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Roger Y. Wong, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FCAHS
The impact of COVID-19 on medical education is unprecedented, far reaching, and presents unique challenges to medical schools.[1-3] Mitigating strategies should be principle based, forward looking, and compassionate... Read More
In Part 1 of this two-part theme issue we discussed the value of comprehensive geriatric assessment and how this can be deployed to manage a number of common clinical presentations in older adults. In Part 2 we address... Read More
A comprehensive literature review reveals how much our understanding of cognitive impairment and dementia (classified as major neurocognitive disorder in DSM-5) has changed over the last 2 decades. The incidence of... Read More
Dr Roger Y. Wong The comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is not a novel concept and its value has been well documented in the medical literature.[1,2] Proven benefits for patients include the preservation of... Read More
Alzheimer disease (AD) is a progressive, neurodegenerative illness and its prevalence increases with age.[1] The Alzheimer Society of Canada uses a staging system that divides the progression of AD into early,... Read More