A review of a bi-layered living cell treatment (Apligraf) in the treatment of venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.

abstract：:Background and objective: Oxidative stress has been demonstrated to be a mechanism that leads to bone mass reduction, and according to many studies, serum uric acid (UA) is a strong endogenous antioxidant that can protect bone mineral density (BMD). To date, there have been no large-scale, cross-sectional studies base...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Chen F,Wang Y,Guo Y,Wang J,Yang A,Lv Q,Liu Y,Ma G,Liu Y,Wang D

更新日期：2019-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia affecting nearly 18 million people around the world and 4.5 million in the US. It is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that is estimated to dramatically increase in prevalence as the elderly population continues to grow. As the cognitive and neurops...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Shah S,Reichman WE

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Older adults with chronic disease are more vulnerable to abuse. Early and accurate detection of the elderly abuse phenomenon can help identify health-promoting solutions for the elderly, their family, and society. The purpose of this study was to design and evaluate the psychometric properties of a questio...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Mahmoudian A,Torabi Chafjiri R,Alipour A,Shamsalinia A,Ghaffari F

更新日期：2018-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Postvertebral augmentation vertebral compression fractures are common; repeated vertebral augmentation is usually performed for prompt pain relief. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence and risk factors of repeat vertebral augmentation. METHODS:We performed a retrospective, nationwide, population-based lo...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Liang CL,Wang HK,Syu FK,Wang KW,Lu K,Liliang PC

更新日期：2015-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rheumatic diseases, irrespective of etiology and clinical course, influence different areas of a patient's life. Adapting to disability and limitations caused by an illness is very difficult for many patients. The main goal of a therapeutic procedure should be improvement of health-related quality of life (Q...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Wysocka-Skurska I,Sierakowska M,Kułak W

更新日期：2016-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The study aimed to investigate the potential association of trunk skeletal muscle mass (tSM) and phase angle measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with the chance of femoral neck fractures in very elderly people. Patients and Methods:This case-control study enrolled 78 femoral neck fracture pat...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Chen J,Lu K,Chen H,Hu N,Chen J,Liang X,Qin J,Huang W

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment options for facial rejuvenation using dermatological, nonsurgical techniques have dramatically increased in the past 10 years. This follows the introduction of botulinum toxin and a variety of dermal fillers. The public interest in noninvasive treatments has changed the market beyond recognition with mor...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Bowler PJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Cognitive function has been suggested to be correlated with mortality, while studies regarding the association among the very elderly population with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are extremely limited. Aim:To explore the association between cognitive function and mortality among the very elderly Chinese pop...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Bai K,Pan Y,Lu F,Zhao Y,Wang F,Zhang L

更新日期：2018-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Define the effectiveness of teriparatide (TPTD) treatment on reducing the incidence of new vertebral compression fractures (NVCFs) and back pain and improving quality of life after percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP). Methods:Two years of clinical follow-up data from primary osteoporotic women who had experienced i...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kong M,Zhou C,Zhu K,Zhang Y,Song M,Zhang H,Tu Q,Ma X

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation of pain and the subsequent issue of pain control is a clinical challenge that all healthcare providers face. Pain in the elderly population is especially difficult given the myriad of physiological, pharmacological, and psychological aspects of caring for the geriatric patient. Opiates are the mainstay ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Chau DL,Walker V,Pai L,Cho LM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutrition is an important element of health in the older population and affects the aging process. The prevalence of malnutrition is increasing in this population and is associated with a decline in: functional status, impaired muscle function, decreased bone mass, immune dysfunction, anemia, reduced cognitive functio...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Ahmed T,Haboubi N

更新日期：2010-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is a global epidemic associated with aging-like cellular processes; in both aging and obesity, resistance to hormones such as insulin and leptin can be observed. Leptin is a circulating hormone/cytokine with central and peripheral effects that is released mainly by subcutaneous white adipose tissue. Centrally,...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Carter S,Caron A,Richard D,Picard F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aim:Caregivers in the home environment have an important role in timely detecting and responding to abuse. The aim of this review was to provide insight into both the existing tools for the assessment of and interventions for elder abuse by formal and informal caregivers in the home environment, and to c...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Van Royen K,Van Royen P,De Donder L,Gobbens RJ

更新日期：2020-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Digoxin is a frequently prescribed drug, particularly in the elderly population, in which there is an increased prevalence of atrial fibrillation and cardiac failure. With its complex pharmacokinetic profile and narrow therapeutic index, use of digoxin requires regular monitoring of blood levels. Recent evid...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Zhao L,Yang P,Li P,Wang X,Qin W,Zhang X

更新日期：2014-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Care transitions programs are increasingly used to improve care and reduce re-admission of patients after hospitalization. To learn from the experience of patients who have participated in the Mayo Clinic Care Transitions (MCCT) program and to understand the patient experience, we sought perspectives of pati...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Takahashi PY,Finnie DM,Quigg SM,Borkenhagen LS,Kumbamu A,Kimeu AK,Griffin JM

