Potentially inappropriate anticholinergic medication use in community-dwelling older adults: a national cross-sectional study.

abstract：:Influenza is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Influenza vaccine is recommended for people aged 65 years and older and those in long term care. Currently only 30% of high risk persons are vaccinated. Vaccination generally stimulates an adequate immune response, is well tolerated and is to be enc...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Gross PA

更新日期：1991-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Medication non-adherence can exacerbate disease severity, leading to impairments that interfere with self-care activities in older adults, and, ultimately, death. Elder self-neglect is the most common report to Adult Protective Services (APS) across the USA and is a significant risk factor for early mortalit...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Turner A,Hochschild A,Burnett J,Zulfiqar A,Dyer CB

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite evidence of effective combination drug therapy for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD), older adults with this condition remain undertreated. OBJECTIVE:To describe time trends (1992-2003) in the adoption of combination cardiac drug therapies (beta-blockers [beta-adrenoceptor antagon...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Tjia J,Briesacher B,Xie D,Fu J,Goldberg RJ

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gout in older patients tends to be sub-acute to chronic, often tophaceous, polyarticular, erosive, symmetrical, and causes persistent, recurrent and chronic arthritis. Clinically, it may closely mimic rheumatoid arthritis; thus, a correct diagnosis requires a high index of clinical suspicion and the identification of ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Gonzalez EB,Miller SB,Agudelo CA

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Withdrawal of fall-risk-increasing drugs has been proven to be effective in older persons. However, given the enormous rise in healthcare costs in recent decades, the effect of such withdrawals on healthcare costs also needs to be considered. METHOD:Within a common geriatric outpatient population, patients ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： van der Velde N,Meerding WJ,Looman CW,Pols HA,van der Cammen TJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood pressure levels are strongly predictive of the risks of first-ever and recurrent stroke. The benefits of blood pressure-lowering therapy for the prevention of fatal and non-fatal stroke in middle-aged individuals are well established. However, until recently, there has been uncertainty about the consistency of s...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Ratnasabapathy Y,Lawes CM,Anderson CS

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited data are available on the prevalence of inappropriate prescribing of renally cleared drugs in elderly patients in Australia. OBJECTIVES:To quantify and compare the extent of inappropriate prescribing (defined as at least one drug prescribed in an excessive dose or when contraindicated with respect t...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Khanal A,Peterson GM,Castelino RL,Jose MD

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of older adults with diabetes is rapidly increasing worldwide. A variety of factors contribute to the age-related increase in the incidence of diabetes. The lack of empiric evidence in the field has limited the management guidelines to mostly expert opinion. Given uncertainty over the rate at which to lower...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Mooradian AD

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dopamine agonists (DAs) are frequently used in the management of Parkinson's disease (PD), a complex multisystem disorder influenced substantially by age-related factors. Over 80% of PD patients present after age 60 years and may have clinical features exacerbated by age-related comorbidities or decline in physiologic...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Latt MD,Lewis S,Zekry O,Fung VSC

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since 1998, a prospective payment system (PPS) for Medicare services provided by nursing homes in the US has been in operation. Concerns have been expressed that the PPS may affect the quality of care delivered to residents. This study evaluates the impact of the PPS on pharmacological secondary ischaemic st...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Lapane KL,Hughes CM

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropathic pain (NeP) is a significant medical and socioeconomic burden with limited therapeutic options. Elderly patients exhibit a higher incidence of several NeP conditions and pose a particular challenge due to age-related pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic issues, comorbid conditions, and polypharmacy, as well ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Sawynok J

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are generally affected by secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT). High phosphate, low calcium and vitamin D deficiency represent the classical 'triad' involved into the pathogenesis of SHPT in renal insufficiency, in which downregulation of the parathyroid vitamin D receptor an...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Cozzolino M,Gallieni M,Pasho S,Fallabrino G,Ciceri P,Volpi EM,Olivi L,Brancaccio D

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation confers a 5-fold increase in risk of stroke. A number of drugs aimed at reducing this risk have been tested in randomized controlled trials. These include antiplatelet agents (singly and in combination); anticoagulants, including vitamin K antagonists and direct thrombin inhibitors; and anticoagula...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Mant J,Edwards D

更新日期：2010-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Poor medication adherence is a major public health problem in older adults often resulting in negative health outcomes. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this review was to provide an updated summary of evidence from randomized controlled studies to determine whether interventions aimed at improving medication adh...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Marcum ZA,Hanlon JT,Murray MD

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic fungal infections are an increasing problem in older adults. For several of the endemic mycoses, this increase is the result of increased travel and leisure activities in areas endemic for these fungi. Immunosuppressive agents, care in an intensive care unit, and invasive devices all contribute to infection w...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Kauffman CA,Hedderwick SA

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unfortunately the sections were published incorrectly in the original article. ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Paik J,Scott LJ

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spasticity following stroke reflects a spectrum of clinical problems including increased muscle tone, abnormal limb posture, excessive contraction of antagonist muscles and hyperactive cutaneous and tendon reflexes. The prevalence of stroke-related disability in stroke survivors is high, and spasticity may be a signif...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： O'Brien CF,Seeberger LC,Smith DB

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Use of combination pharmacotherapy, including angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonists (angiotensin receptor blockers) and β-adrenoceptor antagonists (β-blockers) in the management of heart failure (HF) can reduce mortality, prevent functional decline and red...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Foebel AD,Heckman GA,Hirdes JP,Tyas SL,Tjam EY,McKelvie RS,Maxwell CJ

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in older adults requires a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the disease (medical) and the functional, psychological/cognitive, and social geriatric domains, to individualize both glycemic targets and therapeutic approaches. Prevention of hypoglycemia is...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Valencia WM,Florez HJ,Palacio AM

更新日期：2019-12-01 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：: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：:The elderly patient may show normal physiological changes of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems that accompany aging, as well as features of intrinsic cardiac disease. The latter include: a past history of myocardial infarction or ischaemic heart disease; history of congestive cardiac failure; angina; arterial...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Sear JW,Higham H

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the availability of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), mortality and morbidity remains unacceptably high. CHF is thought to progress as a result of activation of endogenous neurohormonal systems which are activated by the initial myocardial injury. ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Tsuyuki RT,McAlister FA,Teo KK

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Remifentanil used in combination with propofol provides adequate conditions for tracheal intubation without muscle relaxants. Delivery of the optimal dose is important to prevent poor intubation conditions and drug-related complications. No previous study has investigated the use of a remifentanil-propofol c...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Goo EK,Oh AY,Cho SJ,Seo KS,Jeon YT

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this review is to evaluate the usefulness of oral cobalamin (vitamin B12) treatment in elderly patients. PubMed was systematically searched for English and French articles published from January 1990 to January 2007. Prospective randomized studies (n=3), a systematic review by the Cochrane group (n=1)...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Andrès E,Vogel T,Federici L,Zimmer J,Kaltenbach G

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：:There is ample evidence for the involvement of aberrant protein phosphorylation reactions in aging and age-associated neurological disorders. Alzheimer's disease (AD) in particular. The exact nature of this involvement, however, is not yet elucidated. In the brain tissue of AD patients, there are numerous examples of ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Jin LW,Saitoh T

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of neuropathic pain in the older population has been reported to be very high and is most commonly localized to a circumscribed area. Treatment failure is frequent in neuropathic pain and is accompanied by central side effects with recommended oral drugs acting on the central nervous system. A number of...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Pickering G,Lucchini C

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00