stem cell transplantation in the elderly; geriatric stem cell transplantation

Indications

• geriatric assessment program at UC Irvine sees stem cell transplantaion patients
  • assessment of frailty
  • cognitive assessment

Management

• geriatric assessment program at UC Irvine includes
  • physician, neuropsychologist, pharmacist, occupational therapist, dietitian

Notes

• transplant team at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY.may be looking for collaboration with Geriatrics for assessment of frailty & cognition to predict outcome of transplant* prior to considering surgery

* stem cell transplant is assumed, not stated as such

More general terms

• stem cell transplantation