Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Drug Dosing: Geriatric Patients01:15

Drug Dosing: Geriatric Patients

Elderly individuals encompass a diverse population with varying degrees of age-related physiological changes. Defining the elderly presents challenges, as the geriatric population is often arbitrarily categorized as individuals older than 65. However, many individuals in this group lead active and healthy lives, with an increasing number surpassing 85 years and falling into the older elderly category. Physiological changes associated with aging impact performance capacity and homeostatic...
Pharmacodynamics in Geriatric Patients: Effects of Age01:27

Pharmacodynamics in Geriatric Patients: Effects of Age

Age-related pharmacokinetic changes are extensively documented, but understanding age-related pharmacodynamic alterations is relatively limited. This knowledge gap can be partly attributed to the complexity of developing appropriate measures of drug responses compared to bioanalytical methods for determining drug concentrations.Most information regarding age-related differences in human pharmacodynamics originates from cross-sectional studies. However, these studies assume that observed mean...
Pharmacokinetics in Geriatric Patients: Effect of Age on Drug Excretion01:18

Pharmacokinetics in Geriatric Patients: Effect of Age on Drug Excretion

In geriatric patients, renal physiology undergoes significant changes, including diminished renal blood flow and a lower glomerular filtration rate (GFR), leading to alterations in medication clearance. Drugs such as aminoglycoside antibiotics, lithium, and digoxin, which rely on glomerular filtration for removal from the body, particularly impact pharmacokinetics. These drugs tend to have slower clearance rates in older adults, necessitating careful dosage considerations.Evaluation of renal...
Pharmacokinetics in Geriatric Patients: Effect of Age on Drug Distribution01:00

Pharmacokinetics in Geriatric Patients: Effect of Age on Drug Distribution

Drug distribution in the human body is influenced by several factors, including plasma protein concentration, body composition, blood flow, tissue-protein concentration, and tissue fluid pH. Among these, changes in plasma protein concentration and body composition due to aging significantly affect how drugs are distributed within the body. Specifically, aging is associated with a decrease in albumin levels by about 10% and an increase in α1-acid glycoprotein levels. These alterations are not...
Current Trends in Nursing I01:28

Current Trends in Nursing I

Current trends in nursing include:
Pharmacokinetics in Geriatric Patients: Effect of Age on Drug Absorption01:22

Pharmacokinetics in Geriatric Patients: Effect of Age on Drug Absorption

As individuals age, their body's physiology evolves, affecting drug pharmacokinetics. The most apparent changes occur in the gastrointestinal tract, where an increase in gastric pH, a delay in gastric emptying, and a reduction in gastrointestinal motility are observed. Remarkably, these changes do not substantially modify the absorption of orally administered drugs, particularly those absorbed via passive diffusion.Transdermal drug delivery emerges as a highly viable method for older adults due...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Tinnitus Trends in Young Adults: Prevalence and Duration from 2008 to 2023.

The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology·2026
Same author

Multi-Frequency Electrocochleography Results in Fewer Drop Alarms During Cochlear Implant Insertion.

The Laryngoscope·2026
Same author

Infectious Complications After Oral Corticosteroid Use in Otolaryngology.

The Laryngoscope·2025
Same author

Chronic Auditory-Nerve Implant Enhances Brainstem Phase Locking to Electric Pulse Trains.

Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology : JARO·2025
Same author

Estimating the Annual Healthcare Expenditure Costs and Utilization of Thyroid Disorders in the United States.

Head & neck·2025
Same author

Incidentalomas in Paranasal Sinus Computed Tomographic Imaging: Frequency and Characteristics.

The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology·2025
Same journal

ATP6V1B1-A Novel Genetic Association Between Pendred Imaging Phenotype and Renal Tubular Acidosis.

The Laryngoscope·2026
Same journal

Effects of Ferrostatin-1 on Vocal Folds in Aging Rats.

The Laryngoscope·2026
Same journal

What Is the Role of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in Contemporary Sleep Surgery?

The Laryngoscope·2026
Same journal

What Is the Most Effective Management of Congenital Cytomegalovirus-Related Hearing Loss?

The Laryngoscope·2026
Same journal

Awake Blue Light vs. KTP Laser Treatment for Vocal Fold Lesions: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

The Laryngoscope·2026
Same journal

Post-Operative Infection in Rhinoplasty With Autologous Versus Cadaveric Costal Cartilage Grafting.

The Laryngoscope·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 2, 2026

Techniques of Endoscopic Ossiculoplasty
09:07

Techniques of Endoscopic Ossiculoplasty

Published on: January 26, 2024

Otologic diagnoses in the elderly: current utilization and predicted workload increase.

Harrison W Lin1, Neil Bhattacharyya

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

The Laryngoscope
|May 11, 2011
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Elderly patients generate substantial outpatient otologic visits, with sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus being most common. This workload is projected to increase significantly by 2020, necessitating proactive planning.

More Related Videos

Enhanced Cochlear Coverage and Hearing Preservation in High-Frequency Hearing Loss via Electric Acoustic Stimulation with Longer Electrode
03:49

Enhanced Cochlear Coverage and Hearing Preservation in High-Frequency Hearing Loss via Electric Acoustic Stimulation with Longer Electrode

Published on: October 11, 2024

Cryosectioning and Immunostaining Mouse Inner Ear Tissue: From Embryonic to Adult Stages
09:09

Cryosectioning and Immunostaining Mouse Inner Ear Tissue: From Embryonic to Adult Stages

Published on: April 11, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 2, 2026

Techniques of Endoscopic Ossiculoplasty
09:07

Techniques of Endoscopic Ossiculoplasty

Published on: January 26, 2024

Enhanced Cochlear Coverage and Hearing Preservation in High-Frequency Hearing Loss via Electric Acoustic Stimulation with Longer Electrode
03:49

Enhanced Cochlear Coverage and Hearing Preservation in High-Frequency Hearing Loss via Electric Acoustic Stimulation with Longer Electrode

Published on: October 11, 2024

Cryosectioning and Immunostaining Mouse Inner Ear Tissue: From Embryonic to Adult Stages
09:09

Cryosectioning and Immunostaining Mouse Inner Ear Tissue: From Embryonic to Adult Stages

Published on: April 11, 2025

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Otolaryngology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The aging population presents a growing challenge for healthcare systems.
  • Otologic conditions are prevalent in elderly individuals, impacting quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the current outpatient otologic workload among elderly patients (≥ 65 years).
  • To project the future increase in otologic visits due to demographic shifts.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis of the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (2005-2007).
  • Inclusion of patients aged ≥ 65 with six common otologic diagnoses.
  • Projection of visit numbers to 2020 based on US Census Bureau demographic data.

Main Results:

  • An estimated 4.48 million annual otologic visits occurred in 2005-2007 for patients ≥ 65 years.
  • Sensorineural hearing loss (2.85 million) and tinnitus (1.09 million) were the most frequent diagnoses.
  • Annual otologic visits are projected to rise to 2.14 million by 2020, with otolaryngology managing 1.218 million.

Conclusions:

  • Current outpatient otology workload is substantial and will increase significantly.
  • Otolaryngology and other specialties must prepare for a growing patient volume.
  • Manpower planning and educational initiatives are crucial to address future demands.