The process through which such bodily equilibrium is maintained. Hence impaired homeostasis refers to states of imbalance. Important concepts under impaired homeostasis in this program focus on normal aging vs pathological processes. One basic concept from this program is to gain understanding how age-related physiological changes affect medical diagnosis, treatment, and outcome. Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is discussed in the case of Geri Ann Smith .
Impaired intellect encompasses any mental status change.
Both delirium and dementia fall into the category of impaired intellect. Dementia of Alzheimer's type is probably the most common type of dementia in the United States. A few recent articles with examples may be found under Iatrogenic issues. Objective of any workup on impaired intellect is to find treatable causes Basic criteria for a diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's Disease The importance of urgent assessment of delirium Use of mental status exams as screening tools Differential diagnosis of impaired intellects including depression, vitamin deficiency, hypothyroidism etc. Impaired intellect is discussed in the cases of both Geri Ann Smith and Gerald McCann.