Prevalence of dementia in Al-Quseir city, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt.

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：PURPOSE:In a collaborative effort between the Missouri Department of Health, Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), Alzheimer Association, and academic researchers, we tested whether early dementia detection and comprehensive care consultations would improve health outcomes in care receivers (CRs) and their family caregivers (F...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Galvin JE,Tolea MI,George N,Wingbermuehle C

更新日期：2014-04-10 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：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：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：:The purpose of this study was to determine the test-retest reliability of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) for older adults in Serbia. Six hundred and sixty older adults (352 men, 53%; 308 women, 47%; mean age 67.65±5.76 years) participated in the study. To examine test-retest reliability, the ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Milanović Z,Pantelić S,Trajković N,Jorgić B,Sporiš G,Bratić M

更新日期：2014-04-07 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：:The topic of motor vehicle crashes among the elderly is dynamic and multi-faceted requiring a comprehensive and synergistic approach to intervention planning. This approach must be based on the values of a given population as well as health statistics and asserted through community, organizational and policy strategie...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Classen S,Lopez ED,Winter S,Awadzi KD,Ferree N,Garvan CW

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this case study of an unique instance, effects of medium-energy, high-focused extracorporeal generated shock waves (ESW) onto the skin and the underlying fat tissue of a cellulite afflicted, 50-year-old woman were investigated. The treatment consisted of four ESW applications within 21 days. Diagnostic high-resolut...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kuhn C,Angehrn F,Sonnabend O,Voss A

更新日期：2008-01-01 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:Vancomycin (VCM) treatment outcomes depend on the characteristics of the patient, and it is well known that hypoalbuminemia is a risk factor for poor treatment outcomes, as reported in a previous study. However, the reason that severe hypoalbuminemia has an influence on the treatment outcome of VCM remains u...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Mizuno T,Mizokami F,Fukami K,Ito K,Shibasaki M,Nagamatsu T,Furuta K

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the long-term effects of three antiarthritics, namely dexamethasone, celecoxib, and methotrexate on the histology and metabolism of intact bone tissue in rats. METHODS:Thirty-two 12-week-old healthy female Sprague Dawley rats were randomly allocated into four groups: 1) control (saline, daily)...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Liu Y,Cui Y,Chen Y,Gao X,Su Y,Cui L

更新日期：2015-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the feasibility of first, reaching functionally declined, but still independent older persons at risk of falls through their general practitioner (GP) and second, to reduce their physiological and psychological fall risk factors with a complex exercise intervention. We investigated the effects of a 16-...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Freiberger E,Blank WA,Salb J,Geilhof B,Hentschke C,Landendoerfer P,Halle M,Siegrist M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:A thorough analysis of the capability for self-care in patients with heart failure (HF) reduces the frequency of hospitalizations that are caused by decompensation. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of the method of therapy for HF, the degree of the acceptance of illness, and the occurrence of fr...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Mlynarska A,Golba KS,Mlynarski R

更新日期：2018-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delirium in hip fractured patients is a frequent complication. Dementia is an important risk factor for delirium and is common in frail elderly. This study aimed to extend the previous knowledge on risk factors for delirium and the consequences. Special attention was given to patients with dementia and delir...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Mosk CA,Mus M,Vroemen JP,van der Ploeg T,Vos DI,Elmans LH,van der Laan L

更新日期：2017-03-10 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：: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:Loss of muscle strength exerts a considerable impact on the quality of life and mortality of older adults. The present household survey study measured body composition and muscle strength with the aim of analyzing the roles of low lean mass, low muscle strength and obesity in stair negotiation ability and th...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Dip RM,Cabrera MA,Prato SF

更新日期：2017-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We studied the effect of sustained virologic response (SVR) after treatment with pegylated-interferon (PEG-IFN) plus ribavirin on the development of liver cirrhosis in elderly patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC). PATIENTS AND METHODS:This retrospective study enrolled 145 elderly CHC patients (aged ≥65 ye...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Tseng CW,Chang TT,Tzeng SJ,Hsieh YH,Hung TH,Huang HT,Wu SF,Tseng KC

更新日期：2016-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of atypical antipsychotic drugs in the elderly has become wider and wider in recent years; in fact, these agents have novel receptor binding profiles, good efficacy with regard to negative symptoms, and reduced extrapyramidal symptoms. However, in recent years, the use of both conventional and atypical antipsy...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Gareri P,Segura-García C,Manfredi VG,Bruni A,Ciambrone P,Cerminara G,De Sarro G,De Fazio P

更新日期：2014-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Life-space mobility (LSM) is a concept for assessing patterns of functional mobility over time. LSM is gaining traction in the research of geriatric population health. Several instruments have been developed to measure LSM, such as the University of Alabama at Birmingham Life-Space Assessment (LSA) or the Nursing Home...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Johnson J,Rodriguez MA,Al Snih S

更新日期：2020-09-15 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：:Prevention of dementia is a public health priority. Physical activity (PA) can reduce the risk of dementia, but the majority of people remain sedentary. We conducted a multicenter controlled study with older adults (60+ years). We hypothesized that an evidence-based PA intervention - GEhen, Spielen und Tanzen Als Lebe...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Streber A,Abu-Omar K,Hentschke C,Rütten A

更新日期：2017-12-14 00:00:00

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：Purpose:Producing tongue pressure (TP) by pushing the tongue against the palate consists of lifting the tongue muscles and elevating the floor of the mouth via suprahyoid muscle contraction. Though studies have shown that tongue-pressure resistance training (TPRT) increases tongue function, none have focused on suprahy...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Namiki C,Hara K,Tohara H,Kobayashi K,Chantaramanee A,Nakagawa K,Saitou T,Yamaguchi K,Yoshimi K,Nakane A,Minakuchi S

更新日期：2019-03-22 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：Introduction:Paternalism, assuming control of aged care, is a widespread orientation in older adults care. Paternalistic attitudes and practices are commonly understood as a threat to the freedom and autonomy of a person, making patients more dependent. Therefore, the reduction of these attitudes and behaviors is a pri...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Sánchez-Izquierdo M,Santacreu M,Olmos R,Fernández-Ballesteros R

更新日期：2019-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of one-site and two-site combined phacotrabeculectomy with foldable posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation. METHODS:Thirty-four patients (41 eyes) with glaucoma and cataract were randomly assigned to undergo either a one-site (22 eyes) or...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Moschos MM,Chatziralli IP,Tsatsos M

更新日期：2015-08-24 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:Tinnitus and dizziness are frequent in old age and often seen as concomitant symptoms in patients with dementia. In earlier clinical trials, Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761® was found to alleviate tinnitus and dizziness in elderly patients. Consequently, a meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effects of...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Spiegel R,Kalla R,Mantokoudis G,Maire R,Mueller H,Hoerr R,Ihl R

更新日期：2018-06-13 00:00:00