This is a selection of articles from the February 2008 archive. Click here for this month's Geriatrics headlines.
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Source: Older People's NSF Newsfeed - February 29, 2008 Source Type: news
Muscle Endurance in Elderly Nursing Home Residents Is Related to Fatigue Perception, Mobility, and Circulating Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, Interleukin-6, and Heat Shock Protein 70. (See editorial comments by Drs. Hermes Florez and Bruce R. Troen, pp 558–560)
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - February 29, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
Health-Protective and Adverse Effects of the Apolipoprotein E ɛ2 Allele in Older Men
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - February 29, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
USE OF MEDICATIONS FOR INSOMNIA IN THE HOSPITALIZED GERIATRIC POPULATION
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - February 29, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
HYPONATREMIA DUE TO RESET OSMOSTAT IN DEMENTIA WITH LEWY BODIES
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - February 29, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
ANALGESIC INTAKE, COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING, AND DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIORS IN ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - February 29, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
REDEFINING THE AGE OF ELDERLY IN JAPAN
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - February 29, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
RESPONSE LETTER TO DR. VIETH
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - February 29, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
THE AGING POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF GERIATRICS IN CHINA
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - February 29, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
DISPARITIES BETWEEN THREE DIFFERENT ELDER ABUSE ASSESSMENT METHODS
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - February 29, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
New Gene for Lou Gehrig's Disease Identified
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Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer - February 29, 2008 Source Type: news
Ginkgo Biloba Might Not Preserve Memory in Octogenarians
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Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer - February 29, 2008 Source Type: news
Health Tip: Depression in Children
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 29, 2008 Source Type: news
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Doubles Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 29, 2008 Source Type: news
[Regular Research Articles] Declining Financial Capacity in Patients With Mild Alzheimer Disease: A One-Year Longitudinal Study
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Source: Am J Geriatr Psychiatry - February 29, 2008 Authors: Martin, R., Griffith, H. R., Belue, K., Harrell, L., Zamrini, E., Anderson, B., Bartolucci, A., Marson, D. Tags: Regular Research Articles Source Type: news
Novel PSEN1 and PGRN mutations in early-onset familial frontotemporal dementia.
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Source: Neurobiology of Aging - February 29, 2008 Authors: Bernardi L, Tomaino C, Anfossi M, Gallo M, Geracitano S, Costanzo A, Colao R, Puccio G, Frangipane F, Curcio SA, Mirabelli M, Smirne N, Iapaolo D, Maletta RG, Bruni AC Tags: Neurobiol Aging Source Type: news
[Regular Research Articles] Feelings of Anxiety and Symptoms of Depression in Community-Living Older Persons Who Avoid Activity for Fear of Falling
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Source: Am J Geriatr Psychiatry - February 29, 2008 Authors: van Haastregt, J. C. M., Zijlstra, G. A. R., van Rossum, E., van Eijk, J. Th. M., Kempen, G. I. J. M. Tags: Regular Research Articles Source Type: news
[Regular Research Articles] Tailored Activities to Manage Neuropsychiatric Behaviors in Persons With Dementia and Reduce Caregiver Burden: A Randomized Pilot Study
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Source: Am J Geriatr Psychiatry - February 29, 2008 Authors: Gitlin, L. N., Winter, L., Burke, J., Chernett, N., Dennis, M. P., Hauck, W. W. Tags: Regular Research Articles Source Type: news
[Letter] Subgenual Anterior Cingulate Cortex Alterations in Late-Onset Depression are Related to "Pessimistic Thoughts"
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Source: Am J Geriatr Psychiatry - February 29, 2008 Authors: Lehmbeck, J. T., Brassen, S., Braus, D. F., Weber-Fahr, W. Tags: Letter Source Type: news
[Editorial] Depression and Comorbidity: Objects in the Mirror are More Complex Than They Appear
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Source: Am J Geriatr Psychiatry - February 29, 2008 Authors: Lyness, J. M. Tags: Editorial Source Type: news
Characteristics of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in untreated oldest old Alzheimer's disease*
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 27, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
Conversion pseudodementia in the elderly: A review of the literature with case presentation
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 27, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
ABSTRACTS IN JAPANESE
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 27, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
The Geriatrics Excellence in Teaching Series: An Integrated Educational Skills Curriculum for Faculty and Fellows Development
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - February 27, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
National Effort Needed to Address Hyperglycemia in Heart Patients
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 27, 2008 Source Type: news
Factors associated with self-rated health in older people living in institutions
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Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 27, 2008 Authors: Javier Damian, Roberto Pastor-Barriuso and Emiliana Valderrama-Gama Source Type: news
Fall Injuries in Older Adults from an Unusual Source: Entering and Exiting a Vehicle
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - February 26, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
Antibiotics Frequently Given To Patients With Advanced Dementia
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - February 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Faux Fido Eases Loneliness In Nursing Homes
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - February 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Executive Cognitive Function In CADASIL Patients May Be Improved By Taking Donepezil
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Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - February 26, 2008 Source Type: news
More Elderly Americans Living With Heart Failure
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Laser Screen Detects Diseases in Breath
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Doing Angioplasty Long After Heart Attack Still Worth It, Analysis Shows
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Mitochondrial haplogroup H and Alzheimer's disease-Is there a connection?
