Isolated systolic hypertension in the elderly. A placebo-controlled, dose-response evaluation of chlorthalidone.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To perform an economic evaluation of a primary care-based physical activity counseling intervention that improved physical activity levels and rapid gait speed in older veterans. DESIGN:Secondary objective of randomized trial that assessed the effect of exercise counseling (relative to usual care) on physic...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Cowper PA,Peterson MJ,Pieper CF,Sloane RJ,Hall KS,McConnell ES,Bosworth HB,Ekelund CC,Pearson MP,Morey MC

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the prevalence of self reported sleep disturbances in older men and women and to describe their relationships with health status and cardiovascular disease (CVD). DESIGN:Cross-sectional study of sleep disturbance, CVD, general health, psychosocial factors, physical function, and use of psychotro...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Newman AB,Enright PL,Manolio TA,Haponik EF,Wahl PW

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salivary gland function is generally well-preserved in healthy older persons. Similar results are observed in the laboratory rat. Older people are, however, more likely to experience salivary disorders due to disease or its treatment. For many patients with remaining salivary gland parenchymal tissue, improved functio...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Baum BJ

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether older adults with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) achieve a sustained viral response (SVR) after treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy. PARTICIPANTS:Individuals aged 80 and older with chronic HCV infection (N = 253; n = 213 with cirrhosis, n = 40 with advanced fibrosis). MEASUREME...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Ippolito AM,Iacobellis A,Milella M,Conti F,Messina V,Valvano MR,Niro GA,Morisco F,Barone M,Termite AP,Brancaccio G,Andriulli A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the relative effect of comorbidities, noncancer symptoms, and cancer-related factors on the functioning of older adult long-term survivors of breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers. DESIGN:Data from in-person interviews with survivors of a tumor registry-based stratified random sample were used...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Deimling GT,Arendt JA,Kypriotakis G,Bowman KF

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Falls incidence in Chinese older people has been reported to be approximately half that of Caucasian populations. It is possible that the falls risk factor profile may differ significantly between Caucasian and Chinese populations, and a better understanding of this reported difference in incidence and associated risk...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Kwan MM,Close JC,Wong AK,Lord SR

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effect of nine disabling medical conditions upon recovery from functional limitations by elders. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of prospective longitudinal cohort. SETTING:Community. PARTICIPANTS:Persons aged 65 and older in Framingham Heart Study. MEASUREMENTS:Change in function in elders...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Miller RR,Zhang Y,Silliman RA,Hayes MK,Leveille SG,Murabito JM,Kiel D,O'Connor GT,Felson DT

更新日期：2004-02-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To examine the longitudinal associations between aging with preserved functionality, i.e. independent aging and survival, and lifestyle variables, dietary pattern and cardiovascular risk factors. DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:Uppsala Longitudinal Study of Adult Men, Sweden. PARTICIPANTS:Swedish men (n = 1,...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Franzon K,Byberg L,Sjögren P,Zethelius B,Cederholm T,Kilander L

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine changes in functional status over time by age, gender, and ethnicity in a representative sample of older persons. DESIGN:Six-year prospective cohort study. SETTING:Alameda County, California. PARTICIPANTS:508 persons 65 years old and older at baseline in 1984. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Activities o...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Strawbridge WJ,Kaplan GA,Camacho T,Cohen RD

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pain is a multidimensional experience that should be evaluated beyond an estimate of intensity. A multidimensional pain measure has not been developed for older persons undergoing comprehensive geriatric assessment. OBJECTIVE:To develop and evaluate validity and reliability of a multidimensional pain assess...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Ferrell BA,Stein WM,Beck JC

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial achalasia most often has been recorded in siblings, and only rarely (twice previously) in a parent and offspring. This report concerns a third case of achalasia in a parent and offspring (mother and son). Clinical and radiographic features of the esophageal achalasia are presented. The possibility that geneti...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Chawla K,Chawla SK,Alexander LL

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although increased numbers of psychogeriatric patients have been placed in proprietary nursing homes in recent years, many facilities have not been able to accommodate the behavioral problems involved. This study summarizes the results of a behavior management program for improving the social functioning and social be...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Nigl AJ,Jackson B

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether function-related indicators (FRIs), derived from preadmission claims data, help explain the frequent practice of forgoing secondary prevention medications observed in Medicare. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort. SETTING:National Medicare data. PARTICIPANTS:Elderly Medicare beneficiaries dis...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Chrischilles EA,Schneider KM,Schroeder MC,Letuchy E,Wallace RB,Robinson JG,Brooks JM

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Logical bases (five of which are outlined) underlie action in nutrition and aging. First, nutrition, health, and aging form an integral triad affecting all. This basis has been applied to the conceptualization of the Nutrition Program for Older Americans (NPOA). Second, in North America, malnutrition is a sequitur of ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Watkin DM

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether serum thyrotropin (TSH) levels are altered in euthyroid older persons compared with middle-aged adults. DESIGN:Serum TSH and thyroid hormone levels were measured in a large group of older persons (> 70 years old, n = 216) and their middle-aged offspring (40-60 years old, n = 211) after e...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Hershman JM,Pekary AE,Berg L,Solomon DH,Sawin CT

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify variables associated with diagnosing dementia in poor older adults by comparing older people with dementia who were diagnosed by their primary care physicians (PCPs) with those not diagnosed by their PCP. DESIGN:Observational study. SETTING:Community-based, in-home cognitive assessment program....

