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Inflammatory biomarkers as predictors of hospitalization and death in community-dwelling older adults
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2012.01.006
Abstract: Individuals with multimorbidity may be at increased risk of hospitalization and death. Comorbidity indexes do not capture severity of illness or healthcare utilization; however, inflammation...
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Amanda H. Salanitro,
Christine S. Ritchie,
Martha Hovater,
David L. Roth,
Patricia Sawyer,
Julie L. Locher,
Eric Bodner,
Cynthia J. Brown,
Richard M. Allman
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06 February 2012 |
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Corrigendum to “Independence of elderly patients with arterial hypertension in fulfilling their needs, in the aspect of functional assessment and quality of life (QoL)” [Arch. Gerontol. Geriatr. 52 (2011) e204–e209]
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2012.01.005
The authors regret that Agnieszka Kotkiewicz was omitted from the authorship list, which should therefore read:
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Marta Muszalik,
Ate Dijkstra,
Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska,
Halina Zielińska-Więczkowska,
Tomasz Kornatowski
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02 February 2012 |
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Tooth loss and edentulism in the Turkish elderly
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2012.01.003
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate partial and complete tooth loss and some related demographic factors, and oral health behaviors among Turkish elderly. According to recent censuses, eld...
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Bahar Güçiz Doğan,
Saadet Gökalp
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31 January 2012 |
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Effects of dual-task switch exercise on gait and gait initiation performance in older adults: Preliminary results of a randomized controlled trial
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2012.01.002
Abstract: Few studies have reported the effect of exercise intervention for improving postural control deficit in older adults at high risk of falling. We have developed a “Dual-task Switch Exercise (...
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Kazuki Uemura,
Minoru Yamada,
Koutatsu Nagai,
Hiroshige Tateuchi,
Shuhei Mori,
Buichi Tanaka,
Noriaki Ichihashi
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30 January 2012 |
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Transcranial sonography (TCS) in Parkinson's disease (PD) and essential tremor (ET) in relation with putative premotor symptoms of PD
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2012.01.001
Abstract: Background: Hyperechogenicity of substantia nigra (SN+) is a common finding in transcranial ultrasound studies of parkinsonian patients. However, this feature is also found in 13–16% of ET p...
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Joong-Seok Kim,
Yoon-Sang Oh,
Yeong-In Kim,
Ja-Seong Koo,
Dong-Won Yang,
Kwang-Soo Lee
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25 January 2012 |
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The prevalence and detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD)-related metabolic complications as a function of estimated glomerular filtration rate in the oldest old
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.12.010
Abstract: Background: The prevalence of CKD rises with age. The prevalence of CKD-related metabolic complications in the oldest old in relation to different GFR estimations is largely unknown. eGFR-ba...
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Gijs Van Pottelbergh,
Bert Vaes,
Michel Jadoul,
Catherina Matheï,
Pierre Wallemacq,
Jean-Marie Degryse
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20 January 2012 |
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Corrigendum to “Breast cancer in elderly women” [Arch. Gerontol. Geriatr. 39 (2004) 291–299]
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.12.008
The authors apologize for reproducing several sections of text from two articles published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute and The American Journal of Surgery. They also acknowledge th...
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Nebojsa Djordjevic,
Aleksandar Karanikolic,
Miomir Pesic
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18 January 2012 |
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Orthostatic hypotension (OH) and mortality in relation to age, blood pressure and frailty
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.12.009
Abstract: Systolic hypertension and OH, as with many other deficits, accumulate with age. This deficit accumulation results in frailty: enhanced vulnerability to adverse outcomes. This study evaluated...
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Michael R.H. Rockwood,
Susan E. Howlett,
Kenneth Rockwood
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12 January 2012 |
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Yearly transitions of disability profiles in older people living at home
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.12.007
Abstract: Purpose: Planning home services for older people requires extensive knowledge about the progression of disabilities. Disability-based case-mix classifications identify meaningful groups of o...
