MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Aging Clinical and Experimental Research' source. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:28:02 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3358806&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215857%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: This study suggested the usefulness of the STMT for identifying memory impairment as a pre-dementia state. PMID: 20215857 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3358806 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3358806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280675&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20154505%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: An increase in knee extension strength during the 12-month follow-up was associated with an improvement in some ADL functions and with an improvement in self-perceived physical condition during the same period in fall-prone community-dwelling women. PMID: 20154505 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280675 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3265259&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20145427%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions. This economic analysis showed that risedronate is a cost-effective treatment in a population of Italian women at high risk of PMO related fractures, aged 65 years and older. Risedronate becomes dominant over generic alendronate in patients of 75 years or older and its cost-effectiveness appears even improved in patients with BMD score </=-3 or </=-3.5, with/without maternal history of fractures. Risedronate should be considered as a cost-effective option versus generic alendronate, in the Italian NHS' perspective. PMID: 20145427 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3265259 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3265259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259326&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20142630%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Older adults with CSH have higher arterial stiffness and reduced arterial baroreflex sensitivity. There was no evidence to support upregulation of the arterial baroreflex in patients with CSH. PMID: 20142630 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259326 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3259326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3221452&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20110768%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Our results may help to optimize management of older adults admitted to an RSA for rehabilitation treatment. PMID: 20110768 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3221452 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3221452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3221451&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20110769%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: MorphoXpress(R) revealed that 50% of postmenopausal women with osteopenic lumbar densitometry showed VF. This result is relevant since only 7% of all evaluated subjects had been previously diagnosed with VF. PMID: 20110769 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3221451 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3221451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167582&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20065626%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that dietary vitamin E supplementation in Orx aged rats provide anti-atherogenic effects, in part, due to vitamin E's antioxidative properties. Clinical studies are needed to confirm whether supplemental doses of vitamin E can prevent the development of atherosclerosis in older men particularly with low testosterone level. PMID: 20065626 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167582 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3167582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167581&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20065627%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Relative changes in reaction times during a dual-task with balance demands were related to a history of falls in community-dwelling older individuals. The reaction times under dual-task conditions with a balance demand were more sensitive to past falls than reaction times during a dual-task with cognitive demands. PMID: 20065627 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167581 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3167581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101361&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20009498%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: de Souto Barreto P Exercise and physical activity play an important role on physical frailty, but we do not know if they are markers, components, and/or correlates of this syndrome. The purpose of this article was to briefly discuss the potential roles played by physical activity and exercise on the development and progression of frailty, and to propose possible directions for future research in this field. Exercise practice improves the levels of some frailty markers, such as tumour necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-6, C- reactive protein, uric acid, and insulin resistance. The impacts of exercise on the main frailty domains are also well established in the literature. It improves muscle strength, gait speed, cognition (particularly executive control related-tasks), weight m... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101361 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101360&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20009499%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Games-based balance biofeedback training using a range of training postures can significantly improve functional balance in exercise trained older adults by reducing the attentional demands of postural control. PMID: 20009499 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101360 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101359&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20009500%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: These data suggest an alteration in plasma nitrite concentration following a functional test which may impact functional health. PMID: 20009500 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101359 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101364&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20009495%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Elderly patients are associated with impaired myocardial perfusion, but not epicardial perfusion, after PPCI for AMI. To further improve the outcome of elderly AMI patients, efforts should be aimed at improving myocardial perfusion beyond epicardial recanalization. PMID: 20009495 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101364 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101363&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20009496%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Home-dwelling amputees had a relatively good QoL whereas institutionalization was associated with depressive symptoms. In rehabilitation programmes not only physical disability assessment but also QoL should be considered. PMID: 20009496 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101363 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101362&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20009497%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The increased support surface area and equal redistribution of body weight on both feet obtained in response to our training protocol might be postural adaptations sufficient for improving static balance in elderly women. PMID: 20009497 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101362 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3101362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076344&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19996707%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Based on this preliminary study, the CHADS2 and HEMORR2HAGES scores are associated with the prescription of oral anticoagulation, but their routine use might not significantly change the choice of antithrombotic therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation. PMID: 19996707 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076344 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076343&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19996708%26dopt%3DAbstract Discussion: Home Monitoring is a helpful remote surveillance tool for the early detection of arrhythmia as well as technical problems. As shown, the first two generations had limitations the user has to take into account when using the system. These limitations have been overcome in the third generation making Home Monitoring more sufficient and reliable. PMID: 19996708 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076343 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3068090&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19966535%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Instructions to use practiced strategies on new materials could be a useful technique in promoting transfer in older adults. It seems that the lack of transfer does not necessarily arise from older adults' inabilities but instead because they do not realize that trained strategies can (or should) be applied to new materials. PMID: 19966535 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3068090 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3068090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3068089&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19966536%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: In high-functioning older persons, low falls efficacy was associated with vulnerability, even after controlling for gait performance and falls history. Whether low falls efficacy is a potential target on the pathway leading to frailty should be further examined prospectively. PMID: 19966536 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3068089 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3068089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3068088&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19966537%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Lower MIF, RFD and an impaired FRA were found in old compared to 20 young men. The absence of significant correlations between measures of strength performance and FRA could indicate that different mechanisms within the neuromuscular system are responsible for these capacities. This result may imply that force production and functional reflex activity are independent of each other and may have to be trained complementary. PMID: 19966537 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3068088 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3068088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3068087&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19966538%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was carried out to assess whether endothelial dysfunction, evaluated by flow mediated dilation (FMD), is related to the presence of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) in old age. Eighty patients (25 males and 55 females) mean age 74.1+/-7.4 years (range 65-99 years) were studied. All subjects were investigated for their medical history and regular medications. They underwent a clinical examination and laboratory tests. MetS presence was evaluated according to the revised NCEP-ATP III criteria. In all patients an ultrasound vascular exam (US) of the carotid and brachial artery was performed. Intima-media thickness (IMT), plaques occurrence (PL) endothelium dependent (EDV) and independent vasodilation (EIDV) were also evaluated. Patients were divided into two groups according to presence/a... