Utility of tolcapone in fluctuating Parkinson's disease.

abstract：:Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis in the world. It affects millions of people with age being the greatest risk factor for developing the disease. The burden of disease will worsen with the aging of the world's population. The disease causes pain and functional disability. The direct costs of osteoarthritis i...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Fox BA,Stephens MM

更新日期：2007-01-01 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:Exercise has been shown to be effective in cardiovascular endurance in the elderly. We studied the effect of Thai dancing on physical performance of Thai elderly. METHODS:This was an open-labeled, randomized intervention study. The Thai dancing group exercised for 40 minutes three times a week for 6 weeks. ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Janyacharoen T,Laophosri M,Kanpittaya J,Auvichayapat P,Sawanyawisuth K

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite advances in operative repair, ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) remains associated with high mortality and morbidity rates, especially in elderly patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of emergency endovascular aneurysm repair (eEVAR), conventional open repair (OPEN)...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Raats JW,Flu HC,Ho GH,Veen EJ,Vos LD,Steyerberg EW,van der Laan L

更新日期：2014-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) using posturography systems has proved useful in improving balance among elderly patients with postural instability. However, its high cost hinders its use. The objective of this study is to assess whether two different protocols of VR with posturography, one of them longer (ten s...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Soto-Varela A,Rossi-Izquierdo M,Del-Río-Valeiras M,Vaamonde-Sánchez-Andrade I,Faraldo-García A,Lirola-Delgado A,Santos-Pérez S

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Sleep disorders, such as insomnia with objective short sleep duration, are associated with increased risk of hypertension. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of insomnia and daytime sleepiness on the quality of life (QOL) among elderly hypertensive patients. Patients and methods:This cross-...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Uchmanowicz I,Markiewicz K,Uchmanowicz B,Kołtuniuk A,Rosińczuk J

更新日期：2019-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:We studied the efficacy of zoledronic acid (ZOL) infusion on radiographic and clinical outcomes after percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) for elderly patients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures (osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures [OVCFs]). Materials and methods:We retrospectively analyzed 95 elde...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Shi C,Zhang M,Cheng AY,Huang ZF

更新日期：2018-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease characterized by a progressive loss of articular cartilage extracellular matrix and is due to functional impairments occurring in chondrocytes. In previous works, we highlighted that Regenerative Tissue Optimization (TO-RGN) treatment with radioelectric asymmetric c...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Collodel G,Fioravanti A,Pascarelli NA,Lamboglia A,Fontani V,Maioli M,Santaniello S,Pigliaru G,Castagna A,Moretti E,Iacoponi F,Rinaldi S,Ventura C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uncertainty appears to typify the experience of living with dementia. With an uncertain illness trajectory and unpredictable levels of deterioration and stability in symptoms, people with a diagnosis of dementia may live with uncertainty and anxiety and find it hard to make plans or decisions for their future. People ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Samsi K,Manthorpe J

更新日期：2014-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is important to obtain knowledge about the prevalence of nutritional risk and associated factors among older home-dwelling people in order to be able to meet nutritional challenges in this group in the future and to plan appropriate interventions. The aim of this survey was to investigate the prevalence o...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Söderhamn U,Dale B,Sundsli K,Söderhamn O

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gerontological research aims at understanding factors that are crucial for mediating "successful aging". This term denotes the absence of significant disease and disabilities, maintenance of high levels of physical and cognitive function, and preservation of social and productive activities. Preservation of ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kalisch T,Richter J,Lenz M,Kattenstroth JC,Kolankowska I,Tegenthoff M,Dinse HR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:We evaluated the relationship between pretreatment IL-6 and hsCRP levels, symptom severity and functional outcome of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) treated with IV-thrombolysis. Patients and Methods:IL-6 and hsCRP samples were obtained from 83 consecutively treated Caucasian patients with AIS prior ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Pawluk H,Grześk G,Kołodziejska R,Kozakiewicz M,Woźniak A,Grzechowiak E,Szumny M,Sobolewski P,Bieniaszewski L,Kozera G

更新日期：2020-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic sun exposure leads to photodamage, which is characterized clinically by fine and coarse wrinkles, dyspigmentation, telangiectasia, laxity, roughness and a sallow appearance. Many treatments claim to reduce the signs of photodamage, however evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCT) to support these claim...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Ogden S,Samuel M,Griffiths CE