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Michel Raîche,
Réjean Hébert,
Marie-France Dubois,
N’Deye Rokhaya Gueye,
Nicole Dubuc
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06 January 2012 |
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Mini-Nutritional-Assessment (MNA) without Body Mass Index (BMI) predicts functional disability in elderly Taiwanese
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.12.006
Abstract: Nutritional status and functional ability are mutually dependent especially in the elderly. This study examined the functional status-predictive ability of the MNA in a cross-sectional study...
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Li-Chin Lee,
Alan Chung-hong Tsai
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05 January 2012 |
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Determinants of cognitive performance among community dwelling older adults in an impoverished sub-district of São Paulo in Brazil
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.11.014
Abstract: Determinants of cognitive performance in old age have received limited attention in Latin America. We investigated the association of socio-demographic and health-related variables with cogn...
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Letícia Maria Soares,
Meire Cachioni,
Deusivania Vieira da Silva Falcão,
Samila Satler Tavares Batistoni,
Andrea Lopes,
Anita Liberalesso Neri,
Mônica Sanches Yassuda
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05 January 2012 |
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Perceptual and motor inhibitory abilities in normal aging and Alzheimer disease (AD): A preliminary study
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.12.004
Abstract: Deficits in inhibitory abilities are frequently observed in normal aging and AD. However, few studies have explored the generality of these deficits in a single group of participants. A batt...
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David Stawarczyk,
Julien Grandjean,
Eric Salmon,
Fabienne Collette
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03 January 2012 |
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Obesity and use of compensatory strategies to perform common daily activities in pre-clinically disabled older adults
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.017
Abstract: Objectives: To examine the association between the use of compensatory strategies to successfully complete common daily activities—an indicator of pre-clinical disability—and body mass in pr...
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Kelly M. Naugle,
Torrance J. Higgins,
Todd M. Manini
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03 January 2012 |
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A comparison of physical activity (PA) assessment tools across levels of frailty
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.12.005
Abstract: Purpose: Determine which PA assessment tools are most closely related to frailty and whether PA is different across levels of frailty. Methods: Fifty community-dwelling Greek older women (63...
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Olga Theou,
Jennifer M. Jakobi,
Anthony A. Vandervoort,
Gareth R. Jones
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03 January 2012 |
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A long-term follow-up of 221 hip fracture patients in southeastern Finland: Analysis of survival and prior or subsequent fractures
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.12.002
Abstract: To analyze the type and effect of prior and subsequent fractures in a hip fracture cohort. Materials and methods: Hip fracture patients (n=221) were followed for a mean of 8 years and all pr...
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Peter Lüthje,
Teemu Helkamaa,
Juha-Pekka Kaukonen,
Ilona Nurmi-Lüthje,
Matti Kataja
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30 December 2011 |
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The effects of group reminiscence therapy on depression, self-esteem, and affect balance of Chinese community-dwelling elderly
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.12.003
Abstract: Objectives: To study the effects of group reminiscence therapy on depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and affect balance among community dwelling elderly. Methods: Eight communities were rando...
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Wenjuan Zhou,
Guoping He,
Jing Gao,
Qun Yuan,
Hui Feng,
Clarence K. Zhang
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30 December 2011 |
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Dose-dependent effect of rehabilitation in functional recovery of older patients in the post-acute care unit
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.11.012
Abstract: Post-acute care (PAC) is of great importance to promote functional recovery of older patients, which should be provided by the interdisciplinary team. In PAC services, rehabilitative therapy...
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Wei-Ju Lee,
Yuan-Yang Cheng,
Ching-Yi Liu,
Li-Ning Peng,
Li-Kuo Liu,
Liang-Kung Chen
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30 December 2011 |
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The relationship between apolipoprotein (apo) E polymorphism and lipid changes: An 8-year cohort study in Beijing elderly persons
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.12.001
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the influence of apoE genetic polymorphism on serum lipid changes in a community-based elderly population in China in an 8-year period, in which 746 individua...
