"Geriatrics" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The branch of medicine concerned with the physiological and pathological aspects of the aged, including the clinical problems of senescence and senility.
| Descriptor ID |
D005853
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| MeSH Number(s) |
H02.403.355
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Geriatrics" by people in Profiles.
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Supporting technology access for older adults through in-home, intergenerational involvement: The case for ethnographic methods and student service-learning courses. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2024 May; 72(5):1318-1321.
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"I Didn't Sign Up for This": Perspectives from Persons Living with Dementia and Care Partners on Challenges, Supports, and Opportunities to Add Geriatric Neuropalliative Care to Dementia Specialty Care. J Alzheimers Dis. 2022; 90(3):1301-1320.
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What Types of Physical Function Predict Program Adherence in Older Adults? Rehabil Nurs. 2020 Sep/Oct; 45(5):279-286.
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Transforming Undergraduate Student Perceptions of Dementia through Music and Filmmaking. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2020 May; 68(5):1083-1089.