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3068087 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3068087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3068086&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19966539%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: There is resistance to active influenza vaccination programs. Future active programs will have to restore a climate of confidence between knowledge sources and HCWs and promote "self-protection" in contrast to the protection of elderly people. PMID: 19966539 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3068086 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3068086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3034650&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19940554%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Septic arthritis must be considered as a differential diagnosis in all patients with joint pain, swelling and immobility. This diagnosis is not confined to the paediatric population. A background of degenerative disease and the occult presentation in the elderly may delay diagnosis. Sepsis must be considered in the elderly with joint pathology, with treatment initiated in a prompt and aggressive manner to prevent the sequelae that ensues. PMID: 19940554 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3034650 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3034650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3034649&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19940555%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Findings on the relationship between frailty and sociodemographic variables, morbidity and disability, support previous studies, providing further evidence that although frailty seems to be a distinct geriatric concept, it also overlaps with other concepts. PMID: 19940555 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3034649 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3034649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3034648&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19940556%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Assessment of lower limb strength and power asymmetry is more reliable in mobility-limited elders when compared to healthy middle-aged and older subjects. The relationship of lower limb asymmetry to physical functioning is poor, in contrast to associations between the absolute strength and power of the individual limbs and physical functioning. PMID: 19940556 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3034648 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3034648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3034647&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19940557%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: In the light of the literature on the topic, we conclude that IWL is more a consequence than a cause of AD, although chronic diseases and disabilities are factors that can facilitate cognitive decline and accelerate the onset of AD if they are not adequately treated from the nutritional standpoint. PMID: 19940557 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3034647 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3034647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3034646&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19940558%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Older patients admitted for acute care have a higher severity of disease than younger ones. Males have more severe disease than females, and particularly the oldest. PMID: 19940558 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3034646 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3034646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3027489&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19934618%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined how self-rated health is related to health outcomes and how this relationship might differ by individual level of fitness or frailty in older people. Methods: In the Atlantic Canada sample of the Canadian Study of Health and Aging, individuals aged >/=65 (n=1318) completed a self-administered questionnaire, from which we constructed an index of self-rated health deficits (SRHDI). Heterogeneity in health status was evaluated (n = 1260) by determining their Frailty Index (FI). Higher values for each index indicated worse status. We evaluated health attitudes in relation to other health markers and to mortality. Results: Comparing those with the lowest versus highest SRHDI, significant differences (p < 0.001) were seen in the mean hospital admissions in the past year (0.2 (+... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3027489 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3027489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3027484&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19934619%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Elevated PTH concentrations are associated with a five-year cognitive decline in a general aged population independently of Ca2+ and renal function. Role of vitamin D deficiency, the most common cause of elevated PTH in the elderly, needs to be further investigated. PMID: 19934619 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3027484 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3027484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3027468&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19934620%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Gender, visual impairment and orthostatic hypotension were identified as the major risk factors of falling injury for the elderly. These identified factors should be emphasized in order to assist the prevention of falling injury in geriatrics. PMID: 19934620 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3027468 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3027468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3027467&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19934621%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: This program of multifactorial fall prevention could have an effect on the physical function item of health related quality of life in favour of the intervention group, but no effect on other measures of health related quality of life, daily function, fear of falling or psychological well-being. PMID: 19934621 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3027467 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3027467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3027466&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19934622%26dopt%3DAbstract GLUCOSE CONTROL IN THE OLDER PATIENT: FROM INTENSIVE CONTROL TO EFFECTIVE AND SAFE CONTROL. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2009 Nov 17; Authors: Dominguez LJ, Paolisso G, Barbagallo M Older adults represent an extensive proportion of type 2 diabetic patients. Managing diabetes in this population is challenging because complex comorbidity and disability render guidelines often not suitable in an individual basis. Recent evidence has raised animated discussions for the possibility that intensive glucose control may cause more harm than benefit, especially in older adults. The benefit of glycemic control on microvascular diabetic complications has been consistently demonstrated but the evidence of benefit on macrovascular disease is not uniform in all the studies. Glycemic control appears to... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3027466 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3027466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3013183&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19920406%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The present study suggests that twice-weekly ME had a limited effect in isokinetic muscle strength. Our results also emphasize that adding moderate intensity resistance exercise two times per week to a ME protocol is sufficient to induce higher and significant strength improvements in healthy older subjects. PMID: 19920406 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3013183 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3013183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3013182&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19920407%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: These results confirm that gastrocnemius starts to deteriorate earlier and atrophies at a faster pace than soleus. A significant sex difference was found only in the onset age of gastrocnemius deterioration, which was earlier in men than women. PMID: 19920407 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3013182 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3013182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3013181&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19920408%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Broad NH staff involvement in performing the risk of falling assessment is more efficient in falls incidence reduction than hiring a single professional (specialised in falls prevention). PMID: 19920408 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3013181 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3013181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3013180&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19920409%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions. Our results suggest that in hospitalized patients, AF as a comorbid condition associates with worst metabolic profile and clinical outcomes, representing a possible marker of frailty. PMID: 19920409 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3013180 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3013180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3013179&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19920410%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Based on the review of the literature, appropriate exercises should be emphasized for elderly patients especially for those with mild to moderate OA of the knee or osteoporosis. PMID: 19920410 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3013179 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3013179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571360&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19571642%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Michel JP PMID: 19571642 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571360 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2571360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571359&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19571643%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Grubeck-Loebenstein B, Della Bella S, Iorio AM, Michel JP, Pawelec G, Solana R An age-related decline in immune responses in the elderly results in greater susceptibility to infection and reduced responses to vaccination. This decline in immune function affects both innate and adaptive immune systems. A meeting of experts in immunology and gerontology in Paris, France, in April 2008, considered current understanding of immunosenescence and its clinical consequences. Essential features of immunosenescence include: reduced natural killer cell cytotoxicity on a per cell basis; reduced number and function of dendritic cells in blood; decreased pools of naive T and B cells; and increases in the number of memory and effector T and B cells. In particular, an accumulation of late diff... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571359 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2571359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571358&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19571644%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Samson SI, Mégard Y Age-related changes in the immune system are associated with increased susceptibility to infections, greater disease severity and poorer outcomes in the elderly compared with young adults. Both influenza and pneumonia are important causes of morbidity and mortality in the elderly, and herpes zoster also represents an important disease burden in this population. Vaccinations against influenza and Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) have been shown to reduce the incidence of influenza and invasive pneumococcal disease, respectively, in the elderly. In addition, as is the case with diphtheria/tetanus and herpes zoster vaccines, they can help to reduce the associated burden of disease in vaccinated individuals. Despite the evidence of these benefits, t... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571358 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2571358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571357&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19571645%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gavazzi G Different strategies for the management of influenza epidemics are particularly important in elderly population. High morbidity and mortality rates are associated with influenza in the elderly, and annual vaccination against flu is considered to be the best costeffective strategy. However, its efficiency is reduced in older adults and only half of them are protected. Several studies show that vaccinating healthcare workers is an efficient way of decreasing mortality rates in nursing home residents within influenza season. National and international public health authorities recommend therefore healthcare worker vaccinations for up to 5 years. However, influenza healthcare worker vaccination coverages are still low. Here we summarize data regarding the justification o... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571357 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2571357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571356&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19571646%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chidiac C, Ader F Pneumococcal disease in the elderly is a major concern emphasizing the need for prevention. The review focuses on a literature-based analysis of the efficacy ("does the vaccine works?") and/or the effectiveness ("does vaccination help older population?") of pneumococcal vaccines 14- or 23-valent (PPV23) in the elderly. In the setting of Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumonia, there is still no conclusive evidence decisively confirming the efficacy of pneumococcal vaccine against pneumococcal pneumonia in the elderly populations. However, the efficacy of pneumococcal vaccination has been demonstrated in the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) such as bacteremia, which is the main complication of pneumonia. In the setting of IPD in the elderly, analys... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571356 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2571356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571355&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19571647%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Topinková E, Maresová V Immunization is a safe, effective and simple way of preventing life-threatening tetanus infection in children and adults, and is therefore recommended for all age groups in all European countries. In older persons, despite waning immunity with increasing age, the majority of vaccinees attain protective tetanus immunity under a proper vaccination schedule. Based on the scientific evidence, decennial boosters are recommended for elderly persons who have received primary tetanus vaccination in the past. Until recently, pertussis vaccination was understood as an early childhood intervention. Due to decreasing immunity, re-vaccination of youngsters and adults is recommended and is also considered for seniors 60 years and over. Routine immunization ... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571355 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2571355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571354&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19571648%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Johnson RW Herpes zoster (HZ) results from reactivation of varicella zoster virus which has been persistent but clinically latent in dorsal root and cranial nerve ganglia since primary infection, usually as a child, with varicella (chicken pox). HZ affects 20-30% of individuals during their lifetime and up to 50% of those >/=80 years old. Although serious life- or sightthreatening complications occur rarely, postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common complication. Both HZ and PHN are most common in the elderly. Declining cell-mediated immunity resulting from immune senescence appears to be the cause. Incidence of HZ is also high in individuals who are immunocompromised as a result of disease or its treatment. HZ also occurs in younger and fit individuals but is usually... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571354 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2571354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571353&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19571649%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Baeyens JP, Lang PO, Michel JP Vaccination may be mandated by regulation, as in some national infant vaccination programs, encouraged by health authorities, as in 'Flu vaccine campaigns for adults aged 60 years and older, or linked to the informed decision of individuals. Other methods include promotion by incentives to general practitioners, and recommendations from healthcare workers. All these factors contribute to variable vaccine coverage between countries and between different age and socio-economic groups. Many other factors, including providers' patientoriented interventions and reimbursement issues play an important role in determining the level of vaccine uptake in a given population for a particular disease. However, the first step in vaccination campaigns is to giv... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571353 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2571353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571352&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19571650%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Belmin J, Bourée P, Camus D, Guiso N, Jeandel C, Trivalle C, Veyssier P Prevention is an important but neglected issue in geriatric medicine. Vaccination plays a major role in prevention of infectious diseases, but its implementation in clinical practice is far from perfect. To improve practice, a group of French experts composed of geriatricians and infectious disease specialists prepared a set of educational material about vaccination for older subjects. The tool has been designed to be used by medical teachers to help them teach this topic to other physicians, nursing staff and students. The group first defined teaching objectives and reviewed the scientific literature on the efficacy and use of various vaccines in the elderly. Results were recorded in 217 slides. Thes... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571352 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2571352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571351&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19571651%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Michel JP, Chidiac C, Grubeck-Loebenstein B, Johnson RW, Lambert PH, Maggi S, Moulias R, Nicholson K, Werner H The high burden of infectious diseases in adults aged 60 years and older is disproportionate, considering that many of these diseases are vaccine-preventable. Based on careful analysis of the reasons for vaccination barriers/failures in the European population, the two European geriatric and gerontological societies (the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society [EUGMS] and the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics - European Region [IAGG-ER]) propose careful adaptation of current vaccine guidelines to promote preventive aspects, concerning both life threatening-diseases (influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia and tetanus/diphtheria) and diseases which ad... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571351 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2571351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571350&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19571652%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gusmano MK, Michel JP The authors notice the low vaccine coverage rate among European citizens and inventory the multiple reasons leading to the non-use of preventable infectious diseases vaccines in adults whose mortality consequences represent an important and unexpected burden of diseases. These facts are in close relation with the disruption of vaccine recommendations after the childhood vaccine program, the poor literacy knowledge concerning vaccines among the general population, but also unfortunately among physicians and other health care workers. Popular beliefs, fear of side-effects, fear of needles facilitated the constitution of active non-vaccine groups which conduct to the reappearance in non-vaccinated adults and with dramatic consequences of preventable childhoo... