Families need to know more about feeding tubes for elderly dementia patients
Despite evidence that feeding tubes do not improve survival rates or quality of life for elderly patients with advanced dementia, their frequency of use varies widely across the states. A new survey of family members finds ...
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May 05, 2011 |
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Frailty not a factor in adverse drug reactions among seniors, study finds
Contrary to popular belief among physicians, frailty in elderly patients is not associated with an increased risk of adverse reactions to medications, according to a study led by Michael Steinman, MD, a geriatrician at the ...
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Apr 07, 2011 |
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