Medical Knowledge
Radiation Therapy in the Management of High Risk Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer in the Geriatric Population - #51
Describes the role of radiation therapy in the management of high risk non-metastatic prostate cancer.
Radiation Therapy in the Management of Low and Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer in the Geriatric Population - #49
Understand the course of treatment for patients with low and intermediate risk prostate cancer.
Radiation Therapy in the Management of Early Stage Breast Cancer in the Geriatric Population - #48
Assess magnitude of benefit for radiation after breast conserving surgery.
When do I get an echo on my asymptomatic patient with severe aortic stenosis? - #44
This Fast Fact reviews the pathophysiology of severe asymptomatic aortic stenosis and helps determine when to order a Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE) for diagnostic evaluation.
Driving Cessation - #43
Resources available for facilitating driving cessation.
Evaluating Insomnia - #38
Learn underlying basic science and practical clinical management of insomnia evaluation.
Chemotherapy toxicity - #37
Review toxic affects of chemo therapy on geriatric patients.
Should your patient have that oncology intervention? - #36
Diagnostic testing and treatment are determined based on ability to improve disease process or quality of life/goals of care.
Recognizing and Identifying Elder Abuse & Neglect - #35
Approximately 11.4% of adults over the age of 60 years will experience some form of mistreatment.
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus - #34
An approach to diagnoses of geriatric patients who have suspected NPH.
Assessing and Managing Low Vision - #32
How to manage patients once it is determined they have low vision.
Basic Assessment of Tinnitus - #31
Initial diagnosis of tinnitus by history and physical exam.
Systemic Effects of Ocular Medications I. Glaucoma and Pupillary Dilation - #29
Review systemic effects of ocular medications for glaucoma and pupillary dilation.
Systemic Effects of Ocular Medications II. Age-related Macular Degeneration - #28
Review systemic effects of ocular medications for age related macular degeneration.
Interpreting Echocardiographic Changes - #24
Learn practical interpretations of echocardiographic changes.
Antiplatelet Therapy in Coronary Disease - #23
Review antiplatelet therapy in coronary artery disease.
Assessing Post-Stroke Depression - #2
Learn to assess post-stroke depression (PSD).
Geriatric Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation - #92
By assessing comorbidities, frailty and disease status in context of function and care goals, the appropriateness of cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation for geriatric patients can be determined.
Suspected Influenza in Older Adults - #83
Older adults with influenza may present with nonspecific symptoms and/or exacerbations of co-morbid illnesses.
Assessment of Dementia Patients in the Emergency Department - #72
Assessing delirium in dementia patients in the emergency room
Surgical Management of Breast Cancer in the Elderly Patient - #67
Determine appropriate surgical management for elderly breast cancer patients.
Obesity in the Older Adult - #66
Dealing with obesity in the older population in an out-patient setting.