Researcher Profile: Egger, Norman G, M.D.

Norman G. Egger, M.D.

Location: Minnesota

Primary Appointment
General Internal Medicine
Academic Rank
Assistant Professor of Medicine

Clinical Profile

Summary

Medical care of the hospitalized elderly patient (special interest for hip fracture patients):
Elderly are at risk for adverse outcomes during their hospital stay. Loss of functional capacity, delirium, and malnutrition, among others, are highly prevalent. Interventions, protocols, and practice models to improve outcomes have my greatest interest.

Weight loss/Sarcopenia:
These age related phenomenons are not well understood but yet strongly linked to functional loss in the elderly. Falling with potential devastating consequences such as a hip fracture is a not uncommon end point.

Nutritional assessment and nutritional support:
Malnutrition is underrecognized in the elderly. In particular micronutrient deficiency is poorly defined.

Current research endeavors:
Multidisciplinary focused around the aging theme and include input from nursing, physical and occupational therapy, pharmacy, and nutrition.

Previous research theme was focused on:
Porphyrias and Photodynamic therapy

Recent publications

See a listing of my publications

Education

Clinical Fellowship – Geriatrics
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch

Residency – Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch

M.S. – Human Nutrition
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Research Fellowship – Gastroenterology and Nutrition
University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Residency – Internal Medicine. Additional training in Gastroenterology.
Leyenburg Hospital

Residency – Internal Medicine.
St. Elisabeth Hospital

M.D.
Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Areas of Research
Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging

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