Abstracts // Geriatric Syndromes
Abstract | April 6, 2022
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma presenting as an ischemic stroke in a elderly male
Lymphoma is the most common blood cancer. The two main forms of lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) Marginal zone lymphomas (MZLs) are a group of indolent (slow- growing) B-cell NHLs, which account for approximately eight percent of all NHL cases.
Abstract | April 4, 2022
Improving Geriatric Medicine Training Outcomes in Family Medicine Residents
Population distribution of the United States is undergoing a change. This is partially due to the “baby boomer” population reaching the age of 65 and older, making 1 in 5 U.S. residents of geriatric age group.
Abstract | May 7, 2021
Climate Change and Geriatric Risk
As human driven climate change accelerates, certain subpopulations will face an increased risk of adverse health outcomes. Although the human effect on climate change and its subsequent effects on health is increasingly recognized, the level of action does not encapsulate the magnitude of the problem