Management of hyperlipidemia with statins in the older patient.

abstract：:Pharmacologic management of infections in elderly patients presents multiple challenges to health care professionals due to variable pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and immune function. Age is a well-established risk factor for infection, but furthermore is a risk factor for prolonged length of hospital stay, incr...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Giarratano A,Green SE,Nicolau DP

更新日期：2018-04-17 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：: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: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：PURPOSE:The effects of a multicomponent dyadic intervention on the mood, behavior, and physical health of people with dementia living in the community were evaluated in a randomized controlled trial. This multicomponent dyadic intervention is a translated and adapted version of an intervention that has been shown to be...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Prick AE,de Lange J,Scherder E,Twisk J,Pot AM

更新日期：2016-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Apligraf (Organogenesis, Canton, MA) is a bi-layered bioengineered skin substitute and was the first engineered skin US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved to promote the healing of ulcers that have failed standard wound care. Constructed by culturing human foreskin-derived neonatal fibroblasts in a bovine typ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Zaulyanov L,Kirsner RS

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The skeletal muscle echo intensity (EI) during ultrasound imaging has been investigated to evaluate the muscle quality. However, EI fluctuates according to the scanning conditions. METHODS:The motor functions and ultrasound images of 19 elderly (73 ± 3.2 years) and 19 young (22 ± 1.5 years) individuals were...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Nishihara K,Kawai H,Hayashi H,Naruse H,Kimura A,Gomi T,Hoshi F

更新日期：2014-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Digital ulcers (DUs) are a severe and frequent clinical feature of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). The presence of DUs may cause severe pain and often lead to impairment of patient's functional activities and health-related quality of life. Moreover, poor patient cooperation during the wound care procedure due...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Ughi N,Crotti C,Ingegnoli F

更新日期：2016-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cognitive screening upon hospital admission can provide important information about the patient's ability to process information during the inpatient stay. The Clock-in-the-Box (CIB) is a rapidly administered cognitive screening measure which has been previously validated with cognitive screening and neuropsych...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Jackson CE,Grande LJ,Doherty K,Archambault E,Kelly B,Driver JA,Milberg WP,McGlinchey R,Rudolph JL

更新日期：2016-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a rare neurological disorder with no clear prevalence factors and is a significant danger to the elderly. The intracranial glymphatic system is the internal environment that maintains brain survival and metabolism, and thus fluid exchange changes in the glymphatic sys...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Tan C,Wang X,Wang Y,Wang C,Tang Z,Zhang Z,Liu J,Xiao G

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No conventional creatinine- or cystatin C-based glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimation equation performed consistently outstandingly in elderly Chinese in our previous studies. This research aimed to further evaluate the performance of some recently proposed estimation equations based on creatinine and ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Ye X,Wei L,Pei X,Zhu B,Wu J,Zhao W

更新日期：2014-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:To contribute to the knowledge about the mechanisms involved in aortic stiffness due to ageing. Materials and Methods:Aortic rings from young (1.5±0.5 months, 0.8±0.2 kg), adult (6±0.5 months, 2.7±0.5 kg) and old (28±8 months, 3.2±0.8 kg) male New Zealand rabbits were used to evaluate: 1) intima-media thickness by...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Cupitra NI,Calderón JC,Narvaez-Sanchez R

更新日期：2020-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endovascular option has been proposed for a very limited and selected number of Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD) patients. We have performed a computed tomography (CT)-based TAAD study to explore appropriate endograft configurations for the ascending aortic pathology. METHODS:TAAD patients treated w...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Zhang Y,Tang H,Zhou J,Liu Z,Liu C,Qiao T,Zhou M

更新日期：2016-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of dental status and chewing efficiency on the oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of nursing-home residents. Materials and Methods:The study was conducted in nine nursing homes. All eligible participants were included, and general and medical data, ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Zenthöfer A,Ehret J,Zajac M,Kilian S,Rammelsberg P,Klotz AL

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between obesity and cognitive impairment in the Chinese elderly. Patients and methods:Patients aged 60 years or above were enrolled from the Department of Geriatrics of The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from March 2013 to May...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Hou Q,Guan Y,Yu W,Liu X,Wu L,Xiao M,Lü Y

