Responsiveness of the Duke Social Support sub-scales in older women.

abstract：:We present two cases of acute hepatotoxicity associated with elevated paracetamol (acetaminophen) levels in older patients. Both patients were receiving a standard European dose of oral paracetamol (2 × 500 mg QDS) with no risk factors for slowed metabolism (weight <50 kg, interacting medications, hepatic enzyme induc...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Ging P,Mikulich O,O'Reilly KM

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:making informed decisions about cancer care provision for older cancer patients can be challenging and complex. Evidence suggests cancer care varies by age, however the relationship between age and care experiences from diagnosis to death for cancer patients within the UK has not previously been examined in ...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Craigs CL,Bennett MI,Hurlow A,West RM,Ziegler LE

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:in the UK, two-thirds of patients in general hospitals are older than 70, of whom half have dementia or delirium or both. Our objective was to explore doctors, nurses and allied health professionals' perceptions of their preparation to care for confused older patients on general hospital wards....

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Griffiths A,Knight A,Harwood R,Gladman JR

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a common disabling condition associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Much of the evidence available is derived from younger populations with chronic neurological disease leading to uncertainty for the diagnosis and management of older people. Objective:to provide a...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Frith J,Parry SW

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical study was performed to assess the effects of oral betahistine hydrochloride (Serc) on mental impairment and physical disability in patients with established cerebrovascular disease. Fifty-three patients were admitted to the study during 18 months. Forty-five patients comple...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Pathy J,Menon G,Reynolds A,Van Strik R

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding is commonly used after stroke, but its effectiveness is limited by frequent dislodgement. OBJECTIVE:the objective of the study was to evaluate looped NGT feeding in acute stroke patients with dysphagia. METHODS:this was a randomised controlled trial of 104 patients with acute...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Beavan J,Conroy SP,Harwood R,Gladman JR,Leonardi-Bee J,Sach T,Bowling T,Sunman W,Gaynor C

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug compliance was assessed amongst all 91 patients attending a psychogeriatric day hospital during July 1988. Of the 86 patients taking medication, the 57 functionally and 29 organically ill patients were interviewed at home, the latter with their carers. A disparity in results was shown when compliance was measured...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Rosenvinge HP,Groarke EP,Bradshaw JW

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effectiveness was compared of 'Classroom' Reality Orientation presented (1) once daily, in groups; (2) twice daily, in groups; and (3) once daily, individually. On a questionnaire measure of orientation all three versions produced significantly greater improvement than that found in an untreated control group, but...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Johnson CH,McLaren SM,McPherson FM

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to explore views on advance care planning in care homes for older people. DESIGN:qualitative exploration of views from care home staff and the family of residents in care homes for older people. SETTING:all care homes for the elderly in two London Boroughs. PARTICIPANTS:staff (care managers, nurses and car...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Stewart F,Goddard C,Schiff R,Hall S

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reason why elderly human hips tend to break in one of two anatomical regions is uncertain. Nutritional factors may affect the site of fracture. OBJECTIVE:To assess possible nutritional differences in patients with proximal femoral fractures. DESIGN:Prospective observational cohort study. SETTING:Unive...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Maffulli N,Dougall TW,Brown MT,Golden MH

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We measured calcium regulating hormones and bone mineral density (BMD) in 66 men (aged 24-88 years). Vitamin D (1,25(OH)2D) does not vary with age, parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases after the age of 65 (p < 0.01) together with a parallel increase in urinary (r = 0.46, p < 0.05) and nephrogenic cAMP (r = 0.63, p < 0....

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Ravaglia G,Forti P,Pratelli L,Maioli F,Scali CR,Bonini AM,Tedioli S,Marasti N,Pizzoferrato A,Gasbarrini G

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The long-term effectiveness of group continence promotion delivered via community organisations on female urinary incontinence, falls and healthy life expectancy remains unknown. METHODS:A pragmatic cluster randomised trial was conducted among 909 women aged 65-98 years with urinary incontinence, recruited ...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Tannenbaum C,Fritel X,Halme A,van den Heuvel E,Jutai J,Wagg A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:there is limited data comparing conditions and health service use across care settings in centenarians. To improve health service delivery in centenarians, the aim of this study was to compare the proportion of centenarians who have chronic conditions, take medication and use health care services across diff...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： von Berenberg P,Dräger D,Zahn T,Neuwirth J,Kuhlmey A,Gellert P

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High rates of mortality are an abiding feature of homes for the elderly. Almost a fifth (19.2%) of a cohort of 6947 residents died in the 12 months following initial assessment. Survival rates vary widely, however, for different groups within the residential population. Using data from a longitudinal study of 175 home...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Booth T,Phillips D,Barritt A,Berry S,Martin DN,Melotte C

