Issue 9/2005
Content (8 Articles)
Leading Article
Effects of Inhaled Corticosteroids on Mortality and Hospitalisation in Elderly Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
Jordana K. Schmier, Michael T. Halpern, Mechelle L. Jones
Review Article
Alternatives to Levodopa in the Initial Treatment of Early Parkinson’s Disease
Andrew Lees
Review Article
Postural Instability and Consequent Falls and Hip Fractures Associated with Use of Hypnotics in the Elderly
Hervé Allain, Danièle Bentué-Ferrer, Elisabeth Polard, Yvette Akwa, Alain Patat
Original Research Article
Adverse Drug Reactions in an Elderly Hospitalised Population
Maria Cristina G. Passarelli, Wilson Jacob-Filho, Albert Figueras
Original Research Article
Botulinum Toxin Treatment of Oesophageal Achalasia in the Old Old and Oldest Old
Luca Dughera, Edda Battaglia, Dario Maggio, Paola Cassolino, Pier Roberto Mioli, Antonio Morelli, Giorgio Emanuelli, Gabrio Bassotti
Original Research Article
Effect of Creatinine Clearance on Patterns of Toxicity in Older Patients Receiving Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
Arti Hurria, Anju Hurria, Kelly Brogan, Katherine S. Panageas, Carol Pearce, Larry Norton, Ann Jakubowski, Jane Howard, Clifford Hudis
Original Research Article
Use of Psychotropic Drugs in Elderly Nursing Home Residents with and without Dementia in Helsinki, Finland
Helka Hosia-Randell, Kaisu Pitkälä