Index B

Baclofen: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Bacteria: (see Infection)

Bacterial overgrowth

diarrhea with: Sec. 3, Ch. 55

Bacteriuria

asymptomatic: Sec. 3, Ch. 56

Balance

aging and: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

problems with: Sec. 1, Ch. 1; Sec. 3, Ch. 20

     falls and: Sec. 3 Ch. 21 [detail]

     in neuropathy: Sec. 3, Ch. 29

     in Parkinson's disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

     testing for: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

     testing safety and: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

exercises for: Sec. 2, Ch. 13; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

Balloon dilation

of esophagus: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

Barbiturates: Sec. 2, Ch. 6

medicinal herb interactions with: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

Barium x-ray study

in anemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in constipation: Sec. 3, Ch. 55

in gastroesophageal reflux: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

in swallowing difficulty: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

Barrett's esophagus: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

Bartholin's glands

cancer of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Basal cell cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Basal ganglia: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

     in Parkinson's disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

     in progressive supranuclear palsy: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Bed rest

blood clots and: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

constipation and: Sec. 3, Ch. 55

after fracture: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

muscle strength loss with: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

problems from: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

in rheumatoid arthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

urinary incontinence and: Sec. 2, Ch. 11; Sec. 3, Ch. 57

Bed

air-fluidized: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

adjustment of

     in gastroesophageal reflux: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

transfer from: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

Bedsores: (see Pressure sores)

Behavior

in Alzheimer's disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

in dementia: Sec. 3, Ch. 27; Sec. 3, Ch. 27

REM sleep disorder of: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

Belladonna alkaloids: Sec. 2, Ch. 6

Benazepril

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

in high blood pressure: Sec. 3, Ch. 43

urinary incontinence with: Sec. 3, Ch. 57

Bence Jones proteins: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Benign positional vertigo: Sec. 3, Ch. 20; Sec. 3, Ch. 20; Sec. 3, Ch. 20; Sec. 3, Ch. 20

Benign prostatic hyperplasia: Sec. 3, Ch. 59

urinary incontinence and

urinary tract infection with: Sec. 3, Ch. 56

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

saw palmetto effects on: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

Benign senescent forgetfulness: Sec. 3 Ch. 27 [sidebar]

Benzodiazepines: Sec. 2, Ch. 6

alcohol interactions with: Sec. 3 Ch. 32 [sidebar]

in anxiety: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

in delirium: Sec. 3, Ch. 26

in dementia: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

dizziness with: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

in dystonia: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

in insomnia: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

Benztropine: Sec. 3, Ch. 30; Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Berberine: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

Bereavement: Sec. 2, Ch. 16; Sec. 4, Ch. 61

information resources on: 884-885

Beta-blockers

in abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45; Sec. 3, Ch. 45

dizziness with: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

fainting with: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

in glaucoma: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

after heart attack: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46; Sec. 3, Ch. 46

in heart valve disorders: Sec. 3, Ch. 48

in high blood pressure: Sec. 3, Ch. 43; Sec. 3, Ch. 43

in hyperthyroidism: Sec. 3, Ch. 33

in tremor: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Beta-carotene: Sec. 1 Ch. 1 [sidebar]

Betaxolol

in abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

BI-PAP (bilevel positive airway pressure): Sec. 3, Ch. 31

Bicalutamide: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Bicycling: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

Bifocals: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

Big toe

bunion and: Sec. 3, Ch. 40

gout in: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

Biguanides: Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3, Ch. 34

Bile acid binders: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Bilevel positive airway pressure (BI-PAP): Sec. 3, Ch. 31

Binswanger's disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

Bioelectric impedance analysis: Sec. 2, Ch. 5

Bioelectromagnetic therapy: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

Biofeedback

in pain management: Sec. 3, Ch. 24

in tinnitus: Sec. 3, Ch. 37

Biological age: Sec. 1, Ch. 1

Biopsy: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

bone marrow: Sec. 3, Ch. 49 (see also Bone marrow, biopsy of)

breast: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

in cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 50

endometrium: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

intestinal: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

nerve: Sec. 3, Ch. 29

prostate: Sec. 2, Ch. 10; Sec. 3, Ch. 51

skin: Sec. 2, Ch. 10; Sec. 3, Ch. 35

temporal artery: Sec. 3, Ch. 42

thyroid: Sec. 3, Ch. 33

uterus: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

Bipolar disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 32; Sec. 3, Ch. 32; Sec. 3, Ch. 32

Bisacodyl: Sec. 3, Ch. 55; Sec. 3, Ch. 55

Bismuth: Sec. 3, Ch. 55

Bisoprolol

in abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

in high blood pressure: Sec. 3, Ch. 43

Bisphosphonates

esophageal damage with: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

for high calcium levels: Sec. 3, Ch. 18

in multiple myeloma: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

in osteoporosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 22; Sec. 3, Ch. 22

in prostate cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Bladder: Sec. 3, Ch. 57