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571350 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2571350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533262&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19448380%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A carbohydrate- rich drink given shortly before surgery increases IGF-I bioavailability post-operatively in patients undergoing a THR, but has no significant effects on body composition after 2 months in physically active people. We suggest that, if the operation is postponed for more than four hours on the same day, an additional carbohydrate drink should be given. PMID: 19448380 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533262 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533261&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19448381%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Ibuprofen, if used for relatively short periods of time and although well tolerated thanks to gastroprotection, does not seem to be effective in tertiary prevention of mild-moderate AD. Our results suggest the need to examine whether differences in the response to NSAIDs exist, based on ApoE epsilon4 carrier status. PMID: 19448381 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533261 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533260&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19448382%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Six months of vitamin E supplementation has no additive effect beyond that of aerobic training on indices of physical performance and body composition in older sedentary adults. PMID: 19448382 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533260 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533259&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19448383%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In this physically impaired sample, a 3- month exercise program, compared with unsupervised regular walking, was associated with improved performance, fitness and vitality after discharge, and to delayed physical decline in the next 6-month follow-up. PMID: 19448383 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533259 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533258&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19448384%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The majority of amputated patients cannot return home after their first LEA. Comorbid conditions particularly influencing functional capacity also hinder ambulation with a prosthesis. PMID: 19448384 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533258 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533257&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19448385%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The cumulative presence of cardiovascular risk factors may contribute to impairment of balance in the elderly. This effect may be due to subclinical damage of that part of the nervous system controlling balance. PMID: 19448385 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533257 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533256&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19448386%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Lack of compliance by staff rather than residents seemed to be the main problem. In order to improve compliance in future studies, more focus should be put on the effect of practical implementation on staff. Insight into these matters may give valuable information to counteract staff problems, facilitate implementation in long term, and hence improve the benefits of nutrition interventions. PMID: 19448386 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533256 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533255&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19448387%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that living alone status and a brief measure of social network identifies distinctive at-risk groups and potential pathways for intervention. Geriatric assessment programs including both social network measures may provide useful information about potentially modifiable social network risks in older persons. PMID: 19448387 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533255 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533254&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19448388%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients with Alzheimer's disease of mild to moderate severity show poor understanding of the design, risks and benefits of clinical trials. Enrolment of these patients in clinical trials must be accompanied by adequate measures for patient protection. PMID: 19448388 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533254 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533253&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19448389%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The design's unique elements of regular evaluation of healthcare needs for targeted individuals within the long-term care insurance context will allow new understanding of the role and effectiveness of preventive home visits. PMID: 19448389 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533253 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533252&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19448390%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In this representative middle-aged population, unmarried and childless men faced greater risk of poor midlife physical function, even after adjustment for confounders. These findings suggest that for men, marriage and parenthood protect against functional decline in midlife. Alternatively, physical performance may be a marker of poorer health in earlier life, which affects the chance of marriage and parenthood. PMID: 19448390 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533252 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533251&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19448391%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: High circulating AGEs and RAGE predict cardiovascular disease mortality among older community-dwelling women. AGEs are a potential target for interventions, as serum AGEs can be lowered by change in dietary pattern and pharmacological treatment. PMID: 19448391 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533251 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202066&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225262%26dopt%3DAbstract This study provides a critical review of the literature on depressive symptoms of partial androgen deficiency (PADAM) and their treatment with Testosterone (T). PADAM in aging males is responsible for a variety of behavioral symptoms, such as weakness, decreased libido and erectile dysfunction, lower psychological vitality, depressive mood, anxiety, insomnia, difficulty in concentrating, and memory impairment. The psychological and behavioural aspects of PADAM may overlap with signs and symptoms of major depression. Evidence of the relationship between androgen deficiency and male depression comes from studies that have assessed depression in hypogonadal subjects, the association between low T level and male depressive illness, and the antidepressant action of androgen replacement. The eti... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202066 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2202066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202065&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225263%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Analysis of combined proteolytic activity indicates that age-dependent patterning of blood serine protease enzyme activity may be related to age-related diseases. PMID: 19225263 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202065 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2202065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202064&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225264%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Better hypoxia tolerance is demonstrated by the young myocardium, and an obvious hypoxia-protective effect of EGb 761 in both age groups. PMID: 19225264 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202064 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2202064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202063&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225265%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The rise in IRT in the aging healthy heart is dependent on diastolic LV dysfunction consequent upon the formation of Advanced Glycosilation End-product (AGE) crosslinks with connectival proteins of interstitial myocardial tissue. Agerelated increase in oxidative stress also modifies some interstitial compounds, favoring hardening of ventricular walls. These changes are similar to those happening in the diabetic heart, and TDI seems to be able to define non-invasively which phase of the cardiac cycle is impaired. PMID: 19225265 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202063 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2202063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202062&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225266%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In obese postmenopausal Caucasian women, type 2 DM produces an increase in BMD of the lumbar spine without changes in BMD of the proximal femur or in QUS measurements of the heel. The prevalence of vertebral, hip and non-vertebral fractures did not increase in type 2 DM. PMID: 19225266 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202062 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2202062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202061&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225267%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Age is not protective in the prevalence of GBD in elder Mexican Americans. Persistent underlying genetics and dietary habits most likely attribute to this consistent high percentage, even in the elderly. PMID: 19225267 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202061 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2202061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202060&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225268%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study suggest that melatonin administration significantly improves sleep and behavioral disorders in the elderly and facilitates discontinuation of therapy with conventional hypnotic drugs. PMID: 19225268 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202060 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2202060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202059&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225269%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Learning to use a computer and the internet does not benefit healthy, communitydwelling older adults with respect to many domains of cognitive functions. The implications of these findings for future studies that use cognitive challenge to counteract usual cognitive aging are discussed. PMID: 19225269 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202059 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2202059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202058&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225270%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Lifelong heavy WRPL and high BMI seem to be risk factors for worse LBP and mobility in retired women. Mobility seems to be especially affected by these risk factors, and should be further investigated for prevention purposes. PMID: 19225270 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202058 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2202058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202057&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225271%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that application of tactile plantar stimulation may compensate a loss of superficial plantar sensitivity. PMID: 19225271 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202057 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2202057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202056&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225272%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: ISAR can be used as a screening test to identify Italian elderly ED patients who have an increased 6-month risk of death, LTC placement, functional decline, ED revisit, or hospitalization. PMID: 19225272 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202056 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2202056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202055&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225273%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe here the cases of two elderly patients who were ultimately diagnosed as having HYPO, the clinical presentations and etiologies of which were different. In the first patient, an invasive non-secreting pituitary macroadenoma causing HYPO was detected on brain morphological evaluation for head trauma secondary to falling. Glucocorticoid replacement therapy was started. Thyroid function evaluation showed hyperthyroidism (due to a known toxic multinodular goiter), which was already on treatment with methimazole; ultimately, after withdrawal of the antithyroid drug, secondary hypothyroidism occurred. The patient underwent non-radical pituitary surgery. Cognitive function, gait impairment and falling, which had previously been attributed only to aging, improved markedly after cortison... