Pathogenic colonization of the stomach in enterally fed elderly patients: comparing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with nasogastric tube
Article Abstract:
A study on gastric infections in the elderly fed through nasogastric tubes and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with relation to risk of aspiration pneumonia is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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Community-acquired bacterial meningitis in older people
Article Abstract:
A study on risk factors and clinical outcomes of bacterial meningitis in elderly to improve the treatment are presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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