Geriatric Medicine

Palliative care aims to improve the outcome of patients, especially in life threatening conditions. This is usually provided through prevention and relieving of suffering by a holistic approach; considering the physical, psychosocial and…

Tinnitus is a common symptom with 7% of the UK adult population attending their GP specifically about tinnitus. The prevalence increases with age and hearing loss although it can also be present at any age and with normal hearing. Tinnitus…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease of unknown cause that leads to widespread infammation, predominantly manifesting itself in the joints, with pain, swelling and stiffness. Uncontrolled, it is a progressive disease that damages joints…

Coronary heart disease (CHD) incorporates a range of conditions including chronic stable angina, acute coronary syndromes and myocardial infarction. Chronic stable angina pectoris is a common problem in the UK, with a prevalence of just…

Depression kills people through suicide, self neglect and its negative impact on the outcome of other diseases, especially cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is often not taken seriously enough because it is not recognised. Depression is…

This report is based on presentations given at the satellite symposium Chronic Stable Angina in the Elderly, which took place at the 2012 Spring meeting of the British Geriatrics Society, 16€“18 May 2012, Llandudno.

The effective working of primary care, secondary care and social care has always been at the heart of good geriatric practice. The need for integrated care pathways is increasingly accepted by clinicians and has been championed by…

A report of the results from a recent UK-wide GP survey, commissioned by Pfizer Limited, on the management and treatment of Dupuytren's contracture.

The National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People was a ten year plan for improving health and care services for older people in England. It was published in March, 2001. I was Chair of the External Reference Group for the development…

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and primary cause of cancer-related death worldwide. The biggest risk factor for developing breast cancer is increasing age and in the UK 50% of breast cancer patients are over 65 years.

Depression in Parkinson's disease is common, under recognised and under treated. Depression significantly impairs quality of life and increases the burden on caregivers. This article draws on recent research to update clinicians and aims to…

This report is based on presentations given at the satellite symposium Continence care in the elderly: whose role is it anyway?, which took place at the 2011 Autumn meeting of the British Geriatrics Society, Brighton.

Chronic heart failure (CHF) is predominantly a pathology of old age affecting 5% of those over 75 years of age. It is more common than cancer and the long-term survival is considerably worse than most cancers as annual mortality is 50% in…

Not only are people with atrial fibrillation more likely to have a stroke than people without the condition, they are also more likely to have a fatal or disabling stroke. Therefore in this population, stroke prevention is vital.…

The population around the world is ageing. By 2050, it is anticipated that we will see an increase in the population of adults over the age of 65 years to 36%. The potential to live longer will result in an anticipated increase in the over…