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 'Geriatrics and Gerontology International' source. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:34:58 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3285433&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2010.00610.x Aim: Aging shifts body composition to comprising more fat and less muscle. Sarcopenia, particularly in the knee extensors, and obesity, particularly visceral obesity, either alone or in combination, may exacerbate age-related physical disability. We investigated the association between age-related quadriceps (Qc) sarcopenia and visceral obesity, as measured by cross-sectional area (CSA), on postural instability.Methods: Mid-thigh muscle CSA and abdominal visceral and subcutaneous fat area at the level of the umbilicus were assessed from computed tomography (CT) images in 410 apparently healthy independent middle-aged to elderly subjects attending the medical check-up program in Ehime University Hospital. Static postural instability using a posturograph and one-leg standing time with eyes ... Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3285433 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3285433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3241344&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2010.00585.x Conclusion: The MoCA-J could be a useful cognitive test for screening MCI, and could be recommended in a primary clinical setting and for geriatric health screening in the community.. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3241344 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3241344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3241346&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2010.00583.x Conclusion: The findings reveal that there exist problems of inequality in health among older adults in the study setting by sex, age, education, wealth status and place of residence. We also found a considerable contribution of the household-level factors to SRH of the study populations.. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3241346 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3241346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3241345&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2010.00584.x Conclusion: Lipid-lowering intervention with statins inhibits the progression of CKD in hypertensive patients.. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3241345 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3241345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3183583&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00579.x Conclusion: Study design differences among the studies and methodological shortcomings may have resulted in different outcomes. On the basis of these conflicting results, statins could not be recommended as a preventative treatment for dementia. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3183583 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3183583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3183582&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00580.x Placebos are useful in the medical care of the elderly, although the exact definition of a "placebo" or "placebo effect" is difficult to define precisely. They have an important role as control treatments in research trials, but a non-specific "placebo effect" may also be beneficial part of many physician[ndash]patient interactions. Physicians also give them deliberately according to several studies worldwide to satisfy patient demands or because they believe in a "placebo effect" among other reasons. A significant placebo effect has been observed among older patients in clinical trials of antidepressants (12[ndash]15%), and in treatments of Parkinson's disease (16%). Placebos activate serotonergic pathways in the brain used by antidepressants. In Parkinson's disease, the administration of... Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3183582 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3183582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3183581&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00581.x In the elderly, atherosclerotic diseases such as stroke and myocardial infarction occupy a major part of their causes of death and care. The elderly always have atherosclerosis in their aorta and other arteries and are exposed to risk of attacks. It is the elderly who should receive its safe, harmless and advanced treatment. Advanced stage of atherosclerosis in the elderly is progressed by complicated risk factors such as dyslipidemia and diabetes mellitus and specific risk factors for the elderly, aging (and menopause). Treatment of atherosclerotic disease may need special ones targeted for the elderly. Recent studies reported that frequencies of dyslipidemia were not decreased in the older oldest. In the elderly, impaired glucose tolerance occurrs and it progresses atherosclerosis. Endot... Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3183581 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3183581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3183580&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00582.x Conclusion: The sex difference in balance performance (some of which are significant only in the elderly) and the sex difference in age-related change of balance performance were demonstrated in mediolateral direction. These sex differences may contribute to the sex difference in balance-related problems, such as falls. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3183580 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3183580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2997317&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00576.x Conclusion: The SPMT could be useful for detection of mild and very mild AD in settings even where time is limited. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2997317 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2997317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2997322&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00570.x Conclusion: The results suggested the stronger involvement of families' preferences regarding the patients' place of death over patients' own preferences. Therefore, factors affecting families' preferences need to be clarified for the dissemination of death at home for terminally ill cancer patients. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2997322 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2997322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2997321&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00571.x Conclusion: Vascular dementia in patients is characteristic of increased levels of oxidative stress, especially lipid peroxidation markers. This finding is relevant to determining the pathophysiology of dementia, particularly in the light of the recently suggested importance of the vascular component in dementia development, in addition to aiding in the diagnosis of VaD following clinical presentation. The study will be continued to compare the character and level of decline in both groups. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2997321 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2997321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2997320&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00572.x Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a relatively common genetic cardiac disorder with heterogeneous morphological, functional and clinical features. Although the risk of sudden death and incapacitating symptoms in young patients has been focused upon, the disease has been found with increasing frequency in elderly patients. However, there have been few studies on clinical features of HCM in the elderly. We established a cardiomyopathy registration study in Kochi Prefecture, which is one of the most aged communities in Japan, to provide detailed descriptions of the clinical features of HCM in a community-based patient cohort. The unselected regional HCM population consisted largely of elderly patients (70% of the study cohort being [ge]60 years of age at registration), although HCM has bee... Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2997320 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2997320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2997319&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00573.x Conclusion: Employing actigraphs, sleep[ndash]wake assessments were conducted on aged people in three different lifestyle environments. This lifestyle difference was clear from the activity rhythm detected. Then, from a comparison of both countries, we were able to offer suggestions on life patterns of aged people brought about by the differences embodied in culture, environment and economic background. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2997319 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2997319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2997318&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00574.x Conclusion: Urinary incontinence commonly occurs in dementia subjects. Poor mobility and presence of nocturia increase the risk of urinary incontinence. Correction of the possible reversible factors may help to reduce the prevalence of urinary incontinence in patients with dementia and reduce carer stress. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2997318 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2997318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2928840&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00568.x Conclusion: Findings show some evidence for the reliability and validity of APS-J. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2928840 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2928840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2928841&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00565.x Conclusion: OLS time less than 60 s was significantly associated with reduced SOS independent of age, sex and muscle mass in the lower extremity. