Faecal incontinence in the elderly : epidemiology and management.

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a complex heterogenous metabolic disorder in which peripheral insulin resistance and impaired insulin release are the main pathogenetic factors. The rapid response of the pancreatic beta-cells to glucose is already markedly disturbed in the early stages of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The cons...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Landgraf R

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common constellation of lower urinary tract storage symptoms that causes a significant impact on a person's quality of life. The elderly may be disproportionally impacted by these symptoms due to concomitant poor mobility, comorbid conditions such as diabetes and heart failure, and polyph...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： McFerren SC,Gomelsky A

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitric oxide (NO) is involved in important physiological functions of the CNS, including neurotransmission, memory and synaptic plasticity. Depending on the redox state of NO, it can act as a neurotoxin or it can have a neuroprotective action. Data suggest that NO may have a role in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerati...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Molina JA,Jiménez-Jiménez FJ,Ortí-Pareja M,Navarro JA

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a common cardiovascular disorder that is characterised, in part, by a decreased cardiac output reserve. Accordingly, there is ongoing interest in the role of positive inotropic agents (e.g. adrenergic agonists and phosphodiesterase type III inhibitors, which mediate their cardiovascul...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Mathew L,Katz SD

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence regarding differences in outcomes between angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) among older nursing home (NH) residents after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is limited. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of our study was to estimate the post-AMI effects...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Zullo AR,Riester MR,Erqou S,Wu WC,Rudolph JL,Steinman MA

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of both systolic and diastolic hypertension is increased in elderly patients, therefore antihypertensive drugs are commonly used in this population. In addition to changes in blood pressure, the aging process also causes numerous changes in other physiological parameters, resulting in altered pharmacokin...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Piepho RW,Fendler KJ

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although use of NSAIDs and aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is well known to be associated with gastrointestinal (GI) complications and potential mortality, these medications continue to be widely prescribed in the elderly. Age is a significant risk factor for NSAID-induced GI events; indeed, patients >75 years of age c...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Lanas A,Ferrandez A

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral deposition of amyloid plaques containing amyloid beta-peptide (Abeta) has traditionally been considered the central feature of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Abeta is derived from amyloid precursor protein (APP), which is cleaved by several different proteases: alpha-, beta- and gamma-secretase. In the past decade...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Zimmermann M,Gardoni F,Di Luca M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in antimicrobial chemotherapy over recent decades, morbidity and mortality secondary to infection continues to rise. In addition, the incidence of infection caused by resistant organisms has also increased. Concurrently, the elderly are living longer than prior generations, often with disabling chroni...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Lomaestro BM,Briceland LL

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic non-terminal diseases, including postmenopausal osteoporosis, are associated with poor treatment compliance and persistence. The longer a patient with osteoporosis complies and persists with treatment, the lower the risk of fracture. Retrospective studies with emphasis on real-world data have led to a greater ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Gold DT

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Etidronic acid is an orally and intravenously active bisphosphonate, which is believed to inhibit resorption of bone via a number of cellular mechanisms, including alteration of osteoclastic activity. In studies of patients with symptomatic Paget's disease, etidronic acid 5 to 20 mg/kg/day administered orally rapidly ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Dunn CJ,Fitton A,Sorkin EM

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Donepezil (E-2020) is a reversible, noncompetitive, piperidine-type cholinesterase inhibitor. It is selective for acetylcholinesterase rather than butyrylcholinesterase. Donepezil 5 and 10 mg/day significantly improved cognition and global clinical function compared with placebo in well designed short term trials (14 ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Dooley M,Lamb HM

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder affecting 1 to 3% of individuals over the age of 65 years. While effective therapy exists for treating the bradykinesia, rigidity and tremor associated with the disease, the cause is unknown. There is no treatment available to prevent or slo...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Ross GW,Petrovitch H

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melatonin prolonged release (PR) 2 mg is approved for the treatment of primary insomnia characterized by poor sleep quality in patients aged ≥55 years in the EU and elsewhere. Patients may receive treatment with melatonin PR for up to 13 weeks. Production of endogenous nocturnal melatonin, which helps regulate circadi...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Lyseng-Williamson KA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperuricaemia is an independent risk factor for renal function decline. Evidence is emerging that urate-lowering therapy might be beneficial in subjects with renal impairment. We  review the association between renal impairment and gout, some of the related pathogenic processes and the possible impact of gout treatme...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Pascual E,Sivera F,Andrés M