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202055 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2202055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150049&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179830%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mancia G, Grassi G PMID: 19179830 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150049 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150048&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179831%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The clinical usefulness of formulas commonly used to estimate CrCl was limited, regardless of subjects' characteristics. PMID: 19179831 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150048 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150047&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179832%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Changes in submandibular/ sublingual salivary component output during aging are correlated with high caries prevalence. These changes in saliva components over age may represent caries risk indicators. PMID: 19179832 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150047 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150046&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179833%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our preliminary data suggest that serum albumin level should be monitored to evaluate the clinical efficacy of ChEIs therapy. PMID: 19179833 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150046 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150045&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179834%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A high fiber cereal intake may facilitate CR in humans self-selecting their own food; longer-term intervention studies are needed to confirm these findings. PMID: 19179834 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150045 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150044&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179835%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the findings of the present study suggest that supplemental doses of vitamin E do not increase BMD values in male rat model of osteoporosis. However, human studies are needed to confirm the population findings indicating that individuals with higher vitamin E intake have higher bone mass. PMID: 19179835 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150044 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150043&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179836%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In almost 60% of the persistent patients, at least one switch of antiosteoporotic treatment occurred in the nearly 2- year observation period. The most frequent reasons for drug switching were adverse reactions, the high price of the drug, and ineffective treatment. PMID: 19179836 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150043 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150042&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179837%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Evidence predictive of discharge and one-year outcomes in older acute hospital medical care patients seems to be visible from the beginning of the hospital stay. In order to increase the efficient use of health care services and quality of care, systematic standardized and streamlined assessment should be performed during the admission process. PMID: 19179837 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150042 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150041&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179838%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Individuals over 65 years of age with severe PAD showed increased balance impairment, a known risk factor for falls and disability in aged people. Diabetes affected balance somewhat less than PAD, but there was no formal evidence of the synergetic effect of the two diseases. Additional studies are indicated to reveal the possible effect of proper treatment of PAD and diabetes, combined with suitable training interventions on slowing down the progression of balance impairment. PMID: 19179838 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150041 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150040&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179839%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A share of 13% had higher healthcare costs throughout the two years. Those involved were more often younger, men, married, and diagnosed with circulatory diseases, cancer, or injuries. Those older people at risk of high healthcare costs should benefit from systematic clinical assessments and more proactive and integrated care, to prevent escalating costs in the period preceding long-term municipal care and services. PMID: 19179839 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150040 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150039&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179840%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Interdisciplinary outpatient geriatric care in a FFS setting has the potential to avert hospital admissions for ambulatory care sensitive conditions and to reduce Medicare payments for hospital, skilled nursing facility, and home health care services. PMID: 19179840 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150039 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150038&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179841%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The three-factor solution proposed by Graetz seems to be the best fit also for people over 75 years old. Further studies are needed to understand the conceptual and practical relevance of these underlying factors, particularly loss of confidence in the elderly population. PMID: 19179841 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150038 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150037&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179842%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that even low-demanding prospective memory tasks are resource-consuming in old age, and that working memory efficiency, affected by the aging process, plays a crucial role in the successful accomplishment of PM actions. PMID: 19179842 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150037 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150036&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179843%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates an agerelated reduction in attentive efficiency but, notably, this decline does not involve all components of attention. Subjects over 60 years of age show progressive slowing in processing of complex tasks and a reduced capacity to inhibit irrelevant stimuli. PMID: 19179843 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150036 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150035&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179844%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In this large, community cohort, depressive symptomatology did not predict five-year risk of clinical fracture. Further research is needed to determine if individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) are at higher fracture risk and whether neuroendocrine or hormonal dysregulation might contribute to such risk in MDD. PMID: 19179844 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150035 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150034&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19179845%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe here the case of an elderly woman (77 years of age) who was hospitalized for acute atrial fibrillation, abdominal pain, and dyspnea. In the Emergency Department, treatment with intravenous amiodarone was begun. The following day, the patient developed acute liver damage; improved liver function occurred following the withdrawal of amiodarone. Complete recovery of liver function was documented after three weeks. Unfortunately, the patient died from a severe infectious disease, with multiple organ failure. PMID: 19179845 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150034 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2150034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997340&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039278%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Major LEAs seem to have been done late, and mainly for pain relief in the end-stage of patients with peripheral arterial disease. PMID: 19039278 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997340 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997339&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039279%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The MSL test is a feasible tool, with low requirements in space, predicting future falls in communitydwelling older persons. In combination with history of falls, the sensitivity of the test increased considerably. PMID: 19039279 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997339 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997338&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039280%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The Turkish version of the NEADLS is a reliable and valid scale and can be used in activities of daily living assessment of Turkish elderly persons. PMID: 19039280 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997338 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997337&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039281%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Older athletes undertaking longterm high intensity training demonstrate better and more rapid stabilization of posture following perturbation than healthy older adults under challenging conditions. Further studies are advocated to determine the relative contribution of processes such as neuromotor