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2928841 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2928841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2873624&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00564.x There is an increasing body of evidence that a dynamic inflammatory process plays a role in the initiation, progression and destabilization of atherosclerotic plaques. The biological composition and inflammatory state of an atherosclerotic plaque, rather than the degree of stenosis or its size, are the major determinants of life-threatening events, such as ischemic cerebrovascular accident and acute coronary syndrome. To date, there is no non-invasive method clinically available for visualizing inflammation of individual plaques. Recently, we and others have shown that 18(F)-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake, namely inflammation, can be evaluated quantitatively in the aortic, carotid, iliac and femoral plaques by using FDG positron emission tomography (PET) co-registered with computed tomogr... Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2873624 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2873624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2873626&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00562.x Conclusion: Raloxifene may have no significant effect on the RAAS or blood pressure in hypertensive and normotensive osteoporotic postmenopausal women. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2873626 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2873626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2873625&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00563.x Conclusion: In this older Chinese population, rural subjects had significantly poorer characteristics of health and well-being. These differences in characteristics were found across sociodemographic, health-related quality of life and psychosocial measures. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2873625 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2873625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2826105&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00559.x Conclusion: Compared with longevity data and pathological data reported for SD rats, the lifespan in SDR was increased by 20[ndash]40% in males and 10[ndash]20% in females, and SDR had characteristic decreases in pituitary and mammary tumors as well as in severe chronic nephropathy. The SDR, differing in endocrinology, longevity and pathology from the SD rat, is potentially a new animal model for aging research. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2826105 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2826105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2826104&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00560.x Conclusion: Chewing ability is associated with not only oral health status but also the physical constitution of the elderly. In addition, chewing ability may add to the regulation of the nutritional status in the elderly. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2826104 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2826104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2826103&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00561.x Conclusion: All the elderly patients with facial trauma were managed conservatively or as closed reduction in this hospital. This was largely because of their comorbid state and financial constraints. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2826103 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2826103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2767368&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00558.x Conclusion: Private care management agencies play an important role in promoting the use of care services, but their quality of care plans might be questionable. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2767368 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2767368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2767369&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00557.x Conclusion: The TMT reflects complex walking performance, so it can be a useful synthetic indicator for health programs promoting independence in elderly Japanese. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2767369 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2767369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2739194&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00555.x Conclusion: There was a close association of polycythemia with diastolic hypertension and obesity in lifestyle-related diseases in high-altitude elderly people. Han people had a higher hemoglobin concentration after adjustment of lifestyle-related diseases compared with Tibetan people. The difference of hemoglobin concentration may be due to Tibetans undergoing a much longer period of adaptation than Han people. Further study is needed to disclose the association between the difference of hypoxic adaptation, lifestyle-related diseases and chronic mountain sickness for their prevention. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2739194 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2739194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2739196&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00551.x Conclusion: ApoE4 was suggested to not only be a risk factor for disease onset, but also a risk factor for exacerbation of symptoms with respect to long-term prognosis. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2739196 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2739196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2739195&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00552.x Conclusion: In Japanese middle-aged men, 5-year androgen decline is too subtle to detect, and endogenous androgen levels seem to have relatively weak association with cardiovascular risk profiles. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2739195 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2739195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2651637&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00549.x Conclusion: We concluded that the severity of emphysema, but not that of large airway narrowing on HRCT, is associated with both generic and health-related QOL and reduced diffusion capacity. This notion might provide useful information in practice among elderly subjects who are unable to perform a spirometry. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2651637 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2651637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2651636&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00550.x Conclusion: Centenarians in northern Japan represent a heterogeneous cohort suggesting multiple paths to the attainment of advanced old age. This is the first study designed to provide a solid knowledge base of actual circumstances experienced by centenarians specifically in northern Japan. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2651636 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2651636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2628186&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00548.x Conclusion: Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in elderly highlanders in Qinghai was still not high, however, we should pay attention to its tendency related with socialglobalism in the near future. Further investigation on physiological adaptability to hypoxic environment and human ageing phenomena in a global context may open a new research frontier for ageing science. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2628186 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2628186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2628188&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00546.x Conclusion: These results suggest that a walking intervention program using an applied robotic system is useful for improving the walking ability and the efficiency of muscle activities during walking in the elderly. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2628188 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2628188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2628187&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00547.x Conclusion: Oral function may be related to physical complaints. Dental care may be one of the targets to treat these physical complaints of unknown origin. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2628187 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2628187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2516070&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00538.x Conclusion: This study suggests that awake bruxism is encountered not infrequently in various diseases in geriatric hospitals. It is frequently observed in FTD and normal pressure hydrocephalus, which characteristically shows frontal lobe dysfunction. These facts and SPM analysis show that awake bruxism can be regarded as a frontal neurological sign of various neurological disorders. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2516070 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2516070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2490412&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00543.x Conclusion: Food diversity was associated with ADL and QOL in highlanders in Qinghai, China. Food assessment is very important as a useful indicator to establish the actual condition of diet and its relation to health status of community-dwelling elderly as well as the change of economic background in the Qinghai highlands. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2490412 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2490412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478759&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00540.x Conclusion: These results suggest that the SFRP1 may be a candidate gene for a BMD determinant, but further studies need to consolidate the present findings. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478759 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2478759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478761&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00539.x Conclusion: Fall-predicting score is useful as a screening test to predict future falls in patients with cognitive decline. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478761 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2478761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478760&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00544.x Conclusion: The findings of this study imply the possibility that ROS is higher among Tibetan elderly highlanders than that of Han, which related to the geriatric items. Further studies are needed to show the impact of oxidative stress on the aging of highlanders. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478760 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2478760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2449615&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00537.x Aging is associated with substantial changes in sleep patterns, which are almost always negative in nature. Typical findings in the elderly include a reduction in the deeper stages of sleep and a profound increase in the fragmentation of nighttime sleep by periods of wakefulness. The prevalence of specific sleep disorders increases with age, such as a phase advance in the normal circadian sleep cycle, restless legs syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea, which is increasingly seen among older individuals and is significantly associated with cardio- and cerebrovascular disease as well as cognitive impairment. Elderly patients with sleep disturbances are often considered difficult to treat; yet, they are among the groups with the greatest need of treatment. Management of sleep disturbances be... Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2449615 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2449615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2449619&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00533.x Conclusion: Elderly hospitalized patients on hypnotic drugs, cough preparations and anti-platelets were more likely to fall. Appropriate usage of analgesics, especially paracetamol, to relieve pain may reduce falls. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2449619 Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2449619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2449618&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00534.x Conclusion: These results suggest that sex hormones have sex-specific associations with physical and neuropsychiatric functions in elderly individuals, and that endogenous testosterone is related to global function in elderly men. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2449618 Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2449618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2449617&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00535.x Conclusion: The fragility of elderly car occupants and pedestrians should be taken into consideration and strategies aimed at the road-user safety including periodic medical screening, improvement of road structure and facilities, and the improved design of motor vehicles should be implemented. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2449617 Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2449617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2449616&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00536.x Conclusion: Good or poor family relationships were significantly related to psychological strains and might determine the institutionalized rate in nursing homes. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2449616 Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2449616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2425233&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00530.x Conclusion: A training program using bodyweight can be substantially effective in improving lower limb muscle force and power in elderly individuals; however, the initial training status is important for progressive increases in muscle force. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2425233 Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2425233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2407943&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00532.x Conclusion: Sociodemographic inequalities, smoking and having diseases should be the main targets for improving the QOL in the elderly population. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2407943 Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2407943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2407944&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00531.x Conclusion: This study suggests that the Japanese preventive-care version of the Minimum Data Set [ndash] Home Care may improve the skills of preventive-care managers, and consequently, the health-related behaviors of frail older clients. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2407944 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2407944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2392862&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00529.x Conclusion: To face the challenge of the rising prevalence of functional disability, prevention strategies should focus on reducing the incidences of chronic disease and improving socioeconomic status of older adults. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2392862 Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2392862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2392863&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00528.x Conclusions: Vascular calcification is closely associated with arterial stiffness in HD patients. BMD is inversely correlated with ACI, suggesting that measurement of hand BMD by DIP is a useful tool for assessment of renal bone disease in these patients. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2392863 Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2392863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2309191&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00527.x Conclusion: CAR mRNA was expressed and regulated in primary osteoblasts. A genetic variation at the CAR gene locus is associated with BMD, suggesting an involvement of the CAR gene in bone metabolism. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2309191 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:50:03 +0100 2309191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2309199&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00526.x Conclusion: This study shows that BNP levels were significantly correlated with cognitive function in demented patients without cardiovascular disease, and suggests that BNP may support the assessment of cognitive dysfunction in demented patients. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2309199 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2309199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2309203&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00523.x Conclusion: These findings suggested that the program to reduce caregiver burden should focus on aspects of the care recipients' disabled state, the caregivers' well-being, fitness, and care self-efficacy. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2309203 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2309203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2309201&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00525.x Conclusion: In spite of having more grade 3 and 4 hematological toxicity, elderly SCLC patients 70 years or older can benefit from the EP regimen and the CAV regimen with or without thoracic RT. Further investigations are needed to focus on ways to decrease toxicity, especially in the elderly. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2309201 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2309201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2263761&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00518.x Conclusion: Tooth loss, an increased clinical attachment level, reduced density on digital periapical radiographs and an eroded appearance of the inferior mandibular cortex in panoramic radiographs are associated with low-skeletal bone mineral density. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2263761 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2263761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251845&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00520.x Conclusion: The present study reveals the relationship between ASL and impairment of the parasympathetic nervous system in women. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251845 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2251845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251847&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00516.x Conclusion: Sensorial interaction in the elderly varies according to their history of falls. Thus, it is possible to correctly guide the rehabilitation process and to prevent sensorial decays according to an individual's history of falls. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251847 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2251847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2219539&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2009.00514.x Conclusion: Plasma BNP level is a very useful biochemical marker predictive of future hospitalization in community-dwelling independent elderly people without apparent heart diseases. