Older age -- not a barrier to cancer treatment

Article Abstract:

Doctors should offer chemotherapy to more aged cancer patients and should also enroll aged patients in studies of cancer treatments. A study published in 2001 showed that aged patients with colorectal cancer can benefit from surgery followed by chemotherapy, with no greater adverse effects than younger patients experience.

Editorial, Colorectal cancer, Chemotherapy

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Understanding "Diastolic" Heart failure

Article Abstract:

Heart failure is a progressive syndrome characterized by complex cardiac and systemic adaptations that change over time. Heart failure is common and costly and it affects the elderly.

United States, Economic aspects, Development and progression, Demographic aspects, Heart failure

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Nothing to cough at

Article Abstract:

The article discusses chronic cough, citing a case study of 73-year-old man, its duration and degree, as well as suggested treatment and care.

Case studies, Cough, Case study

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