Volume 20 - Number 6 - June 2012

American Geriatrics Society (AGS) 2012 Annual Meeting: May 2-5, 2012; Seattle, WA

Atypical fibroxanthoma presents as a tumor on the face or neck, and it is commonly seen in elderly patients exposed to high amounts of ultraviolet light.

Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic, progressive autoimmune liver disease.

Cognitive function testing relies heavily on language recognition and language ability by both patient and practitioner.

Many factors can lead to medication noncompliance in older adults, including depression, which may itself be caused by numerous factors.

Medicare is looking to have patients and providers decrease healthcare costs by controlling use of services and by increasing their financial responsibility.

Depression and suicidal behavior can be difficult to diagnose in elders, as symptoms such as fatigue and weakness may be mistaken for manifestations.

I am constantly reminded that medicine is an art as well as a science.