Modeling cognitive trajectories within longitudinal studies: a focus on older adults.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Incontinence-specific and generic measures of well-being were regressed on potential predictors to identify incontinent respondents at risk for psychosocial distress and to understand the relationship between urinary incontinence (UI) and other determinants of social and emotional status. DESIGN:Survey data ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Fultz NH,Herzog AR

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ratio of pepsinogen I to pepsinogen II in the circulation decreases progressively with increasing severity of atrophic gastritis of the fundic gland mucosa. Fasting blood was obtained from 359 free-living and institutionalized elderly people (age range, 60 to 99 years). A pepsinogen I/pepsinogen II ratio less than...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Krasinski SD,Russell RM,Samloff IM,Jacob RA,Dallal GE,McGandy RB,Hartz SC

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The immune status of 17 healthy individuals 100-103 years of age (centenarians) was investigated. Qualitative values for immunoglobulins IgG, IgM, IgA, and IgE were within normal ranges for subjects more than 60 years of age with the exception of elevated IgM in one individual. Cell marker studies employing a panel of...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Thompson JS,Wekstein DR,Rhoades JL,Kirkpatrick C,Brown SA,Roszman T,Straus R,Tietz N

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKROUND:Baseline depressive symptoms have been consistently associated with the onset of cardiovascular disease (CVD). OBJECTIVES:Since depressive symptoms vary over time in elderly persons, and to help clarify whether or not depression is an etiological factor for CVD, we quantified the association between the cour...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Péquignot R,Dufouil C,Prugger C,Pérès K,Artero S,Tzourio C,Empana JP

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quality of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care in nursing homes (NHs) has never been measured. DESIGN:A cross-sectional study. SETTING:NHs. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 203 NHs and 1375 persons living with HIV. MEASUREMENTS:Medicare claims from 2011 to 2013 were linked to assessments of resident health, p...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Olivieri-Mui B,McGuire J,Griffith J,Cahill S,Briesacher B

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the association between handgrip strength and mortality in older Mexican American men and women. DESIGN:A 5-year prospective cohort study. SETTING:Five southwestern states: Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California. PARTICIPANTS:A population-based sample of 2,488 noninstitutionalized...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Al Snih S,Markides KS,Ray L,Ostir GV,Goodwin JS

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine how do-not-hospitalize (DNH) orders are interpreted and used in nursing homes (NHs) once they are in place. DESIGN:Qualitative study using in-depth semi-structured interviews performed from December 2013 to April 2014. SETTING:Eight skilled nursing facilities in Connecticut that ranked in the ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Cohen AB,Knobf MT,Fried TR

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyze baseline data from the Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory (GEM) study, in which information was collected on the use of all dietary supplements. DESIGN:Cross-sectional regression analysis. SETTING:GEM study sites in California, Maryland, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. PARTICIPANTS:The GEM study enr...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Nahin RL,Fitzpatrick AL,Williamson JD,Burke GL,Dekosky ST,Furberg C,GEM Study Investigators.

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether obese older adults who qualify for nursing home (NH) placement are as likely as nonobese adults to be admitted to NHs that provide adequate quality of care. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:NHs in New York State. PARTICIPANTS:Individuals aged 65 and older newly admitted to a NH in ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Zhang N,Rodriguez-Monguio R,Barenberg A,Gurwitz J

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the incidence of chronic activities of daily living (ADL) disability and to analyze the sociodemographic, health status, adverse lifestyle, and leisure-time physical activity predictors for chronic ADL disability. DESIGN:We recruited a cohort of community-dwelling older people in Taipei, Taiwan,...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Wu SC,Leu SY,Li CY

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the association between persistent delirium and 1-year mortality in newly admitted postacute care (PAC) facility patients with delirium who were followed regardless of residence. DESIGN:Observational cohort study. SETTING:Eight greater-Boston skilled nursing facilities specializing in PAC. PART...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Kiely DK,Marcantonio ER,Inouye SK,Shaffer ML,Bergmann MA,Yang FM,Fearing MA,Jones RN

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To obtain population-based estimates of emergency department (ED) visits by long-term care (LTC) residents. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study using administrative data. SETTING:All LTC facilities in Ontario, Canada. PARTICIPANTS:All LTC residents who visited an ED at least once during a 6-month period. M...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Gruneir A,Bell CM,Bronskill SE,Schull M,Anderson GM,Rochon PA

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the diagnoses, psychiatric and medical comorbidities, and prior and current treatment received by late-middle-aged and older affective disorder patients in mental health and medical service settings and to identify predictors of these patients' length of inpatient care. DESIGN:Department of Vetera...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Moos RH,Mertens JR

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the prevalence of and characteristics associated with major and minor depression in older medical inpatients and to compare associated characteristics by sex and history of depression. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study of two patient samples, with and without a screening diagnosis of major or minor d...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： McCusker J,Cole M,Dufouil C,Dendukuri N,Latimer E,Windholz S,Elie M

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the acceptance, feasibility, and adverse effects of subcutaneous (SC) and intravenous (IV) rehydration in dehydrated geriatric patients and clinical changes exhibited by the patients. DESIGN:A prospective, randomized, open clinical trial. SETTING:Hospital geriatric wards during a period of 20 mo...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Slesak G,Schnürle JW,Kinzel E,Jakob J,Dietz PK

