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AUTHOR INDEX
Aronow WS, Frishman WH. Effects of antihypertensive drug treatment on cognitive function and the risk of dementia. 2006;14(11):25-28.

Aronow WS. Valvular aortic stenosis in the elderly. 2006;14(2):37-46.

Basil B, Mathews M, Mahmud J, et al. Cognitive enhancers for treatment of noncognitive symptoms of dementia. 2006;14(6):20-23.

Baum N. Androgen deficiency in the aging male. 2006;14(8):22-24.

Baum N. Urinary incontinence in the geriatric patient. 2006;14(4):35-38.

Chopra A. Pain management in the older patient. 2006;14(3):40-46.

Christmas C. Medical care of the hip fracture patient. 2006;14(4):40-45.

Decker BS, Molitoris BA. The role of statin therapy in patients with chronic kidney disease. 2006;14(6):29-34.

Dohrenwend A, Kusz H. When a patient’s denial results in a terminal condition. 2006;14(6):12-16.

Gambert SR. Advocacy is essential at any age. 2006;14(10):6-8.

Gambert SR. A new protection for older adults: Herpes zoster vaccine. 2006;14(12):8.

Gambert SR. Be thankful for the things you do not have! 2006;14(1):6.

Gambert SR. Here’s to a safe, enjoyable summertime. 2006;14(6):4-5.

Gambert SR. Importance of more comprehensive training in the care of the elderly. 2006;14(9):6-7.

Gambert SR. Patient education handouts from the AGS Foundation for Health in Aging. 2006;14 (11):6.

Gambert SR. Preventive healthcare must not be forgotten, regardless of age. 2006;14(8):6.

Gambert SR. Recertification regulations: Necessary to demonstrate competency or a burden to physicians? 2006;14(3):6-8.

Gambert SR. Routine evaluations should include oral exam. 2006;14 (7):6.

Gambert SR. The burden of chronic disease. 2006;14(2):5.

Gambert SR. The future of “primary care”—Frail and vulnerable? 2006; 14(4):6-8.

Gambert SR. The importance of clinical correlation and impact of testing choices on clinical care and outcome. 2006;14(5):6.

Goldszmidt A. Antiplatelet therapy and stroke prevention and treatment—Part I. 2006;14(9):36-45.

Goldszmidt A. Antiplatelet therapy and secondary stroke prevention—Part II. 2006;14(10):35-44.

Gradon JD. Community-acquired pneumonia in the older patient. 2006;14(1):39-45.

Hall RCW, Hall RCW, Chapman M. Effects of terrorist attacks on the elderly—Part I: Medical and psychiatric complications of bombings and biological, chemical, and nuclear attacks. 2006;14(8):26-35.

Hall RCW, Hall RCW, Chapman M. Effects of terrorist attacks on the elderly—Part II: Posttraumatic stress, acute stress, and affective disorders. 2006;14(9):17-24.

Hall RCW, Hall RCW, Chapman M. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in the elderly: Diagnostic criteria, incidence, risk factors, pathophysiology, and treatment. 2006;14(5):39-46.

Kalala S, Krishna M, Shah R, et al. Postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy and the risks of calculous gallbladder disease. 2006;14(3):25-29.

Kiseljak-Vassiliades K, Aoun P, Gambert SR. Basic nutrition for successful aging: Part I. 2006;14(4):16-24.

Kiseljak-Vassiliades K, Aoun P, Gambert SR. Basic nutrition for successful aging: Part II. 2006;14(5):29-35.

Lantz MS. A case of rapidly progressive dementia. 2006;14(4):12-15.

Lantz MS. Decision-making capacity. 2006;14(2):15-18.

Lantz MS. Elder abuse and neglect: Help starts with recognizing the problem. 2006;14(9):10-13.

Lantz MS. Hypothyroidism, excessive thirst, and pressured speech: When a patient gets “lost to follow-up.” 2006;14(8):17-21.

Lantz MS. Loneliness and boredom: A psychiatric disorder or late-life challenge? 2006;14(12):12-14.

Lantz MS. Personality disorders in late life: Dealing with difficult and demanding patients. 2006;14(10):12-16.

Lantz MS. Serotonin syndrome in the older adult. 2006;14(1):13-16.

