Prevention of the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms in nursing homes.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Hip and knee replacements have become increasingly common in the older population but the prevalence of these procedures and the potential impact on functioning towards the end of life have not been previously described. The aim of this study was to estimate the rates and distribution of hip and kne...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Melzer D,Guralnik JM,Brock D

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is unclear whether motor-cognitive dual tasks predict cognitive decline better than either motor or cognitive tasks alone. AIMS:To examine the utility of the novel motor-cognitive dual-task test [Stepping Trail Making Test (S-TMT)], as a predictor of cognitive decline, and compare its predictive performa...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Osuka Y,Kim H,Watanabe Y,Taniguchi Y,Kojima N,Seino S,Kawai H,Sakurai R,Inagaki H,Awata S,Shinkai S

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advances such as passive monitoring technology (PMT), which provides holistic supervision of chronically ill and elderly patients, enable and support improved monitoring and observation, thus empowering the growing population of older adults to live more independently while lowering health care expenses. AI...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Schneider JE,Cooper J,Scheibling C,Parikh A

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resistance training holds promise for nursing home residents to prevent further disabilities, falls, and fractures. Free weight as well as machine training may offer an efficient option to improve physical performance, but the feasibility of these training regimes among elderly who require continuous institu...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Johnen B,Schott N

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effectiveness of computer-based cognitive training (CCT) remains controversial, especially in older adults with neurodegenerative diseases. AIMS:To evaluate the efficacy of CCT in patients with Parkinson's disease and mild cognitive impairment (PD-MCI). METHODS:In this randomized controlled trial, 53 p...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Bernini S,Panzarasa S,Barbieri M,Sinforiani E,Quaglini S,Tassorelli C,Bottiroli S

更新日期：2020-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Obesity and lack of physical exercise characterize increasing numbers of people in Western societies, resulting in increasing morbidity and mortality. Regular physical exercise, on the other hand, has been shown to be beneficial. Beneficial effects have also been shown in laboratory rodent studies--...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Viidik A,Skalicky M

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Syphilis is a systemic human disease which is caused by infection with the spirochete Treponema pallidum. It is spread worldwide, and there has recently been an increase in its incidence. Neurosyphilis (NS) can have a variety of presentations; meningovascular NS is a specific affection of the Treponema whi...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Pintado Maury I,Alves M,Fonseca T

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:In Italy there is a paucity of empirical data on practices concerning end-of-life decisions (ELDs) in geriatrics. We aimed to investigate the frequency and characteristics of ELDs made by Italian physicians and nurses in the geriatric setting. METHODS:In 2009, an anonymous questionnaire was sent to...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Giantin V,Siviero P,Simonato M,Iasevoli M,Pengo V,Andrigo M,Storti M,Valentini E,Pegoraro R,Maggi S,Crepaldi G,Manzato E

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Poor adherence to medications is a major health concern especially among older subjects. To plan future studies to improve adherence, an epidemiological study, called "Fiesole Misurata", was conducted. The aim of the present paper was to verify the representativeness of the database in evaluating th...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Lapi F,Lucenteforte E,Moschini M,Bonaiuti R,Di Pirro M,Barchielli A,Benemei S,Belladonna M,Nesti N,Coppini R,Taras M,Vannacci A,Ungar A,Mugelli A

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Older adults in Latin America are at an increased risk of hospitalisation, ill health, catastrophic disability and death due to vaccine-preventable diseases such as influenza, herpes zoster, and pneumonia. The Latin American Adult Immunisation Advocacy Summit, held in Mexico City, gathered 40 experts in health, ageing...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Barratt J,Mishra V,Acton M

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Changes in sensory- motor systems that occur with age result in a decrease in postural equilibrium, which has been linked with an increased risk of falling in the elderly. Stepping down backwards from a step perturbs dynamic postural equilibrium, thus offering an opportunity to analyze the biomechan...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Michel-Pellegrino V,Hewson D,Hogrel JY,Duchêne J

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The research aim was to study the associations of nature diversity with quality of life (QoL) and depressive symptoms among older people, and whether physical activity explains the associations. METHODS:Community-dwelling people aged 75-90 years (n = 848) living in Central Finland were interviewed in their ...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Rantakokko M,Keskinen KE,Kokko K,Portegijs E

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:This study aimed at examining factors related to osteoarthritis (OA) symptom severity in African American and Caucasian veterans (n=202). METHODS:OA symptom severity (lower extremity pain, stiffness, and physical function) was measured by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Golightly YM,Dominick KL

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the use of the new generation P2Y12 inhibitors (Ticagrelor and Prasugrel) with aspirin is the recommended therapy in acute NSTE-ACS patients, their current use in clinical practice remains quite low and might be related, among several variables, with increased comorbidity burden. We aimed to assess...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Aboal J,Llaó I,García García C,Sans-Roselló J,Sambola A,Andrea R,Tomás C,Bonet G,Ariza-Solé A,Viñas D,Oliveras Vilà T,Montero S,Cantalapiedra J,Pujol-López M,Hernández I,Pérez-Rodriguez M,Loma-Osorio P,Sánchez-Salado JC

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common complication after orthopedic surgery, which is not conducive to the prognosis of the elderly. AIMS:We performed this study to investigate the effects of oxycodone applied for patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) on postoperative cognitive fu...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Gan J,Tu Q,Miao S,Lei T,Cui X,Yan J,Zhang J