adaptation, strength, motivation and arousal to this finding. PMID: 19039281 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997337 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997336&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039282%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Hip fracture increased 1-year mortality more than 3-fold compared with mortality without hip fracture. Among hip fracture subjects, the presence of selected comorbidities further increased the risk of mortality after hip fracture. PMID: 19039282 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997336 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997335&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039283%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In a sample of communityliving ADL-disabled older adults, changes in functional status over a quarter were common and associated with functional and health status at the beginning of the quarter. Further validation of the model may result in an index that helps clinicians better predict future ADL needs of community-living older adults who need long-term care. PMID: 19039283 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997335 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997334&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039284%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The timing of saccades and precise foot placement in older persons living in the community are associated with fall risk status and cognitive status. The prolonged time for saccade-footlift in H-R elderly may be attributed to greater central nervous system processing time necessary to plan precise foot placements or volitional processing delays in postural control due to fall risk status. In addition, age related changes in cognitive functions appear to be associated with saccade stepping interaction when performing a visually guided stepping pattern and may influence the ability to coordinate precise lower extremity movements. PMID: 19039284 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997334 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997333&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039285%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Some differences were observed, according to the cognitive status of elderly patients suffering a hip fracture due to a fall. A high percentage of dementia patients had suffered repeated falls prior to the fall-related hip fracture. PMID: 19039285 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997333 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997332&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039286%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Muscle strength is positively associated with the successful aging condition, and may be one of its functional links, reflecting the integrated health status of old men and women. The systematic inclusion of the measurement of muscle strength may be helpful in clinical evaluation of the elderly. PMID: 19039286 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997332 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997331&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039287%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Men, those with impaired vision, dementia or taking psychotropic drugs were more likely to fall. Restraints are very commonly used in Hong Kong nursing homes. Although their use was associated with fewer falls, their effect on preventing falls could not be established in this cross-sectional study. PMID: 19039287 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997331 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997330&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039288%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A 4-week educationbased health promotion in later-life is feasible and may help to improve and maintain functional performance and body composition in midlife and older adults. PMID: 19039288 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997330 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997329&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039289%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Cognitive aspects of well-being (life satisfaction and valuation of life) and the affective element (positive affect) of well-being appear to be influenced negatively by mild PDF, whereas well-being does not seem to be diminished in persons with more severe PDF. This may be due to the ability to accept finally the inevitable situation of severe PDF. PMID: 19039289 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997329 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997328&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039290%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results confirm that functional decline is a major driver toward increased ADL dependence during the aging process, whereas environmental barriers per se are not related to such disability. Instead, P-E fit is significantly related to ADL dependence, and the relationship grows stronger with advancing age. PMID: 19039290 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997328 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997327&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039291%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that homebased training for frail older women using an exercise video induces lasting health-related quality-of-life (EQ- 5D). In addition, a tendency towards improvements in physiological performance and functional capacity was observed. PMID: 19039291 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997327 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997326&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19039292%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The 12-month fall prevention program increased maximal isometric muscle strength among women only, especially those aged 65-74 years. We suggest that more intensive exercise, including the use of extra weights or resistance, is needed to increase muscle strength in men. PMID: 19039292 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997326 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1997326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1877009&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852539%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Saller A, Maggi S, Romanato G, Tonin P, Crepaldi G Care of patients with diabetes should include assessment of bone health. The extension of the average life expectancy of people with diabetes, which has accompanied improvements in medical care, has also increased the significance of osteoporosis. In addition to the usual causes of osteoporosis associated with aging, bone health is also compromised by diabetes. Studies on bone involvement in patients with diabetes mellitus have generated conflicting results, largely because of the pathogenetic complexity of the condition. It is now clear that patients with type 1 diabetes have lower bone mineral density (BMD) and a higher risk of fractures. Evidence is emerging that patients with type 2 diabetes who have complications are also... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1877009 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1877009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1877008&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852540%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Although TLC and multimorbidity were correlated, they emerged as independent predictors of in-hospital death. Further investigations into possible biological mechanisms underlying the association of lymphocytes and adverse outcomes in old persons are needed. PMID: 18852540 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1877008 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1877008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1877007&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852541%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: CFR and aortic distensibility are altered in elderly patients. There is a relationship between these functional parameters. PMID: 18852541 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1877007 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1877007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1877006&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852542%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In older adults, skeletal muscle capillary density and metabolic enzymatic activity are independent predictors of lower extremity physical function. PMID: 18852542 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1877006 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1877006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1877005&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852543%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our data seem to indicate that STS has a worse rehabilitative prognosis than ITS, and that hemiparesis is more difficult to rehabilitate than ataxia. PMID: 18852543 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1877005 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1877005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1877004&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852544%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We were not able either to show an association between vitamin D deficiency and pain or to observe alleviation of pain by vitamin D supplementation. The independent role of vitamin D in the etiology of pain remains controversial. PMID: 18852544 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1877004 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1877004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1877003&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852545%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The MNA-SF is a useful screening tool for hospitalized elders at risk of malnutrition. It is associated with poor clinical outcomes and is able to predict functional decline. Together with hypoalbuminemia, it better identifies patients with true protein-energy malnutrition. PMID: 18852545 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1877003 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1877003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1877002&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852546%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of pain symptoms is relatively high among older people, more often in the knee and, in both joints, more often in women, but the rate of prosthetic surgeries was low, which means that additional studies are necessary to gain insight into the healthcare needs of the population. PMID: 18852546 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1877002 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1877002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1877001&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852547%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A short-term intervention of high-velocity power training and traditional slow-velocity progressive resistance training yielded similar increases of lower extremity power in the mobility-impaired elderly. Neuromuscular adaptations to power training, rather than skeletal muscle hypertrophy, may