Volume 21 - Number 2 - February 2013

A 68-year-old woman presented with a 6-week history of a persistent rash that had appeared simultaneously beneath both breasts. She described the rash as feeling moderately itchy and stated that it had...

FIBGC is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease in which sporadic cases can present in geriatric patients, with or without a documented family history.

Ichthyosis is a dermatological condition in which the skin forms fine, fish-like scales on the extensor surfaces of the limbs, trunk, and scalp.

The annual cost of treating CVD for adults older than 65 years exceeds $100 billion, accounting for approximately 37% of the total cost of CVD.

Using uniform terminology and definitions when creating a living will can help remove any potential for ambiguity and variable interpretation.

American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2012 Annual Meeting:November 9-14, 2012, Washington, DC

In addition to the government-wide spending cuts, the SGR formula would have instituted a 26.5% reduction in Medicare payments.