更新日期：2019-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The post-stroke elderly was increased caused by increasing stroke and advanced medical. However, ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) can be uncomfortable for hemiplegic patients; therefore, the usability is not good. In this study, we analyzed ankle and knee joint angles in post-stroke elderly patients to assess the fun...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kim JH,Won BH

更新日期：2019-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:The clinical benefit of invasive therapy in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains unclear. Furthermore, the decision-making process to treat this growing patient group is also debatable. The purpose of this study was to assess the association between elderly ACS patients, the treatmen...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Rittger H,Stadelmaier C,Kieschnick T,Büber D,Rank K,Vitali-Serdoz L,Bastian D,Waliszewski M

更新日期：2020-05-25 00:00:00

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: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：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this work was to study the performance and reliability of a test of fast alternating forearm movements and its relationship with measures of lower extremity function in older women with dementia. METHODS:Fast alternating movements was studied in 26 female patients (mean age 81.7 ± 5.9 years) ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Bramell-Risberg E,Jarnlo GB,Elmståhl S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypernatremia in the geriatric population is a common disorder associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Older people are predisposed to developing hypernatremia because of age-related physiologic changes such as decreased thirst drive, impaired urinary concentrating ability, and reduced total body water. M...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Shah MK,Workeneh B,Taffet GE

更新日期：2014-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Satisfaction with treatment is considered a relevant factor for assessing results in clinical practice. However, when assessing satisfaction in dependent patients, the opinion of their caregivers becomes crucial, since implicit in satisfaction is the degree of caregiver involvement, of adherence to treatment...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： García-Aparicio J,Herrero-Herrero JI

更新日期：2015-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Data on the oral health of the elderly depict a worrying situation, with an elevated prevalence of caries and moderate periodontal disease, frequent edentulism, and numerous cases of dry mouth and oral cancer. There is wide evidence that periodontitis is a risk factor for certain systemic diseases, and impaired oral h...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Gil-Montoya JA,de Mello AL,Barrios R,Gonzalez-Moles MA,Bravo M

更新日期：2015-02-11 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：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to examine the trend in increasing life expectancy in relation to heart attack and cardiac catheterization. METHODS:A retrospective study of very elderly patients over 90 years of age (study group) and between 70 and 79 years of age (control group) with myocardial infarction and ac...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Yayan J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:DNA methylation is thought to play a role in exercise-induced gene expression. We aimed to examine changes in muscular strength and body composition in elderly patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis before and after artificial knee arthroplasty and exercise therapy. We aimed to confirm the relationship bet...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kamo T,Kurose S,Ohno H,Murata M,Hashiyada M,Saito T,Kimura Y

更新日期：2019-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Adverse drug reaction (ADR) risk-prediction models for use in older adults have been developed, but it is not clear if they are suitable for use in clinical practice. This systematic review aimed to identify and investigate the quality of validated ADR risk-prediction models for use in older adults. Standard computeri...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Stevenson JM,Williams JL,Burnham TG,Prevost AT,Schiff R,Erskine SD,Davies JG

更新日期：2014-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Multiple cranial dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) are considered to be an uncommon vascular condition. dAVFs usually manifest with vague symptoms, which are related to the site of occurrence of the lesion and present with complex angio-architectural features, which in turn can render treatment procedures...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Al-Abdulwahhab AH,Al-Suhibani S,Al-Sharydah AM,Al-Jubran SA,Al-Thuneyyan MA

更新日期：2020-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of organized cervical cancer (CC) screening programs has drastically reduced the prevalence of CC. However the incidence is still too high, especially among elderly women. All guidelines strongly recommend a regular Papanicolaou (Pap) testing for young and middle-aged patients. On the other hand, many...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Zappacosta R,Lattanzio G,Viola P,Ianieri MM,Gatta DM,Rosini S

更新日期：2014-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this work was to analyze and compare the movement kinematics of sit-to-stand (STS) and back-to-sit (BTS) transfers between frail aged adults and young subjects, as well as to determine the relationship between kinematic changes and functional capacities. METHODS:We analyzed the Timed Up and Go...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Hassani A,Kubicki A,Brost V,Mourey F,Yang F

更新日期：2015-02-26 00:00:00