Origin The term was proposed by Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov in 1908 and independently by Ignatz Leo Nascher in 1909; Nascher, a Vienna-trained physician practicing in New York, is generally recognized as a founding figure of geriatrics in the United States.
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is the branch of medicine concerned with the health care, disease prevention and treatment of older adults, addressing the physical, cognitive and social needs distinct to aging. It sits within primary care but often coordinates across specialties for patients carrying multiple chronic conditions. This atlas records what the historical record supports and is not medical advice.
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Origin PeriodSourced to the subject's own accountThe term was proposed by Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov in 1908 and independently by Ignatz Leo Nascher in 1909; Nascher, a Vienna-trained physician practicing in New York, is generally recognized as a founding figure of geriatrics in the United States. 2 Classification
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Family physicians care for older adults alongside geriatricians
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1. Wikipedia: Medical specialty
WikipediaClassification tableQuote, Classification table
Medical specialties that focus on the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of disease.
2. Geriatrics (Wikipedia)
WikipediaLead section
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on addressing the unique health needs of older adults.
History section, Byzantine Empire paragraph
Alexander of Tralles viewed the process of aging as a natural and inevitable form of marasmus, caused by the loss of moisture in body tissue.
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