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Shaochen Guan,
Jingfang Yang,
Zhe Tang,
Xianghua Fang,
Xiaoguang Wu,
Fei Sun,
Hongjun Liu,
Piu Chan
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29 December 2011 |
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Is a composite score of physical performance measures more useful than usual gait speed alone in assessing functional status?
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.11.011
Abstract: Overall physical performance can be represented by a composite score that is derived from upper and lower extremity performance measures. We aimed to identify whether composite scores of per...
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Satoshi Seino,
Mi-ji Kim,
Noriko Yabushita,
Miyuki Nemoto,
Songee Jung,
Yosuke Osuka,
Yoshiro Okubo,
Tomoaki Matsuo,
Kiyoji Tanaka
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26 December 2011 |
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Time to surgery and rehabilitation resources affect outcomes in orthogeriatric units
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.11.010
Abstract: Objective: To compare the pathways of care and clinical results for patients admitted for hip fracture (HF) in 3 orthogeriatric co-managed care centers in order to estimate the effect of sys...
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Giulio Pioli,
Carlo Frondini,
Fulvio Lauretani,
Maria Luisa Davoli,
Francesca Pellicciotti,
Emilio Martini,
Anna Zagatti,
Antonio Giordano,
Ilaria Pedriali,
Anna Nardelli,
Amedeo Zurlo,
Alberto Ferrari,
Maria Lia Lunardelli
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19 December 2011 |
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Outcome and quality of life of elderly critically ill patients: An Italian prospective observational study
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.11.013
Abstract: The demand of critical care admissions to intensive care unit (ICU) is projected to rise in the next decade. The aim of this study was to evaluate short and long-term mortality and quality o...
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Vittorio Pavoni,
Lara Gianesello,
Laura Paparella,
Laura Tadini Buoninsegni,
Emanuele Mori,
Gabriele Gori
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19 December 2011 |
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Intracranial deep white matter lesions (DWLs) are associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cognitive impairment: A 5-year follow-up magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.11.009
Abstract: Stroke incidence and cognitive decline are related to progression of arteriosclerosis in intracranial DWLs. However, the relationships between DWLs and factors associated with their progress...
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N. Kuriyama,
T. Mizuno,
Y. Ohshima,
K. Yamada,
E. Ozaki,
M. Shigeta,
S. Mitani,
M. Kondo,
S. Matsumoto,
K. Takeda,
M. Nakagawa,
Y. Watanabe
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16 December 2011 |
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Using detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA) to analyze whether vibratory insoles enhance balance stability for elderly fallers
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.11.008
Abstract: Falls are a common and devastating problem among elderly people. In a previous study, vibratory insoles were developed to improve postural stability for elderly fallers. To verify the effect...
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Chien-Chih Wang,
Wen-Hung Yang
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14 December 2011 |
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Salivary cortisol and frailty syndrome in elderly residents of long-stay institutions: A cross-sectional study
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.11.006
Abstract: Analyze the relationship between frailty and cortisol in elderly residents of long-stay institutions. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of João Pessoa-PB-Brazil, on a sample ...
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Cristina Marques de Almeida Holanda,
Ricardo Oliveira Guerra,
Patrícia Vidal de Negreiros Nóbrega,
Herman Ferreira Costa,
Marcia Regina Piuvezam,
Álvaro Campos Cavalcanti Maciel
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12 December 2011 |
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The effect of intra-articular hyaluronic acid treatment on gait velocity in older knee osteoarthritis patients: A randomized, controlled study
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.11.007
Abstract: Purpose: To determine the effect of intra-articular hyaluronic acid (HA) on gait velocity, pain, and function, in older knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients. Materials and methods: Thirty knee ...
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Joseph E. DeCaria,
Manuel Montero-Odasso,
Dalton Wolfe,
Bert M. Chesworth,
Robert J. Petrella
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12 December 2011 |
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Gender and the functional outcome of elderly ischemic stroke patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.11.002
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of gender on the functional outcome after ischemic stroke. In a retrospective chart review we studied 919 survivors of ischemic stroke...
