "Care of the Aging Patient: From Evidence to Action." "The aging of the global population will be a hallmark of the 21st century, when average lifespan may reach 100 years in some countries, at least for women. Comment?
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Caregivers' Corner: Making the move to a progressive care facility
DEAR MARY: My parents are in their 80s and fortunate to be financially stable. They are extremely stubborn and independent, but they need help on several fronts. Comment?
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Journal of American Medical Association to Publish Series on Caring for the Aging Patient
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Goal of this series will be to help improve clinical practice and inform policy in care of older individuals Jan. Comment?
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The Next 100 Years by Peter Zuris: Is there a permanent health care solution?
Up until now we've been spending a great deal more money than our global economic competition and then only covered the middle class and wealthy with health care insurance. Comment?
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Depression Weighs Heaviest on the Elderly
ISLAMABAD: As crippling as depression can be for young and middle-age adults, ita s truly severe in the elderly, and more often fatal. Comment?
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Extremely Dedicated Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine Receives The...
Dr. Noreen A. Bumby has been recognized by Stanford Who's Who for her incredible work in the Healthcare Industry. Comment?
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Man Outruns Obesity After Boss's Ribbing
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Frank Lynch and his friend and employee Antonio Douglas visited StoryCorps in Atlanta. Comment?
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Frank Lynch and his friend and employee Antonio Douglas visited StoryCorps in Atlanta. Comment?
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As U.S. Ages, Health Care May Need to Change
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America is getting older, and experts say the nation's health-care system is not prepared to deal with the coming "elder boom." The oldest members of the 78-million-strong baby-boom generation are about to turn 65. Comment?
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Indulge with care on New Year's Eve
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... needs. Eisenhower Indian Wells Center for Healthy Living will sponsor a lecture, "The Benefits of Geriatric Medicine," as part of its Healthy Night Out series from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower. ... Comment?
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... he or she has been treating you for years. Most medical schools in the U.S. don't require any training in geriatric medicine, and few residents spend any time treating patients in settings dedicated to seniors, such as nursing homes or ... Comment?
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Birmingham Zoo's giraffe dies at 24
The Birmingham Zoo says its 24-year-old male giraffe has died. "Morefu had arthritis and other geriatric conditions that no longer responded to medications, and his quality of life was declining. Comment?
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Psychiatrist spends $1.91M on Miami 6BD
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Dr. Charles B. Nemeroff and Gayle Nemeroff bought a six-bedroom, seven-bath home at 1780 Espanola Dr. Comment?
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Are Physicians ready to face the challenge of caring for the elderly
Worldwide, the proportion of the population aged 60 years or older is expected to increase from 10 percent worldwide in 2005 to 22 percent in 2050, with the steepest rise in the next 25 years. Comment?
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Doctors retool for an aging America
U.S. physicians need to learn how to better care for the nation's fastest growing demographic group -- aging patients, a study suggests. Comment?
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Zoo euthanizes USA's oldest male giraffe
A 24-year-old male giraffe at the Birmingham Zoo was euthanized Tuesday after it failed to respond to medications. Comment?
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JAMA Launches New Series On Caring Of The Aging Patient
To assist physicians in caring for a patient demographic that is rapidly growing in size, JAMA is launching a new series, "Care of the Aging Patient: From Evidence to Action." "The aging of the global population will be a hallmark of the 21st century, when average lifespan may reach 100 years in some countries, at least for women. Comment?
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Giraffe at Birmingham Zoo Dies
Birmingham, AL - Morefu, a 24-year-old reticulated male giraffe, was euthanized Tuesday, December 29th at The Birmingham Zoo. Comment?
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Ginkgo biloba for Preventing Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: A...
Context The herbal product Ginkgo biloba is taken frequently with the intention of improving cognitive health in aging. Comment?
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Medical Care for the Final Years of Life: "When You're 83, It's Not...
CLINICIAN'S CORNER Medical Care for the Final Years of Life David B. Reuben, MD JAMA. Comment?
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