have facilitated the improvements in muscle quality. Additional studies are warranted to test the efficacy of power training in older individuals with compromised physical functioning. PMID: 18852547 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1877001 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1877001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1877000&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852548%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Mexican American elders in the southwestern United States who are hospitalized for hip fractures are more likely to be female, relatively healthier, and have lower health care costs when compared to Whites and especially to Blacks in the same region. PMID: 18852548 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1877000 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1877000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876999&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852549%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Performing two tasks was highly inefficient among BIOA, as their performance in the gait and secondary task were both modified under dual-task situations. It is possible that dual-task interference in BIOA may be due to the inability to shift attention between the two tasks without primarily prioritizing gait. The findings suggest that BIOA should perform one task at a time in daily activities in order to reduce the risk of falling. PMID: 18852549 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876999 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1876999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876998&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852550%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The present findings show that cervical joint position sense, assessed through the CRT to the NHP, is impaired in older adults. PMID: 18852550 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876998 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1876998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876997&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852551%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Findings describe a profile of nursing assistants' characteristics in nursing homes from unique point of view regarding Israeli culture. PMID: 18852551 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876997 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1876997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876996&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852552%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The linearity in the average rate at which signs appear in this population is somewhat of a surprise, in that an increasing (accelerating) rate might be anticipated. In addition to characterizing the neurological exam results in this group, we demonstrate a methodology that allows the comparison of groups and defines a rate of neurological aging. PMID: 18852552 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876996 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1876996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876995&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852553%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study is not randomised and includes a small number of patients. However, it shows that it is necessary to identify better patients who really need treatment, as the side-effects of HU are relatively common in old people and their treatment should be discontinued. V617FJak2 does not define the thrombotic risk in old ET patients. PMID: 18852553 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876995 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1876995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876994&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852554%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The unusual features of this case relate to: 1) the person's female gender and very advanced age; 2) her apparently "successful aging" condition; 3) the violent method and unusual means she used; 4) the suicide note written several days beforehand. PMID: 18852554 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876994 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1876994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876993&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18852555%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lauretani F, Maggio M, Saccavini M, Ceda GP PMID: 18852555 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876993 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1876993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573576&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594182%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gravenstein S, Besdine RW PMID: 18594182 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573576 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573575&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594183%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on the 2005 American Geriatrics Society/National Institute on Aging conference on Comorbid Disease and Multiple Morbidity in an Aging Society. The two-day conference was designed to clarify concepts of multiple concurrent health conditions; explore implications for causation, health, function and systems of care; identify important gaps in knowledge; and propose useful next steps. While the conference did not attempt to standardize terminology, we here develop the concepts of comorbidity, multiple morbidity, condition clusters, physiological health, and overall health as they were used. The present report also summarizes sessions addressing the societal burden of comorbidity, and clinical research on particular diseases within the framework of comorbidity concepts. Next steps rec... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573575 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573574&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594184%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Masiero S Elderly people with osteoarticular disease (OAD) traditionally visit spas for cycles of treatment comprising mud therapy and balneotherapy. We believe that the thermal environment is a suitable place for providing rehabilitative and preventive treatment both in association with traditional spa therapy and as the sole means of treatment. The aim of this paper is to describe the advantages and possible developments of these integrated approaches to OAD in the elderly. PMID: 18594184 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573574 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573573&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594185%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Farage MA, Miller KW, Elsner P, Maibach HI As life expectancy in the U.S. increases - and with it the proportion of the aged in the population - appropriate care of elderly skin becomes a medical concern of increasing importance. As skin ages, the intrinsic structural changes that are a natural consequence of passing time are inevitably followed by subsequent physiological changes that affect the skin's ability to function as the interface between internal and external environments. The pH of the skin surface increases with age, increasing its susceptibility to infection. Neurosensory perception of superficial pain is diminished both in intensity and speed of perception (increasing the risk of thermal injury); deep tissue pain, however, may be enhanced. A decline in lipid cont... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573573 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573572&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594186%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Age-related decrease in free testosterone may lead to erectile dysfunction and symptoms of prostatism in elderly men. PMID: 18594186 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573572 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573571&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594187%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: There is evidence that the decreased thyroid hormone levels observed in aging are due to lower TSH concentrations, and that lower TSH concentrations may be linked to an impaired pituitary activity. PMID: 18594187 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573571 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573570&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594188%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: PAD was found to be mainly asymptomatic among 90-year-old people. An abnormal ABI was also associated with increased mortality risk over a one-year follow-up. Although our study was small-scale, it does provide novel information about the prevalence of PAD and clinical significance of ABI in very old people. PMID: 18594188 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573570 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573569&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594189%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: GFR exhibits extensive heterogeneity in frail, communitydwelling elderly people. The proposed GFRA was clearly more precise than the Cockcroft-Gault prediction equation in the study group. However, it needs to be validated in a larger population of elderly subjects, including more individuals in stable health with substantially reduced renal function in whom GFR is measured by a reference method with adequate sampling time. PMID: 18594189 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573569 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573568&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594190%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: To counterbalance the perturbation of postural equilibrium created by the backward stepping-down movement, older adults decreased the intensity of ground reaction forces and spent correspondingly more time in double-support phases than young adults. PMID: 18594190 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573568 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573567&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594191%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Physical performance measures are negatively associated with recent falls in physically active, but not sedentary, participants. Physical activity is associated with better physical function, independently of recent fall history. PMID: 18594191 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573567 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573566&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594192%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The predictors of fractures among aged persons varied by gender, and were associated with both risk factors of falling and bone fragility. PMID: 18594192 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573566 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573565&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594193%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Subjects at high risk of readmission can be reliably assessed, since few significant variables were associated with rehospitalization. Subgroups of patients with an