更新日期：2018-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased incidence and severity of strokes. The burden of AF-related stroke is expected to increase in parallel with the aging of the population. Oral anticoagulation with warfarin has been the pharmacologic standard for stroke risk reduction in patients with AF. When us...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Amin A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously demonstrated the beneficial effects of a multisensory and cognitive stimulation program, consisting of 48 sessions, twice a week, to improve the cognition of elderly subjects living either in long-term care institutions (institutionalized - I) or in communities with their families (noninstitutionalized -...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： de Macedo LD,De Oliveira TC,Soares FC,Bento-Torres J,Bento-Torres NV,Anthony DC,Picanço-Diniz CW

更新日期：2015-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Routine measurement of the carotid intima-media thickness is not recommended in recent clinical practice guidelines for risk assessment of the first atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) event (the definition of which includes acute coronary syndromes, a history of myocardial infarction, stable or un...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kim G,Youn HJ,Choi YS,Jung HO,Chung WS,Kim CM

更新日期：2015-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sarcopenia is strongly associated with an inadequate intake of dietary protein. Dietary protein supplementation boosts muscle-protein synthesis and increases muscle mass in the elderly. This study tested whether adding a protein-rich food, ricotta cheese, to the habitual diet increased total appendicular ske...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Alemán-Mateo H,Macías L,Esparza-Romero J,Astiazaran-García H,Blancas AL

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Demand for nursing and social services may vary depending on the socio-demographic variables, health status, receipt of formal and informal care provided, and place of residence. OBJECTIVES:To conduct a comparative analysis of the expectations of older people from urban, rural, and institutional environment...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Borowiak E,Kostka J,Kostka T

更新日期：2015-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early-stage chronic kidney disease has been suggested to be correlated with cognitive decline, but the association has rarely been explored in the oldest old. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:This prospective study included 284 Chinese participants aged 80 years or older with serum creatinine levels <150 µmol/L. The me...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Bai K,Pan Y,Lu F,Zhao Y,Wang J,Zhang L

更新日期：2017-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis is a condition causing significant morbidity and mortality in the elderly population worldwide. Age-related testosterone deficiency is the most important factor of bone loss in elderly men. Androgen can influence bone health by binding to androgen receptors directly or to estrogen receptors (ERs) indirect...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Mohamad NV,Soelaiman IN,Chin KY

更新日期：2016-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on left ventricular (LV) diastolic function in hospitalized elderly patients. METHODS:This was a case-control observational study of 148 consecutive hospitalized elderly patients (≥65 years old): 73 subjects without COPD as controls and 7...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Huang YS,Feng YC,Zhang J,Bai L,Huang W,Li M,Sun Y

更新日期：2014-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study were to assess the elongation of the styloid process on digital panoramic radiographs and to evaluate the prevalence of the elongation according to age, sex and types. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Digital panoramic radiographs of 198 geriatric edentulous patients were analyzed. The radio...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： AlZarea BK

更新日期：2017-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Ever-increasing noncardiac surgeries are performed in patients aged 80 years or over with coronary artery disease (CAD). The objective of the study was to explore the incidence and risk factors of perioperative cardiac complications (PCCs) for the oldest-old patients with CAD undergoing noncardiac surgery, whic...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Liu Z,Xu G,Xu L,Zhang Y,Huang Y

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of two sessions of resistance exercise with different volumes on post-exercise hypotension, forearm blood flow, and forearm vascular resistance in hypertensive elderly subjects. METHODS:The study was conducted with ten hypertensive elderly (65±3 years, 28...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Brito Ade F,de Oliveira CV,Brasileiro-Santos Mdo S,Santos Ada C

更新日期：2014-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stroke survivors may not be receiving optimal rehabilitation as a result of a shortage of hospital resources, and many of them are institutionalized. A rehabilitation program provided in a short-term residential care setting may help to fill the service gap. OBJECTIVES:The primary objectives of this study w...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Chau PH,Tang MW,Yeung F,Chan TW,Cheng JO,Woo J

更新日期：2014-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Among these diseases, heart failure (HF) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are the most common causes of hospitalization. Therefore, readmission for HF and AMI is receiving increasing attention. Several socioeconomic factors co...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Damiani G,Salvatori E,Silvestrini G,Ivanova I,Bojovic L,Iodice L,Ricciardi W

更新日期：2015-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is closely linked to cardiovascular risk factors. METHODS:Echocardiographic studies were performed, including left ventricular diastolic functions, left and right atrial conduction times, and arterial stiffness parameters, namely stiffness index, pressure-strain elastic modulus, and...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Çalık AN,Özcan KS,Yüksel G,Güngör B,Aruğarslan E,Varlibas F,Ekmekci A,Osmonov D,Tatlısu MA,Karaca M,Bolca O,Erdinler İ

更新日期：2014-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a growing consensus regarding the influence of various psychosocial factors such as degree of social participation on health and disease outcomes, quality of life, and general well-being. Older individuals with diminished motor and physical functionality suffer a heightened risk of social exclusion and loneli...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Hao G,Bishwajit G,Tang S,Nie C,Ji L,Huang R

更新日期：2017-06-23 00:00:00