Lin J, Taylor CE, Fang MA. Lumbar spinal stenosis in the older adult. 2006;14(12):29-36.

Liwanpo L, Tang R, Bryer-Ash M. Iodine-induced hyperthyroidism (Jod-Basedow phenomenon) in the elderly. 2006;14(3):33-37.

Llorente MD, Malphurs J, Prieto S, et al. Assessment of psychiatric disorders among older adults with diabetes mellitus. 2006;14(8):10-16.

Logan WC, Hoenig H. Review of orthoses for the geriatrician. 2006;14(7):17-22.

Mahgoub N. Parkinsonism, dementia, and agitation: Clarifying the diagnosis. 2006;14(11):11-14.

Marcus P, Kennedy GJ, Wetherbee C, et al. Training professional home care staff to help reduce depression in elderly home care recipients. 2006;14(7):13-16.

Mason MES. A case of vanishing bile duct syndrome. 2006;14(5):21-28.

Mason MES. Infective endocarditis in older adults. 2006;14(4):25-33.

Mason MES. Paget’s disease in the elderly patient. 2006;14(10):17-25.

Osborne JA. A case of visual hallucinations and Parkinsonian symptoms. 2006;14(5):17-20.

Panagiotakis PH, Peterson KA. A case of scurvy in an elderly patient. 2006;14(11):29-32.

Pierce JR Jr, Berk SL. Influenza in the elderly. 2006;14(2):9-14.

Quam H, Kennedy GJ. Schizoaffective disorder: Challenges of diagnosis and treatment in late life. 2006;14(3):13-16.

Randall RL, Bruno SM. Can polypharmacy reduction efforts in an ambulatory setting be successful? 2006;14(7):33-35.

Reyes CV, Huang M. Radiation-induced primary malignant lymphoma of the brain. 2006;14(9):14-16.

Schamp RO, Manard WT. Update on prevention and treatment of influenza in the elderly. 2006;14(10):27-33. [Correction in: Clinical Geriatrics 2006;14(11):28]

Schmader K. Treatment and prevention strategies for herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in older adults. 2006;14(1):26-33.

Shay K. Oral infections in the elderly—Part I: Bacterial infections of the mouth. 2006;14(6): 36-45.

Shay K. Oral infections in the elderly—Part II: Fungal and viral infections; Systemic impact of oral bacterial infections. 2006;14(7): 37-45.

Spira AP, Aulakh JS, Sheikh JI. Link between anxiety and insomnia in the older person. 2006;14(3):17-23.

Spivack BS. Advocate for equitable Medicare physician reimbursement. 2006;14(9):8-9.

Spivack BS. CMS increases efforts to help Medicare beneficiaries make greater use of preventive services. 2006;14(11):7-8.

Spivack BS. Helping your patients find reliable health information on the Internet. 2006;14(7):9.

Spivack BS. New AGS resources to help ensure high-quality geriatrics health care. 2006;14(5):9-10.

Spivack BS. Pay for performance. 2006;14(1):8-9.

Spivack BS. White House Conference on Aging adopts geriatrics resolutions. 2006;14(3):9-10.

Stefanacci RG. Avoiding a new liability for nursing homes. 2006;14(5):11-13.

Stefanacci RG. Clarifying Medicare Part D enrollment numbers. 2006;14(6):6-8.

Stefanacci RG. Filling the donut hole. 2006;14(11):15-17.

Stefanacci RG. Freedom of speech. 2006;14(9):25-28.

Stefanacci RG. How to help your patients choose the “right” prescription drug plan. 2006;14(4):9-11.

Stefanacci RG. Implementation of the Medicare prescription drug program: Issues & answers. 2006;14(2):6-8.

Stefanacci RG. Medicare gets tough. 2006;14(12):9-11.

Stefanacci RG. Preventing medication errors. 2006;14(10):9-11.

Stefanacci RG. The danger of being a deer caught in the headlights. 2006;14(3):11-12.

Stefanacci RG. Who controls the prescription? 2006;14(8):6-9.

Stefanacci RG. Why doesn’t CMS understand the LTC difference? 2006;14(7):10-12.

Syed M, Jan S, Patel NA, et al. Vertebroplasty: The alternative treatment for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures in the elderly. 2006;14(2):20-24.

