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Investigation and management of unintentional weight loss in older adults
Author(s)Jenna McMinn, Claire Steel, Adam Bowman
Journal titleBritish Medical Journal, vol 342, no 7800, 2 April 2011
Pagespp 754-759
Sourcewww.bmj.com
KeywordsNutritional and metabolic diseases ; Malnutrition ; Weight ; Observation ; Investigation.
AnnotationUnintentional weight loss is common in older adults and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Causes can be classified as organic, psychological, social or unknown. Drugs should be reviewed because side-effects often contribute to weight loss. Patients should be investigated by dieticians and other clinical specialists and screened for depression or cognitive impairment. If initial history, examination and investigations are normal, three months of `watchful waiting' is preferable to further blind investigations. (JL).
Accession NumberCPA-110607005 A
ClassmarkCS: CSM: 4X6: 4AA: 4A6

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