Oxford textbook of geriatric medicine /

Oxford textbook of geriatric medicine /

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:	Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1992.
Description:	xvii, 756 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Oxford medical publications
Subject:	Geriatrics Geriatrics Geriatrics.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1335359

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Other title:	Textbook of geriatric medicine.
Other authors / contributors:	Evans, J. Grimley Williams, T. Franklin, 1921-2011
ISBN:	0192615904 (hbk) : £85.00 ($127.00)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents:

Section 1. The Aging of Populations and Communities
Section 2. Biological Aspects of Aging
Section 3. Infections
Section 4. Injuries in Later Life
Section 5. Clinical Pharmacology of Aging
Section 6. Nutrition and Aging
Section 7. Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Section 8. Gastroenterology
Section 9. Cardiovascular Disorders
Section 10. Cancer in Older People: An Overview
Section 11. Stroke
Section 12. The Aging Respiratory System
Section 13. Joints and Connective Tissue
Section 14. Disorders of the Skeleton
Section 15. Nephrology and the Genitourinary System
Section 16. Disorders of the Blood
Section 17. Skin Disease in Older Persons
Section 18. Neurology and Psychology: Age-associated Changes
Section 19. Voluntary Muscle
Section 20. Psychiatric Aspects of the Medicine of Later Life
Section 21. Anesthesiology and Medical Aspects of Surgery
Section 22. Symptom Management and Palliative Care
Section 23. Services to Older Persons
Section 24. Preventing Disease and Promoting Health in Old Age
Section 25. Ethical Issues in the Medicine of Later Life
Section 26. Reference Values for Biological Data in Older Persons