abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the intensity of pain and levels of disability at different times through the day in patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) over a 14-day period. METHODS:This was a prospective clinical study of 30 patients with BMS, 26 of whom completed the study. The parameters studied were pain intensity (...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Lopez-Jornet P,Molino Pagan D,Andujar Mateos P,Rodriguez Agudo C,Pons-Fuster A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the relationship between cognitive status and self-reported symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress of older adults living in an underserved rural South American population. METHODS:Community-dwelling Atahualpa residents aged ≥60 years were identified during a door-to-door census, and evaluated with t...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Del Brutto OH,Mera RM,Del Brutto VJ,Maestre GE,Gardener H,Zambrano M,Wright CB

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease, an affliction of old age, is one of the leading causes for dementia worldwide. Various risk factors including family history, genetics and infections have been implicated in its pathogenesis. The cognitive decline in this condition is mainly a result of the formation of amyloid deposits that provo...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Gaur S,Agnihotri R

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a risk for cognitive decline in older adults. The current study was carried out to determine the factors associated with cognitive decline. METHODS:The older T2DM patients (aged ≥65 years, mean age 79.2 ± 5.1 years) were observed for 6 years, and the mean values in clinical indi...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Umegaki H,Kawamura T,Umemura T,Kawano N

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI) is used to determine the prognosis of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The concept of nursing- and healthcare-associated pneumonia (NHCAP) has recently been established in Japan. The present study aims to examine whether the PSI can predict the prognosis of home care-based pati...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Ishibashi F,Sunohara M,Kawagoe S

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The relationship between support at home and rehospitalization has not been extensively studied until now. In particular, little is known about the impact of being assisted by migrant care workers (MCW) and rehospitalization. We aimed at investigating such a relationship in a population of older patients discharged...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Fusco S,Corsonello A,Chiatti C,Fabbietti P,Salerno G,De Bonis E,Corica F,Lattanzio F

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Nutrition is the focus of a new treatment target in older hospitalized cardiac patients. However, little is known about the differences in nutritional status in relation to physical performance in these inpatients. We determined the differences in physical performance based on the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Izawa KP,Watanabe S,Oka K

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Few studies have been published on the use of the Cambridge Cognitive Examination Test - Revised (CAMCOG-R) for cognitive assessment of low educational level older adults. The aim of the present study was to determine the accuracy of the Brazilian version of the CAMCOG-R (Br-CAMCOG-R) within a sample of low educat...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Paradela EM,Lourenço RA

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We studied the association between age and survival after stroke. We particularly focused on deaths that could be attributed to the stroke lesion itself; that is, early death in severe stroke. METHODS:A registry of all hospitalized stroke patients in Denmark included 93897 patients with information on stroke sever...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Dehlendorff C,Andersen KK,Olsen TS

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The present study examined the association between vision, fear of falling and fear-related activity restriction, and assessed the effect of vision on the relationship between fear of falling and mobility, using data from a nationally representative sample of community-dwelling adults aged ≥ 50 years. METHODS:Part...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Donoghue OA,Ryan H,Duggan E,Finucane C,Savva GM,Cronin H,Loughman J,Kenny RA

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Decreased amyloid β (Aβ) clearance from the brain to blood might play a key role in the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Aβ is normally bound to and transported by albumin in blood, thus possibly maintaining constant concentration of free Aβ in the blood. We therefore hypothesized that decreased blood level...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Yamamoto K,Shimada H,Koh H,Ataka S,Miki T

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Delirium is responsible for up to 56% of hospital admissions in the elderly. Epilepsy and delirium share most risk factors and are both associated with confusion. The aim of this work was to study whether a link between epileptic activity (EA) and delirium existed, and if this link was relevant. METHODS:Charts of ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Naeije G,Bachir I,Gaspard N,Legros B,Pepersack T

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Now that the number of elderly people has increased and the number of dementia patients is rapidly increasing, dementia might be regarded as a common disease. Under these circumstances, the establishment of systems to support the elderly with dementia from the early stages, and to provide primary care doctors and care...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Washimi Y,Horibe K,Takeda A,Abe T,Toba K

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To test the hypothesis that static balance is associated with site-specific loss of muscle mass in older adults. METHODS:A total of 57 active women aged 52-83 years had their muscle thickness (MTH) measured by ultrasound at four sites on the anterior and posterior aspects of their upper- and lower-leg. MTH ratios ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Abe T,Ogawa M,Loenneke JP,Thiebaud RS,Loftin M,Mitsukawa N

