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Nystagmus. Nystagmus is a condition of involuntary (or voluntary, in some cases) [1] eye movement. [2] People can be born with it but more commonly acquire it in infancy or later in life. In many cases it may result in reduced or limited vision. [3] In normal eyesight, while the head rotates about an axis, distant visual images are sustained by ...
Late life depression. Late-life depression refers to depression occurring in older adults and has diverse presentations, including as a recurrence of early-onset depression, a new diagnosis of late-onset depression, and a mood disorder resulting from a separate medical condition, substance use, or medication regimen. [1]
Horizontal optokinetic nystagmus. The optokinetic reflex ( OKR ), also referred to as the optokinetic response, or optokinetic nystagmus (OKN), is a compensatory reflex that supports visual image stabilization. [ 1] The purpose of OKR is to prevent image blur on the retina that would otherwise occur when an animal moves its head or navigates ...
Benzodiazepines, cyproheptadine [ 1] Frequency. Unknown [ 3] Serotonin syndrome ( SS) is a group of symptoms that may occur with the use of certain serotonergic medications or drugs. [ 1] The symptoms can range from mild to severe, and are potentially fatal. [ 4][ 5][ 2] Symptoms in mild cases include high blood pressure and a fast heart rate ...
These ED pills are an effective treatment option for men 65 and older. Tadalafil . Tadalafil is the active ingredient and generic version of Cialis. It’s a longer-lasting ED medication that can ...
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, [ 1] is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of the elderly. [ 2] The term geriatrics originates from the Greek γέρων geron meaning "old man", and ιατρός iatros meaning "healer". It aims to promote health by preventing, diagnosing and treating disease in older ...
A retirement community is a residential community or housing complex designed for older adults who are generally able to care for themselves. Assistance from home care agencies is allowed in some communities, and activities and socialization opportunities are often provided. [ 1 ] Some of the characteristics typically are: the community must be ...
The CDC said 1.7% of adults ages 65 to 74 reported a dementia diagnosis, a rate that increased with age. For those ages 75 to 84, the reported dementia rate was 5.7%