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2219539 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2219539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2197224&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00490.x Conclusion: This study revealed a higher incidence of short-term IDC insertion ([sim]75%) in elderly patients with neck of femur fractures in comparison to general hospital admissions of 15[ndash]25%. There is a role for more effective documentation in patient notes on the reasons behind urinary IDC insertion and increased clinical vigilance in preventing unnecessary catheterizations. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2197224 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2197224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2127140&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00494.x Conclusion: We developed a conceptual model that is useful for evaluating which stage of the process families are currently experiencing as well as introducing EOL care in a timely manner. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2127140 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2127140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2127139&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00495.x Diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased prevalence and incidence of geriatric syndrome: functional disabilities, depression, fall, urinary incontinence, malnutrition and cognitive impairment. Geriatric syndrome not only leads to frailty, loss of independence and low quality of life, but also becomes a major obstacle in the treatment and care of diabetic people. The risk factors or contributing factors of geriatric symptoms are micro- and macrovascular complications, age-rated comorbid disease and aging per se. Comprehensive geriatric assessment of geriatric syndrome, including basic activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, gait and balance, visual acuity, the Mini-Mental State Examination, depression scores, history and risk of fall, urination and nutr... Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2127139 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2127139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2127138&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00497.x Conclusion: Lack to consult a medical professional when obtaining an RW, incorrect RW height, poor RW maintenance and forward-leaning posture were problems commonly identified. This knowledge could assist medical professionals in implementing strategies to address these problems. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2127138 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2127138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2127137&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00498.x The incidence of cancers increases with advancing age. To improve the quality of life of elderly patients with hematological malignancies, appropriate therapeutic approaches have to be provided under adequate informed consent and with evaluation of the prognostic factors that predict the therapeutic outcome of each disease. Even in elderly patients, combination chemotherapies are effective for obtaining a good outcome for selected populations judged by factors such as performance status, pre-existing comorbid conditions or disease features; however, non-intensive treatment or supportive care might also be considered for patient groups with a poor prognosis. Therefore, the clinical parameters of the relevance for treatment decisions in the elderly are herein addressed. During cancer treatme... Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2127137 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2127137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2127136&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00499.x Conclusion: Brazil has adopted legal hallmarks that substantially shifted public practices towards the elderly segment from a philanthropic status to a legitimate right for care and assistance. The demographic transition that took place provides an opportunity for innovative solutions in public policies for older adults in a developing economic environment. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2127136 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2127136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1954004&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00481.x Bone is continuously renewed by bone resorption and subsequent bone formation, a coupling process that maintains the quality as well as the quantity of bone. It is widely accepted that osteoporosis develops when bone resorption exceeds bone formation, and the treatment as well as diagnosis has been targeted to two major cell types, osteoclasts and osteoblasts. Inside bone is a network of the third cell type, osteocytes, the physiological function of which has long remained an enigma. We have developed a transgenic mouse model in which inducible and specific ablation of osteocytes can be achieved in vivo, and here use it to demonstrate that osteocytes serve an important function in regulating the activities of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, while sensing and transducing the mechanical forces ... Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954004 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:50:15 +0100 1954004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949476&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00488.x (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949476 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949475&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00487.x (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949475 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949474&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00486.x (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949474 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949473&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00479.x (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949473 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949472&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00484.x Conclusions: The GSRS was a valid and reliable measure that assesses meaning given to grandparents' perception on reward and stress in relations with adolescent grandchildren in a Chinese context. The underlying construct of the scale suggested that the meaning given to grandparenthood in the Chinese context was still influenced by the Confucian tradition. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949472 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949471&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00478.x Conclusion: Any intensity of PA seems to be better than no activity for HRQOL, but MPA confers greater benefits for the perception of physical function and body pain in the case of institutionalized elderly persons. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949471 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949470&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00482.x Conclusions: Stress-induced blood pressure elevations are exaggerated in subjects with mild cognitive impairment. Cilnidipine may have inhibitory effects on stress-induced hypertension. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949470 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949469&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00476.x Conclusion: Our findings revealed several aspects regarding the circumstances surrounding falls among community-dwelling elderly people in Hokkaido. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949469 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949468&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00485.x Conclusions: Current results indicate that the WE and WL programs improved the cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular fitness of older women. Furthermore, when the effectiveness of the training programs were compared, it was verified that the WE program was more powerful in inducing changes in physical fitness versus the WL program. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949468 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949467&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00474.x Conclusion: More than 12 months of long-term transdermal HRT kept diastolic BP, mean BP and plasma bradykinin levels decreased in normotensive PMW, without influencing any of the components of the RAAS. This therapy may allow optimal blood pressure control and prevent elevation of the cardiovascular risk. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949467 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949466&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00475.x Conclusions: This study showed a remarkably high incidence of vertebral fractures in a Thai population, particularly in men. The main contributing factor for incidental vertebral fracture was likely to be trauma or micro-trauma associated with strenuous physical activity or work rather than osteoporosis, particularly among the younger age group and men. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949466 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949465&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00483.x Conclusion: Co-administration of l-cystine and l-theanine before vaccination may enhance the immune response to influenza vaccine in elderly subjects with low serum total protein or hemoglobin. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949465 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949464&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00473.x Conclusion: Damage to swallow-related areas may reduce their sensitivity to incoming signals from the oral cavity thereby impairing preparations to generate motor command signals and compromising their ability to send sufficient voluntary descending command signals to activate the swallowing central pattern generator located in the medulla. This deficiency becomes more evident with successive swallows and manifests as impaired swallowing mechanics. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949464 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949463&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00480.x Conclusion: Compared to younger patients, older subjects aged 65 years and above hospitalized with CAP were more likely to have severe pneumonia and longer LOS. Presence of severe pneumonia, dysphagia, chronic renal disease, hypoalbuminaemia and age of more than 65 years were significantly associated with longer LOS for all patients. However, in the younger group, only hypoalbuminaemia remained a significant factor. In the elderly patients, severe pneumonia, dysphagia and type of residence were important factors predicting longer LOS. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949463 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949462&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00477.x Conclusion: Thiazolidinedione-based oral combination therapy may efficiently and safely substitute relatively high-dose insulin injection therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949462 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1949462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1777561&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00472.x (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1777561 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1777561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1777560&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00471.x Scleroderma and eosinophilia often occur together, though the pathogenesis is unclear. We investigated the effect of olopatadine hydrochloride in a series of cases of limited scleroderma (LS). Ten patients with LS and positive eosinophil counts (LSE) were enrolled (average age, 85 years; six men and four women). Serum concentrations of the anti-Scl-70 antibody were positive. Olopatadine hydrochloride was prescribed at 10 mg/day for 3 weeks. Serum concentrations of the anti-Scl-70 antibody significantly decreased, but changes in eosinophil numbers and percentages in peripheral blood were not significant. Factor analysis suggested a correlation between serum concentrations of the anti-Scl-70 antibody and complement C4. Olopatadine could be effective in reducing anti-Scl-70 antibodies in the ... Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1777560 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1777560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1777559&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00470.x Conclusion: Liver cirrhosis is often undiagnosed (23.7%) in the elderly. In the undiagnosed group, liver function was preserved and serious complications were infrequent. Because the diagnosis of cirrhosis leads to early identification of hepatocellular carcinoma and good prognosis, detailed examination and periodic follow ups should be performed when liver dysfunction is indicated, even in the elderly. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1777559 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1777559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1777558&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00469.x Conclusion: We judged that the body sway in the elderly showed large individual differences. Approximately 10% of the elderly subjects may be outside the standard range as compared to young adults, mainly in parameters relating to velocity and spectrum. Because the body-sway characteristics of the elderly are considerably different from those of young adults, we may need unique criteria to evaluate their body sway. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1777558 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1777558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1777557&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00468.x Conclusion: No sex difference was found in evaluation parameters of all stepping tests, and all parameters tended to be superior in the younger elderly. The elderly experienced more difficulty matching slow tempos than fast tempos in the in-place stepping test. The back and forth, up and down and in-place matching tempo stepping tests may be useful for evaluating dynamic balance ability of the elderly. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1777557 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1777557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1777556&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00467.x Conclusion: Sex differences exist in the relationship between increases in IMT and age. Age, sex and diabetes mellitus represented the main risk factors. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1777556 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1777556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1777555&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00466.x Conclusion: This study suggested that a large part of the increase in LTC demand could not be explained by population aging, and the increase did not result from equalization of LTC services across the country. In addition, it seems that the demands of low and high care levels depend on different factors. The increase in LTC demand should be monitored carefully to identify underlying factors and to ensure sustainability of the system. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1777555 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1777555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1777554&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00465.x Conclusion: These results suggest that the blood glucose-lowering effects of a once- and twice-daily moderate daily dose of glibenclamide or gliclazide do not differ in elderly type 2 diabetic patients. However, glibenclamide, regardless of the dosage schedule, tends to lower the plasma glucose values between midnight and early morning. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1777554 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1777554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1777553&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00464.x Conclusion: The present study suggests that dentures are one of the factors associated with mortality rates especially in female subjects with less than 10 functional teeth. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1777553 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1777553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1777552&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00463.x Conclusions: The Japanese version of PASE was shown to have acceptable validity and reliability. The PASE is useful to measure the physical activity of elderly people in Japan. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1777552 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1777552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1777551&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00462.x Conclusion: This audit does suggest an acceptable awareness in this geriatric rehabilitation setting of the fall risk posed by psychotropic medication. It needs to be further explored why benzodiazepines are so much more likely to be reduced in this population than other psychotropic medications, despite those other types also posing a significant fall risk. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1777551 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1777551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1611882&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1447-0594.2008.00450.x The increased incidence of malignant neoplasms in the elderly is related to the accumulation of damaged DNA. We focused on the molecular mechanisms of the DNA repair system and examined its relationship to malignant neoplasms in the elderly. Hypermethylation of the promoter region of a mismatch repair gene is strongly associated with gastric and colorectal carcinomas occurring in the elderly. These tumors have characteristic features such as the absence of hMLH1 expression, microsatellite instability, poorly differentiated histology, low incidence of lymph node metastasis and favorable prognosis. On the other hand, we analyzed single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of the genes in the DNA repair system such as hOGG1, p53, XRCC1 and hMLH1 in autopsy cases. Although no significant associations... Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1611882 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1611882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396912&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2008.00450.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 65-72, June 2008. The increased incidence of malignant neoplasms in the elderly is related to the accumulation of damaged DNA. We focused on the molecular mechanisms of the DNA repair system and examined its relationship to malignant neoplasms in the elderly. ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396912 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:19:42 +0100 1396912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396923&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2008.00461.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 136-138, June 2008. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396923 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:58:28 +0100 1396923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396917&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2008.00455.