Educational program in Japan for Dementia Support Doctors who support medical and care systems as liaisons for demented older adults in the community.

abstract：AIM:Fibroblast growth factor 23 knockout mice develop premature aging and emphysema, indicating that dysregulation of the normal aging process is involved in the pathobiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Thus, we explored the association among a coding single-nucleotide polymorphism of fibroblast growth fa...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Ishii T,Gemma A,Kida K

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Calf circumference, which is a known simple indicator of muscle mass, increases during edema. However, the extent to which edema increases calf circumference in older adults is unclear. METHODS:This retrospective cross-sectional study included patients aged ≥65 years whose nutritional status was assessed by nutrit...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Ishida Y,Maeda K,Nonogaki T,Shimizu A,Yamanaka Y,Matsuyama R,Kato R,Mori N

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The study was carried out on elderly nursing home residents in Taiwan. We assessed whether the serial QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT-G) assay and serial tuberculin skin test (TST) were reliable tools to predict or exclude the development of active tuberculosis (TB). METHODS:This prospective observational cohort study in...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Tsou PH,Huang WC,Huang CC,Lin CF,Wu KM,Hsu JY,Shen GH

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The health and well-being of older adults are closely related to their economic and living statuses. Socioeconomic inequality has a substantial impact on the healthcare received by these older adults. The present study aimed to understand the current economic and living statuses of community older adults, and exami...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Chen MC,Chen KM

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify and evaluate the causes and characteristics of road traffic accidents (RTA) and to analyze injury patterns in elderly road traffic victims in order to apply appropriate measures for the prevention of RTA in the elderly. METHODS:Two hundred and fifty-eight elderly road traffic victims admitted to the Em...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Abou-Raya S,ElMeguid LA

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the present study was to clarify the relationship between sarcopenia, as defined by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People, and the recovery of the capability to carry out activities of daily living in convalescent stroke patients who completed a rehabilitation program. METHODS:This re...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Matsushita T,Nishioka S,Taguchi S,Yamanouchi A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of this study was to analyze the improvement in oral function and environment in high-risk elderly persons participating in a program to improve oral function organized by their local government. METHODS:Participants comprised 36 high-risk elderly and the mean age was 77.11 ± 7.24 years. The program in...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Sakayori T,Maki Y,Hirata S,Okada M,Ishii T

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Secondary necrotic cells generated in vivo induce inflammatory responses; for example, the production of macrophage inflammatory protein-2 (MIP-2) and subsequent infiltration of neutrophils. The aim of the present study was to elucidate the effect of aging on the phagocytosis of secondary necrotic cells and the inf...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Takahashi R,Totsuka S,Ishigami A,Kobayashi Y,Nagata K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to develop the Korean Anticholinergic Burden Scale through assessment of previously developed tools, a literature review and a modified Delphi process. METHODS:We carried out a systematic review to identify previously published anticholinergic burden tools. A composite medication list was...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Jun K,Hwang S,Ah YM,Suh Y,Lee JY

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The present study investigated the status of potentially harmful drug-drug interactions (PHDI) in older adults, to obtain insight into factors that influence the risk of PHDI. METHODS:The present study included Korean people aged ≥65 years who were prescribed one or more drugs included in the list of PHDI under th...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Yoon SJ,Kim JS,Jung JG,Ahn SK,Song YS,Bae NK,Seon JY,Kim JH

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The present study aimed to clarify the association between body mass index (BMI) and the activities of daily living (ADL). Although BMI is likely to be concerned regarding the relationship with specific diseases or mortality, few studies have focused on the relationship of BMI and ADL. METHODS:A total of 3353 Japa...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Okamoto S,Okamura T,Sugiyama D,Hayakawa T,Nakamura Y,Miyagawa N,Kurita S,Takashima N,Ohkubo T,Kadota A,Fujiyoshi A,Miura K,Okayama A,Ueshima H

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Malnutrition is common in older patients and is associated with adverse outcomes. The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) has been developed as an objective index to assess nutritional risk in these patients. However, there is limited evidence regarding the association between GNRI and postoperative delirium (P...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Zhao Y,Xia X,Xie D,Liao Y,Wang Y,Chen L,Ge N,Yue J

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common underlying cause of cardiogenic cerebral embolism. To prevent cardiogenic cerebral embolism, it is important to determine the level of awareness of AF in Japan. METHODS:We used survey monitor attribute data to sample 172 824 Japanese adults aged ≥50 years from all 47 Jap...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Akiyama H,Hasegawa Y

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the prevalence of potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP), as defined by the internationally validated Screening Tool of Older Person's Prescriptions (STOPP) criteria, in 12 months before and after initiation of medicines for dementia. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was carried out involving ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Eshetie TC,Nguyen TA,Gillam MH,Kalisch Ellett LM

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To validate and standardize the Brazilian version of the Medication Regimen Complexity Index (MRCI) for older adults in primary healthcare. METHODS:A cross-sectional methodological study was carried out with elderly patients attending primary healthcare centers in southeastern Brazil. Convergent validity was teste...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Pantuzza LL,Ceccato MDGB,Silveira MR,Pinto IV,Reis AMM