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyproterone (cyproterone acetate) is a steroidal antiandrogenic agent that inhibits the action of adrenal and testicular androgens on prostatic cells. Additionally, its progestogenic activity causes a centrally mediated reduction in testicular secretion of androgens. Studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of cypr...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Barradell LB,Faulds D

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Relaxation of the upper age limits for solid organ transplantation coupled with improvements in post-transplant survival have resulted in greater numbers of elderly patients receiving immunosuppressant drugs such as tacrolimus. Tacrolimus is a potent agent with a narrow therapeutic window and large inter- and intraind...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Staatz CE,Tett SE

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aging per se is associated with abnormalities of the vascular wall linked to both structural and functional changes that can take place at the level of the extracellular matrix, the vascular smooth muscle and the endothelium of blood vessels. Endothelial dysfunction is generally defined as a decrease in the capacity o...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Matz RL,Andriantsitohaina R

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optimal use of digoxin in the elderly population requires information about the drug's pharmacokinetics and the influence of various factors on the drug's disposition. However, because of sampling restrictions, it is often difficult to perform traditional pharmacokinetic studies in elderly patients. OBJECTI...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Yukawa M,Yukawa E,Suematsu F,Takiguchi T,Ikeda H,Aki H,Mimemoto M

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Constipation is a common problem in elderly persons, with prevalence ranging from 15% to 20% in the community-dwelling elderly population and up to 50% in some studies of nursing home residents. In these patients, constipation results from a combination of risk factors, such as reduced fibre and fluid intake, decrease...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Bosshard W,Dreher R,Schnegg JF,Büla CJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elderly rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is classified into two clinical subsets, elderly-onset RA (EORA) and younger-onset elderly RA. With the improvement of life expectancy in the general population and advent of the super-aging society, the number of patients with EORA is anticipated to increase. Both large and small joi...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Sugihara T,Harigai M

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Medicare programme already funds a large proportion of the medical care for older Americans. However, geriatricians are an underutilized resource for improving the quality of care delivered with Medicare funding, particularly to the most complex patients. Recent legislative changes will increase the involvement of...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Nusbaum NJ

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although dyspeptic symptoms are very common, the vast majority of patients have modest symptoms and rarely seek medical advice. The major organic causes of dyspepsia are chronic peptic ulcer disease, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and malignancy. Functional dyspepsia is very common. In the fit elderly patient, prom...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Pound SE,Heading RC

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic movement disorder typically coupled to progressive degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra (SN). The treatments currently available are satisfactory for symptomatic management, but the efficacy tends to decrease as neuronal loss progresses. Neurotrophic factor...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Rodrigues TM,Jerónimo-Santos A,Outeiro TF,Sebastião AM,Diógenes MJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High drug consumption among the elderly and inappropriate prescribing practices increase the risk of adverse drug effects in this population. This risk may be decreased by conducting, for example, a medication review alone or as part of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA); however, little is known about the fat...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Lampela P,Hartikainen S,Lavikainen P,Sulkava R,Huupponen R

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over four-fifths of all strokes are due to thrombotic or embolic occlusion of cerebral arteries. There is a strong rationale for considering antithrombotic therapy for the treatment of patients with acute ischaemic stroke. Antiplatelet therapy with 150 to 300 mg of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) started within the fir...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Gubitz GJ,Sandercock PA

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persons over the age of 65 years are the fastest growing segment of the US population. In the next 30 years this segment will represent more than 20% of the population. Fifty percent of all cancers occur in this age group and therefore the total cancer burden is expected to rise. Data are becoming available that will ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： John V,Mashru S,Lichtman S

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urothelial carcinoma, or bladder cancer, is a malignancy that most commonly affects older patients. The median age at diagnosis is 73 years, and care of these patients requires consideration not just of the disease-related factors such as stage and histology, but also of patient-related factors. Many of these patients...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Jodon G,Fischer SM,Kessler ER

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of hypertension in the elderly should take into account, in particular, the possible negative impact of antihypertensive drugs on the patient's quality of life, the deterioration of which may result in a loss of independence and reduced treatment compliance. Quality of life is recognised as a multifactorial...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Fogari R,Zoppi A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medication for elderly patients is often complex and problematic. Several criteria for classifying inappropriate prescribing exist. In 2010, the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare published the document "Indicators of appropriate drug therapy in the elderly" as a guideline for improving prescribing...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Hovstadius B,Petersson G,Hellström L,Ericson L

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00