Anemia in the Elderly

Anemia in the Elderly








Anemia in the Elderly

Anemia in the Elderly
Editor:
Lodovico Balducci
William B. Ershler
John M. Bennett

Anemia in the Elderly

From the reviews: “This multiauthored monograph on anemia in older persons discusses the nature of aging and red cell levels in the body as well as the various causes of anemia in older persons. Its purpose is to review the nature of anemia in older persons. The book succeeds admirably. The audience is hematologists and physicians treating older persons and researchers of blood physiology. … Because anemia is common in older persons, this book is important and timely. It points the way to the future studies.” (David O. Staats, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2008) “Anemia in the Elderly offers a thoughtful overview of a common yet underdiagnosed medical condition. this book carries tremendous clinical relevance for its intended audience physicians and other clinicians who care for older adults. The major contribution of this text is the elegant integration of geriatrics throughout. By offering a thoughtful approach to anemia that takes functional status into account, this book is an important addition to the fields of geriatrics and hematology.”

Anemia in the Elderly

Anemia in the elderly has been properly defined as the silent epidemic, representing 3 million people in the United States aged 65 years and older. Incidence and prevalence of this condition increase with age. It differs in its etiology, pathogenesis and treatment from anemia in children and younger adults. Anemia is associated with reduced survival, increased risk of functional dependence and hospitalization, increased risk of congestive heart failure and stage renal disease and cognitive disorders. Approximately 70% of anemia in older individuals is reversible.

Anemia in the Elderly
Details

* Paperback: 146 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (August 28, 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0387097910
* ISBN-13: 978-0387097916
* Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.4 inches

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Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease

Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease (Des Jardins,Clinical Manifestations and Assesments of Respiratory Disease) (Paperback)

Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease
Author by:

• Terry Des Jardins MEd RRT
• George G. Burton MD FACP FCCP FAARC

Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease
Book Description
Current, comprehensive coverage in an easy-to-read format

Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease Book Description

The new edition of this popular text has been extensively revised to reflect the latest changes in the field. The introductory chapters address the fundamental skills and protocols necessary for clinical assessment. Each disease is presented in relation to one of six clinical scenarios: atelectasis, consolidation, increased alveolar-capillary membrane thickness, bronchospasm, excessive bronchial secretions, and distal airway and alveolar weakening. Students are provided with an illustration of the major alterations of the lungs, the etiology of the disease, an overview of clinical manifestations, a discussion of management, and a series of self-assessment questions.

• Emphasis on clinical scenarios that allows the student to better understand the diseases. It shows them why they are seeing what they are seeing and why certain treatment modalities are being used.
• Focus on assessment and therapist-driven protocols (TDPs) so students can incorporate this into their care of patients.
• Full-color insert that aids the reader in visualizing and understanding the pathophysiology of the diseases.
• Clinical Manifestation Overview boxes that enable students to easily refer back to the most important information about the pathophysiologic mechanisms for each disorder of the lung and confirm that they have learned the key information.
• Case studies that aid the student and the instructor in applying the fundamental information to the assessment and treatment of respiratory patients.
• Twelve easily accessible appendices featuring commonly needed information such as abbreviations, equations, medications, hemodynamic measurements, and more.

• Two color design that engages the reader by highlighting different elements of the text and details within the line drawings.
• Access to the Evolve Learning System that includes additional case studies, a PowerPoint presentation of lecture material, a test bank, an image collection, and Weblinks

Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease
books Details

• Paperback: 688 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 5 edition (November 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323028063
• ISBN-13: 978-0323028066

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Fungal Infection: Diagnosis and Management

Fungal Infection: Diagnosis and Management

Fungal Infection: Diagnosis and Management
Author by:
Malcolm D. Richardson
D. W. Warnock

Product Details
Paperback: 249 pages
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers; 2nd edition (January 15, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0865427240
ISBN-13: 978-0865427242

Books Description
Fungal Infection: Diagnosis and Management summarises the clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of fungal infection. Infections are dealt with according to the affected system and clinical presentation rather than individual fungal infection making this a problem-orientated book designed to help clinicians make the best use of the often time-consuming laboratory
Noticeably larger than the previous edition and covers several new areas, The introductory chapters have been updated and The next chapter on antifungal drugs has been undergone extensive changes The newly licensed antifungal drugs are also covered For the first time in this edition relevant references have been included at the end of each chapter, which provide a useful starting point if further information is required ... . This book is ideal to dip into for specific pieces of information Overall, the book is very useful and one to which many people will refer regularly. It succeeds in its stated aim of being “concise and up to date” and for those who have to deal with fungal infections in clinical practice, it is a valuable source of information.
Mycoses Newsletter, International Society for Human and Animal Mycology

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