Index L

Labels

drug: Sec. 2, Ch. 6

food: Sec. 2, Ch. 5

Lactose intolerance: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

Lactulose

in constipation: Sec. 3, Ch. 55

Language: (see also Speech)

in dementia: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

perception of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

Large intestine

biopsy of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

cancer of: (see also Colorectal cancer)

     screening for: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

colonoscopy of: Sec. 2, Ch. 10; Sec. 2, Ch. 10; Sec. 2, Ch. 10; Sec. 3, Ch. 51

herniation of: Sec. 3, Ch. 59

ischemia of: Sec. 3, Ch. 55

perforation of: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

polyps of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

surgery (colostomy) of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51; Sec. 3, Ch. 55; Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Laryngitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

Larynx: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

cancer of: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

dryness of: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

Laser therapy

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

in diabetic retinopathy: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

in glaucoma: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

in rosacea: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

in varicose veins: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Laxative

before colonoscopy: Sec. 2, Ch. 10; Sec. 2, Ch. 10

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

habitual use of: Sec. 3 Ch. 55 [sidebar]

undernutrition and: Sec. 3 Ch. 17 [detail]

Learned helplessness: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

Leflunomide: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

Leg

abnormal movements of: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

amputation of: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

     problems after: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

arterial (vascular) disease of: Sec. 3, Ch. 44; Sec. 3, Ch. 44

artificial: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

brace for: Sec. 2, Ch. 13; Sec. 2, Ch. 13

claudication in: Sec. 3, Ch. 34

     in atherosclerosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

     in peripheral arterial disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 44; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

superficial thrombophlebitis of: Sec. 3, Ch. 44; Sec. 3, Ch. 49

swelling in: Sec. 3, Ch. 18

swelling of

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

ulcers of

     in diabetes: Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3, Ch. 34

     venous: Sec. 3, Ch. 35; Sec. 3, Ch. 44

varicose veins of: Sec. 3, Ch. 35; Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Legal issues: Sec. 4, Ch. 65

Legionella pneumophila infection: Sec. 3, Ch. 52

Legionnaires' disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 52

Lens

artificial: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

cloudiness of (cataract): Sec. 3, Ch. 36; Sec. 3, Ch. 20

Lepirudin: Sec. 3 Ch. 49 [sidebar]

Leukemia

bleeding in: Sec. 3, Ch. 50

chronic lymphocytic (CLL): Sec. 3, Ch. 51

information resources on: 883

polycythemia vera and: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

Leukocyte esterase: Sec. 3, Ch. 56

Leukocytes: (see White blood cells)

Leukotriene receptor blockers

in allergic rhinitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

Leuprolide: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Levodopa

in dystonia: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

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

Lewy body dementia: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

Libido (sex drive)

female: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

male: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

License

driving: Sec. 4, Ch. 62

Licensed practical nurse: Sec. 2, Ch. 9

Lichen planus

mouth sores in: Sec. 3, Ch. 39

of vulva: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

Lichen sclerosus: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

Licorice: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

drug interactions with: Sec. 2, Ch. 7; Sec. 2, Ch. 7

Lidocaine

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

in postherpetic neuralgia: Sec. 3, Ch. 29

Life expectancy: Sec. 1, Ch. 1; Sec. 1, Ch. 3; Sec. 1, Ch. 3

Life-care community (continuing care retirement community): Sec. 2, Ch. 9; Sec. 2, Ch. 14; Sec. 2, Ch. 14

Life-long learning: Sec. 4, Ch. 61

Lifestyle

changes in: Sec. 2, Ch. 4

in heart disorders: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

healthy: Sec. 2, Ch. 4

Ligaments

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

Light

for reading: Sec. 1, Ch. 2; Sec. 1, Ch. 2; Sec. 3, Ch. 36

sensitivity to: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

Lightheadedness: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

on standing: Sec. 3, Ch. 20; Sec. 3, Ch. 20

Lip reading: Sec. 3, Ch. 37

Lipids: (see Fat; Lipoproteins)

Lipoprotein synthesis inhibitor: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Lipoproteins

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

desirable level of: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

garlic and: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

stroke and: Sec. 3 Ch. 28 [detail]

Lisinopril

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

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

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

Lithium

hypothyroidism with: Sec. 3, Ch. 33; Sec. 3, Ch. 33

Lithotripsy

in gout: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

Liver

acetaminophen effects on: Sec. 3, Ch. 24

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

disorders of

     cancer treatment and: Sec. 3, Ch. 50

     in myelofibrosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

drug processing by: Sec. 2, Ch. 6

failure of

     flapping tremor with: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Living alone: Sec. 4, Ch. 61

undernutrition and: Sec. 3 Ch. 17 [detail]

Living arrangements

changes in: Sec. 4, Ch. 61

of older Americans: Sec. 1, Ch. 3; Sec. 2, Ch. 14

relocation and: Sec. 4, Ch. 61

Living longer

strategies for: Sec. 1 Ch. 1 [sidebar]

Living will: Sec. 2, Ch. 12; Sec. 2, Ch. 16; Sec. 4, Ch. 65

Local anesthesia: Sec. 2, Ch. 12

Long-term care facility: Sec. 2, Ch. 14; Sec. 2, Ch. 9 (see also Nursing homes)

for dementia patient: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

after surgery: Sec. 2, Ch. 14

Long-term relationships: Sec. 4, Ch. 63

Loperamide: Sec. 3, Ch. 55

Lorazepam: Sec. 2, Ch. 6; Sec. 3, Ch. 32

urinary incontinence with: Sec. 3, Ch. 57

Losartan

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

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

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

Lotions

for dry skin: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

Lou Gehrig's disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)

swallowing difficulty in: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

Lovastatin: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

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

Low blood pressure

in anemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

after eating (postprandial): Sec. 3, Ch. 20; Sec. 3, Ch. 20

fainting with: Sec. 3, Ch. 20; Sec. 3, Ch. 20

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

after heart attack: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

with hip fracture: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

orthostatic

     tilt table for: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

on standing (orthostatic): Sec. 3, Ch. 20; Sec. 3, Ch. 20

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

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

     testing for: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

     treatment of: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

after surgery: Sec. 2, Ch. 12

Low-vision aids: Sec. 3 Ch. 36 [sidebar]

Loxapine: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

Lumbar puncture: (see Spinal tap)

Lump

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

Lumpectomy: Sec. 3, Ch. 51; Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Lung scan: Sec. 2, Ch. 10; Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Lungs

abnormal sounds in: Sec. 3, Ch. 52; Sec. 3, Ch. 53

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

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

cancer of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

defense mechanisms of: Sec. 3, Ch. 52

disorders of

     dizziness with: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

     exercise in: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

     heart failure and: Sec. 3 Ch. 46 [detail]

     information resources on: 889

fluid accumulation in: Sec. 3, Ch. 45; Sec. 3, Ch. 46; Sec. 3, Ch. 46

infection of: Sec. 3, Ch. 52

obstructive disease of: Sec. 3, Ch. 53 (see also Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD])

scan of: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Lupus anticoagulant: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

Lupus

mouth sores in: Sec. 3, Ch. 39

Lyme disease

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

Lymph nodes

in breast cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51; Sec. 3, Ch. 51; Sec. 3, Ch. 51

in cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 50

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

Lymphocytic leukemia

chronic (CLL): Sec. 3, Ch. 51