We instinctively shield our abdomen when we are physically threatened, and we may feel vulnerable when someone puts his or her hand on our bare abdomen. Therefore, with an abdominal examination the ...

Of note, if the patient is bedfast, complete evaluation of respiratory efficiency is often less than optimal because chest expansion is not always symmetric and percussion notes may be less resonant.

Perhaps even more important than restating the known uses of geriatric assessment in clinical oncologic practice, this article provides practical information on overcoming perceived barriers to ...

The Saint Louis University Mental Status exam is an assessment tool for mild cognitive impairment and dementia and was developed in partnership with the Geriatrics Research, Education and Clinical ...

Comparison of glomerular filtration rate estimating equations in Indian geriatric patients with cancer. Vulnerability assessment and decision-making in older patients with head and neck squamous cell ...