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Frailty is a common and important geriatric syndrome characterized by age-associated declines in physiologic reserve and function across multiorgan systems, leading to increased vulnerability for adverse health outcomes. Two major frailty models have been described in the literature. The frailty phenotype defines frai...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Chen X,Mao G,Leng SX

更新日期：2014-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Neuromuscular electrical stimulation with muscle contraction, administered through the skin of the neck, improves a patient's swallowing ability. However, the beneficial effects of transcutaneous electrical sensory stimulation (TESS), without muscle contraction, are controversial. We investigated the effect ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Maeda K,Koga T,Akagi J

更新日期：2017-11-07 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：Background:Physical exercise is associated with decreased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, but recent large-scale trials suggest that exercise alone is insufficient to reduce CVD events in high-risk older adults. Purpose:This pilot randomized clinical trial aimed to collect critical data on feasibility, safety, and ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Roberts LM,Jaeger BC,Baptista LC,Harper SA,Gardner AK,Jackson EA,Pekmezi D,Sandesara B,Manini TM,Anton SD,Buford TW

更新日期：2019-10-23 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：BACKGROUND:Laminectomy/laminotomy and foraminotomy are well established surgical techniques for treatment of symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis. However, these procedures have significant limitations, including limited access to lateral and foraminal compression and postoperative instability. The purpose of this cadave...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Lauryssen C,Berven S,Mimran R,Summa C,Sheinberg M,Miller LE,Block JE

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular dementia (VaD) is a challenging illness that affects the lives of older adults and caregivers. It is unclear how multiple vascular risk factor exposures (polyvascular disease) affect VaD. PURPOSE:To determine the relationship between multiple vascular risk exposures, as counted on an index in cases...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Takahashi PY,Caldwell CR,Targonski PV

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Age is an important determinant of outcome in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, in clinical settings, there is an occasional mismatch between chronological age and physical age. We evaluated whether activities of daily living (ADL), which reflect physical age, also predict complications and prognos...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Nakajima H,Yoshioka J,Totsuka N,Miyazawa I,Usui T,Urasawa N,Kobayashi T,Mochidome T

更新日期：2016-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) of different durations for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Methods:A comprehensive search was carried out in three databases. The primary outcome was Mini-Mental...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Chen J,Duan Y,Li H,Lu L,Liu J,Tang C

更新日期：2019-07-12 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：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) disproportionately affects older adults. However, direct comparison of clinical features, medical therapy, and outcomes in AF patients aged 65-74 and ≥ 75 years is rare. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the differences in clinical characteristics and prognosis in th...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Shao XH,Yang YM,Zhu J,Zhang H,Liu Y,Gao X,Yu LT,Liu LS,Zhao L,Yu PF,Zhang H,He Q,Gu XD

更新日期：2014-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The most compelling reason and primary goal of treating actinic keratoses is to prevent malignant transformation into invasive squamous cell carcinoma, and although there are well established guidelines outlining treatment modalities and regimens for squamous cell carcinoma, the more commonly encountered precancerous ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Uhlenhake EE

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The aim of our study was to explore the risk factors related to blood transfusion after intramedullary nail fixation of elderly femoral intertrochanteric fracture (FTF) and establish a nomogram prediction model. Patients and Methods:We conducted a retrospective study including elderly FTF patients treated by i...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Wang J,Zhao Y,Jiang B,Huang X

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Caring for a relative with dementia is extremely challenging; conventional interventions may not be highly effective or easily available on some occasions. This study aimed to explore the efficacy of mindfulness training in improving stress-related outcomes in family caregivers of people with dementia using a meta-ana...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Liu Z,Chen QL,Sun YY

更新日期：2017-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research on crisis teams for older adults with dementia is limited. This scoping review aimed to 1) conduct a systematic literature review reporting on the effectiveness of crisis interventions for older people with dementia and 2) conduct a scoping survey with dementia crisis teams mapping services across E...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Streater A,Coleston-Shields DM,Yates J,Stanyon M,Orrell M

更新日期：2017-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Patients leaving the hospital are at increased risk of functional decline and hospital readmission. The Employee and Community Health service at Mayo Clinic in Rochester developed a care transition program (CTP) to provide home-based care services for medically complex patients. The study objective was to deter...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Takahashi PY,Haas LR,Quigg SM,Croghan IT,Naessens JM,Shah ND,Hanson GJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00