Development and validation of a geriatric knowledge test for medical students

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The reliability and validity of a geriatrics knowledge test designed for medical students is examined. The 18-item geriatrics knowledge test demonstrated good reliability and known-groups and concurrent validity.

author: Ferrell, Bruce A., Reuben, David B., Ming Lee, Wilkerson, LuAnn
Tests, problems and exercises, Medical students, Surveys, Geriatrics

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The effects of Megestrol Acetate suspension for elderly patients with reduced appetite after hospitalization: A phase II randomized clinical trial

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A study evaluating the preliminary evidence, on the effectiveness and optimal dosage of megestrol acetate for older persons with impaired appetite after hospitalization, is presented.

author: Reuben, David B., Hirsch, Susan H., Zhou, Kefei, Greendale, Gale A.
Care and treatment, Aged, Elderly, Evaluation, Drug therapy, Dosage and administration, Hospitals, Megestrol acetate, Megestrol, Aftercare (Hospitals), Appetite disorders

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The greatest lost

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Suffering of an elderly woman ailing from arthritis, is presented. Doctor's efforts to help her are also highlighted.

author: Reuben, David B.
Personal narratives, Geriatric nursing, Patients, Patient care, Aged women, Elderly women

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