Frequency of hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis among elderly patients with transthyretin cardiomyopathy
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DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.2658
Abstract: Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR‐CM) is increasingly recognized as a cause of heart failure in the elderly. Although wild‐type transthyretin amyloidosis is the most frequent form of ATTR‐CM found in the elderly, hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv)… read more here.
Keywords: frequency hereditary; amyloidosis among; hereditary transthyretin; transthyretin amyloidosis ... See more keywords
Sarcopenia and mild cognitive impairment among elderly adults: The first longitudinal evidence from CHARLS
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DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.13081
Abstract: The association between sarcopenia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among elderly adults in China remains unclear. The present study aimed to examine the association based on a nationally representative large‐scale survey. read more here.
Keywords: sarcopenia mild; elderly adults; mild cognitive; cognitive impairment ... See more keywords
Sex differences in the utilization of drugs for COVID-19 treatment among elderly residents in a sample of Italian nursing homes.
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DOI: 10.1002/pds.5420
Abstract: To describe the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), azithromycin (AZI) and low-molecular-weight-heparins (LMWH) by sex among elderly residents in nursing homes (NHs) of Tuscany region (Italy) during the first pandemic peak. A population-based drug utilization study… read more here.
Keywords: among elderly; new users; drug; nursing homes ... See more keywords
Hyponatremia and mortality among very elderly residents in a geriatric health service facility
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DOI: 10.1007/s10157-018-1607-x
Abstract: IntroductionHyponatremia is common among elderly patients. This study aimed to examine the prognostic value of hyponatremia among elderly residents in a geriatric facility.MethodsWe retrospectively examined the association between serum sodium levels and mortality among 118… read more here.
Keywords: residents geriatric; hyponatremia; facility; elderly residents ... See more keywords
Is the Pro-Poor Premium Exemption Policy of Ghana’s NHIS Reducing Disparities Among the Elderly?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11113-016-9420-2
Abstract: Under the act that established the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), persons 70 years of age or above are automatically enrolled in the scheme and therefore can access health services free at the point of use.… read more here.
Keywords: policy; health insurance; disparities among; among elderly ... See more keywords
Electroconvulsive Therapy among Elderly patients: A study from Tertiary care centre in north India.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2018.01.004
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ECT among elderly patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). METHODS During the study period of January 2008 to May 2017, 151 patients aged ≥60 years… read more here.
Keywords: therapy among; electroconvulsive therapy; elderly patients; among elderly ... See more keywords
Mental health and environmental factors associated with falls in the elderly in North India: A naturalistic community study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2018.11.013
Abstract: AIM To determine the prevalence of falls and to assess its relationship with cognitive deficits, depression, visual impairment and self-reported hearing impairment among the elderly. METHODS This was a community-based, cross-sectional study conducted in 52… read more here.
Keywords: environmental factors; community; prevalence falls; among elderly ... See more keywords
The association of multimorbidity with healthcare expenditure among the elderly patients in Beijing, China.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2018.07.008
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To add evidence to the relationship between multimorbidity and healthcare expenditure. METHODS The study population comprised patients aged ≥60 in Beijing, covered by the Urban Employee Basic Medical Insurance (UEBMI) (N = 30,774). Multimorbidity was measured… read more here.
Keywords: patients beijing; multimorbidity; healthcare expenditure; elderly patients ... See more keywords
Assessment of the association between dysphagia and sarcopenia among elderly patients with cirrhosis: Usefulness of the finger-ring test.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2021.104430
Abstract: AIM Sarcopenic dysphagia has become an urgent matter of debate in our aging society. However, little is known about the relationship between sarcopenia and dysphagia in patients with liver cirrhosis. Our aim was to assess… read more here.
Keywords: ring test; patients cirrhosis; finger ring; elderly patients ... See more keywords
Estimates of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition among the elderly (≥60 years) in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2020.101137
Abstract: BACKGROUND Death is inevitable, but healthy ageing is possible with proper nutrition and health care. This systematic review and meta-analysis conducted to estimate the nation-wide prevalence and malnutrition and risk of malnutrition among the elderly… read more here.
Keywords: malnutrition; analysis; study; risk malnutrition ... See more keywords
The usefulness and actual use of wearable devices among the elderly population
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2017.10.008
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Elderly populations are more prone to diseases and need continuous monitoring of parameters to ensure good health. Wearable devices (WDs) can be helpful in the early detection and management of medical conditions.… read more here.
Keywords: use wearable; use; survey; among elderly ... See more keywords