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Elsevier Geriatric Otolaryngology An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America 1st Edition by Mirza, Natasha
This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Natasha Mirza and Jennifer Y. Lee, is devoted to Geriatric Otolaryngology. Articles in this issue include: Economics of the Aging Population: The expected growth and demand for Otolaryngology services; Hearing: Presbycusis and innovations in hearing augmentation; Vertigo and Dizziness: Understanding and Managing Falls Risk; Head and Neck Cancer; Endocrine Surgery; Voice Alteration; Dysphagia; Gastroesophageal/LaryngoPharyngeal Reflux; The Aging Face; Rhinitis and Sinusitis; Smell and Taste; Sleep Apnea and Sleep Disordered Breathing; Medical and Preoperative Evaluation of the Elderly Patient; and The Emerging Field of Geriatric Otolaryngology. Foreword: Treating the Elderly with Science and Dignity Preface: Geriatric Otolaryngology Aging in the United States: Opportunities and Challenges for Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Vertigo and Dizziness: Understanding and Managing Fall Risk Head and Neck Cancer and the Elderly Patient Endocrine Surgery in the Geriatric Population Voice Changes in the Elderly Dysphagia in the Older Patient The Effects of Reflux on the Elderly: The Problems with Medications and Interventions Facial Plastic Surgery in the Geriatric Population Rhinitis and Sinusitis in the Geriatric PopulationAge-Related Deficits in Taste and Smell Sleep Apnea and Sleep-Disordered Breathing Medical and Preoperative Evaluation of the Older Adult The Emerging Field of Geriatric Otolaryngology