abstract：PURPOSE:Macular hole (MH) is part of a group of age-related degenerative diseases characterized by pathology of vitreomacular interface. Similarly, neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) affects older patients and is a leading cause of irreversible visual loss. The purpose of this case series is to describ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kabanarou SA,Xirou T,Mangouritsas G,Garnavou-Xirou C,Boutouri E,Gkizis I,Chatziralli I

更新日期：2017-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia, affecting approximately 33.5 million people worldwide. Aging is the main risk factor associated with AD. Drug discovery based on nutraceutical molecules for prevention and treatment of AD is a growing topic. In this sense, carotenoids are phytochemicals presen...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Lakey-Beitia J,Doens D,Jagadeesh Kumar D,Murillo E,Fernandez PL,Rao KS,Durant-Archibold AA

更新日期：2017-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study were to assess the elongation of the styloid process on digital panoramic radiographs and to evaluate the prevalence of the elongation according to age, sex and types. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Digital panoramic radiographs of 198 geriatric edentulous patients were analyzed. The radio...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： AlZarea BK

更新日期：2017-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delirium in hip fractured patients is a frequent complication. Dementia is an important risk factor for delirium and is common in frail elderly. This study aimed to extend the previous knowledge on risk factors for delirium and the consequences. Special attention was given to patients with dementia and delir...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Mosk CA,Mus M,Vroemen JP,van der Ploeg T,Vos DI,Elmans LH,van der Laan L

更新日期：2017-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Lumbar kyphosis and the decreased mobility of the lumbar spine increase the risk of falls and impair both the quality of life and the ability to perform activities of daily living. However, in the elderly Japanese population, little is known about the age-related changes and sex-related differences in muscle strength,...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kasukawa Y,Miyakoshi N,Hongo M,Ishikawa Y,Kudo D,Suzuki M,Mizutani T,Kimura R,Ono Y,Shimada Y

更新日期：2017-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The main purpose of this study was to investigate whether carotid artery stenting (CAS) plus medicine in patients with severe carotid artery stenosis provide a better long-term blood pressure (BP) control compared to other medical treatments alone. The other aim was to explore the correlation between post-CA...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Chang A,Hung HF,Hsieh FI,Chen WH,Yeh HL,Yeh JH,Chiu HC,Lien LM

更新日期：2017-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We evaluated the short- to midterm outcomes of metatarsal head-resurfacing hemiarthroplasty and total metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty (total joint replacement [TJR]) as surgical treatments for advanced-stage hallux rigidus (HR). PATIENTS AND METHODS:From 2012 to 2014, all data from patients who underwen...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Mermerkaya MU,Adli H

更新日期：2016-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rheumatic diseases, irrespective of etiology and clinical course, influence different areas of a patient's life. Adapting to disability and limitations caused by an illness is very difficult for many patients. The main goal of a therapeutic procedure should be improvement of health-related quality of life (Q...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Wysocka-Skurska I,Sierakowska M,Kułak W

更新日期：2016-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cognitive screening upon hospital admission can provide important information about the patient's ability to process information during the inpatient stay. The Clock-in-the-Box (CIB) is a rapidly administered cognitive screening measure which has been previously validated with cognitive screening and neuropsych...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Jackson CE,Grande LJ,Doherty K,Archambault E,Kelly B,Driver JA,Milberg WP,McGlinchey R,Rudolph JL

更新日期：2016-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis is a condition causing significant morbidity and mortality in the elderly population worldwide. Age-related testosterone deficiency is the most important factor of bone loss in elderly men. Androgen can influence bone health by binding to androgen receptors directly or to estrogen receptors (ERs) indirect...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Mohamad NV,Soelaiman IN,Chin KY

更新日期：2016-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age is an important determinant of outcome in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, in clinical settings, there is an occasional mismatch between chronological age and physical age. We evaluated whether activities of daily living (ADL), which reflect physical age, also predict complications and prognos...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Nakajima H,Yoshioka J,Totsuka N,Miyazawa I,Usui T,Urasawa N,Kobayashi T,Mochidome T

更新日期：2016-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:With longer life expectancies, the prevalence of arrhythmias is increasing; thus, there is a need for new methods to screen the older outpatient population. This population-based study describes the prevalence of arrhythmias in 200 outpatients aged ≥66 years. We also investigated the feasibility of wireless lon...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Lindberg T,Bohman DM,Elmståhl S,Jogréus C,Sanmartin Berglund J

更新日期：2016-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endovascular option has been proposed for a very limited and selected number of Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD) patients. We have performed a computed tomography (CT)-based TAAD study to explore appropriate endograft configurations for the ascending aortic pathology. METHODS:TAAD patients treated w...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Zhang Y,Tang H,Zhou J,Liu Z,Liu C,Qiao T,Zhou M