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2; Sec. 3, Ch. 57

bulge of (cystocele): Sec. 3, Ch. 56; Sec. 3, Ch. 58; Sec. 3, Ch. 58; Sec. 3, Ch. 57

catheterization of

     in overflow incontinence: Sec. 3, Ch. 57

catheterization: (see Catheter[ization], urinary)

incontinence of: (see Incontinence, urinary)

infection of: Sec. 3, Ch. 56

neurogenic: Sec. 3, Ch. 56

overactive: Sec. 3, Ch. 57; Sec. 3, Ch. 59

Bleeding time: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

Bleeding

anemia with: Sec. 3, Ch. 49; Sec. 3, Ch. 49; Sec. 3, Ch. 49

aspirin and: Sec. 3, Ch. 24

brain: Sec. 3, Ch. 28; Sec. 3, Ch. 28; Sec. 3, Ch. 28

in cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 50

with cardiac catheterization: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in disseminated intravascular coagulation: Sec. 3, Ch. 49; Sec. 3, Ch. 49; Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in gastroesophageal reflux: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

in leukemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 50

NSAIDs and: Sec. 3, Ch. 24

after prostate biopsy: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

brain

     dementia with: Sec. 3 Ch. 27 [sidebar]

in thrombocythemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in thrombocytopenia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49; Sec. 3, Ch. 49

vaginal: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

Blepharitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

Blepharospasm: Sec. 3, Ch. 30; Sec. 3, Ch. 36

Blind spots

in age-related macular degeneration: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

in diabetes: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

in glaucoma: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

Blindness: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

information resources on: 882-883

Blisters

in shingles: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

Blood clots: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

in aneurysm: Sec. 3, Ch. 44; Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in antiphospholipid syndrome: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in atherosclerosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 44; Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in atrial fibrillation: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in atrial flutter and fibrillation: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

bed rest and: Sec. 2, Ch. 11; Sec. 3, Ch. 23

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in deep vein thrombosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in disseminated intravascular coagulation: Sec. 3, Ch. 49; Sec. 3, Ch. 49; Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in heart valve disorders: Sec. 3, Ch. 48

in heart: Sec. 3 Ch. 28 [detail]

in hereditary clotting factor disorders: Sec. 3, Ch. 49; Sec. 3, Ch. 49

location of: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in peripheral arterial disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

retinal: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

in stroke: Sec. 3 Ch. 28 [detail]; Sec. 3, Ch. 28; Sec. 3, Ch. 28

in superficial thrombophlebitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 44; Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in thrombocythemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

umbrella filter for: Sec. 3, Ch. 44; Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in varicose veins: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Blood flow: (see Circulation)

Blood pressure

ambulatory monitoring of: Sec. 3, Ch. 43

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

high: (see High blood pressure)

home monitoring of: Sec. 3, Ch. 43

low: (see Low blood pressure)

measurement of: Sec. 3, Ch. 43

control mechanisms of: Sec. 3 Ch. 43 [detail]

in peripheral arterial disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Blood sugar

high: (see Hyperglycemia)

levels of: Sec. 2, Ch. 4

low: (see Hypoglycemia)

monitoring of: Sec. 3, Ch. 34

screening of: Sec. 3, Ch. 34

Blood thinners: (see Anticoagulants)

ginkgo biloba interaction with: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

Blood transfusion

in anemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49; Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in multiple myeloma: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

in myelofibrosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

Blood vessels: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

blood clots in: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

disorders of: Sec. 3, Ch. 44 (see also specific disorders, eg, Atherosclerosis)

small

     blockage in: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

Blood

components of: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

disorders of: Sec. 3, Ch. 49 (see also specific disorders, eg, Anemia)

in gastroesophageal reflux: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

glucose levels in: Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3, Ch. 34

hyperviscosity of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

oxygen content of

     surgery and: Sec. 2, Ch. 12; Sec. 2, Ch. 12

in stool: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

testing of

     in anemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

     in benign prostatic hyperplasia: Sec. 3, Ch. 59

     in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

     in COPD: Sec. 3, Ch. 53

     in multiple myeloma: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

     in pneumonia: Sec. 3, Ch. 52

     in polycythemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

     in thrombocythemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

     in thrombocytopenia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

     in urinary tract infection: Sec. 3, Ch. 56

transfusion of: (see Blood transfusion)

in urine: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

BMI: (see Body mass index)

Board-and-care facility: Sec. 2, Ch. 9; Sec. 2, Ch. 14; Sec. 2, Ch. 14

Body mass index: Sec. 2, Ch. 5; Sec. 2, Ch. 5; Sec. 3, Ch. 17

Bone marrow: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

biopsy of: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

     in anemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

     in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

     in multiple myeloma: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

     in thrombocythemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

     in thrombocytopenia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

cancer of: (see Leukemia)

fibrosis of: Sec. 3, Ch. 49; Sec. 3, Ch. 49; Sec. 3 Ch. 49 [sidebar]