Washer LL, Malani PN. Use of travel vaccines in older adults. 2006;14(8):36-44.

Weisbart ES. Safer prescribing for older adults: Clinical and business imperatives aligned. 2006;14(11): 18-24.

Wheaton J, Pinkstaff SM. Atherosclerotic vascular disease and diabetes in the older adult. Part I: Understanding pathogenic mechanisms and identifying risk factors. 2006;14(1):17-25.

Wheaton J, Pinkstaff SM. Atherosclerotic vascular disease and diabetes in the older adult. Part II: Rationale and strategies for multi- interventional treatment. 2006;14(2):25-35.

Williams SL, Jones PD, Pofahl WE. Preoperative management of the older patient—A surgeon’s perspective: Part I. 2006;14(6):24-29.

Williams SL, Jones PD, Pofahl WE. Preoperative management of the older patient—A surgeon’s perspective: Part II. 2006;14(7):24-32.

Wise TN, Crone C. Sexual function in the geriatric patient. 2006;14 (12):17-26.

Worz CR. Seeing through the political spin. 2006;14(6):9-11.

Yoselevitz S, Kumar V, Gambert SR. Clostridium difficile–associated disease: A rising epidemic in our elderly population. 2006;14(11): 36-45.

Young JF, Miller DL. Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma in an older woman on warfarin. 2006;14 (1):10-12.

SUBJECT INDEX
AGS Spotlight
Advocate for equitable Medicare physician reimbursement. Barney S. Spivack. 2006;14(9):8-9.

CMS increases efforts to help Medicare beneficiaries make greater use of preventive services. Barney S. Spivack 2006;14(11):7-8.

Helping your patients find reliable health information on the Internet. Barney S. Spivack. 2006;14(7):9.

New AGS resources to help ensure high-quality geriatrics health care. Barney S. Spivack. 2006;14(5):9-10.

Pay for performance. Barney S. Spivack. 2006;14(1):8-9.

White House Conference on Aging adopts geriatrics resolutions. Barney S. Spivack. 2006;14(3):9-10.

Diabetes
Assessment of psychiatric disorders among older adults with diabetes mellitus. Maria S.A. Llorente, Julie Malphurs, Susana Prieto, et al. 2006;14(8):10-16.

Atherosclerotic vascular disease and diabetes in the older adult. Part I: Understanding pathogenic mechanisms and identifying risk factors. Jennifer Wheaton and Sally M. Pinkstaff. 2006;14(1):17-25.

Atherosclerotic vascular disease and diabetes in the older adult. Part II: Rationale and strategies for multi-interventional treatment. Jennifer Wheaton and Sally M. Pinkstaff. 2006;14(2):25-35.

Cancer
Radiation-induced primary malignant lymphoma of the brain. Cesar V. Reyes and Min Huang. 2006;14(9):14-16.

Cardiology
Atherosclerotic vascular disease and diabetes in the older adult. Part I: Understanding pathogenic mechanisms and identifying risk factors. Jennifer Wheaton and Sally M. Pinkstaff. 2006;14(1):17-25.

Atherosclerotic vascular disease and diabetes in the older adult. Part II: Rationale and strategies for multi-interventional treatment. Jennifer Wheaton and Sally M. Pinkstaff. 2006;14(2):25-35.

Effects of antihypertensive drug treatment on cognitive function and the risk of dementia. Wilbert S. Aronow and William H. Frishman. 2006; 14(11):25-28.

Infective endocarditis in older adults. Marcus E.S. Mason. 2006;14(4):25-33.

Valvular aortic stenosis in the elderly. Wilbert S. Aronow. 2006;14(2):37-46.

Case Reports
A case of scurvy in an elderly patient. Panagiotis H. Panagiotakis and Kathryn A. Peterson. 2006;14 (11):29-32.

A case of vanishing bile duct syndrome. Marcus E.S. Mason. 2006;14(5):21-28.

Androgen deficiency in the aging male. Neil Baum. 2006;14(8):22-24.

Iodine-induced hyperthyroidism (Jod-Basedow phenomenon) in the elderly. Llanyee Liwanpo, Raymond Tang, and Michael Bryer-Ash. 2006;14(3):33-37.

Radiation-induced primary malignant lymphoma of the brain. Cesar V. Reyes and Min Huang. 2006;14(9):14-16.

Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma in an older woman on warfarin. Jill Fornal Young and Donna L. Miller. 2006;14(1):10-12.

Urinary incontinence in the geriatric patient. Neil Baum. 2006;14(4):35-38.

Elder Abuse
Elder abuse and neglect: Help starts with recognizing the problem. AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Melinda S. Lantz. 2006;14(9):10-13.

Gastroenterology
Postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy and the risks of calculous gallbladder disease. Srinivas Kalala, Murali Krishna, Ruta Shah, et al. 2006;14(3):25-29.

Hepatology
A case of vanishing bile duct syndrome. Marcus E.S. Mason. 2006;14(5):21-28.

Home Care
Training professional home care staff to help reduce depression in elderly home care recipients. AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Paula Marcus, Gary J. Kennedy, Carol Wetherbee, et al. 2006;14(7):13-16.

Hormone Replacement Therapy
Postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy and the risks of calculous gallbladder disease. Srinivas Kalala, Murali Krishna, Ruta Shah, et al. 2006;14(3):25-29.

Infectious Disease
Clostridium difficile–associated disease: A rising epidemic in our elderly population. Sam Yoselevitz, Vivek Kumar, and Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(11):36-45.

Community-acquired pneumonia in the older patient. Jeremy D. Gradon. 2006;14(1):39-45.

Influenza in the elderly. J. Rush Pierce Jr and Steven L. Berk. 2006;14(2):9-14.

Treatment and prevention strategies for herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in older adults. Kenneth Schmader. 2006;14(1):26-33.

Update on prevention and treatment of influenza in the elderly. Richard O. Schamp and William T. Manard. 2006;14(10):27-33. [Correction in: Clinical Geriatrics 2006;14(11):28]

Use of travel vaccines in older adults. Laraine L. Washer and Preeti N. Malani. 2006;14(8):36-44.

Letters to the Editor
Assessing capacity in the older patient. 2006;14(6):17-18.

The MacCAT-T for evaluation of decision-making capacity. 2006;14(5):14.

Medicare Part D
Avoiding a new liability for nursing homes. Richard G. Stefanacci. 2006;14(5):11-13.

Clarifying Medicare Part D enrollment numbers. Richard G. Stefanacci. 2006;14(6):6-8.

CMS increases efforts to help Medicare beneficiaries make greater use of preventive services. Barney S. Spivack 2006;14(11):7-8.

Filling the donut hole. Richard G. Stefanacci. 2006;14(11):15-17.

Freedom of speech. Richard G. Stefanacci. 2006;14(9):25-28.

How to help your patients choose the “right” prescription drug plan. Richard G. Stefanacci. 2006;14(4):9-11.

Implementation of the Medicare prescription drug program: Issues & answers. Richard G. Stefanacci. 2006;14(2):6-8.

Medicare gets tough. Richard G. Stefanacci. 2006;14(12):9-11.

Preventing medication errors. Richard G. Stefanacci. 2006;14(10):9-11.

Seeing through the political spin. Chad R. Worz. 2006;14(6):9-11.

The danger of being a deer caught in the headlights. Richard G. Stefanacci. 2006;14(3):11-12.

Who controls the prescription? Richard G. Stefanacci. 2006;14(8):6-9.

Why doesn’t CMS understand the LTC difference? Richard G. Stefanacci. 2006;14(7):10-12.

Medication Prescribing
Can polypharmacy reduction efforts in an ambulatory setting be successful? Rhonda L. Randall and Stephen M. Bruno. 2006;14(7):33-35.

Safer prescribing for older adults: Clinical and business imperatives aligned. Edmond S. Weisbart. 2006;14(11):18-24

Musculoskeletal Disease
Lumbar spinal stenosis in the older adult. Jan Lin, Connie E. Taylor, Meika A. Fang. 2006;14(12):29-36.

Medical care of the hip fracture patient. Colleen Christmas. 2006;14(4):40-45.

Paget’s disease in the elderly patient. Marcus E.S. Mason. 2006;14(10):17-25.

Vertebroplasty: The alternative treatment for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures in the elderly. Mubin Syed, Solomon Jan, Neel Anil Patel, et al. 2006;14(2):20-24.