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Our aim was to study the outcome and the predictors of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among elderly patients admitted to Ain Shams University Hospitals, Egypt. METHODS:We carried out a cross-sectional study for all elderly patients (age ≥60 years) who underwent CPR after cardiac arrest at Ain Sham...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Amer MS,Abdel Rahman TT,Aly WW,Ahmad NG

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Several operative definitions and screening methods for sarcopenia have been proposed in previous studies; however, the opinions of researchers still differ. We compared the prevalence of sarcopenia using two different algorithms: (i) the European working group on sarcopenia in older people (EWGSOP)-suggested algor...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Yoshida D,Suzuki T,Shimada H,Park H,Makizako H,Doi T,Anan Y,Tsutsumimoto K,Uemura K,Ito T,Lee S

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Sarcopenia causes a decline in physical performance and decreased quality of life. However, there is little evidence for effective treatments. Because of the similarities between osteoporosis and sarcopenia, alfacalcidol used for osteoporosis might be beneficial for low muscle mass. Therefore, we investigated the e...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Ito S,Harada A,Kasai T,Sakai Y,Takemura M,Matsui Y,Hida T,Ishiguro N

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the efficacy of rehabilitation for elderly individuals with dementia at intermediate facilities between hospitals and home, based on the policies for elderly individuals to promote community-based care at home and dehospitalization. METHODS:Participants were older adults with dementia newly admitted to ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Toba K,Nakamura Y,Endo H,Okochi J,Tanaka Y,Inaniwa C,Takahashi A,Tsunoda N,Higashi K,Hirai M,Hirakawa H,Yamada S,Maki Y,Yamaguchi T,Yamaguchi H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the correlation between handgrip strength and performance of knee flexor and extensor muscles determined using an isokinetic dynamometer in community-dwelling elderly women. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study. Sample selection for the study was made by convenience, and 221 (71.07 ± 4.93 years)...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Felicio DC,Pereira DS,Assumpção AM,de Jesus-Moraleida FR,de Queiroz BZ,da Silva JP,de Brito Rosa NM,Dias JM,Pereira LS

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Primitive reflexes can reappear with diseases of the brain, particularly those affecting the frontal lobes. Most studies on primitive reflexes have reported an association between such reflexes and brain damage, and the clinical symptoms of dementia. These reflexes can also be present during eating; however, their ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Hobo K,Kawase J,Tamura F,Groher M,Kikutani T,Sunakawa H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) studies showed that regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) abnormalities in idiopathic rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (iRBD) are similar to those seen in Parkinson's disease (PD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). The aim of the present study was t...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Sakurai H,Hanyu H,Inoue Y,Kanetaka H,Nakamura M,Miyamoto T,Sasai T,Iwamoto T

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:In Japan, many elderly patients are managed at home, and fever is a common problem. This study examined the incidence of fever events in elderly patients on home medical management, and underlying disorders from the pragmatic standpoint. This study also investigated whether the care-need level determined at the sta...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Yokobayashi K,Matsushima M,Fujinuma Y,Tazuma S

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Skeletal muscle loss is a common feature of aging, and is associated with unfavorable outcomes. Although several indexes of skeletal muscle mass measurement have been developed, the most optimal index for sarcopenia diagnosis among Asian populations has remained unclear. The present study aimed to evaluate the rela...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Liu LK,Lee WJ,Liu CL,Chen LY,Lin MH,Peng LN,Chen LK

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether positive affect independently predicts a lower risk of functional decline among community-dwelling older Japanese. METHODS:A 2-year prospective study was carried out among 505 residents of Tosa Town aged 65 years and older without disability in carrying out basic activities of daily living (...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Hirosaki M,Ishimoto Y,Kasahara Y,Konno A,Kimura Y,Fukutomi E,Chen W,Nakatsuka M,Fujisawa M,Sakamoto R,Ishine M,Okumiya K,Otsuka K,Wada T,Matsubayashi K

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Previous studies on health transition have focused on single-dimension outcomes and minimally evaluated heterogeneity. This study aimed to explore heterogeneous and multidimensional health-transition patterns on comorbidity, frailty and disability while examining the factors predicting different patterns of health ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Chang WC,Lu FP,Lan TY,Wu SC

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To measure illuminance in the home lives of elderly people to clarify the current state of affairs and concurrently investigate quantification methods for this purpose. METHODS:Illuminance and the physical and mental health of 24 elderly people living, with some assistance, in their homes in a prefecture in the Ho...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Ichimori A,Tsukasaki K,Koyama E

