Extreme late onset of genetic generalized epilepsy in older adults and the elderly: A cohort study and literature review
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DOI: 10.1002/epi4.12671
Abstract: Rare case reports describe genetic generalized epilepsy (GGE) starting de novo in people ≥50 years of age (older adults and the elderly). We aimed to provide comprehensive detail of electro‐clinical findings of this extremely late‐onset GGE… read more here.
Keywords: adults elderly; older adults; epilepsy; generalized epilepsy ... See more keywords
Survival predictors of Burkitt's lymphoma in children, adults and elderly in the United States during 2000–2013
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DOI: 10.1002/ijc.30576
Abstract: Burkitt's Lymphoma (BL) has three peaks of occurrence, in children, adults and elderly, at 10, 40 and 70 years respectively. To the best of our knowledge, no study has been conducted to assess predictors of… read more here.
Keywords: adults elderly; age; survival predictors; children adults ... See more keywords
Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of the Serotonin 5-HT6 Receptor Antagonist, SUVN-502, in Healthy Young Adults and Elderly Subjects
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DOI: 10.1007/s40261-018-0618-4
Abstract: Background and ObjectiveSUVN-502, a selective 5-HT6 receptor antagonist, was found to be active in preclinical models of cognitive deterioration suggesting a potential role in the treatment of dementia related to Alzheimer’s disease. The objective of… read more here.
Keywords: elderly subjects; adults elderly; safety tolerability; healthy young ... See more keywords
Influence of ultra-processed foods on prevalence of inadequacy in Portuguese adults and elderly
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DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.438
Abstract: Ultra-processed foods (UPF) consumption has been widely associated with low diet quality. We aim to investigate its energy contribution and influence on prevalence of nutrient inadequacy in Portugal. Cross-sectional representative study involving 3102 adults and… read more here.
Keywords: adults elderly; ultra processed; prevalence inadequacy; intake ... See more keywords
The poor prognosis of low hypodiploidy in adults with B‐cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is restricted to older adults and elderly patients
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DOI: 10.1111/bjh.15887
Abstract: The prognostic significance of low‐hypodiploidy has not been extensively evaluated in minimal residual disease (MRD)‐oriented protocols for adult acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). We analysed the outcome of hypodiploid adult ALL patients treated within Programa Español… read more here.
Keywords: adults elderly; lymphoblastic leukaemia; low hypodiploidy; cell precursor ... See more keywords
The Diagnostic Yields and Safety of Double-Balloon Enteroscopy in Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Incomplete Small Bowel Obstruction: Comparison between the Adults and Elderly
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/8121625
Abstract: Background Double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) is widely used worldwide. However, comparisons between the diagnostic yields in adults and the elderly remain scarce. Aim The aim of this study is to compare the diagnostic yields and safety… read more here.
Keywords: small bowel; adults elderly; bowel obstruction; incomplete small ... See more keywords
Suicidal vulnerability in older adults and the elderly: study based on risk variables
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DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2022.42
Abstract: Background Predicting suicidal vulnerability based on previous risk factors remains a challenge for mental health professionals, especially in specific subpopulations. Aims This study aimed to use structural equation modelling to assess which sociodemographic and clinical… read more here.
Keywords: self injury; adults elderly; older adults; risk ... See more keywords
Practice of use of diapers in hospitalized adults and elderly: cross-sectional study.
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DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0341
Abstract: OBJECTIVE analyze the practice of use of diapers in adults and elderly in hospital. METHOD observational cross-sectional study, with a sample of 105 participants assigned according to the data collection period, from September 2013 to… read more here.
Keywords: cross sectional; use; adults elderly; practice use ... See more keywords
Prevalence, associated factors, and limitations related to chronic back problems in adults and elderly in Brazil.
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DOI: 10.1590/0102-311x00012817
Abstract: The objective was to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of chronic back problems in Brazil and study the association between their prevalence and demographic and socioeconomic factors, lifestyle, and health conditions. The study used micro-data from… read more here.
Keywords: back problems; age; adults elderly; prevalence ... See more keywords
Effects of voluntary contraction on the soleus H-reflex of different amplitudes in healthy young adults and in the elderly
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DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2022.1039242
Abstract: A number of H-reflex studies used a moderate steady voluntary contraction in an attempt to keep the motoneuron pool excitability relatively constant. However, it is not clear whether the voluntary muscle activation itself represents a… read more here.
Keywords: adults elderly; effects voluntary; contraction; contraction soleus ... See more keywords
Brain Computer Interfaces for Improving the Quality of Life of Older Adults and Elderly Patients
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DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2020.00692
Abstract: All people experience aging, and the related physical and health changes, including changes in memory and brain function. These changes may become debilitating leading to an increase in dependence as people get older. Many external… read more here.
Keywords: adults elderly; elderly patients; older adults; brain computer ... See more keywords