更新日期：2016-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the relative role of handgrip strength (HGS), quadriceps muscle power (Pmax), and optimal shortening velocity (υopt) in maintaining functional abilities (FAs) in older adults living in a long-term care home over a 1-year follow-up. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Forty-one inactive older institutionalized adult...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kozicka I,Kostka T

更新日期：2016-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Currently, the association between abdominal aortic plaques and coronary artery disease (CAD) has not yet been clarified clearly. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of abdominal aortic plaques by ultrasound imaging and to explore its association with CAD in patients undergoing coronary ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Li W,Luo S,Luo J,Liu Y,Huang W,Chen J

更新日期：2016-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this case series was to assess the impact of auditory rehabilitation with cochlear implantation on the cognitive function of elderly patients over time. DESIGN:This is a longitudinal case series of prospective data assessing neurocognitive function and speech perception in an elderly cohort pre- a...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Cosetti MK,Pinkston JB,Flores JM,Friedmann DR,Jones CB,Roland JT Jr,Waltzman SB

更新日期：2016-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This cross-sectional study compared three tools for predicting painful new osteoporotic vertebral fractures (PNOVFs) in older Chinese men: bone mineral density (BMD), the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool for Asians (OSTA), and the World Health Organization fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX) (without BMD). ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Lin J,Yang Y,Fei Q,Zhang X,Ma Z,Wang Q,Li J,Li D,Meng Q,Wang B

更新日期：2016-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The effects of a multicomponent dyadic intervention on the mood, behavior, and physical health of people with dementia living in the community were evaluated in a randomized controlled trial. This multicomponent dyadic intervention is a translated and adapted version of an intervention that has been shown to be...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Prick AE,de Lange J,Scherder E,Twisk J,Pot AM

更新日期：2016-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal for this study was to evaluate the effects of daily consumption of Puer tea extract (PTE) on body weight, body-fat composition, and lipid profile in a non-Asian population in the absence of dietary restrictions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study design was us...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Jensen GS,Beaman JL,He Y,Guo Z,Sun H

更新日期：2016-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We studied the effect of sustained virologic response (SVR) after treatment with pegylated-interferon (PEG-IFN) plus ribavirin on the development of liver cirrhosis in elderly patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC). PATIENTS AND METHODS:This retrospective study enrolled 145 elderly CHC patients (aged ≥65 ye...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Tseng CW,Chang TT,Tzeng SJ,Hsieh YH,Hung TH,Huang HT,Wu SF,Tseng KC

更新日期：2016-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Digital ulcers (DUs) are a severe and frequent clinical feature of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). The presence of DUs may cause severe pain and often lead to impairment of patient's functional activities and health-related quality of life. Moreover, poor patient cooperation during the wound care procedure due...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Ughi N,Crotti C,Ingegnoli F

更新日期：2016-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Life style and physical activity play a pivotal role in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. The mechanism for better bone metabolism and improvement of physical disorders is not clear yet. Trace minerals such as Ca, Mn, Cu, and Zn are essential precursors for most vital biological process, especially t...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Alghadir AH,Gabr SA,Al-Eisa ES,Alghadir MH

更新日期：2016-02-29 00:00:00

abstract：:The increasingly aged population worldwide means more people are living with chronic diseases, reduced autonomy, and taking various medications. Health professionals should take these into consideration when managing dermatological problems in elderly patients. Accordingly, current research is investigating the dermat...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Humbert P,Dréno B,Krutmann J,Luger TA,Triller R,Meaume S,Seité S

更新日期：2016-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate both short-term and long-term therapeutic efficacy and safety of carotid artery stenting (CAS) and carotid artery endarterectomy (CEA) for elderly patients with severe and symptomatic carotid artery stenosis. METHODS:PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Clinical Trials Register Centers, and Googl...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Ouyang YA,Jiang Y,Yu M,Zhang Y,Huang H

更新日期：2015-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aortic valve stenosis is common in the elderly, with a prevalence of nearly 3% in patients aged 75 years or older. Despite the fact that sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) are thought to be associated with cardiac disease, little is known about their prevalence in this patient cohort. The purpose of th...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Keymel S,Hellhammer K,Zeus T,Merx M,Kelm M,Steiner S

更新日期：2015-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of one-site and two-site combined phacotrabeculectomy with foldable posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation. METHODS:Thirty-four patients (41 eyes) with glaucoma and cataract were randomly assigned to undergo either a one-site (22 eyes) or...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Moschos MM,Chatziralli IP,Tsatsos M

更新日期：2015-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously demonstrated the beneficial effects of a multisensory and cognitive stimulation program, consisting of 48 sessions, twice a week, to improve the cognition of elderly subjects living either in long-term care institutions (institutionalized - I) or in communities with their families (noninstitutionalized -...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： de Macedo LD,De Oliveira TC,Soares FC,Bento-Torres J,Bento-Torres NV,Anthony DC,Picanço-Diniz CW

