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Schizophrenia in older people is ofen a challenge to clinicians. Most research on treatment excludes people over 60 years of age, which has led to a lack of evidence for this age group. Attempts to differentiate schizophrenia in older and…
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The majority of older people want to exercise their right to vote, but being in hospital while elections are being held can prevent some older people from voting. Healthcare professionals should make every effort to enable such patients to…
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Cough is one of the commonest symptoms presenting to the primary care clinician. Manycoughs are benign and self limiting. However the varied aetiologies of cough and the possibilityof an underlying sinister diagnosis can make cough a…
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Dupuytren's disease is a common condition of the hand particularly affecting the older population. The cardinal presentation of Dupuytren's disease, is a permanent digital flexion caused by the shortening, thickening and fibrosis of the…
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Undiagnosed diabetes is common in older people. Early diagnosis is important to manage risk factors, control hyperglycaemia, reduce complications and improve quality of life. Symptoms of diabetes in the elderly may be atypical so more than…
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Despite classically appearing in a younger age group, Ménière's disease remains a significant cause of dizziness in the elderly population. The non-specific pattern of symptoms can make the disease difficult to diagnose and no firm…
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Falls and urinary incontinence are major problems among older people. Both are associated with significant morbidity and consumption of healthcare resources, and a consistent relationship between falls, urinary incontinence and some lower…
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Nocturia is a common and ofen distressing condition with increasing incidence in the elderly. It has multiple causes and a focused history taking and physical examination will help to establish the underlying diagnosis. A voiding chart is a…
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A significant number of men with prostate cancer will be elderly. Although some of the issues they face will be the same as their younger counterparts, they will also have their own unique set of issues such as concerns about the practical…
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Acute chest pain is a common presenting complaint in hospital practice. The differentialdiagnosis of chest pain is broad and includes life threatening conditions such as theacute coronary syndromes (ACS). ACS include ST elevation,…
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