Bone scan: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

for fracture: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

in lung cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

in prostate cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Bone spur

in heel: Sec. 3, Ch. 40

Bone(s)

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

broken: (see Fracture)

density of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

fracture of: (see Fracture)

healing of: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

in multiple myeloma: Sec. 3, Ch. 51; Sec. 3, Ch. 51; Sec. 3, Ch. 51

in osteoporosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 22

prostate cancer spread to: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

tests on: Sec. 2, Ch. 4; Sec. 2, Ch. 10; Sec. 3, Ch. 22

Botulin toxin

in dystonia: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Botulinum toxin

in achalasia: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

Bouchard's nodes: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

Bowel ischemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 55

in peripheral arterial disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Bowel movements

abnormal heart rhythms with: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

disorders of: Sec. 3, Ch. 55 (see also Constipation; Diarrhea)

fainting with: Sec. 3 Ch. 20 [sidebar]

at end of life: Sec. 2, Ch. 16

Bowel: (see Large intestine)

BPH: (see Benign prostatic hyperplasia)

Brace

leg or ankle: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

     after stroke: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

Brachytherapy: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Bradycardia: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Braille: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

Brain stem: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Brain

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 1; Sec. 1, Ch. 2

aneurysm in: Sec. 3 Ch. 28 [detail]

arteriovenous malformation of: Sec. 3 Ch. 28 [detail]

blood flow to: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

cancer of

     dementia with: Sec. 3 Ch. 27 [sidebar]

degeneration of

     in Alzheimer's disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

     in Parkinson's disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

     in progressive supranuclear palsy: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

     in Shy-Drager syndrome: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

in dementia: Sec. 3, Ch. 27 (see also Dementia)

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 1

hemorrhage in: Sec. 3 Ch. 28 [detail]; Sec. 3, Ch. 28; Sec. 3, Ch. 28; Sec. 3, Ch. 28

inflammation of (encephalitis): Sec. 3, Ch. 52; Sec. 3, Ch. 52

injury to: (see also Stroke)

in movement disorders: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

radiation injury to: Sec. 3 Ch. 27 [sidebar]

in stroke: (see Stroke)

Bran: Sec. 3, Ch. 55; Sec. 3, Ch. 55

Breasts

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

biopsy of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

cancer of

     inflammatory: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

     information resources on: 883

     mammography for: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

     receptors in: Sec. 3, Ch. 51; Sec. 3, Ch. 51; Sec. 2, Ch. 10

     screening for: Sec. 3, Ch. 50; Sec. 3, Ch. 51

     staging of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

     survival with: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

     treatment of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

     types of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

cyst of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

examination of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

lump in: Sec. 3, Ch. 51; Sec. 3, Ch. 51

mammography of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

reconstruction of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

self-examination of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Breath

shortness of

     in aortic regurgitation: Sec. 3, Ch. 48

     in COPD: Sec. 3, Ch. 53; Sec. 3, Ch. 53

     in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

     in disseminated intravascular coagulation: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

     in heart attack: Sec. 3 Ch. 45 [sidebar]

     in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

     in heart valve disorders: Sec. 3, Ch. 48

     overhydration and: Sec. 3, Ch. 18

     in terminal illness: Sec. 2, Ch. 16

sounds of

     in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

Breathing

aging-related changes in: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

bed rest effects on: Sec. 2, Ch. 11

in COPD: Sec. 3, Ch. 53

exercises for: Sec. 3, Ch. 52

near death: Sec. 2 Ch. 16 [sidebar]

after surgery: Sec. 2, Ch. 12

Bretylium: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Bridge

dental: Sec. 3, Ch. 39

Bright light therapy

in circadian rhythm disorders: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

in seasonal affective disorder: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

Bromocriptine: Sec. 3, Ch. 30; Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Bronchitis

chronic: Sec. 3, Ch. 53

ginkgo biloba in: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

with influenza: Sec. 3, Ch. 52; Sec. 3, Ch. 52

Bronchodilators

in COPD: Sec. 3, Ch. 53

in lung cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

in shortness of breath: Sec. 2, Ch. 16

Bronchoscopy

in pneumonia: Sec. 3, Ch. 52

Bruising

in thrombocytopenia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

Bulking agents

in constipation: Sec. 3, Ch. 55; Sec. 3, Ch. 55

in diarrhea: Sec. 3, Ch. 55

Bumetanide: Sec. 3, Ch. 18

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46; Sec. 3, Ch. 46

Bunion: Sec. 3, Ch. 40

Bupropion

in depression: Sec. 3, Ch. 32; Sec. 3, Ch. 32

for quitting smoking: Sec. 2, Ch. 4

Bursitis

Achilles: Sec. 3, Ch. 40

Buspirone: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

Bypass surgery

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45