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR This study was conducted to provide a patient assessment of intraoral prostheses among subjects who reported to the Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum. Methods:  A nine-item self-designed closed-ended questionnaire ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396917 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:58:10 +0100 1396917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396913&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2008.00451.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR This study was an anonymous mailed survey of bereaved family members (the caregiver) of patients who died in a home medical care setting ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396913 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:58:04 +0100 1396913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396916&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2008.00454.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR In this study, we analyzed the relation of WML with global cognitive function, depression, vitality/volition, and 19 symptoms of geriatric ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396916 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:57:55 +0100 1396916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396921&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2008.00459.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR We report a case of an elderly woman admitted to first aid for a trauma due to an accidental fall. Geriatric multidisciplinary evaluation revealed mild cognitive impairment ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396921 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:57:53 +0100 1396921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396914&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2008.00452.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 80-85, June 2008. Aim:  To determine quality of life (QOL) in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) compared to normal subjects and to investigate the impact of demographic factors on QOL. Methods:  There were 122 participants aged 50 and over, diagnosed with MCI (... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396914 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:57:46 +0100 1396914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396922&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2008.00460.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 133-135, June 2008. Congestive heart failure often occurs in patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis. Recently, Jacobson and Breyer, and Jacobson introduced the term "ischemic nephropathy", which implies critical bilateral involvement or global ischemia. Ischemic ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396922 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:57:41 +0100 1396922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396919&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2008.00457.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 119-125, June 2008. Aim:  We investigated the diagnosis and treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) by general practitioners (GPs) according to the Practical Manual for LUTS Evaluation and Treatment in the Elderly For GPs. Methods:  Using the manual, 14 GPs ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396919 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:57:31 +0100 1396919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396918&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2008.00456.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 109-118, June 2008. Aim:  Alzheimer's disease affects several nervous structures involved with the autonomic nervous system. Therefore, the still scarce evaluation of the cardiac autonomic function in this disease is of great functional, clinical, prognostic and therapeutic ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396918 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:57:25 +0100 1396918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396920&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2008.00458.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 126-129, June 2008. It has been reported that some herbal medicines may be effective for acute episodes of chronic nonspecific lower back pain. Spondylolisthesis is one of the causes of lower back or neck pain. To our knowledge, successful treatment of symptomatic ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396920 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:57:17 +0100 1396920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396915&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2008.00453.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR This study describes one type of orthopedic–geriatric model which has been implemented in Victoria, Australia, named the ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396915 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:57:06 +0100 1396915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1118427&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00434.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 8, Issue s1, Page S1, March 2008. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1118427 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:47:49 +0100 1118427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1118431&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00401.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 8, Issue s1, Page S26-S28, March 2008. Objective:  To evaluate whether a simple questionnaire composed of 22 items, including several environmental factors, could establish predictive validity for identifying fallers. Patients and methods:  The study included 2439 community-dwelling elderly ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1118431 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:38:16 +0100 1118431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1118430&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00400.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 8, Issue s1, Page S16-S25, March 2008. Falling in old age has disastrous consequences. Falls break bones, self-esteem and activity. Fractures are also the relevant outcome of osteoporosis. D-hormone (1,25[OH]2D; calcitriol), and its receptor (VDR) play an important role in muscle development. ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1118430 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:38:10 +0100 1118430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1118428&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00398.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 8, Issue s1, Page S3-S7, March 2008. Objectives:  To investigate whether combined isoflavones and antioxidants in oriental and occidental drinks reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in high-risk Japanese immigrants living in Brazil. Materials and methods:  From among over 100 ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1118428 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:38:06 +0100 1118428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1118429&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00399.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 8, Issue s1, Page S8-S15, March 2008. Objective:  Since soy isoflavone intake, high in Japanese and Asian populations was epidemiologically associated with lower risks of cardiovascular diseases(CVD), we focused on soy isoflavone effects on other risks of lifestyle-related diseases and ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1118429 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:37:59 +0100 1118429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077540&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00419.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 313-315, December 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077540 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:12:50 +0100 1077540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077550&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00429.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 388-392, December 2007. Background:  To elucidate the characteristics of daily living functions of the elderly requiring home visits. Methods:  Fifty-two elderly individuals (17 men and 35 women; age range, 72–95 years; average age, 82.2 ± 5.4 years) who visited a clinic for ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077550 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:39:49 +0100 1077550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077547&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00426.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 363-370, December 2007. Background:  Bone fractures strongly influence morbidity and mortality in elderly patients with dementia. The goal of this study was to examine whether difference in the type of dementia affects changes of bone mineral density (BMD) during ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077547 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:39:45 +0100 1077547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077542&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00421.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 326-340, December 2007. The demographics of an aging society are undeniable, with a predicted 88% increment in the number of people aged ≥85 by the year 2031. The UK government is facing up to the challenge through increased investment into research into factors associated with ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077542 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:39:38 +0100 1077542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077553&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00432.