Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine

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The latest edition of the gold standard in geriatric medicine references Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine, Sixth Edition delivers a comprehensive overview of the subject, offering up-to-date, evidence-based, information about the many, and varied, problems suffered by ageing patients. In this latest edition, the authors take a refreshed approach to the material, rigorously applying the latest scientific research to clinical practice and increasing the use of visual examples, algorithms, and clinical practice points. Thoroughly updated throughout, the chapters give readers a truly global perspective on geriatric medicine that reflect the most recent changes in treatment options and medical conditions. In addition to new chapters on a range of recent and emerging topics, clinical practice points, and visual evidence—including MRI scans—the book also offers a: Thorough introduction to relevant biological, social, and community perspectives on caring for mature and ageing patients, as well as medicine prescribing for older patients Comprehensive exploration of eating disorders that commonly occur in the aged and how to maximize the nutritional health of ageing patients Practical discussions of haematological and cardiovascular disorders and diseases in ageing patients In-depth examination of special issues in elder care, including elder abuse, alcoholism and substance abuse, transportation issues, and end-of-life care Perfect for all clinicians working with mature patients, Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine will also continue to earn a place in the libraries of allied healthcare workers with ageing patients and clients. Volume 1 Contents of Volume 1 Contents of Volume 2 About the Editors List of Contributors Preface to the Fifth Edition Preface to the Sixth Edition Foreword Introduction: Historical perspectives PART 1Ageing: Biological, Social, and Community Perspectives CHAPTER 1A biological perspective of ageing CHAPTER 2Physiology of ageing CHAPTER 3Psychological aspects of ageing CHAPTER 4Social and community aspects of ageing CHAPTER 5Sexuality and ageing CHAPTER 6Ageing of the brain CHAPTER 7Physical fitness and exercise CHAPTER 8Health literacy and cultural sensitivity PART 2Medicine and Prescribing in Old Age CHAPTER 9Preventive geriatrics CHAPTER 10Polypharmacy and deprescribing in older adults CHAPTER 11Patient safety SECTION 1Eating Disorders and Nutritional Health CHAPTER 12Nutrition and healthy ageing: Emphasis on brain, bone, and muscle CHAPTER 13The anorexia of aging CHAPTER 14Weight loss CHAPTER 15Water and electrolyte balances in ageing CHAPTER 16Vitamins and minerals SECTION 2Gastro Disorders CHAPTER 17Changes in gastrointestinal motor and sensory function associated with ageing CHAPTER 18The liver and gallbladder in the geriatric population CHAPTER 19Faecal incontinence CHAPTER 20Constipation CHAPTER 21Diseases of the pancreas SECTION 3Haematological Disorders CHAPTER 22Anaemia in older people CHAPTER 23Disseminated intravascular coagulation CHAPTER 24Disorders of haemostasis CHAPTER 25When to anticoagulate, and which anticoagulant? CHAPTER 26Myelodysplasia CHAPTER 27Management of myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukaemias in the elderly SECTION 4Cardiovascular Diseases and Health CHAPTER 28Epidemiology of heart disease CHAPTER 29Arrhythmias CHAPTER 30Ischaemic heart disease CHAPTER 31Lipid management CHAPTER 32Hypotension CHAPTER 33Hypertension in older people CHAPTER 34Heart failure CHAPTER 35Cardiac surgery and percutaneous interventions in the elderly CHAPTER 36Peripheral arterial disease CHAPTER 37Venous thromboembolism in the elderly SECTION 5Respiratory Diseases CHAPTER 38Epidemiologic and pathophysiologic overview of respiratory infections CHAPTER 39Pneumonia CHAPTER 40Aspiration pneumonia CHAPTER 41The COVID‐19 pandemic in older people CHAPTER 42Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma CHAPTER 43Pulmonary rehabilitation SECTION 6CNS Disorders CHAPTER 44Neurological signs of ageing CHAPTER 45Sleep apnoea and sleep disorders CHAPTER 46Normal pressure hydrocephalus CHAPTER 47Acute stroke care and management of carotid artery stenosis CHAPTER 48Stroke and stroke rehabilitation CHAPTER 49Communication