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February 18, 2022
Blood pressure is the vital sign reflecting the function of the heart, vascular system, and blood volume and the central nervous system's response to changes in these systems. Hypotension is associated with a full spectrum of symptoms, including dizziness, ...
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January 1, 2021
The population older than age 85 years, the group most frequently needing long-term care (LTC), is the fastest growing segment of our population, requiring renewed attention and expanded knowledge of these settings by primary care providers. LTC can be def ...
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January 1, 2007
Optimal nutritional status plays a critical role in successful aging, contributing to both health and quality of life.1 One key determinant of dietary intake and thus nutritional status in the later years of life is living situation, since living environme ...
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