Coordination of trunk and foot acceleration during gait is affected by walking velocity and fall history in elderly adults.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:There is no conclusive evidence that hospital fall prevention programs can reduce the number of falls. We aimed to investigate the effect of a targeted individualized falls prevention program in a geriatric rehabilitation hospital. METHODS:This was a two-stage cluster-controlled trial carried out i...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Aizen E,Lutsyk G,Wainer L,Carmeli S

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Age-related macular disease (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness among the elderly in Western nations. The magnitude of the problem will undoubtedly grow, as age is a significant risk factor and the number of people aged 65 and over is projected to increase. The most frequent cause of severe visual loss assoc...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Bellmann C,Kabanarou SA,Sahel JA,Rubin GS,Fitzke FW

更新日期：2005-12-01 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：:Dysfunctional T-cell immunity contributes to susceptibility to infectious disease in the elderly. A characteristic feature of this "immunosenescence" is the predominance of clonal expansions of CD8 cells and decreased diversity of the T-cell antigen receptor repertoire. Lifelong chronic antigenic stress commonly cause...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Pawelec G,Gouttefangeas C

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Carotid sinus hypersensitivity (CSH) is a common cause of fainting and falls in the older adult population and is diagnosed by carotid sinus massage (CSM). Previous work has suggested that age-related stiffening of blood vessels reduces afferent input from the carotid sinus leading to central upregu...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Madden KM,Lockhart C,Khan K

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mood disorders are common and often under-recognised in older people whereby, together with the general ageing of the population, they are becoming a significant and growing public health problem worldwide. However, the need to address the problem of late life mood disorders in a real-world setting is met with a surpr...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Ghio L,Vaggi M,Amore M,Ferrannini L,Natta W

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of mortality in end-stage renal disease patients (ESRD). The rate of elderly and polypathologic patients in ESRD is increasing. Elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) have been shown to be associated with increased mortality in ESRD patients. The aim of t...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Millet C,Bosson JL,Pernod G,Wauters JP,Couturier P,Quesada JL,Zaoui P

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Influence of cognitive intervention programs on brain activity has not been enough explored. AIMS:The aims of the present study were to clarify changes in brain activity from a cognitive intervention program utilizing the board game "Go" and to examine the relationship between brain activity and the acquisi...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Iizuka A,Ishii K,Wagatsuma K,Ishibashi K,Onishi A,Tanaka M,Suzuki H,Awata S,Fujiwara Y

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Finding a biomarker of long length-of-stay (LOS) would provide a simple solution to target frail older inpatients at such risk. The aim of this study was to determine whether serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) deficiency, defined as serum concentration <25 nmol/L, was associated with long LOS among inpatients admitted ...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Beauchet O,Launay CP,Maunoury F,de Decker L,Fantino B,Annweiler C

更新日期：2013-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:Despite the increase in research on delirium, it remains underdiagnosed and difficult to manage, and the outcome is poor especially in older people. AIMS:To identify the clinically diagnosed rates of delirium, the possible aetiologies, to describe treatment, number and type of psychotropic medication used a...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Rooney S,Qadir M,Adamis D,McCarthy G

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Visual identification of vertebral fractures from spinal radiographs makes use of operator expertise in ruling out non-fracture deformities or normal variants. Morphometric X-ray absorptiometry (MXA) has recently been developed to assess vertebral deformity status quantitatively by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DX...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Francucci CM,Romagni P,Fiscaletti P,Caudarella R,Boscaro M

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships between the serum levels of adiponectin (ADP) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in elderly patients after general anesthesia. METHODS:The cognitive functions of 98 elderly patients who were scheduled t...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Xie H,Huang D,Zhang S,Hu X,Guo J,Wang Z,Zhou G

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Senescence of the brain seems to be related to increased levels of free oxygen radical (FOR). FOR may damage macromolecular compounds such as: proteins, lipids, and DNA. In the aging brain, increased FOR levels damage DNA, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), and nuclear DNA (nDNA). In DNA they damage single and double strands,...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Dorszewska J

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Whether or not there has been a "compression of morbidity" in older ages has been vividly debated during the last decades. Previous studies have found indications of both improved and deteriorated health among elderly persons. Few studies have analyzed how changes in health indicators are influenced...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Wilhelmson K,Allebeck P,Steen B

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:To evaluate the effect of interdisciplinary outpatient geriatrics on the use, cost, and quality of health services in a fee-for-service (FFS) environment of two networks of primary care clinics operated by a not-for-profit provider organization in Dallas County, Texas. METHODS:The Senior Health Net...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Famadas JC,Frick KD,Haydar ZR,Nicewander D,Ballard D,Boult C