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Family function is an essential factor affecting older adults' health. However, there has been no appropriate method to assess the family function of most older adults with fragility or poor health status. The present study aimed to explore the differences and relevance of family function estimated by home care nur...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Wang MW,Huang YY

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Inflammatory processes might play a significant role at the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Neuroinflammation is characterized by activation of microglia and the release of inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α. Although, it is unknown what the real cont...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Rizzi L,Roriz-Cruz M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The present study aimed to evaluate the validity of proxy informants' reports on Life Event Scale for the Elderly (LESE) by using psychological autopsy method among rural older adults in China. METHODS:A multistage stratified cluster sampling method was used to select research sites. Using a case-control psycholog...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Mo Q,Zhou L,He Q,Jia C,Ma Z

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the age-related change in plasma androgen levels in healthy middle-aged men and whether any clinical parameters are associated with the hormonal change. METHODS:The study was comprised of male Japanese office-workers aged 40-64 years, who had undergone an annual health check-up in 2002 and 2007 (96 and 7...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Fukai S,Akishita M,Miyao M,Ishida K,Toba K,Ouchi Y

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Frailty and sarcopenia affect the prognosis and quality of life of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, it remains uncertain which model is the most suitable for evaluating vulnerability in patients with COPD. We evaluated the validity of three frailty models - the Kihon Checklist (K...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Hirai K,Tanaka A,Homma T,Kaneko K,Uno T,Sato H,Manabe R,Ohta S,Kusumoto S,Yamaguchi F,Suzuki S,Sagara H

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The main objective of this study was the validation of a brief support instrument for the diagnosis of insomnia in older adults. METHODS:An observational study was carried out for the evaluation of the Insomnia in the Elderly Scale using the psychiatric interview as the gold standard. Data was collected in a prima...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Navarro B,López-Torres J,Andrés F,Latorre JM,Montes MJ,Párraga I

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the present study was to assess the relationship between neighborhood perception and poor self-rated health among older Mexican Americans, adjusting for important background characteristics, such as neighborhood ethnic composition and other health conditions. METHODS:Drawing on the 2004-2005 Hispanic Es...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Stroope S,Cohen IFA,Tom JC,Franzen AB,Valasik MA,Markides KS

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aimed to assess the relationship between functional limitations and depression among community-dwelling older adults in Malaysia. METHODS:Data from a nation-wide community-based cross-sectional study were analyzed. This study was conducted using a two-stage stratified random sampling design. In total, 3...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Ahmad NA,Abd Razak MA,Kassim MS,Sahril N,Ahmad FH,Harith AA,Mahmud NA,Abdul Aziz FA,Hasim MH,Ismail H,Mohd Sidik S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Depression affecting caregivers is a risk factor for discontinuing at-home care. The present cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate factors related to depression among family caregivers. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate factors related to depression among family caregivers of the ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Oura A,Mori M,Yasuda N,Miyano I,Izumi H,Washio M

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze the hierarchical structure of activities of daily living (ADL) among vestibular older adults, according to its power to discriminate disability. METHODS:An exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted comprising 235 elderly, aged 65 years and older, with chronic vestibular dysfunction. Functional cap...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Aratani MC,Perracini MR,Caovilla HH,Gazzola JM,Ganança MM,Ganança FF

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that adversely affect the weaning of elderly patients with community-acquired pneumonia from mechanical ventilation. METHODS:This study retrospectively investigated the medical records of 71 elderly patients (65 years or older) who were admitted to the hospit...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Fujii M,Iwakami S,Takagi H,Itoigawa Y,Ichikawa M,Iwakami N,Ishiwata T,Seyama K,Takahashi K

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the present study was to examine whether behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia at the time of admission could be a predictor of falls in older people with dementia residing in geriatric health service facilities. METHODS:Three geriatric health services facilities located in Fukushima Prefect...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Sato S,Kakamu T,Hayakawa T,Kumagai T,Hidaka T,Masuishi Y,Endo S,Fukushima T

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We and other have recently shown that growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a useful diagnostic marker for mitochondrial diseases, which are inherited disorders caused by mitochondrial or nuclear genomic mutations that lead to impaired energy production. As the primary cause of mitochondrial diseases is mitochon...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Fujita Y,Taniguchi Y,Shinkai S,Tanaka M,Ito M

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Due to demographic change, the number of geriatric patients is still rising. Although hip fractures are the subject of current research, little is known about the remaining geriatric trauma entities. The aim of this study was to collect data of the age-related traumatological intensive care unit (ICU) population, i...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Knauf T,Jensen KO,Hack J,Barthel J,Althaus H,Buecking B,Aigner R,Knobe M,Ruchholtz S,Eschbach D

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is often observed in older patients. Previous reports described the link between postoperative cognitive dysfunction and general anesthetics, such as sevoflurane, but the exact mechanism remains unclear. We therefore sought to characterize the effects of sevoflurane on hippocampa...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Yu X,Zhang F,Shi J

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00