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Sociodemographic profile and health condition of elderly patients attended at a community primary health center
Conclusion Understanding the profile of the senior population is of utmost importance so that public health programs may be carried out to meet the needs of these individuals. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - September 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Why aren't medical students specializing in geriatrics, and can arts-based experiences with the elderly help? Insights from 4th-year trainees
Publication date: Available online 25 June 2016 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Daniel R. George (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - August 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Oxidative stress is associated with increased arterial stiffness in middle-aged and elderly community-dwelling persons
Publication date: Available online 29 June 2016 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Ryuichi Kawamoto, Daisuke Ninomiyax, Tomo Kusunoki, Yoshihisa Kasai, Nobuyuki Ohtsuka, Teru Kumagi Background/Purpose Oxidative stress is thought to be involved in the development of vascular dysfunction. Arterial stiffness is one of the most significant manifestations of aging and vascular disease. We investigated whether increased malondialdehyde-modified low-density lipoprotein (MDA-LDL), which is responsible for oxidative stress, was associated with increased arterial stiffness, independent of confou...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - August 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Concomitant use of psychotropics and donepezil in Japanese patients with dementia: Pooled postmarketing surveillance data analysis
Conclusion Psychotropic use was seen in a quarter of patients with dementia receiving donepezil in Japan. Additionally, the overall proportion decreased after the alert issued by the FDA in 2005. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - August 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Diversified psychiatric presentation in a case of progressive supranuclear palsy
Publication date: Available online 1 July 2016 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Yu-Wen Chiu, Shwu-Hua Lee, Tu-Hsueh Yeh Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is an unusual neurodegenerative disorder with variant clinical phenotypes. Accurate diagnosis is challenging in the early stage, especially in psychiatric clinics, where misdiagnoses with psychiatric illness are common. A case of PSP was difficult to differentiate from other Parkinsonian syndromes initially, and the patient's affective symptoms predated the onset of other symptoms. Gaze abnormality and frontal lobe syndromes emerged...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - August 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Slower gait speed predicts decline in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in community-dwelling elderly: 3-year prospective finding from Living Profiles of Older People Survey in Korea
Conclusion The gait speed of 0.6 m/s may be considered as the new standard of a screening tool to predict IADL dependency in Korean people aged ≥ 65 years. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - August 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Factors of trospium treatment compliance among unemployed older persons
Conclusion High trospium treatment compliance among elderly men and women is determined by several uneven demographic, social, economic, and medical factors. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - August 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Impact of serum magnesium levels in critically ill elderly patients —A study in a rural teaching hospital
Conclusion Hypomagnesemia was associated with a slightly higher mortality rate. Requirement and duration of ventilatory support were also higher, although not statistically significant. Hypomagnesemia was not found to have any impact on the duration of medical intensive care unit stay. Monitoring of serum magnesium levels may have prognostic and perhaps therapeutic implications in the elderly. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - August 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The impact of the presence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome in the emergency department on the timing and outcomes of medical emergency team calls after admission: A retrospective audit
Conclusion The presence of SIRS on admission may be considered in assessing early deterioration, prognosis, and treatment aims for older patients. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - August 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Five items differentiate mild to severe dementia from normal to minimal cognitive impairment —Using the Global Deterioration Scale
Conclusion We anticipate that our abridged GDS, composed of five items, will facilitate a rapid, yet effective assessment of patients in primary care centers. Its use will benefit both patients and medical professionals by minimizing the length of time required to conduct the assessment, and by allowing early diagnosis and care of patients. However, further research with a larger population is required to verify its efficacy. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - June 17, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Sex differences of sarcopenia in Asian populations: The implications in diagnosis and management
Publication date: Available online 15 May 2016 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Yi-Hui Wu, An-Chun Hwang, Li-Kuo Liu, Li-Ning Peng, Liang-Kung Chen Sarcopenia, a well-known geriatric syndrome, is defined as the age-related loss of muscle mass plus declined muscle function (muscle strength and/or physical performance). Sarcopenia is associated with a number of adverse outcomes, including poor quality of life, falls, disability, and mortality. The clinical impact of sarcopenia on older people will escalate along with the rapid growth of elderly population in Asia. Moreover, the d...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 15, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Aspirin prescribing patterns for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in geriatric patients with diabetes: Survey of prescribers based on experience
The objective of this study is to identify aspirin-prescribing patterns and determine if it is consistent with the 2013 American Diabetes Association and American Geriatrics Association guidelines. A survey was distributed to attending physicians, fellow physicians, and mid-level practitioners in internal medicine, geriatric, cardiology, and endocrinology clinics in Detroit, MI, USA. Most providers (88%) indicated that they would give aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Of those who chose to give aspirin, all chose to prescribe a dose of 81 mg. Most providers elected to prescribe aspirin based on pat...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Falls in people prior to undergoing total hip or total knee replacement surgery: Frequency and associated factors
Conclusion Falls are common in the 12 months preceding total hip or knee surgery. A number of factors are associated with risk of multiple falls and with joint disease severity. Strategies to reduce falls risk should be a priority in the year preceding lower limb joint surgery to optimize presurgery and postsurgery outcomes. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 11, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Prevalence of risk factors for falls among elderly people living in long-term care homes
Conclusion We found that history of falls, poor vision, use of multiple medications, chronic diseases, use of walking aids, vertigo, and balance problems were associated with falls among the elderly population living in long-term care homes. Women had a higher risk of falls than men. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 5, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Successful treatment with rituximab of a very elderly patient with refractory thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Publication date: Available online 4 May 2016 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Go Saito, Takakazu Higuchi, Ryosuke Koyamada, Sadamu Okada An 89-year-old man presented with multiple cerebral infarction, and subsequently, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) was diagnosed. He was treated with plasma exchange (PEX), however, despite the initial response, he was refractory to PEX. The addition of rituximab led to a sustained complete response. This case presents the oldest known reported TTP patient treated with rituximab and shows that rituximab can be administered successfully...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 4, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research