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 406-408, December 2007. A 77-year-old woman with a residual right hemiparesis following a subarachnoid hemorrhage was found lying over a bedrail at home. She lived alone, and we suspect that she was reaching for the telephone when she fell over the bedrail. Her right flank was ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077553 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:39:37 +0100 1077553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077548&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00427.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 371-379, December 2007. Background:  The ethnic Korean community in Japan has witnessed the increasing aging of their population structure. The purpose of our study was to clarify the differences in standards of living between elderly ethnic Korean and elderly Japanese ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077548 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:39:30 +0100 1077548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077556&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00437.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 416-421, December 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077556 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:39:26 +0100 1077556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077546&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00425.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 357-362, December 2007. Background:  We intended to compare the effect on preventing falls between the subjects participating and not participating in exercise classes over 8 years of follow up in all the community-dwelling elderly in Kahoku Town, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077546 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:39:26 +0100 1077546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077545&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00424.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 352-356, December 2007. Background:  To clarify the effect of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) on the association of DHEA with longevity in male adults in Japan, we measured DHEA-sulfate (DHEA-S) concentration in male adults from a Japanese longevity district. Methods:  We ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077545 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:39:25 +0100 1077545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077549&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00428.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 380-387, December 2007. Background:  The prescription of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) for elderly patients represents a major problem. In the published work, various practice characteristics associated with physicians prescribing habits have been reported. ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077549 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:39:18 +0100 1077549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077552&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00431.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 401-405, December 2007. A 64-year-old man presented with high fever, deep coma, neck stiffness and decorticate rigidity on admission to our hospital. Laboratory findings revealed liver dysfunction, and serial brain computer tomography revealed a right cerebellar hematoma, a ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077552 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:39:17 +0100 1077552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077541&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00420.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 316-325, December 2007. The expression of senescence marker protein-30 (SMP30) was discovered by proteomic analysis. The fact that this molecule's structure is so highly conserved among numerous species strongly suggests that the age-dependent decrease of SMP30 may contribute ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077541 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:39:16 +0100 1077541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077554&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00433.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 409-412, December 2007. A 76-year-old man with bronchiectasis was hospitalized for a 2-month history of continuous fever due to exacerbation of the disease. The patient had suffered from bronchiectasis for approximately 50 years. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was persistently detected ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077554 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:39:15 +0100 1077554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077555&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00436.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 413-415, December 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077555 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:39:14 +0100 1077555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077551&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00430.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 393-400, December 2007. Background:  In vivo detection of amyloid deposits in the brain is potentially useful for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and tracking the efficacy of anti-amyloid therapy. Methods:  To develop an amyloid-binding agent for positron emission ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077551 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:39:14 +0100 1077551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077543&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00422.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 341-347, December 2007. Background:  To study how dental status can become a predictor of overall mortality risk. Methods:  Community residents (n = 5730) over 40 years old in the Miyako Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan were followed up for 15 years, 1987–2002. Functional ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077543 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:38:56 +0100 1077543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1077544&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00423.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 348-351, December 2007. Background:  Many recent studies point to the importance, in diabetic patients, of vascular endothelial function as an early marker of not only macrovascular complications but also of microangiopathy. The aim of this study is to investigate the ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1077544 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:38:55 +0100 1077544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848798&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00403.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 205-214, Sep 2007. Aging is one of the risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases, however, its molecular mechanism is currently unknown. Many types of cells in the atherosclerotic lesions are considered to have various biological abnormalities such as impaire... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848798 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:15:43 +0100 848798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848811&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00417.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 300-304, Sep 2007. An 82-year-old woman was referred to our hospital because of hypoalbuminemia and generalized edema. Hypercortisolemia was subsequently found as the levels of serum cortisol and plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) sampled in a fasting morning were 14... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848811 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:34 +0100 848811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848804&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00412.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 252-257, Sep 2007. Background:  Although the government recommends self-care-dependent older people be cared for at home, family relationships between caregivers and self-care-dependent older people surely would be one of the key factors for care at home. Good memories of f... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848804 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:34 +0100 848804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848799&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00408.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 215-220, Sep 2007. Background:  Although prior studies have shown that older patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are less likely to receive percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) than younger patients, the predictors of PCI use among the very elderly are unkno... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848799 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:34 +0100 848799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848807&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00415.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 271-278, Sep 2007. Background:  Residents in residential care facilities (RCF) are frequent users of acute hospital services. However, the interface between the two sectors remains relatively unexplored. Our objective was to determine the patterns of utilization, characteri... