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Mental and physical activity can boost cognitive function in elderly

Elders at risk for cognitive impairment can improve cognitive function with increased mental and physical activity, according to a study in the December issue of the Journals of Gerontology.

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Physician's Focus: Comfort of Body and Mind Is Sought for Elderly in End-of-Life Care

Whether delivered at home, in a hospital, at a hospice, or a nursing facility, the objective of palliative care for terminally ill elderly patients is to intervene both in physical and psychosocial dimensions to improve as much as possible the overall quality of what's left of the patient's life. Equally as important as symptom management and having treatment options are patient dignity, the patient's family and interpersonal relationships, emotional support, addressing life's unfinished business, and spiritual issues.

Diclofenac sodium topical solution (Pennsaid): Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory topical solution approved for chronic management of knee osteoarthritis

New formulation: Diclofenac sodium topical solution (Pennsaid) was approved on November 5, 2009, to treat the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee.

Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation: underlying causes and available treatments

This review examines the underlying causes associated with ED and PE and evaluates currently available treatment options and those under investigation.

Viewpoint: How to handle a death in the family and keep going

No one educates young physicians on how to tell your own family that someone is dying or how to balance your grief and sadness with your family's request for medical knowledge.

Scratching the surface: Causes of itching in geriatric patients go beyond dry skin

Diagnosing itch in the elderly requires looking beyond dry skin as the culprit.