Prescribing for Seniors
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Many elderly people are undertreated for common medical conditions. Although concerns about overusing prescriptions drugs in older patients are valid, the elderly with coexisting medical conditions are often untreated, or receive substandard care. Only 42-57% of older patients receive beta-blocker drugs following heart attack, despite their clear benefits in reducing mortality. Hormone replacement therapy can prevent osteoporosis, but many postmenopausal women are not so treated. A study in veterans found that 40% continued to have elevated blood pressure despite regular doctor visits for hypertension-related care.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1999
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Preventing pressure ulcers: A systematic review
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The evidence is systematically reviewed to examine interventions to prevent pressure ulcers. It is found that repositioning the patient, optimizing nutritional status and moisturizing sacral skin are appropriate strategies to prevent pressure ulcers.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2006
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Oral drug therapy for multiple neglected tropical disease
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The report of clinical trials of oral drug therapy for tropical diseases is presented.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2007
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