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Abstract BackgroundNursing home (NH) residents have a high burden of multimorbidity and disability and are frequently hospitalized. Comprehensive geriatric assessment might reduce hospitalization. However, fe...

Abstract Background Polypharmacy and pharmacokinetic alterations expose elderly patients to an increased risk of iatrogenic events, hospitalisation, and healthcare costs. Therapeutic optimisation is based on identifying ...

Abstract Background Ageism among healthcare professionals can undermine the quality of care for older adults, particularly those with high support needs in long-term care. Undergraduate dental curricula often provide lim...

INTRODUCTION: Degenerative lumbar spine surgery is increasingly common, but osteoporosis and the need for long-segment fixation negatively impact implant stability. In our study, we investigated the effect of osteoporosi...

BackgroundThe adverse impacts of chronic pain extend far beyond the physical sensation itself. Chronic pain, an age-related condition, exacerbates geriatric disease burden and drives a central sensitivity-neuropsychiatri...

Abstract Background Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is a phosphaturic hormone that is increased in azotemic cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and predictive of the onset of azotemia in older cats. The introducti...

IntroductionImprovements in life expectancy imply that an increase of geriatric trauma patients occurs. These patients require special attention due to their multiple comorbidity issues. The aim of this study was to asse...

This submission is a Letter to the Editor commenting on the article "Investigation of Balance, Kinesiophobia, and Mobility in Older Adults Exposed to Polypharmacy" by Salkın et al., published in Duzce Medical Journal.

Abstract Background Insomnia, which is a common complaint among older adults, is associated with cognitive deterioration and a lower quality of life. Kami Guibi-tang (KGT), traditional Eastern herbal medicine, is known t...

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Frailty in older adults is a multifactorial geriatric syndrome associated with inflammation, malnutrition, and hematological decline. Objective and easily applicable laboratory-based indices may com...

BackgroundHip fractures in older adults are costly and often fatal. Cognitive impairment (CI) complicates pain assessment, raises delirium risk, and hinders early mobilization and rehabilitation. This review synthesizes ...

Abstract Background Delirium is a neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with serious complications. Residents of nursing homes are particularly vulnerable to developing delirium. Nurses play a key role in the prevention, ...

Truc Tam Vu,1,2 Thai Duc Hoang,1 Hanh The Nguyen2 1Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitations, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 2Department of Spinal Surgery B, Hospi...

INTRODUCTION: To determine the symptoms, clinical characteristics, prevalence and outcome of patients with hypernatremia who presented at the emergency department. MATERIAL and METHODS: We retrospectively studied patie...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Research to date has detailed numerous challenges and areas for potential harm surrounding medication management after hospital discharge for older adults, but few studies have directly detai...

Abstract Objectives Depression is a prevalent mental health issue among the elderly, negatively impacting their quality of life and increasing healthcare costs. Handgrip strength (HGS) measures muscular strength and is a...

Abstract Background Thailand is undergoing a rapid demographic transition toward an aging society, with substantial challenges in ensuring health equity for older adults. While national-level health policies have expande...

Objetivo. Generar un diagnóstico actualizado de las condicionesde salud, síndromes geriátricos y estado nutricionalde los adultos mayores mexicanos. Material y métodos.Estudio descriptivo con una muestra de 9 047 adu...

Se analizó el perfil de uso de los medicamentos utilizados en los pacientes adultos mayores (65 años o más) atendidos en los Centros de Salud, urbanos, de la Provincia de Santiago, Chile, durante los meses de junio a ...