Current and emerging treatment options for the elderly patient with chronic kidney disease.

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: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：: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：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：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：:Age remains the most powerful prognostic factor among glioblastoma (GBM) patients. Half of all patients with GBM are aged 65 years or older at the time of diagnosis, and the incidence rate of GBM in patients aged over 65 years is increasing rapidly. Median survival for elderly GBM patients is less than 6 months and re...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Arvold ND,Reardon DA

更新日期：2014-02-21 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：Purpose:The incidence of proximal humeral fractures is high in the elderly, and the superior management of these fractures remains a controversy. The study aims to compare clinical outcomes of intramedullary nails, locking plates and conservative treatment for the management of displaced proximal humeral fractures in t...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Ge W,Sun Q,Li G,Lu G,Cai M,Li S

更新日期：2017-11-29 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:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and the combined prevalence of these two disorders increases as the population ages. Both AF and CKD have risk factors for development of each other and eventual mortality. However, the relationship between ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Fu S,Liu T,Luo L,Ye P

更新日期：2014-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aortic valve stenosis is common in the elderly, with a prevalence of nearly 3% in patients aged 75 years or older. Despite the fact that sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) are thought to be associated with cardiac disease, little is known about their prevalence in this patient cohort. The purpose of th...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Keymel S,Hellhammer K,Zeus T,Merx M,Kelm M,Steiner S

更新日期：2015-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) is one of the most commonly used assessment scales for assessing symptoms in people with dementia and other neurological disorders. This paper analyzes its conceptual framework, measurement mode, psychometric properties, and merits and problems. METHOD:All articles discus...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Lai CK

更新日期：2014-07-08 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：:Fluctuating Parkinson's disease (PD) represents a clinical management challenge. The primary utility of levodopa in patients with PD is moderated by the "wearing off" phenomena seen with long-term use. COMT inhibitors slow down the rapid metabolism of levodopa, resulting in a more-sustained response to dopaminergic th...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Stocchi F,De Pandis MF

更新日期：2006-01-01 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:The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between hypothesized pain behaviors in the elderly and a measurement model of pain derived from the Minimum Data Set-Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS-RAI) 2.0 items. METHODS:This work included a longitudinal cohort recruited from Medicare-certif...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Burfield AH,Wan TT,Sole ML,Cooper JW

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Objective:One of the problems associated with aging is the development of apoptosis in different tissues. There is evidence that physical activity and herbal remedies can be useful. This study aimed to determine the effect of swimming training (SW) alone or combined with garlic extract on renal and hepatic c...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Farzanegi P,Abbaszadeh H,Farokhi F,Rahmati-Ahmadabad S,Hosseini SA,Ahmad A,Mazandarani MR,Rezaei I,Shokrie M,Vizvari E,Alinejad H,Azarbayjani MA

更新日期：2020-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Promoting health and prolonging independence in the home is a priority for older adults, caregivers, clinicians, and society at large. Rapidly developing robotics technology provides a platform for interventions, with the fields of physically and socially assistive robots expanding in recent years. However, less atten...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Van Patten R,Keller AV,Maye JE,Jeste DV,Depp C,Riek LD,Twamley EW

更新日期：2020-07-13 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：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：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:The objective involved the analysis of the efficiency of the Program of Movement Recreation of Elderly People (PMREP) exercise program expressed in terms of the stabilography measures and coactivation of muscles in women in the age group of 60-70 years. The assumption that was assumed stems from theoretical i...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Borysiuk Z,Konieczny M,Kręcisz K,Pakosz P,Królikowska B

更新日期：2018-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：Background:People living with dementia (PWD) and their informal caregivers often report difficulties in maintaining their usual activities. Several dyadic, psychosocial, activating interventions were developed to create insight into how to cope with limitations in a practical way and to increase skills for maintaining ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Leven NV,de Lange J,van der Ploeg ES,Pot AM

更新日期：2018-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This cross-sectional study compared three tools for predicting painful new osteoporotic vertebral fractures (PNOVFs) in older Chinese men: bone mineral density (BMD), the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool for Asians (OSTA), and the World Health Organization fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX) (without BMD). ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Lin J,Yang Y,Fei Q,Zhang X,Ma Z,Wang Q,Li J,Li D,Meng Q,Wang B

更新日期：2016-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This validation study aims to examine Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD) items in terms of the agreement found between residents and caregivers, and also to compare alternative models of the Thai version of the CSDD. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted of 84 elderly resident...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Wongpakaran N,Wongpakaran T,van Reekum R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The aim of this study was to compare the perceived oral health of elderly persons and the clinical reality of their oral status. Background:Persons aged over 60 have considerable need for oral health care; a need that increases over time. However, this population appears to be unaware of their state of oral ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Maille G,Saliba-Serre B,Ferrandez AM,Ruquet M

更新日期：2019-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 50% of hospitalized elders have cognitive impairment (CI) that increases their vulnerability to hospital-acquired complications. Matching geriatric evaluation and recommendations to the true pace of hospital care may improve the care of elders in general, in particular those with CI. Integrating informat...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Boustani M,Munger S,Beck R,Campbell N,Weiner M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The modifications of cholesterol metabolism associated with aging are ill-defined. The objective of this study was to define age-associated alterations of the different metabolic pathways controlling cholesterol homeostasis by analyzing circulating sterols. METHODS:We analyzed serum samples collected from 2...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Bertolotti M,Mussi C,Pellegrini E,Magni A,Del Puppo M,Ognibene S,Carulli L,Anzivino C,Baldelli E,Loria P,Carulli N

更新日期：2014-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes mellitus affects 5.9% of the world adult population, with older people and some ethnic groups disproportionately affected. Treatment of older people with diabetes differs in many ways from that in younger adults since the majority have type 2 disease and are at particular risk of macrovascular rather t...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Marouf E,Sinclair AJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 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