Age-related changes in muscle strength and spinal kyphosis angles in an elderly Japanese population.

abstract：Purpose:In this cross-sectional study, three clinical tools, the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool for Asians (OSTA), Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) without bone mineral density (BMD), and body mass index (BMI), for predicting primary osteoporosis (OP) were compared and ideal thresholds for omission of screening ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Zhang X,Lin J,Yang Y,Wu H,Li Y,Yang X,Fei Q

更新日期：2018-02-02 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：: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：Purpose:This study aimed to investigate the effect of religious intervention on depressive symptoms and quality of life (QOL) among Indonesian elderly in nursing homes (NHs). Patients and methods:This was a quasi-experimental study with repeated measures. Sixty elderly residents at three NHs in three districts in Yogy...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Pramesona BA,Taneepanichskul S

更新日期：2018-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this article is to review the current and emerging treatments of CKD prior to dialysis in the elderly. Worldwide, there are increasing numbers of people who are aged over 65 years. In parallel, there are increasing numbers of elderly patients presenting with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Fassett RG

更新日期：2014-01-15 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：BACKGROUND:One of the key clinical features of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is impairment in daily functioning. Patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) also commonly have mild problems performing complex tasks. Information and communication technology (ICT), particularly techniques involving imaging and video process...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Sacco G,Joumier V,Darmon N,Dechamps A,Derreumaux A,Lee JH,Piano J,Bordone N,Konig A,Teboul B,David R,Guerin O,Bremond F,Robert P

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Use of intensive anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) potentially increases the risk of bleeding complications during percutaneous coronary intervention via the transfemoral route. Recently, the transradial access has been intensively employed as an alternative means ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Qin X,Xiong W,Wang L,Guan E,Lu C

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：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：:Fracture of the hip is frequently a catastrophic event in the elderly, often resulting in death within a year and of the survivors, few regain pre-fracture quality of life. Although less appreciated, fractures of the spine result in significant morbidity and are also associated with increased mortality compared with i...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Bodenner D,Redman C,Riggs A

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Myocardial infarction (MI) is a common cause of death worldwide. It is characterized by coronary artery occlusion that causes ischemia and hypoxia of myocardial cells, leading to irreversible myocardial damage. Materials and Methods:To explore potential targets for treatment of MI, we reorganized and analyz...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Yu YW,Xue YJ,Qian LL,Chen Z,Que JQ,Huang KY,Liu S,Weng YB,Rong FN,Ji KT,Zeng JN

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Avoiding medications in which the risks outweigh the benefits in the elderly patient is a challenge for physicians, and different criteria to identify inappropriate prescription (IP) exist to aid prescribers. Definition of IP indicators in the Italian geriatric population affected by cardiovascular disease and chronic...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Lucenteforte E,Lombardi N,Vetrano DL,La Carpia D,Mitrova Z,Kirchmayer U,Corrao G,Lapi F,Mugelli A,Vannacci A

更新日期：2017-10-19 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：:The objective of this study was to evaluate cardiac autonomic control and muscle vasodilation response during isometric exercise in sedentary and physically active older adults. Twenty healthy participants, 10 sedentary and 10 physically active older adults, were evaluated and paired by gender, age, and body mass inde...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Sarmento AO,Santos ADC,Trombetta IC,Dantas MM,Oliveira Marques AC,do Nascimento LS,Barbosa BT,Dos Santos MR,Andrade MDA,Jaguaribe-Lima AM,Brasileiro-Santos MDS

更新日期：2017-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：Study design:Multivariate analysis of retrospective registry data. Objective:To report the perioperative complication in a large cohort of surgery for elderly degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) patients and to analyze the risk factors. Summary of background data:The perioperative complication rate and risk factors f...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Ding JZ,Kong C,Sun XY,Lu SB

更新日期：2019-12-16 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 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：: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：OBJECTIVES:The main purpose of this study was to investigate whether carotid artery stenting (CAS) plus medicine in patients with severe carotid artery stenosis provide a better long-term blood pressure (BP) control compared to other medical treatments alone. The other aim was to explore the correlation between post-CA...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Chang A,Hung HF,Hsieh FI,Chen WH,Yeh HL,Yeh JH,Chiu HC,Lien LM

更新日期：2017-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Ineffective interdisciplinary communication is linked to many adverse consequences of hospitalization. This study evaluated the effect of SIBR, a model of care that encourages interdisciplinary communication and patient and family participations, on in-hospital deaths and new nursing home (NH) placements. Mate...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Basic D,Huynh E,Gonzales R,Shanley C

更新日期：2018-11-08 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：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：Introduction:Bone mass density (BMD) is still the gold standard for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, but bone turnover markers (BTMs) can provide helpful information regarding the bone remodeling process. The aim of this study was to determine the correlations between BMD and serum levels of BTMs (tartrate-resistant acid...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Mederle OA,Balas M,Ioanoviciu SD,Gurban CV,Tudor A,Borza C

更新日期：2018-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Ergonomic hazards are the most important cause of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in aged para rubber farmers. Ergonomic management comprising improvement of working conditions and muscle-strengthening exercise has been well documented in terms of workers' health benefit. However, those interventions were not adequ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Isaramalai SA,Hounsri K,Kongkamol C,Wattanapisitkul P,Tangadulrat N,Kaewmanee T,Yuenyongviwat V

更新日期：2018-01-17 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：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：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：Background:Both aortic valve stenosis and aortic stiffness are moderators of arterio ventricular coupling and independent predictors of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Studies on the effect of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) on aortic functional properties are limited. We performed a study to inv...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Goudzwaard JA,Disegna E,de Ronde-Tillmans MJ,Lenzen MJ,de Jaegere PP,Mattace-Raso FU

更新日期：2019-08-02 00:00:00