Physical functioning, health and survival: a ten-year follow-up study.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the feasibility and significance of the clinical application of ultrasound score in assessing the clinical severity of acute cholecystitis in the elderly. METHODS:Pre-surgery ultrasonography was performed on 72 elderly patients with acute cholecystitis who were scheduled for cholecystectomy to...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Zhang L,Han Q,Zhang H,Li D,Yao K

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patient navigation improves outcomes in various clinical contexts, but has not been evaluated in secondary fracture prevention. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed charts of patients, age 50 + from April to October, 2016 hospitalized with fragility fracture contacted by a patient navigator. Patients were ...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Jia KQ,Southerland L,Phieffer L,Stephens JA,Ing SW

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identification of predictive factors on institutionalization provides the basis for the development and application of preadmission assessment. There is a lack of evidence for predictors of institutionalization for older people. AIMS:To examine the effect of predictive factors on institutionalization in hom...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Salminen M,Vire J,Viikari L,Vahlberg T,Isoaho H,Lehtonen A,Viitanen M,Arve S,Eloranta S

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous research indicates that dance training may improve balance among older adults. AIMS:This study investigated the effects of Thai traditional dance on balance performance among older women. METHODS:Forty-three women aged 60-80 years, with mean scores between 45 and 52 points on the Berg Balance Scal...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Noopud P,Suputtitada A,Khongprasert S,Kanungsukkasem V

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asymmetric vestibular function, decreased plantar sensation, postural control and functional ability have been associated with fall-related wrist fractures. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether multi-sensory training (MST) improves postural control, vestibular function, foot sensation and functional ability amo...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Baldursdottir B,Whitney SL,Ramel A,Jonsson PV,Mogensen B,Petersen H,Kristinsdottir EK

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The SarQoL® is a recently developed quality of life questionnaire specific to sarcopenia. AIM:To compare the quality of life (QoL) of subjects identified as sarcopenic with that of non-sarcopenic subjects when using six different operational definitions of sarcopenia. METHODS:Participants of the SarcoPhAge...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Beaudart C,Locquet M,Reginster JY,Delandsheere L,Petermans J,Bruyère O

更新日期：2018-04-01 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: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 AND AIMS:The MDS inter- RAI Acute Care is a comprehensive geriatric assessment tool for hospitalized older persons. The aim was to examine its validity based on test content by use in daily clinical practice. METHODS:Clinical staff of multiple disciplines assessed 256 older persons (83.2±5.2 years; 60% fema...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Wellens NI,Deschodt M,Boonen S,Flamaing J,Gray L,Moons P,Milisen K

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Falling is a significant concern for many elderly adults but identifying individuals at risk of falling is difficult, and it is not clear how elderly adults adapt to challenging walking. AIMS:The aim of the current study was to determine the effects of walking at non-preferred speeds on the coordination bet...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Craig JJ,Bruetsch AP,Huisinga JM

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer and Parkinson's diseases are neurodegenerative aging-related pathological conditions, mainly caused by the interplay of genetic and non-genetic factors and whose incidence rate is going to drastically increase given the growing life expectancy. To address these complex multifactorial traits, a systems biolog...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Gentile G,La Cognata V,Cavallaro S

更新日期：2020-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frailty is a public health concern in the ageing population. Little is known about the role of gender in the relationship between frailty and health care utilization in older adults. AIMS:The study aims to examine gender differences in the association between different frailty status and health care utiliza...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Zhang J,Xu L,Sun L,Li J,Qin W

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:As life expectancy rises worldwide and the population grows older, psychopathology in older adults becomes a significant public health concern and intervention methods acquire renewed importance. The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy of Life Review as an intervention strategy in wo...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Gonçalves DC,Albuquerque PB,Paul C

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New onset epilepsy and seizures are common neurological disorders in aged people, second only to stroke and dementia. They are frequently related to other pathological conditions including stroke, trauma, tumors and neurological diseases whereas in about one-third of cases the origin is unknown. Besides the origin, th...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Losi G,Gomez-Gonzalo M,Zonta M,Chiavegato A,Carmignoto G

更新日期：2019-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of acetabular fractures in the elderly is recently becoming common. Acetabular fractures in this age range are more demanding, regarding fracture patterns, poor bone quality, patient status and potential comorbidities. Therefore it is necessary to determine the ideal treatment that should allow patients ...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： D'Imporzano M,Liuni FM,Tarantino U