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E.H. Mizrahi,
A. Waitzman,
M. Arad,
A. Adunsky
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09 December 2011 |
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Morbidity in aged Finns: A systematic review
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.11.003
Abstract: Aim: The aim was to carry out a systematic review of original studies about morbidity in the aged in Finland. Methods: Publications with data on morbidity in the aged (≥65 years) in peer-rev...
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Marika Salminen,
Ismo Räihä,
Jarna Heinonen,
Sirkka-Liisa Kivelä
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Review article
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07 December 2011 |
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Social inequality in dynamic balance performance in an early old age Spanish population: The role of health and lifestyle associated factors
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.11.004
Abstract: This study investigates the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and dynamic balance performance and whether lifestyle factors explained any possible associations. A total of 448 n...
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Santiago Rodríguez López,
Charlotte Nilsson,
Rikke Lund,
Pilar Montero,
Rocío Fernández-Ballesteros,
Kirsten Avlund
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06 December 2011 |
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Selective upregulation of p66-Shc gene expression in the liver and brain of aged rats
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.11.001
Abstract: The phosphotyrosine signaling followed by various receptor activations conforms a unique signaling platform during metazoan evolution, and is crucial for animal development, maturation, and ...
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Kiyoaki Sone,
Mari Mori,
Nozomu Mori
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30 November 2011 |
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The association between physical disability and eye care utilization among elderly population in Taiwan: A nationwide cohort study
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.020
Abstract: Medical utilization by elderly population is influenced by a number of factors, and physical disabilities may play an important role. Despite the fact that extensive studies have been carrie...
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Yi-Ting Fang,
Liang-Kung Chen,
Chieh-Yu Liu,
Yiing-Jenq Chou,
Christy Pu,
Pi-Jung Lin,
Hsiao-Yun Hu,
Nicole Huang,
Pesus Chou
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28 November 2011 |
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Brugada syndrome (BS) and syncope: A complex therapeutic issue
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.018
Abstract: A 66 year-old man was brought to the emergency room (ER) for syncope and sphincter incontinence; syncope duration was about 15min. Similar short duration episodes had been referred by his re...
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Alfonso Merante,
Pietro Gareri,
Elvira Bonacci,
Gaetano Russo,
Alberto Castagna,
Roberto Lacava,
Norma Maria Marigliano,
Umberto Gualtieri,
Anna Maria Condito,
Giovanni Ruotolo
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24 November 2011 |
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Geriatrician input into nursing homes reduces emergency hospital admissions
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.014
Abstract: Nursing home residents are often very dependent, very frail and have complex care needs. Effective partnerships between primary and secondary care will be of benefit to these residents. We l...
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Radcliffe Lisk,
Keefai Yeong,
Ashraf Nasim,
Mike Baxter,
Bhaskar Mandal,
Raad Nari,
Zahid Dhakam
et al.
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23 November 2011 |
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Pain and quality of life (QoL) in elderly: The Turkish experience
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.019
Abstract: Purpose: The aims of this study were to evaluate the effects of demographic and clinical determinants on pain and to investigate the possible risk factors that disrupt QoL. Materials and met...
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N. Kutay Ordu Gokkaya,
Yesim Gokce-Kutsal,
Pinar Borman,
Esma Ceceli,
Asuman Dogan,
Sibel Eyigor,
Hale Karapolat,
The Geriatric Rehabilitation
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21 November 2011 |
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Assessment of vulnerable older adults’ physical function according to the Japanese Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) system and Fried's criteria for frailty syndrome
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.004
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the physical frailty status of vulnerable older adults as classified in the Japanese LTCI system and to compare this with Fried's definition. A total of 444 olde...
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Miyuki Nemoto,
Noriko Yabushita,
Mi-ji Kim,
Tomoaki Matsuo,
Satoshi Seino,
Kiyoji Tanaka
et al.
