Hyperkalemia, defined as a concentration of potassium greater than 5.5 mEq/L in adults, is commonly found on labwork in the subacute nursing facility, often seen in the setting of kidney disease as a result of impaired excretion of potassium in the...
While relatively rare in the general population, meningiomas are the most common tumors in the CNS. Most meningiomas are benign (80%) and can be managed only with continued observation without need for surgery or radiation therapy. There is also a...
Parkinsonism hyperpyrexia syndrome (PHS) is a dysautonomic disorder that was described in 1981 for the first time. It can present after reduction or discontinuation of antiparkinson medications, co-prescription of neuroleptic medications,...
Chronic pain is common among older adults, as is the use of medications to treat these symptoms. Aging physiology, in combination with a higher likelihood of medication use and declining renal function, makes older adults more susceptible to adverse...
Trunnionosis is a complication after placement of prosthetic devices that composes 2% of revisions of total hip arthroplasty. Metal-on-metal hip replacements include the ball, the stem, and the prosthesis that rests on top of the ball. The trunnion...
I love my work as a post-acute and long-term care geriatrician, and as a hospice and palliative medicine specialist. I freely admit that. Yes, there are plenty of headaches, including administrative and regulatory burdens, and there’s the...
AMDA has launched a new Learning Management System — APEX — to simplify and enhance delivery of its extensive collection of education content and products. With this new system, you’ll be able to register for and access programs instantly, locate...
Pneumonia is one of the most common infections identified in nursing home residents and has the highest mortality rate, yet the diagnosis and appropriate treatment can remain elusive due to its “atypical presentation” and lack of studies of...