disorders and dysphagia CHAPTER 50Acute and chronic subdural hematoma CHAPTER 51Epilepsy CHAPTER 52Syncope and non‐epileptic attacks CHAPTER 53Parkinson’s disease CHAPTER 55Diabetic neuropathy CHAPTER 56Disorders of the neuromuscular junction CHAPTER 57Muscle disorders CHAPTER 58Motor neuron disease CHAPTER 59Chronic pain CHAPTER 60Multiple sclerosis APPENDIX Function assessment scales Components of the geriatric assessment The Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) diagnostic algorithm Index Volume 2 Contents of Volume 1 Contents of Volume 2 About the Editors List of Contributors Preface to the Fifth Edition Preface to the Sixth Edition Foreword PART 2Medicine and Prescribing in Old Age SECTION 7Dementia and Cognitive Disorders CHAPTER 61Delirium in older patients CHAPTER 62Memory clinics CHAPTER 63Alzheimer’s disease CHAPTER 64Mild cognitive impairment: an update CHAPTER 65Vascular dementia CHAPTER 66Mental stimulation and dementia CHAPTER 67Exercise and dementia CHAPTER 68Drug development and Alzheimer’s disease CHAPTER 69Other dementias CHAPTER 70Management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia CHAPTER 71Late-life depression CHAPTER 72Geriatric psychiatry CHAPTER 73Organisation of services in geriatric psychiatry CHAPTER 74The older patient with Down syndrome SECTION 8Special Senses, Bone, and Joint Health CHAPTER 75Disorders of the vestibular system CHAPTER 76Smell and taste CHAPTER 77Osteoporosis: burden, diagnosis, and management CHAPTER 78Gait, balance, and falls CHAPTER 79Hip fracture and orthogeriatrics CHAPTER 80Foot problems SECTION 9Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders CHAPTER 81Endocrinology of ageing CHAPTER 82The pituitary gland CHAPTER 83Thyroid disorders CHAPTER 84Ovarian function and menopause CHAPTER 85Testicular function CHAPTER 86Diabetes mellitus CHAPTER 87New therapies for diabetes mellitus SECTION 10Urogenital Disorders CHAPTER 88Gynaecology and the older patient CHAPTER 89Prostate diseases CHAPTER 90The ageing bladder CHAPTER 91Geriatric nephrology SECTION 11Cancer CHAPTER 92Cancer and ageing CHAPTER 93Oncological emergencies CHAPTER 94Breast cancer CHAPTER 95Maintaining functional status among older adult cancer patients and survivors SECTION 12Functional Disorders and Rehabilitation CHAPTER 96Multidimensional geriatric assessment CHAPTER 97Frailty CHAPTER 98Rehabilitation CHAPTER 99Cachexia 100WHO Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) SECTION 13Iatrogenic Infections CHAPTER 101Valvular heart disease and infective endocarditis CHAPTER 102Infections of the central nervous system SECTION 14Special Issues SECTION IAbuse and Older People CHAPTER 103Good quality care: abuse CHAPTER 104Alcohol consumption and cognition CHAPTER 105The use and abuse of prescribed medicines CHAPTER 106Drug misuse and the older person: a contradiction in terms? SECTION IIEmerging Themes CHAPTER 107Transportation, driving, and older adults CHAPTER 108Smart Homes CHAPTER 109Modern use of biomarkers in geriatric medicine SECTION IIIDermatology CHAPTER 110Geriatric dermatology CHAPTER 111Pressure injuries: prevention and management SECTION IVSurgical Themes 112Perioperative medical assessment of older adults CHAPTER 113Anaesthesia SECTION VAgeing Themes and Ethical Issues CHAPTER 114Health issues in the ageing woman CHAPTER 115Antiageing strategies CHAPTER 116The ethics of geriatric care CHAPTER 117Participation of older people in clinical trials CHAPTER 118Restraints and immobility CHAPTER 119Centenarians SECTION VIEnd-of-life Care CHAPTER 120End-of-life and palliative care CHAPTER 121End-of-life care: special issues PART 3 Global Healthcare Systems CHAPTER 122Improving quality of care CHAPTER 123Clinical audit of healthcare CHAPTER 124Caring for the caregiver CHAPTER 125Nursing home care CHAPTER 126Geriatric occupational therapy: achieving quality in daily living CHAPTER 127Geriatric medicine education in Europe and the United States CHAPTER 128Systems of healthcare: the United States CHAPTER 129Systems of healthcare: Australia CHAPTER 130Systems of healthcare: the UK CHAPTER 131Geriatric medicine in China CHAPTER 132Ageing in developing countries CHAPTER 133Geriatric medicine in the European Union: towards unification of diversity CHAPTER 134Research horizons for the twenty-first century APPENDIX Function assessment scales Index