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18 November 2011 |
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Comparison of a combination of upper extremity performance measures and usual gait speed alone for discriminating upper extremity functional limitation and disability in older women
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.011
Abstract: Although usual gait speed (UGS) is considered an indicator of overall well-being, it is unclear whether upper extremity performance (UEP) measures provide a similar, additive contribution to...
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Satoshi Seino,
Noriko Yabushita,
Mi-ji Kim,
Miyuki Nemoto,
Songee Jung,
Yosuke Osuka,
Yoshiro Okubo,
Tomoaki Matsuo,
Kiyoji Tanaka
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18 November 2011 |
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The validity of an assessment of maximum angular velocity of knee extension (KE) using a gyroscope
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.012
Abstract: Although it is more important to assess the muscular power of the lower extremities than the strength, no simplified method for doing so has been found. The aim of this study was to assess t...
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Takeshi Arai,
Shuichi Obuchi,
Yoshitaka Shiba,
Kazuya Omuro,
Yasuko Inaba,
Motonaga Kojima
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18 November 2011 |
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The effect of anemia and white matter hyperintensities (WMH) on cognitive impairment in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.015
Abstract: Anemia and subcortical ischemic change might be associated with increased risks for cognitive impairment among the elderly. This study examined the associations among anemia, WMH and cogniti...
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Sang Joon Son,
Kang Soo Lee,
Duk Lyul Na,
Sang Won Seo,
Chi Hun Kim,
Jong Hun Kim,
Byoung Hoon Oh,
Chang Hyung Hong
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17 November 2011 |
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Topography of cortical thinning areas associated with hippocampal atrophy (HA) in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD)
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.013
Abstract: Prior studies have shown that patients with AD have decreased functional or structural connectivity between the hippocampus and other brain areas. To the best of our knowledge, however, ther...
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Geon Ha Kim,
Seun Jeon,
Sang Won Seo,
Min-Jeong Kim,
Jong Hun Kim,
Jee Hoon Roh,
Ji Soo Shin,
Chi Hun Kim,
Kiho Im,
Jong-Min Lee,
Anqi Qiu,
Sung Tae Kim,
Duk L. Na
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16 November 2011 |
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The effect of aging and dental status on the frequency of eating out
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.016
Abstract: Although many studies have investigated the effect of impaired dentition on eating habits and social expression, very few studies have evaluated the effect of age and dental status on the fr...
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Anastassia Kossioni,
Olga Bellou
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16 November 2011 |
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A self-administered questionnaire to screen the risk of dementia: A pilot study and the results of a comparison with the mini-mental state examination (MMSE)
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.008
Abstract: Cognitive impairment is an age-related condition as the rate of cognitive decline rapidly increases with aging. The aim of this study was to screen the risk of cognitive decline in people ov...
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C. Fossati,
G. De Benedetto,
A. Bellomo,
C. Leboffe,
B. Marigliano,
M. Mancinella,
E. Ettorre,
V. Marigliano
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16 November 2011 |
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Mean platelet volume (MPV) is associated with leukoaraiosis in the apparently healthy elderly
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.010
Abstract: Leukoaraiosis refers to diffuse white matter abnormalities on MR brain scans, which have been suggested to be associated with cerebral microangiopathy and geriatric syndromes such as cogniti...
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Seong-Jin Kang,
Byoung-Jin Park,
Jae-Yong Shim,
Hye-Ree Lee,
Ji-Man Hong,
Yong-Jae Lee
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14 November 2011 |
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Factors affecting trajectory patterns of self-rated health (SRH) in an older population—A community-based longitudinal study
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.009
Abstract: Self-rated health (SRH) is considered a relevant and important predictor for major health outcomes in the older population. SRH status may interact with certain factors and change over a per...
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Hui-Lan Lee,
Hui-Chuan Huang,
Ming-Der Lee,
Jeen Hsiu Chen,
Kuan-Chia Lin
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09 November 2011 |
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A supportive home visit program for older adults implemented by non-professionals: Feasibility and effects on physical performance and quality of life at one year – A pilot study
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.006
Abstract: Knowledge of supportive home rehabilitative procedures is needed to improve the independent home training and psychosocial wellbeing of older people. The primary focus of this study was to a...