Nephrology
The role of statin therapy in patients with chronic kidney disease. Brian S. Decker, and Bruce A. Molitoris. 2006;14(6):29-34.

Neurology
A case of visual hallucinations and Parkinsonian symptoms. AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Jennifer A. Osborne. 2006;14(5):17-20.

Antiplatelet therapy and stroke prevention and treatment—Part I. Adrian Goldszmidt. 2006;14(9):36-45.

Antiplatelet therapy and secondary stroke prevention—Part II. Adrian Goldszmidt. 2006;14(10):35-46.

Effects of antihypertensive drug treatment on cognitive function and the risk of dementia. Wilbert S. Aronow and William H. Frishman. 2006;14(11):25-28.

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in the elderly: Diagnostic criteria, incidence, risk factors, pathophysiology, and treatment. Ryan C.W. Hall, Richard C.W. Hall, and Marcia Chapman. 2006;14(5):39-46.

Parkinsonism, dementia, and agitation: Clarifying the diagnosis. AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Nahla Mahgoub. 2006;14(11):11-14.

Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma in an older woman on warfarin. Jill Fornal Young and Donna L. Miller. 2006;14(1):10-12.

Nutrition
A case of scurvy in an elderly patient. Panagiotis H. Panagiotakis and Kathryn A. Peterson. 2006;14 (11):29-32.

Basic nutrition for successful aging: Part I. Katja Kiseljak-Vassiliades, Paul Aoun, and Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(4):16-24.

Basic nutrition for successful aging: Part II. Katja Kiseljak-Vassiliades, Paul Aoun, and Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(5):29-35.

Oral Health
Oral infections in the elderly—Part I: Bacterial infections of the mouth. Kenneth Shay. 2006;14(6):36-45.

Oral infections in the elderly—Part II: Fungal and viral infections; Systemic impact of oral bacterial infections. Kenneth Shay. 2006;14(7):37-45.

Pain Management
Pain management in the older patient. Anita Chopra. 2006;14(3):40-46.

Treatment and prevention strategies for herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in older adults. Kenneth Schmader. 2006;14(1):26-33.

Physician’s Perspective
Advocacy is essential at any age. Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(10):6-8.

A new protection for older adults: Herpes zoster vaccine. Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(12):8.

Be thankful for the things you do not have! Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(1):6.

Here’s to a safe, enjoyable summertime. Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(6):4-5.

Importance of more comprehensive training in the care of the elderly. Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(9):6-7.

Patient education handouts from the AGS Foundation for Health in Aging. Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(11):6.

Preventive healthcare must not be forgotten, regardless of age. Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(8):6.

Recertification regulations: Necessary to demonstrate competency or a burden to physicians? Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(3):6-8.

Routine evaluations should include oral exam. Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(7):6.

The burden of chronic disease. Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(2):5.

The future of “primary care”—Frail and vulnerable? Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(4):6-8.

The importance of clinical correlation and impact of testing choices on clinical care and outcome. Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(5):6.

Preoperative Management
Preoperative management of the older patient—A surgeon’s perspective: Part I. Sharon L. Williams, Paul B. Jones, and Walter E. Pofahl. 2006;14(6):24-29.

Preoperative management of the older patient—A surgeon’s perspective: Part II. Sharon L. Williams, Paul B. Jones, and Walter E. Pofahl. 2006;14(7):24-32.

Preventive Medicine
Antiplatelet therapy and stroke prevention and treatment—Part I. Adrian Goldszmidt. 2006;14(9):36-45.

Antiplatelet therapy and secondary stroke prevention—Part II. Adrian Goldszmidt. 2006;14(10):35-46.

Treatment and prevention strategies for herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in older adults. Kenneth Schmader. 2006;14(1):26-33.

Update on prevention and treatment of influenza in the elderly. Richard O. Schamp and William T. Manard. 2006;14(10):27-33. [Correction in: Clinical Geriatrics 2006;14(11):28]

Use of travel vaccines in older adults. Laraine L. Washer and Preeti N. Malani. 2006;14(8):36-44.

Psychiatry
A case of rapidly progressive dementia. AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Melinda S. Lantz. 2006;14(4):12-15.

A case of visual hallucinations and Parkinsonian symptoms. AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Jennifer A. Osborne. 2006;14(5):17-20.