更新日期：2015-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the long-term effects of three antiarthritics, namely dexamethasone, celecoxib, and methotrexate on the histology and metabolism of intact bone tissue in rats. METHODS:Thirty-two 12-week-old healthy female Sprague Dawley rats were randomly allocated into four groups: 1) control (saline, daily)...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Liu Y,Cui Y,Chen Y,Gao X,Su Y,Cui L

更新日期：2015-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Routine measurement of the carotid intima-media thickness is not recommended in recent clinical practice guidelines for risk assessment of the first atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) event (the definition of which includes acute coronary syndromes, a history of myocardial infarction, stable or un...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kim G,Youn HJ,Choi YS,Jung HO,Chung WS,Kim CM

更新日期：2015-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Satisfaction with treatment is considered a relevant factor for assessing results in clinical practice. However, when assessing satisfaction in dependent patients, the opinion of their caregivers becomes crucial, since implicit in satisfaction is the degree of caregiver involvement, of adherence to treatment...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： García-Aparicio J,Herrero-Herrero JI

更新日期：2015-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Postvertebral augmentation vertebral compression fractures are common; repeated vertebral augmentation is usually performed for prompt pain relief. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence and risk factors of repeat vertebral augmentation. METHODS:We performed a retrospective, nationwide, population-based lo...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Liang CL,Wang HK,Syu FK,Wang KW,Lu K,Liliang PC

更新日期：2015-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The main purpose of the investigation reported here was to analyze the effect of resistance training (RT) performed at different weekly frequencies on flexibility in older women. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS:Fifty-three older women (≥60 years old) were randomly assigned to perform RT either two (n=28; group "G2x...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Carneiro NH,Ribeiro AS,Nascimento MA,Gobbo LA,Schoenfeld BJ,Achour Júnior A,Gobbi S,Oliveira AR,Cyrino ES

更新日期：2015-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this work was to analyze and compare the movement kinematics of sit-to-stand (STS) and back-to-sit (BTS) transfers between frail aged adults and young subjects, as well as to determine the relationship between kinematic changes and functional capacities. METHODS:We analyzed the Timed Up and Go...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Hassani A,Kubicki A,Brost V,Mourey F,Yang F

更新日期：2015-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Data on the oral health of the elderly depict a worrying situation, with an elevated prevalence of caries and moderate periodontal disease, frequent edentulism, and numerous cases of dry mouth and oral cancer. There is wide evidence that periodontitis is a risk factor for certain systemic diseases, and impaired oral h...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Gil-Montoya JA,de Mello AL,Barrios R,Gonzalez-Moles MA,Bravo M

更新日期：2015-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Demand for nursing and social services may vary depending on the socio-demographic variables, health status, receipt of formal and informal care provided, and place of residence. OBJECTIVES:To conduct a comparative analysis of the expectations of older people from urban, rural, and institutional environment...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Borowiak E,Kostka J,Kostka T

更新日期：2015-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) usually have a poor prognosis, but whether this poor prognosis leads to high hospital costs remains unclear. This study investigated the clinical outcomes of and costs incurred by older patients with AMI and metabolic syndrome (MS) in hospital. METHODS A...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Fan GQ,Fu KL,Jin CW,Wang XZ,Han L,Wang H,Zhong M,Zhang Y,Zhang W,Wang ZH

更新日期：2015-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Among these diseases, heart failure (HF) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are the most common causes of hospitalization. Therefore, readmission for HF and AMI is receiving increasing attention. Several socioeconomic factors co...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Damiani G,Salvatori E,Silvestrini G,Ivanova I,Bojovic L,Iodice L,Ricciardi W

更新日期：2015-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on left ventricular (LV) diastolic function in hospitalized elderly patients. METHODS:This was a case-control observational study of 148 consecutive hospitalized elderly patients (≥65 years old): 73 subjects without COPD as controls and 7...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Huang YS,Feng YC,Zhang J,Bai L,Huang W,Li M,Sun Y

更新日期：2014-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of two sessions of resistance exercise with different volumes on post-exercise hypotension, forearm blood flow, and forearm vascular resistance in hypertensive elderly subjects. METHODS:The study was conducted with ten hypertensive elderly (65±3 years, 28...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Brito Ade F,de Oliveira CV,Brasileiro-Santos Mdo S,Santos Ada C

更新日期：2014-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The best practice tariff (BPT) incentivizes hospitals in the England and Wales National Health Service to provide multiprofessional care to patients with hip fractures. The initial six targets included: 1) admission under consultant-led joint orthopedic-geriatric care, 2) multidisciplinary assessment protocol...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Khan SK,Shirley MD,Glennie C,Fearon PV,Deehan DJ

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00