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of age on glucose tolerance, insulin secretion, and in vivo insulin action (insulin clamp) was studied in 48 nonobese subjects, all of whom were fully ambulatory and in good general health. The observed age-related increase in fasting plasma glucose (r = 0.35, P less than 0.01) was not due to an increase in...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Rosenthal M,Doberne L,Greenfield M,Widstrom A,Reaven GM

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Mammographic screening for breast cancer is of uncertain clinical benefit for women 75 years of age and older. Some have argued against instituting routine screening in this age group, noting that disability and shorter life expectancy may diminish the desirability and cost-effectiveness of sc...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Blustein J,Weiss LJ

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review (1) Changes in cardiac impulse generation, conduction, and ventricular filling in normal aging and disease; (2) Pacemaker technology and nomenclature; (3) Expert guidelines about pacemaker use; (4) Studies of pacemaker effectiveness and utilization. DESIGN:Articles were identified through a Medline...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Bush DE,Finucane TE

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To understand the potential roles of various patient and provider factors in the underuse of pneumococcal vaccination in Medicare-eligible older African Americans. DESIGN:The Cardiovascular Health Study. SETTING:Four U.S. states. PARTICIPANTS:Seven hundred ninety-five pairs of community-dwelling Medicare-...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Jones LG,Zhang Y,Ahmed MI,Ekundayo OJ,Akhter S,Sawyer P,Aban I,Sims RV,Ahmed A

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the association between serum albumin and cognitive impairment and decline in community-living older adults. DESIGNS:Population-based cohort study, followed up to 2 years; serum albumin, apolipoprotein E (APOE)-epsilon4, and cognitive impairment measured at baseline and cognitive decline (> or =2...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Ng TP,Niti M,Feng L,Kua EH,Yap KB

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether the presence of high depressive symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) score ≥ 14) diminished physical performance benefits after a comprehensive physical activity intervention in older adults. DESIGN:A post hoc analysis of data from the Lifestyle Interventi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Matthews MM,Hsu FC,Walkup MP,Barry LC,Patel KV,Blair SN

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-three elderly patients with massive bleeding of hemorrhoidal varices were treated by cryosurgery at a single outpatient session, using nitrous oxide gas, without premedication or anesthesia. The results were excellent in all but one patient, who had ulcerative colitis and required another session of cryotherapy ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Mashiah A,Mashiah T

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the natural history of frailty transitions in a large cohort of community-dwelling older men and identify predictors associated with progression to or improvement from states of greater frailty. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Six U.S. sites. PARTICIPANTS:Community-dwelling men aged 6...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Pollack LR,Litwack-Harrison S,Cawthon PM,Ensrud K,Lane NE,Barrett-Connor E,Dam TT

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with diabetes mellitus and an underlying mixed axonal and demyelinating polyneuropathy are particularly prone to compression neuropathies with consequent axonal degeneration and a poor prognosis for recovery. This hazard should be taken into account whenever a prolonged surgical procedure is contemplated. An ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Massey EW,Pleet AB

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the relation between the C/T(-13910) single-nucleotide polymorphism residing 13,910 base pairs from the 5' end of the lactase gene associated with lactase persistence and the occurrence of bone fractures in elderly people. DESIGN:Population-based study. SETTING:Vantaa 85+ population-based stud...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Enattah NS,Sulkava R,Halonen P,Kontula K,Järvelä I

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Use of objectively measured physical activity (PA) in older adults to assess relationship between PA and risk of all-causes mortality is scarce. This study evaluated the associations of PA based on accelerometry and a questionnaire with the risk of mortality among older adults from a city in Southern Brazil....

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Bielemann RM,LaCroix AZ,Bertoldi AD,Tomasi E,Demarco FF,Gonzalez MC,Crespo da Silva PA,Wendt A,Mohnsam da Silva IC,Brage S,Ekelund U,Pratt M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relative importance of dementia, gender, age and functional status (FS) was examined for relationships to mortality within five years after admission of the subjects to a New York City nursing home for the aged. Using a random sample of 212 of the nursing home's patients, a statistical model was developed to estim...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Vitaliano PP,Peck A,Johnson DA,Prinz PN,Eisdorfer C

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ambulatory cardiac (Holter) monitoring is often recommended in the routine evaluation of patients who fall; however, the prevalence of arrhythmias in old people is high, and the usefulness of such monitoring is unproven. As part of a large study of institutionalized elderly fallers, we compared Holter findings of fall...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Rosado JA,Rubenstein LZ,Robbins AS,Heng MK,Schulman BL,Josephson KR

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prescription drugs are not always taken as directed. When there is a discrepancy between the use of a drug and the prescription directions, the drug-taking behavior is considered "nonadherent." To determine the extent of prescription non adherence by old persons and the reasons for nonadherence, an in-home survey was ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Cooper JK,Love DW,Raffoul PR

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the effect of biofeedback (BFB) therapy on psychological burden of urge urinary incontinence (UI) and whether prior depression or current depressive symptoms affect older women's response to BFB. DESIGN:Secondary analysis of an ongoing trial. SETTING:Academic medical center. PARTICIPANTS:Fort...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Tadic SD,Zdaniuk B,Griffiths D,Rosenberg L,Schäfer W,Resnick NM

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00