Assessment of psychiatric disorders among older adults with diabetes mellitus. Maria S.A. Llorente, Julie Malphurs, Susana Prieto, et al. 2006;14(8):10-16.

Cognitive enhancers for treatment of noncognitive symptoms of dementia. Biju Basil, Maju Mathews, Jamal Mahmud, et al. 2006;14(6):20-23.

Decision-making capacity. AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Melinda S. Lantz. 2006;14(2):15-18.

Effects of antihypertensive drug treatment on cognitive function and the risk of dementia. Wilbert S. Aronow and William H. Frishman. 2006;14 (11):25-28.

Effects of terrorist attacks on the elderly—Part I: Medical and psychiatric complications of bombings and biological, chemical, and nuclear attacks. Ryan C.W. Hall, Richard C.W. Hall, and Marcia Chapman. 2006;14(8):26-35.

Effects of terrorist attacks on the elderly—Part II: Posttraumatic stress, acute stress, and affective disorders. Ryan C.W. Hall, Richard C.W. Hall, and Marcia Chapman. 2006;14 (9):17-24.

Elder abuse and neglect: Help starts with recognizing the problem. AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Melinda S. Lantz. 2006;14(9):10-13.

Hypothyroidism, excessive thirst, and pressured speech: When a patients gets “lost to follow-up.” AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Melinda S. Lantz. 2006;14(8):17-21.

Link between anxiety and insomnia in the older person. Adam P. Spira, Jasdeep S. Aulakh, and Javaid I. Sheikh. 2006;14(3):17-23.

Loneliness and boredom: A psychiatric disorder or late-life challenge? AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Melinda S. Lantz. 2006;14(12):12-14.

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in the elderly: Diagnostic criteria, incidence, risk factors, pathophysiology, and treatment. Ryan C.W. Hall, Richard C.W. Hall, and Marcia Chapman. 2006;14(5):39-46.

Parkinsonism, dementia, and agitation: Clarifying the diagnosis. AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Nahla Mahgoub. 2006;14(11):11-14.

Personality disorders in late life: Dealing with difficult and demanding patients. AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Melinda S. Lantz. 2006;14(10):12-16.

Schizoaffective disorder: Challenges of diagnosis and treatment in late life. AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Heather Quam and Gary J. Kennedy. 2006;14(3):13-16.

Serotonin syndrome in the older adult. AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Melinda S. Lantz. 2006;14(1):13-16.

Training professional home care staff to help reduce depression in elderly home care recipients. AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Paula Marcus, Gary J. Kennedy, Carol Wetherbee, et al. 2006;14(7):13-16.

When a patient’s denial results in a terminal condition. AAGP Psychiatry Rounds. Anne Dohrenwend and Halina Kusz. 2006;14(6):12-16.

Rehabilitative Medicine
Medical care of the hip fracture patient. Colleen Christmas. 2006;14(4):40-45.

Review of orthoses for the geriatrician. William C. Logan and Helen Hoenig. 2006;14(7):17-22.

Sexuality
Sexual function in the geriatric patient. Thomas N. Wise and Catherine Crone. 2006;14(12):17-26.

Sleep Disorders
Link between anxiety and insomnia in the older person. Adam P. Spira, Jasdeep S. Aulakh, and Javaid I. Sheikh. 2006;14(3):17-23.

Successful Aging
Basic nutrition for successful aging: Part I. Katja Kiseljak-Vassiliades, Paul Aoun, and Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(4):16-24.

Basic nutrition for successful aging: Part II. Katja Kiseljak-Vassiliades, Paul Aoun, and Steven R. Gambert. 2006;14(5):29-35.

Terrorism
Effects of terrorist attacks on the elderly—Part I: Medical and psychiatric complications of bombings and biological, chemical, and nuclear attacks. Ryan C.W. Hall, Richard C.W. Hall, and Marcia Chapman. 2006;14(8):26-35.

Effects of terrorist attacks on the elderly—Part II: Posttraumatic stress, acute stress, and affective disorders. Ryan C.W. Hall, Richard C.W. Hall, and Marcia Chapman. 2006;14 (9):17-24.

Urology
Androgen deficiency in the aging male. Neil Baum. 2006;14(8):22-24.

Urinary incontinence in the geriatric patient. Neil Baum. 2006;14(4):35-38.

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