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the frequency of calcification in the basal ganglia and the dentate nuclei in the cerebellum, and compare the difference in age and area, we examined the brain computed tomography (CT) images of all patients in two representative university hospitals in Japan. METHODS:We examined the brain CT images...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Yamada M,Asano T,Okamoto K,Hayashi Y,Kanematsu M,Hoshi H,Akaiwa Y,Shimohata T,Nishizawa M,Inuzuka T,Hozumi I

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study analyzed the trend of gender gaps in life expectancy (GGLE) in Japan between 1947 and 2010, and explored the correlations of GGLE with gender mortality ratio and social development indices. METHODS:Using GGLE and social indices data collected from the official websites, we carried out trends analysis of...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Liu Y,Arai A,Obayashi Y,Kanda K,Boostrom E,Lee RB,Tamashiro H

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the criterion validity of the Brazilian version of the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline on the Elderly (IQCODE-BR), and analyze the influence of educational level and age of both the elderly and the informants on the questionnaire scores. METHOD:The study design was a cross-sectional study wi...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Sanchez MA,Lourenço RA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The main objective of this study was the validation of a brief support instrument for the diagnosis of insomnia in older adults. METHODS:An observational study was carried out for the evaluation of the Insomnia in the Elderly Scale using the psychiatric interview as the gold standard. Data was collected in a prima...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Navarro B,López-Torres J,Andrés F,Latorre JM,Montes MJ,Párraga I

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:There is little data regarding the prevalence and associated comorbidities of anemia in Chinese nursing home older adults. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence and associated comorbidities of anemia in Chinese nursing home older adults. METHODS:We carried out a retrospective cross-sectiona...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Chan TC,Yap DY,Shea YF,Luk JK,Chan FH,Chu LW

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of this study was to analyze the improvement in oral function and environment in high-risk elderly persons participating in a program to improve oral function organized by their local government. METHODS:Participants comprised 36 high-risk elderly and the mean age was 77.11 ± 7.24 years. The program in...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Sakayori T,Maki Y,Hirata S,Okada M,Ishii T

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of self-reported oral complaints in older hospitalized mentally ill patients and relate them to the primary psychiatric diagnosis. METHODS:A total of 89 older hospitalized psychiatric patients consented to participate in the study, and were interviewed and cl...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Kossioni AE,Kossionis GE,Polychronopoulou A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine if hospital treatment in residential care facilities, led by a geriatric team, might be a viable alternative to inpatient admission for selected patients. METHODS:Case series with a new intervention were compared with historical controls receiving the conventional treatment. Treatment in residential c...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Lau L,Chong CP,Lim WK

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Functional status at one moment in time is a determinant of future functional status and survival. Physical deterioration tends to occur early in the disabling process; however, etiological questions remain. This study investigated the association between physical performance characteristics and functioning indepen...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： den Ouden ME,Schuurmans MJ,Arts IE,van der Schouw YT

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aims of the current study were to evaluate geriatric depression and its risk factors in advanced cancer patients. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was carried out in a palliative care unit in Greece. Patients completed the Geriatric Depression Scale, the M. D. Anderson Symptoms Instrument (MDASI), the Activitie...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Mystakidou K,Parpa E,Tsilika E,Panagiotou I,Zygogianni A,Giannikaki E,Gouliamos A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Werner syndrome (WS) is an autosomal recessive disorder of progeroid symptoms and signs. It is caused by mutations in the WRN gene, which encodes a RecQ DNA helicase. The aim of this study was to revise the diagnostic criteria for Japanese Werner syndrome. METHODS:A nationwide epidemiological study was carried out...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Takemoto M,Mori S,Kuzuya M,Yoshimoto S,Shimamoto A,Igarashi M,Tanaka Y,Miki T,Yokote K

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to examine how geriatricians decide the indication of tube feeding in the elderly with eating difficulty as a result of several disorders, and to determine the factors associated with their decision making and interventions for dysphagia. METHODS:The design was a cross-sectional study. Al...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Ogita M,Utsunomiya H,Akishita M,Arai H

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study possible differences in rehabilitation outcomes of patients with hip fracture, with and without atrial fibrillation. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study comprising 1114 patients, divided into three groups: patients with sinus rhythm, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or chronic atrial fibrillation. All pati...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Adunsky A,Arad M,Koren-Morag N,Fleissig Y,Mizrahi EH

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Urinary stone disease affects people of all ages. With its satisfactory efficacy ranges in all age groups and lack of side-effects, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) has become the preferred treatment modality for uncomplicated renal and proximal calculi ≤ 20 mm. In the present study, we aimed to assess ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Polat F,Yeşil S,Ak E,Farahvash A,Karaoğlan U,Biri H,Bozkirli I

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00