Diseases in the Elderly Age-Related Changes and Pathophysiology

Diseases in the Elderly Age-Related Changes and Pathophysiology / by Nages Nagaratnam, Kujan Nagaratnam, Gary Cheuk.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the two important issues relating to disease in elderly: the age-related changes and the pathophysiology of the diseases. The book contains 19 chapters that are arranged by organ system and structured to cover the specific areas for a quick but in-depth...

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Main Authors: Nagaratnam, Nages (Author), Nagaratnam, Kujan (Author), Cheuk, Gary (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edition:1st ed. 2016.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Geriatrics.
Internal medicine.
General practice (Medicine).
Primary care (Medicine).
Epidemiology.
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Table of Contents:
  • Cardiovascular and related disorders in the elderly.- Respiratory diseases in the elderly
  • Diseases of the gastro-intestinal system and related disorders in the elderly
  • Disorders of the hepato-biliary system in the elderly
  • Blood disorders in the elderly
  • Renal disease and lower urinary  tract disorders in the elderly
  • Chronic neurological and related disorders in the elderly
  • Skin Diseases in the elderly
  • Metabolic bone diseases in the elderly
  • Endocrine disorders in the elderly
  • Electrolyte and disorders of mineral metabolism in the elderly
  • Disorders of the musculo-skeletal system in the elderly
  • Arthritis in the elderly
  • Organic brain disorders in the elderly
  • Psychiatry in older adults
  • Low and loss of vision in the elderly
  • Ear related problems in the elderly
  • Oral issues and related disorders in the elderly
  • Connective tissue disorders and vasculitis in the elderly.

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