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRESENTATION:a previously fit 80-year-old woman presented with a 2-week history of spontaneous and extensive bruising affecting all four limbs. The severity was such that she required a transfusion of 8 units of blood. RESULTS OF INVESTIGATIONS:a markedly prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time which was only ...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Kelly J,Gattens M,Geraghty R

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fasting serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and lipoprotein electrophoretic patterns have been investigated in 42 men aged 67-92 years (mean 79 years). Although all the cholesterol and the majority of the triglyceride levels were within the normal range for younger people, both were significantly greater (P < 0...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Horsey J,Livesley B,Dickerson JW

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CASE REPORT:An elderly woman with poor nutritional intake developed profound hypophosphataemia and hypokalaemia following the institution of nasogastric feeding. DISCUSSION:Refeeding syndrome is well recognized in certain undernourished groups of patients, but may not be so well known to physicians looking after elder...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Mallet M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Neuberger report failed to show that the Liverpool Care Pathway was the cause of poor end-of-life care and made it the scapegoat for poor communication and faulty decision-making. The report's discrediting of a quality assurance mechanism that had the potential for improvement is a disservice to dying patients. Se...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Regnard C

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 212 cases of peritonitis found in a retrospective study of geriatric inpatients, the most common causes were mesenteric infarction, malignancy, intestinal obstruction, perforated peptic ulcer, cholecystitis, diverticulitis and perforation of the urinary bladder. The diagnostic accuracy was 47%. Abdominal pain had b...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Wroblewski M,Mikulowski P

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solitary fibrous tumour of the pleura (SFTP) is a rare primary tumour of the pleura associated with 4% of cases with a paraneoplastic hypoglycaemia, termed Doege-Potter syndrome (DPS). We report a case of DPS presenting with severe coma in a 90-year-old woman. The cause was a malignant SFTP treated with surgical resec...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Avramenko A,Lahjibi-Paulet H,Gibault L,Roussel A,Grand B,Le Pimpec-Barthes F

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brucellosis is the most commonly reported zoonosis. Nervous system participation can occur at any stage of the disease either in acute or subacute or chronic form. Isolated nervous system involvement or neurobrucellosis is a relatively rare form of the disease. We describe an unusual case of an older patient with deme...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Spyrou A,Natsis KS,Papamichalis E,Mourtzinos H

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Falls pose a major threat to the well-being and quality of life of older people. Falls can result in fractures and other injuries, disability and fear and can trigger a decline in physical function and loss of autonomy. This article synthesises recent published findings on fall risk and mobility assessments and fall p...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Lord SR,Close JCT

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:we aimed to investigate the association of smoking cessation with risk of all-cause mortality amongst oldest old people (aged ≥ 80 years). DESIGN:this was a prospective cohort study. SETTING:the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey, implemented in 23 provinces of China. PARTICIPANTS:a total of 28,...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Wei Y,Lv Y,Zhou J,Gao X,Duan J,Zhao C,Yin Z,Kang Q,Wu B,Chen C,Mao C,Li J,Shi X

更新日期：2021-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty patients over 65 years of age with fractures of the proximal femur, whose operation was delayed more than 24 hours after admission for medical reasons, were studied. Length of post-operative stay on the orthopaedic wards, mobility after one month and need for continuing supervision by the geriatric services, aft...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Harries DJ,Eastwood H

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Integrated care programs have been developed to enhance the quality care for older adults in primary care. These programs usually consist of a multidisciplinary approach, with personalised care based on comprehensive geriatric assessments. However, there is limited evidence for the effectiveness of these programs in f...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Hoogendijk EO

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age is thought to be strongly associated with intensive care outcomes, but this relationship may be confounded by many clinical variables. OBJECTIVES:To compare clinical characteristics of elderly patients (> or = 65 years) admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with those in younger patients and to iden...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Vosylius S,Sipylaite J,Ivaskevicius J

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Japan is a super-ageing society that faces pressures on its aged care system from a growing population of older adults. Naturalistic observations were undertaken at eight aged care facilities in central and northern Japan to explore how aged care is configured. Four aspects of contemporary provision were identified th...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Annear MJ,Otani J,Sun J

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the characteristics of patients occupying elderly-mentally-ill acute and assessment beds in all mental health units within North and South Thames Regions; the proportion of patients defined as no longer requiring acute care (inappropriately located); and the unmet need for alternative service provision the...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Koffman J,Fulop NJ,Pashley D,Coleman K

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:COVID-19 has disproportionately affected older people. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this paper to investigate whether frailty is associated with all-cause mortality in older hospital inpatients, with COVID-19. DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:Secondary care acute hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Participants included ar...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Aw D,Woodrow L,Ogliari G,Harwood R

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Fat necrosis of the breast is a well-recognised complication of unfractionated heparin. The following is a case of fat necrosis due to low-molecular-weight heparin in a 91-year-old woman admitted to hospital with unstable angina. ...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Das AK

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00