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Wilkins CH,Wilkins KL,Meisel M,Depke M,Williams J,Edwards DF

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of depression in a cohort of elderly men as assessed using a 30-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) score and to describe the association between this score and sex steroids, androgen receptor (AR) polymorphism, and general health status. DESIGN:Observational study on the relat...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： T'Sjoen GG,De Vos S,Goemaere S,Van Pottelbergh I,Dierick M,Van Heeringen C,Kaufman JM

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the longitudinal changes in maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) in healthy middle aged and older athletes and sedentary men. DESIGN:A cohort study with mean follow-up of 8.7 years (range 4.0-12.8). SETTING:Outpatient research at a tertiary hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Forty-two healthy, middle aged, an...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Katzel LI,Sorkin JD,Fleg JL

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-income Latino immigrants are understudied in elder abuse research. Limited English proficiency, economic insecurity, neighborhood seclusion, a tradition of resolving conflicts within the family, and mistrust of authorities may impede survey research and suppress abuse reporting. To overcome these barriers, promoto...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： DeLiema M,Gassoumis ZD,Homeier DC,Wilber KH

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the cost-effectiveness of four influenza vaccines available in the United States for persons aged 65 and older: trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV3), quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV4), a more-expensive high-dose IIV3, and a newly approved adjuvanted IIV3. DESIGN:Cost-eff...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Raviotta JM,Smith KJ,DePasse J,Brown ST,Shim E,Nowalk MP,Zimmerman RK

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In reviewing the literature on treatment approaches with the psychiatric elderly, a large number of studies were found which espouse comprehensive rehabilitation programs that usually require supplementation of existing personnel and expansion of facilities. Although some agencies and institutions are fortunate in sec...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Goga JA,Hambacher WO

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Integrated Memory Care Clinic (IMCC) is a patient-centered medical home as defined by the National Committee for Quality Assurance directed by advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) caring for persons living with dementia (PLWD); physicians provide specialty consultation but do not direct care or care plannin...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Clevenger CK,Cellar J,Kovaleva M,Medders L,Hepburn K

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Falls are a leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among the elderly in the United States. Despite the importance of fall injuries, epidemiological studies of falls among the elderly have identified neither their causes nor the methods to prevent them. Therefore, we established a community-based surveillance sys...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： DeVito CA,Lambert DA,Sattin RW,Bacchelli S,Ros A,Rodriguez JG

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure behaviors indicative of quality of life (QOL) in patients with Alzheimer's disease and to examine correlates of patient QOL. DESIGN:Cross-sectional investigation. SETTING:Multi-center study. PARTICIPANTS:Sample of 130 diagnosed patients. PRINCIPAL OUTCOME MEASURES: Proxy ratings of (1) the frequ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Albert SM,Del Castillo-Castaneda C,Sano M,Jacobs DM,Marder K,Bell K,Bylsma F,Lafleche G,Brandt J,Albert M,Stern Y

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify specific care management activities within a dementia care management intervention that are associated with 18-month change in caregiver mastery and relationship strain. DESIGN:Exploratory analysis, using secondary data (care management processes and caregiver outcomes) from the intervention arm...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Connor KI,McNeese-Smith DK,Vickrey BG,van Servellen GM,Chang BL,Lee ML,Vassar SD,Chodosh J

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:Delirium in the intensive care units (ICUs) is prevalent, with both delirium duration and delirium severity associated with adverse outcomes. We designed a pragmatic trial to test the efficacy of a pharmacological management of delirium (PMD) bundle in improving delirium/coma-free days and reducing...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Khan BA,Perkins AJ,Campbell NL,Gao S,Farber MO,Wang S,Khan SH,Zarzaur BL,Boustani MA

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the association between different types of physical activity behavior and incident mobility limitation in older men and women and to examine whether muscle parameters mediate these associations. DESIGN:Cohort study with 4.5-year follow-up. SETTING:Metropolitan areas surrounding Pittsburgh, P...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Visser M,Simonsick EM,Colbert LH,Brach J,Rubin SM,Kritchevsky SB,Newman AB,Harris TB,Health ABC Study.

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the effect of cardiovascular diseases and risk factors on mortality in individuals with dementia. DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis. English- and Dutch-language studies in PubMed, EMBASE, and PsycINFO databases were searched in April 2014 with hand-searching of in-text citations and no pu...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： van de Vorst IE,Koek HL,de Vries R,Bots ML,Reitsma JB,Vaartjes I

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the association between frailty and health status, the progression of frailty, and the relationship between frailty and mortality in older men. DESIGN:Cross-sectional and prospective cohort study. SETTING:Six U.S. clinical centers. PARTICIPANTS:Five thousand nine hundred ninety-three community...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Cawthon PM,Marshall LM,Michael Y,Dam TT,Ensrud KE,Barrett-Connor E,Orwoll ES,Osteoporotic Fractures in Men Research Group.

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00