Background Establishing a diagnosis for musculoskeletal conditions constitutes a major health care expenditure. The most common reason for a patient to consult a health care provider is... Read More
Late-life depression (LLD) is defined as a depressive disorder occurring in a patient older than 60 years, although the onset and definition of cutoff may vary.[1] The impact of clinical depression... Read More
The population of older adults in Canada is growing rapidly. In 2008, adults aged 65 and older made up 14% of the population and this number is expected to rise to more than 27% by 2050.[1]... Read More
A comprehensive literature review reveals how much our understanding of cognitive impairment and dementia (classified as major neurocognitive disorder in DSM-5) has changed over the last 2... Read More
Delirium is defined as an acute decline in cognitive functioning and should be considered a medical emergency as it is often the result of a noxious disruption to equilibrium. Delirium is common in... Read More