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:One of the factors playing a role in both the aging process and the etiopathogenesis of primary hypertension is oxidative stress. The purpose of this work was to estimate the production of nitric oxide (NO), oxidase activity of ceruloplasmin (Cp) and level of malondialdehyde (MDA), the end-product o...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Kedziora-Kornatowska K,Kornatowski T,Bartosz G,Pawluk H,Czuczejko J,Kedziora J,Szadujkis-Szadurski L

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:SARC-F is a 5-item, self-administered questionnaire developed to screen sarcopenia. To date, no Japanese version of the SARC-F has been developed. AIMS:To create a Japanese version of the SARC-F (SARC-F-J), a questionnaire for diabetic patients, and to investigate its reliability and validity. METHODS:This...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Ida S,Murata K,Nakadachi D,Ishihara Y,Imataka K,Uchida A,Monguchi K,Kaneko R,Fujiwara R,Takahashi H

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since oral organs function in the first stage of the swallowing process, it is possible that decline in swallowing function can be partly related to oral frailty. AIMS:The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between swallowing function and oral function among community-dwelling elderly ...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Takeuchi N,Sawada N,Ekuni D,Morita M

更新日期：2020-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diverticular disease of the colon also affects older people. Generally, older patients with diverticulitis may be regarded as too risky to undergo surgery. This retroprospective multicentric observational study aims to assess the safety and benefits of laparoscopic peritoneal lavage (LPL) in elderly patients...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Boselli C,Gemini A,Cirocchi R,Grassi V,Avenia S,Polistena A,Sanguinetti A,Pironi D,Santoro A,Tabola R,Burattini MF,Avenia N

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:While caloric restriction (CR) is associated with a prolonged lifespan in multiple species by regulating metabolism, a comprehensive profile of metabolism under CR conditions remains largely unclear. Therefore, in this study we aimed to characterize the metabolomic profiling associated with CR using...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Zhang Y,Yan S,Gao X,Xiong X,Dai W,Liu X,Li L,Zhang W,Mei C

更新日期：2012-02-01 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:The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and the De Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI) are two commonly used instruments to assess mobility in older patients. AIMS:To compare the two assessments in acute senior trauma patients with regard to sensitivity to change during an acute care, and prediction of disc...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Gazzotti A,Meyer U,Freystaetter G,Palzer M,Theiler R,Abderhalden L,Bischoff-Ferrari HA

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Despite evidence of cognitive impairment and difficulties in performing daily activities among elderly people with major depression, studies implementing objective performance-based evaluation of functional deficits in this patient population are scarce. With the aid of a computerized device we exam...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Rosenblum S,Werner P,Dekel T,Gurevitz I,Heinik J

更新日期：2010-04-01 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:Although many older persons choose to postpone retirement, the health consequences of this decision are still debated. This study aimed at determining the impact of continued employment on life-style, well-being, health and survival in a cohort of community-dwelling 70-year-olds. METHODS:A longitud...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Hammerman-Rozenberg R,Maaravi Y,Cohen A,Stessman J

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cognitive and physical deficits independently raise the risk for negative events in older adults. Less is known about whether their co-occurrence constitutes a distinct risk profile. This study quantifies the association between cognitive impairment, no dementia (CIND), slow walking speed (WS) and their comb...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Grande G,Vetrano DL,Fratiglioni L,Marseglia A,Vanacore N,Laukka EJ,Welmer AK,Rizzuto D

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, and osteoporosis are major locomotive diseases in the elderly population. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of exercise in these three diseases. METHODS:We reviewed the relevant literature, i.e., systematic reviews ...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Iwamoto J,Sato Y,Takeda T,Matsumoto H

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological studies of suicide in the elderly indicate that, in the last few decades, there has been a relevant increase in suicide rates in old age in a number of Asian and Latin nations, with an almost parallel decrease in Anglo-Saxon counties. Mental disorders, particularly depression, physical illness, persona...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： De Leo D,Spathonis K

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Dehydration is the most common fluid or electrolyte disorder among older persons. This study was designed to examine the hydration status of community-dwelling seniors. METHODS:Blood and urine samples were collected from 67 independently living volunteers (65-93 yrs) who had functional limitations ...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Morgan AL,Masterson MM,Fahlman MM,Topp RV,Boardley D

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uncountable health care organizations, clinicians, and individuals are striving to prevent obesity and the many chronic medical conditions linked to it by advocating a healthy lifestyle that includes measures such as reducing dietary calorie intake (i.e., calorie restriction = CR and intermittent fasting = IF) or limi...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Veronese N,Reginster JY

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00