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Using biomarkers to predict mortality in patients with sepsis is important because these patients frequently have high mortality rates and unsatisfactory outcomes. The performance of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP) and C-reactive protein (CRP) to predict clinical outcomes in elderly s...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Li H,Shan-Shan Z,Jian-Qiang K,Ling Y,Fang L

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The aim of this study was to develop a Turkish version of the Nottingham Extended Activities of Daily Living Scale (NEADLS) and to assess its reliability and validity. METHODS:Sixty healthy volunteers over 67 years old were included in the study. After translation, the Turkish version of the scale ...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Sahin F,Yilmaz F,Ozmaden A,Kotevoglu N,Sahin T,Kuran B

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart failure (HF) patients with frailty syndrome (FS) are at higher risk of falling, decreased mobility, ability to perform the basic activities of daily living, frequent hospitalizations, and death. AIMS:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlations between FS and hospital readmissions, and t...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Uchmanowicz I,Kuśnierz M,Wleklik M,Jankowska-Polańska B,Jaroch J,Łoboz-Grudzień K

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:An accurate diagnosis of sarcopenia is required. The aim of this study is to correlate the results of two methods to define sarcopenia using cross sectional body composition data, with actual loss of fat free mass. METHODS:Healthy older subjects (926 females and 381 males aged 70 years or more) and...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Bunout D,de la Maza MP,Barrera G,Leiva L,Gattas V,Hirsch S

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We define active aging as a striving for activities as per one's goals, capacities and opportunities. AIM:To test the 1-year counselling intervention effects on active aging. METHODS:In this two-arm single-blinded randomized controlled trial, the intervention group received individually tailored counsellin...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Rantanen T,Hassandra M,Pynnönen K,Siltanen S,Kokko K,Karavirta L,Kauppinen M,Sipilä S,Saajanaho M,Portegijs E

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Marital and parental role characteristics are important factors in both men and women's health. Most studies to date have either focused on disease specific outcomes or summary measures of self-reported health rather than using functional tests of performance. The goal of this study is to investigat...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Guralnik JM,Butterworth S,Patel K,Mishra G,Kuh D

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inappropriate prescribing in elderly patients is a widespread health problem. It is associated with increased drug-related problems and health expenditure. AIMS:To determine the prevalence and types of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) prescribed to elderly patients with polypharmacy and the facto...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Mazhar F,Akram S,Malhi SM,Haider N

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:With an increasing population aged 85 years and over, the aim of this study was to describe health status and living conditions in the oldest old and to estimate age and sex differences in a Northern European population. METHODS:A population-based cross-sectional study, The Umeå 85+ Study, was carr...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： von Heideken Wågert P,Gustavsson JM,Lundin-Olsson L,Kallin K,Nygren B,Lundman B,Norberg A,Gustafson Y

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis can significantly impact on the risk of developing a fracture. Thus, fragility fractures represent a challenge for health professionals and decision makers of the twenty-first century. The aim of this work is to review the literature concerning osteoporotic fractures in Italy in terms of incidence, rate o...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Ratti C,Vulcano E,La Barbera G,Canton G,Murena L,Cherubino P

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:To assess the incidence and prognostic value of hypoglycemia in hospitalized non-diabetic elderly patients. METHODS:An observational retrospective study, with a 3-year follow-up, was performed in a series of 678 patients aged over 65 years, admitted between January 1 2001 and December 31 2001 to th...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Mannucci E,Monami M,Mannucci M,Chiasserini V,Nicoletti P,Gabbani L,Giglioli L,Masotti G,Marchionni N

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The palliative prognostic index (PPI) is a commonly used tool to predict the life expectancy in palliative care patients. However, there is no universal cutoff, and the accuracy of different cutoffs varies. Therefore, we conducted this meta-analysis to explore the validity and accuracy of different PPI score...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Liu Y,Su L,Wang Y,Liu S,Dong B

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular dementia (VaD) is a general term describing problems with reasoning, planning, judgment, memory, and other thought processes caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow to the brain. Cognitive rehabilitation and physical therapy are the mainstays of dementia treatment, although often ineffective because o...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Calabrò RS,De Luca R,Leo A,Balletta T,Marra A,Bramanti P

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical exercise and nutrition seem to have a key role in the management of hip fracture patients. AIM:To evaluate the impact of a 2-month rehabilitative protocol combined with dietetic counseling, with or without essential amino acid supplementation, on functioning in hip fracture patients. METHODS:In th...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Invernizzi M,de Sire A,D'Andrea F,Carrera D,Renò F,Migliaccio S,Iolascon G,Cisari C

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frailty assessment has acquired an increasing importance in recent years and it has been demonstrated that this vulnerable profile predisposes elderly patients to a worse outcome after surgery. Therefore, it becomes paramount to perform an accurate stratification of surgical risk in elderly undergoing emerge...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Costa G,Bersigotti L,Massa G,Lepre L,Fransvea P,Lucarini A,Mercantini P,Balducci G,Sganga G,Crucitti A,ERASO (Elderly Risk Assessment, Surgical Outcome) Collaborative Study Group.

更新日期：2020-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Osseointegration is a term that refers to the formation of a direct interface between an implant and bone without intervening soft tissue. Cementless femoral fixation in total hip arthroplasty is dependent on mechanical and biological factors that affect implant stability and long-term outcome. Osteoporosis leads to m...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Piarulli G,Rossi A,Zatti G

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00