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Kristiina Niemelä,
Raija Leinonen,
Pia Laukkanen
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07 November 2011 |
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Factorial validity and invariance of the Life Satisfaction Index in older people across groups and time: Addressing the heterogeneity of age, functional ability, and depression
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.007
Abstract: In the last decades, extensive research efforts have been directed at exploring life satisfaction in old age, and the Life Satisfaction Index A (LSIA) scale, developed by Neugarten et al. in...
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Cecilia Fagerström,
Magnus Lindwall,
Anne Ingeborg Berg,
Mikael Rennemark
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07 November 2011 |
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Mortality in patients with hip fracture aged over 90 years: A report from a progressively aging island
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.003
Abstract: Introduction: In our aging society, hip fractures are common in elderly patients, especially those aged above 90 years. Improving mortality rates after this injury is an important part of me...
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Masaru Kadowaki,
Michihaya Kono,
Kaoru Nishiguchi,
Hiroyuki Kakimaru,
Yuji Uchio
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31 October 2011 |
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Outcome predictors affecting the efficacy of clonazepam therapy for the management of burning mouth syndrome (BMS)
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.001
Abstract: BMS is a common condition characterized by chronic oral mucosal pain condition and primarily affects elderly women. Although clonazepam therapy has been widely used due to its efficacy, it i...
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Ji-Young Ko,
Moon-Jong Kim,
Sang-Goo Lee,
Hong-Seop Kho
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31 October 2011 |
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Drug-using behaviors of the elderly living in nursing homes and community-dwellings in Manisa, Turkey
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.09.014
Abstract: Aim: The study aimed to investigate drug-taking behaviors of the elderly living in a nursing home or community dwelling and to determine the factors affecting their behaviors. Materials and ...
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Saliha Altıparmak,
Osman Altıparmak
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31 October 2011 |
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Adjuvant radiotherapy on older and oldest breast cancer patients after conservative surgery: A retrospective analysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.10.002
Abstract: Purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of adjuvant radiotherapy, in terms of feasibility and activity, in women aged ≥75 years with early (stage) breast cancer. From January 2000 t...
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Francesco Fiorica,
Massimiliano Berretta,
Stefano Ursino,
Rossella Fisichella,
Arben Lleshi,
Gerlando Fiorica,
Antonio Stefanelli,
Giampaolo Zini,
Umberto Tirelli,
Antonio Zanghi,
Alessandro Cappellani,
Salvatore Berretta,
Francesco Cartei
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31 October 2011 |
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Age-specific incidence ratios of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Turkey: CRC in older people is increasing
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.09.010
Abstract: Life expectancy has greatly increased in the last century. In the last decades, cancer in the older people has become an increasingly common problem owing to the prolonged life-expectancy of...
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Faruk Tas,
Serkan Keskin
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24 October 2011 |
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Clinical value of mean platelet volume for impaired cardiopulmonary function in very old male patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.09.013
Abstract: High mean platelet volume (MPV) is a marker of platelet activation. The present study was designed to test if high MPV is associated with impaired cardiopulmonary function in patients with C...
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Hua Cui,
Lin Liu,
Zhimin Wei,
Delong Wang,
Yixin Hu,
Guoliang Hu,
Li Fan
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24 October 2011 |
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Determinants of changes in self-rated health among Finnish war veterans: Results from the Veteran Project 1992 and 2004 surveys
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.09.011
Abstract: Self-rated health is a strong predictor of mortality, morbidity, future functional capacity and the quality of life. Measures of self-rated health have been collected fairly regularly since ...
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Riitta Leskinen,
Riitta Antikainen,
Markku Peltonen,
Risto Sippola,
Pekka Jousilahti,
Tiina Laatikainen
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24 October 2011 |
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Increased mean platelet volume (MPV) indicating the vascular risk in Alzheimer's disease (AD)
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.09.016
Abstract: Vascular risk factors play a significant role in the pathogenesis and progression of AD. MPV is an index of platelet activation and may be a potential marker of inflammation to demonstrate t...
