The May/June 2016 special issue of the West Virginia Medical Journal provides ten specific topics of particular interest and importance to West Virginians and their physicians. The theme of this issue, “The Elder Mountaineer: Medical Issues of an Aging Rural Population” is thoroughly explored by the authors through commentary, scientific research and informational articles. Topics include an update and review of PSA screening, prescription opioid abuse and misuse among older adults, skin care and diagnoses in the elderly,end-of-life wishes, undiagnosed and untreated depression in the elderly, disparities in cancer care, improving bone health and minimizing fracture risk, the impact of alzheimer’s disease, major trauma, and finally, neurodegenerative disease diagnosis and impact on our elderly population.

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