elevated risk of rehospitalization after hip fracture may be the target for strategies to reduce the burden of excessive hospital use and improve overall outcomes. PMID: 18594193 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573565 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573564&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594194%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The frequency of antipsychotic drug use in older home-care patients varied considerably among the European countries studied. Antipsychotic drug treatment in older home-care recipients seems to be less common than in residents in long-term institutional care, and more common than among the independently-living elderly. PMID: 18594194 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573564 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573563&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594195%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: As in many studies, the refusal rate in this study is high, and seems to be related to physical mobility restrictions, travel distance and, partly, to availability of emotional support. These findings may be used to make the recruitment process more effective - for example, by offering transport to the location of the intervention. PMID: 18594195 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573563 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573562&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594196%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results emphasize the need to screen cardiovascular parameters during dental care in elderly subjects. PMID: 18594196 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573562 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573561&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18594197%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We emphasize the increased risk for osteoporosis in elderly female patients with PD, which is more prominent in proximal femur and hand measurements. Elderly female patients should be carefully examined and screened for osteoporosis to prevent bone loss and associated disability. PMID: 18594197 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573561 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573587&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18431075%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oksuzyan A, Juel K, Vaupel JW, Christensen K This review examines sex differences in health and survival, with a focus on the Nordic countries. There is a remarkable discrepancy between the health and survival of the sexes: men are physically stronger and have fewer disabilities, but have substantially higher mortality at all ages compared with women: the so-called male-female health-survival paradox. A number of proposed explanations for this paradox are rooted in biological, social, and psychological interpretations. It is likely to be due to multiple causes that include fundamental biological differences between the sexes such as genetic factors, immune system responses, hormones, and disease patterns. Behavioral differences such as risk-taking and reluctance to seek and co... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573587 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573586&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18431076%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Masiero S, Carraro E Rehabilitative interventions for the plegic/paretic upper limb of stroke survivors are more effective if they are early, intensive, and provide multisensory stimulation. Various rehabilitative approaches have been proposed to date, but little has been published on clinical efficacy. The mechanism underlying recovery of neurological injury after stroke is still incompletely understood, but more than one process is probably involved and cerebral plasticity undoubtedly plays a key role. The goal of this review was to identify which movements and type of therapeutic arm exercises may influence cerebral plasticity in plegic/paretic stroke survivors. Evidence suggests that plasticity is stimulated more by the arm's movement trajectory than by its final position ... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573586 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573585&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18431077%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Antonelli-Incalzi R, Gemma A, Capparella O PMID: 18431077 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573585 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573584&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18431078%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pioli G, Giusti A, Barone A Hip fracture (HF) is a major health care problem in the Western world, associated with significant morbidity, mortality and loss of function. Its incidence is expected to increase as the population ages. The authors discuss the role of a coordinated multidisciplinary team in the management of patients during hospital stay, at discharge and during rehabilitation. Orthogeriatric care should not just be viewed as a multidisciplinary activity, but as a radical alternative to the traditional model of care, an alternative based on all those strategies in which evidence shows an improvement in outcomes in the fractured elderly. Therefore, key points of the care are early surgery, immediate mobilization, prevention and management of delirium, pain and malnu... Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573584 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573583&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18431079%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that the degree of stride time variability in dual-task walking conditions distinguished fallers from non-fallers in a group of independently walking, older inpatients. PMID: 18431079 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573583 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573582&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18431080%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients chose their preferred walking velocity using stereotyped, alternative gait patterns, in which the contribution of the NS was larger than that of the AS. Alternative gait patterns may partly demonstrate compensatory behavioral strategies adapted by patients. PMID: 18431080 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573582 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573581&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18431081%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: With some ethnic variation, older age, female gender, being non-Hispanic black, being Mexican American, low education, high BMI, diabetes, stroke, cancer and arthritis were associated with decreased physical performance in elderly Americans. PMID: 18431081 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573581 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573580&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18431082%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: For the initial population studied over a period of 30 years, the use of drugs increased with age, but the drugs were not prescribed for the same people over time. During the 30-year period, individual patients' drug adherence habits were in accordance with scientific evidence: patients adhered to long-term use of antihypertensive drugs, but used analgesics, psychoactive drugs and hypnotics for only shorter periods. PMID: 18431082 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573580 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573579&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18431083%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Low plasma selenium may be an independent predictor of mortality among older adults living in the community. PMID: 18431083 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573579 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573578&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18431084%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study shows the positive effect on lower-extremity muscle strength directly after the intervention. Balance training most probably needs to be more individualized in order to be effective for frail elderly people. Further studies are needed, with larger sample sizes, to investigate the effects of these types of interventions before any further conclusions can be drawn. PMID: 18431084 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573578 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573577&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18431085%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results provide no evidence of a significant association between the PAF-AH gene Arg92His, Ile198Thr and Ala379Val polymorphisms and successful aging in Sicilians. They also emphasize that, in these subjects, aging is characterized by increased levels of PAF-AH activity and HDL-C. PMID: 18431085 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573577 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573601&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18283221%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that increased blood pressure variability with aging is not related to age-associated increases in aortic stiffness or wave reflection. PMID: 18283221 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573601 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1573601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573600&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18283222%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: WHO decision limits for anemia should not be lowered in 80-year-old subjects. "Optimal" Hb concentrations with respect to survival appear to be at least 140 g/L in men and 131 g/L in women. Further research should evaluate whether not only treating anemia, but also increasing Hb by using erythropoietin and hematinics, may improve functional status and survival in the elderly. PMID: 18283222 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573600 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1573600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573599&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18283223%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Walking can be distinguished from other activities by upper and lower cutoffs. The RT3 accelerometer should be used on the same side of the body. Different walking aids do not appear to affect RT3 counts in older people. PMID: 18283223 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573599 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1573599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573598&cid=s_37367_18_f&fid=37367&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18283224%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: SSE is as equally effective as SB training in improving lower-extremity functional fitness. SSE may also be recommended for older adults, due to its low cost and effectiveness. PMID: 18283224 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) Aging Clinical and Experimental Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573598 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1573598