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Yusuf Yesil,
Mehmet Emin Kuyumcu,
Mustafa Cankurtaran,
Burak Uz,
Atilla Kara,
Mustafa Kemal Kilic,
Meltem Halil,
Zekeriya Ulger,
Burcu Balam Yavuz,
Ibrahim C. Haznedaroğlu,
Servet Ariogul
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24 October 2011 |
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Pain and cognitive dysfunction are the risk factors of delirium in elderly hip fracture Chinese patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.09.012
Abstract: Aims: To observe the incidence of delirium in elderly hip fracture patients and search for the potential risk factors. Methods: Patients over 60 years were included in this study. Gender, ag...
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Hongling Nie,
Bin Zhao,
Yun-Qiang Zhang,
Ying-Hong Jiang,
Ya-Xiong Yang
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20 October 2011 |
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Quality issues of self-report of hypertension: Analysis of a population representative sample of older adults in Taiwan
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.09.009
Abstract: The study was to evaluate the quality of self-report of hypertension and examine the factors associated with under- and over-reporting of hypertension in older Taiwanese. Data for this analy...
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Alan Chung-Hong Tsai,
Tsui-Lan Chang
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13 October 2011 |
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Opinion on opinions about geriatric assessment
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.07.007
Because of the importance of success in CGA as a tool for training geriatric practitioners and the discovery of unanticipated problems, expectations about improved survival, reduced morbidity and reso...
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Jerome W. Yates,
Mya Thein,
William B. Ershler
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Editorial
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05 October 2011 |
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Unrecognized vertebral body fractures (VBFs) in chest radiographic reports in Taiwan: A hospital-based study
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.09.008
Abstract: Osteoporosis and its associated fragility fractures greatly impact the health-care system. VBF can be inadvertently overlooked on radiological examinations, which may delay diagnosis and tre...
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Hsiao-Ting Chang,
Chun-Ku Chen,
Chi-Wen Chen,
Ming-Hsien Lin,
Li-Ning Peng,
Cheng-Yen Chang,
Liang-Kung Chen
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05 October 2011 |
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Empirical antibiotic therapy (ABT) of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in the elderly: Application of artificial neural network (ANN). Preliminary results
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.09.006
Abstract: LRTI are among the most common diseases in developed countries, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), one of the most frequent conditions. Their treatment in general practi...
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Nicolò Gueli,
Andrea Martinez,
Walter Verrusio,
Adele Linguanti,
Paola Passador,
Valentina Martinelli,
Giovanni Longo,
Benedetta Marigliano,
Flaminia Cacciafesta,
Mauro Cacciafesta
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05 October 2011 |
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Massive right atrial myxoma: An unusual presentation in an elderly patient
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.07.010
Abstract: Primary heart tumors are rare with an estimated incidence ranging 0.0017–0.19%. Myxoma is the most prevalent primary heart tumor. The right atrium is an unusual location, occurring only in t...
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Rocco Romeo,
Carmelo Maugeri,
Antonella Ragusa,
Anna Romeo,
Domenico Maugeri,
Rosaria Sorace
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03 October 2011 |
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The analysis of aging and elderly age quality in empirical research: Data based on University of the Third Age (U3A) students
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.07.011
Abstract: The aim of the study was to evaluate aging and elderly age quality in elderly individuals and persons entering the elderly age participating U3A continuous education courses. The research in...
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Halina Zielińska-Więczkowska,
Marta Muszalik,
Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska
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03 October 2011 |
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Clinical presentation of urinary tract infection (UTI) differs with aging in women
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.07.012
Abstract: Uncomplicated UTI is among the most common health problems seen in general practice and typically affects immunocompetent, anatomically normal women. The aim of this study was to explore the...
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Zeev Arinzon,
Shay Shabat,
Alexander Peisakh,
Yitshal Berner
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03 October 2011 |