We instinctively shield our abdomen when we are physically threatened, and we may feel vulnerable when someone puts his or her hand on our bare abdomen. Therefore, with an abdominal examination the ...

Of note, if the patient is bedfast, complete evaluation of respiratory efficiency is often less than optimal because chest expansion is not always symmetric and percussion notes may be less resonant.

Head and neck: In older adults, decreased vision and hearing can contribute both to falls and lifelong morbidity. In addition to their hearing aids, patients should be instructed to bring their ...

Comparison of glomerular filtration rate estimating equations in Indian geriatric patients with cancer. Vulnerability assessment and decision-making in older patients with head and neck squamous cell ...