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Slow walking speed as one indicator of physical frailty has been found to be associated with deterioration of the health status. Although many reports have shown that exercise training improves motor function, it is unclear whether a group-based and short-term health promotion intervention will improve motor...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Kutsuna T,Hiyama Y,Kusaka S,Kusumoto Y,Tsuchiya J,Umeda M,Takahashi T

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The process applied to identify fall risks in frail elderly persons remains a matter of debate. We intended to develop a fall screening instrument for clinically defined subgroups of long-term care residents, to be administered by nursing staff. METHODS:Fall risk indicators were selected by multipl...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Becker C,Loy S,Sander S,Nikolaus T,Rissmann U,Kron M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Significant correlation has been previously demonstrated between radiographic and clinical diagnoses of knee osteoarthritis (OA); however, the specific findings on clinical examination that relate best to a radiographic diagnosis have not been fully elicited. AIMS:We aimed to explore the relationship betwee...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Parsons C,Fuggle NR,Edwards MH,Goulston L,Litwic AE,Jagannath D,van der Pas S,Cooper C,Dennison EM,EPOSA Research Group.

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between whole body energy metabolism measured as oxygen consumption (VO2) and local muscle activity measured by positron emission tomography (PET) and [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG). METHODS:Ten community- dwelling older women (73-83 yrs) h...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Shimada H,Sturnieks D,Endo Y,Kimura Y,Suzuki T,Oda K,Ishii K,Ishiwata K

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Osteoporosis and fall fractures are increasing problems amongst the elderly. The aim of this study was to explore whether combined population-based and individual interventions directed at risk factors for osteoporosis and falls result in behavioral changes in an elderly population. METHODS:A quasi...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Grahn Kronhed AC,Blomberg C,Löfman O,Timpka T,Möller M

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcopenic obesity (SO) refers to an obesity disease accompanied by low skeletal muscle quality, strength and/or function, which is more common in the elderly and seriously affects their quality of life and can lead to falls, unstable walking, balance disorders and fractures in the elderly. The increase in aging popul...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Xie WQ,Xiao GL,Fan YB,He M,Lv S,Li YS

更新日期：2019-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aging, cancer and its treatment all contribute to increase the risk of deconditioning and sedentary behaviors. Mixed exercise is recognized to counteract the effects of aging and deconditioning as well as improving physical capacity during cancer treatment in adults. AIMS:To determine the impact of a mixed ...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Maréchal R,Fontvieille A,Parent-Roberge H,Fülöp T,Riesco E,Pavic M,Dionne IJ

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most studies on atrial fibrillation (AF) epidemiology, treatment, and outcomes have included mainly Caucasians patients. The world literature on AF in other ethnicities is very limited particularly in the elderly. AIMS:The aim of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics, treatment and outcome ...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Salam AM,AlBinali HA,Al-Sulaiti EM,Al-Mulla AW,Singh R,Al Suwaidi J

更新日期：2012-12-01 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:Sagittal spinal alignment is an important determinant for proper spinal function. Alterations in spinal alignment may serve as leading factor for diminished body biomechanics. Although increased age is suggested to be associated with changes in lumbosacral alignment, in turn body posture, this is still a cur...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Coskun Benlidayi I,Basaran S

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the association between the level of nutritional risk and the mortality of hospitalized patients with atrial fibrillation. METHODS:In a prospective cohort study, we included patients hospitalized with atrial fibrillation in an internal medicine department in 2007. We calculated the nutritional r...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Díez-Manglano J,Clemente-Sarasa C

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidative stress has been considered one of the causes of aging. For this reason, treatments based on antioxidants or those capable of increasing endogenous antioxidant activity have been taken into consideration to delay aging or age-related disease progression. AIM:In this paper, we determine if resveratr...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Tung BT,Rodriguez-Bies E,Thanh HN,Le-Thi-Thu H,Navas P,Sanchez VM,López-Lluch G

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most visual and cognitive functions are affected by aging over the lifespan. In this study, our aim was to investigate the loss in sensitivity to different classes of second-order stimuli-a class of stimuli supposed to be mainly processed in extrastriate cortex-in the aging population. These stimuli will then allow on...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Reynaud A,Tang Y,Zhou Y,Hess RF

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite strong evidence for the efficacy of integrated systems, securing the participation of health professionals, particularly primary care physicians (PCPs), has proven difficult. Novel approaches are needed to resolve these problems. We developed a model - COPA - that is based on scientific evidence and an origina...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Vedel I,De Stampa M,Bergman H,Ankri J,Cassou B,Mauriat C,Blanchard F,Bagaragaza E,Lapointe L

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00