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848807 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:33 +0100 848807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848800&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00409.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 221-228, Sep 2007. Objective:  To investigate the relationships between carotid atherosclerosis, age and metabolic syndrome (MetS), by ultrasonographically examining the carotid arteries of subjects who ranged from young adults to centenarians. Methods:  Carotid intima-medi... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848800 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:33 +0100 848800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848802&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00411.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 238-244, Sep 2007. Background:  The Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) has proved useful in Western countries to predict long-term mortality of institutionalized elderly patients, as well as the elderly living at home. However, there are few reports on the usefulness of this... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848802 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:32 +0100 848802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848812&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00418.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 305-309, Sep 2007. An 88-year-old man who was suffering from chronic renal failure and hypertension visited our memory clinic because of recent cognitive decline and a gradual decrease in his vitality and volition. His Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score was 22, his ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848812 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:31 +0100 848812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848806&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00414.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 266-270, Sep 2007. Background:  Geriatric health services facilities (GHSF) are expected to assume a growing role in caring for the dying elderly. However, research in this area has so far been scant. The purpose of the present study is to reveal the status of non-medical p... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848806 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:31 +0100 848806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848803&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00407.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 245-251, Sep 2007. Background:  It has been recently suggested that Japanese herbal (kampo) medicines, such as kami-untan-to, may improve cognitive function in elderly subjects with Alzheimer's disease. Polygalae radix is thought to be a useful component of kami-untan-to be... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848803 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:31 +0100 848803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848813&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00416.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 310-311, Sep 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848813 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:30 +0100 848813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848810&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00406.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 293-299, Sep 2007. Objective:  Mice deficient in the klotho gene exhibit a syndrome resembling premature human aging. A recent report also suggested that klotho transgenic mice exhibited a long lifespan, which shows that klotho is an antisenescence gene. Previously, klotho ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848810 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:30 +0100 848810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848809&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00405.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 285-292, Sep 2007. Objective:  The expression of klotho, which may function as an anti-aging hormone, is most abundant in the kidney. We have investigated the regulation of klotho expression in the kidneys of diabetic rats. Methods:  Diabetes was induced by a single i.v. in... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848809 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:30 +0100 848809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848808&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00404.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 279-284, Sep 2007. Objective:  Age-related changes in endogenous antioxidant enzyme activities have been widely discussed in relation to mechanisms of organismic aging. However, some discrepancies in this regard can be seen in the published work. The present study aimed to ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848808 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:30 +0100 848808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848805&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00413.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 258-265, Sep 2007. Objective:  To examine the relationship between memory and basic physical mobility in an independent elderly population. Methods:  We evaluated memory and physical mobility in 147 persons aged 60 years or older who were physically and cognitively independ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848805 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:30 +0100 848805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848801&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00410.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 229-237, Sep 2007. Background:  Assessment of the pathobiological determinants of atherosclerosis is crucial for a better understanding of cardiovascular events. Methods:  The study was conducted in 178 autopsy cases of in-hospital death (104 men and 74 women; mean age, 81 ... (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848801 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:46:30 +0100 848801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=662168&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00377.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 97-103, Jun 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=662168 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:06:49 +0100 662168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=662172&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00384.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 118-123, Jun 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=662172 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:41:47 +0100 662172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=662182&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00392.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 184-188, Jun 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=662182 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:41:46 +0100 662182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=662180&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00381.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 167-173, Jun 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=662180 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:41:46 +0100 662180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=662187&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00397.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 202-204, Jun 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=662187 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:41:45 +0100 662187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=662184&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00378.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 195-197, Jun 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=662184 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:41:45 +0100 662184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=662181&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00383.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 174-183, Jun 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=662181 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:41:45 +0100 662181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=662179&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00391.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 160-166, Jun 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=662179 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:41:45 +0100 662179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=662178&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00390.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 154-159, Jun 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=662178 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:41:44 +0100 662178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=662173&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00385.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 124-130, Jun 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=662173 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:41:44 +0100 662173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=662171&cid=s_28410_18_f&fid=28410&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackwell-synergy.com%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1111%2Fj.1447-0594.2007.00382.x%3Fai%3D17x%26mi%3D4mpuw%26af%3DR Geriatrics & Gerontology International Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 114-117, Jun 2007. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International) Geriatrics and Gerontology International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=662171 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:41:44 +0100 662171