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Source: Neurobiology of Aging - February 26, 2008 Authors: Maruszak A, Canter JA, Styczyńska M, Zekanowski C, Barcikowska M Tags: Neurobiol Aging Source Type: news
Changes in iron-regulatory proteins in the aged rodent neural retina.
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Source: Neurobiology of Aging - February 26, 2008 Authors: Chen H, Liu B, Lukas TJ, Suyeoka G, Wu G, Neufeld AH Tags: Neurobiol Aging Source Type: news
Inflammatory Mediators in the Frontal Lobe of Patients with Mixed and Vascular Dementia
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Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders - February 25, 2008 Source Type: news
Faster Cognitive Decline In Elderly May Be Signalled By Stroke Risk Factors
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - February 25, 2008 Source Type: news
Health Tip: Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 25, 2008 Source Type: news
Stroke Risk Factors Drain Memory
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Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer - February 25, 2008 Source Type: news
Current Blood Sugar Control Test Results 'Inaccurate'
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 25, 2008 Source Type: news
Heart Disease Deaths Over-Reported in New York City
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 25, 2008 Source Type: news
Modification upon aging of the density of presynaptic modulation systems in the hippocampus.
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Source: Neurobiology of Aging - February 25, 2008 Authors: Canas PM, Duarte JM, Rodrigues RJ, Köfalvi A, Cunha RA Tags: Neurobiol Aging Source Type: news
Modifiable Factors Associated With Long Life
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Source: Harvard Medical Research: Aging - February 22, 2008 Source Type: news
Diagnosis Of Alzheimer's Disease By Computer
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Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - February 22, 2008 Source Type: news
Awareness of Heart Attack Signs Lags in U.S.
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 22, 2008 Source Type: news
Moderate Aerobic Fitness Levels May Cut Stroke Risk
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 22, 2008 Source Type: news
Mouse Study Probes Workings of Memory
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Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer - February 22, 2008 Source Type: news
Fast Food Ads Fueling Obesity Among Hispanic Kids
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 22, 2008 Source Type: news
Mouse Study Probes Workings of Memory
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 22, 2008 Source Type: news
Identification Of Deficient Receptor That Causes Dry Form Of AMD Offers New Hope For Treatment Of Vision Loss
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - February 21, 2008 Source Type: news
Memory And Thinking Problems Decline Among Older Americans
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - February 21, 2008 Source Type: news
Gene Newly Linked To Inherited ALS May Also Play Role In Common Dementia
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Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - February 21, 2008 Source Type: news
Memory Loss Becoming Less Common In Older Americans
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - February 21, 2008 Source Type: news
Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults
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Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer - February 21, 2008 Source Type: news
Health Care Costs, Lack Of Savings Might Contribute To Lower Standard Of Living For Future Retirees, Study Finds
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - February 20, 2008 Source Type: news
Merging Discovery With Therapy: Second Generation Memory Care Debuts
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Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - February 20, 2008 Source Type: news
Families Need Help Coping With Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - February 20, 2008 Source Type: news
2 Mutations Were Critical to Spread of 1918 Flu
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 20, 2008 Source Type: news
Heart Attacks in Hospital More Deadly at Night, on Weekends
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 20, 2008 Source Type: news
Hypertension a Health Challenge for Women
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 20, 2008 Source Type: news
No Difference Found in Treatments for Acute Kidney Failure
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 20, 2008 Source Type: news
Self-Rated Health: Changes, Trajectories, and Their Antecedents Among African Americans
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Source: Journal of Aging and Health - February 20, 2008 Authors: Wolinsky, F. D., Miller, T. R., Malmstrom, T. K., Miller, J. P., Schootman, M., Andresen, E. M., Miller, D. K. Tags: Article Source Type: news
Oscar-Nominated Actress Returns With Acclaimed Depiction Of Alzheimer's Disease, UK
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Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today - February 19, 2008 Source Type: news
Free Drugs After Heart Attack Would Save Money, Lengthen Lives
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 19, 2008 Source Type: news
One Drink May Help Heart, But Two Is Too Many
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 19, 2008 Source Type: news
Mass. Health Foundation Awards $270,400 For Initiative To Address Sexual Violence, HIV/AIDS Among Women
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - February 18, 2008 Source Type: news
IBS Symptoms More Acute in Women With History of Abuse
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 18, 2008 Source Type: news
Allergy Disorders Linked With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - February 18, 2008 Source Type: news
Specific N-terminal mutations in the human androgen receptor induce cytotoxicity.
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Source: Neurobiology of Aging - February 18, 2008 Authors: Funderburk SF, Shatkina L, Mink S, Weis Q, Weg-Remers S, Cato AC Tags: Neurobiol Aging Source Type: news
Transitions in cognitive test scores over 5 and 10 years in elderly people: evidence for a model of age-related deficit accumulation
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Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 18, 2008 Authors: Arnold Mitnitski and Kenneth Rockwood Source Type: news
Chronic Disease Impacting On Australia's Older Workforce
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - February 17, 2008 Source Type: news
Absence Of Cancer Diagnosis And Treatment In Elderly Medicaid-Insured Nursing Home Residents
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Source: Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today - February 17, 2008 Source Type: news
Healthcare Costs and Utilization of Vulnerable Elderly People Reported to Adult Protective Services for Self-Neglect. (See editorial comments by Dr. Mark Lachs, pp 000-000)
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Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - February 16, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: news
Keeping Active Whilst Aging Curbs Health Care Costs
