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As people age, GERD becomes more common, more likely to cause complications, and more challenging to diagnose and treat.
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A synthesis taking into account continuing controversies and gaps in knowledge and research.
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Prompt and careful treatment can improve the quality of life for Alzheimer patients.
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A simple, stepwise protocol to rapidly assess functional disabilities.
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Practical recommendations regarding sensory neuropathy, infections, corns, calluses, and other common foot problems.
- Hypertension in elderly patients: Treatment reduces mortality, but is underused
Despite compelling evidence that treatment reduces mortality, hypertension is undertreated, and especially so in older patients. A step-by-step approach, based on the latest recommendations from the NIH.