Association of β-Amyloid Burden With Sleep Dysfunction and Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Individuals With Cognitive Disorders
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.13383
Abstract: Key Points Question Is β-amyloid deposition in the brain associated with sleep dysfunction and cognition in elderly individuals with cognitive disorders? Findings In this survey study of 52 participants aged 65 years and older, β-amyloid… read more here.
Keywords: elderly individuals; cognitive impairment; cognitive disorders; individuals cognitive ... See more keywords
Symptoms of depression are related to sedentary behavior and sleep duration in elderly individuals: A cross-sectional study of 49,317 older Chinese adults.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.04.102
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Depression is a common mental disorder in older adults. This study aimed to determine the incidence of depression and the relationship between sedentary behavior and sleep duration in elderly individuals. METHOD A total of… read more here.
Keywords: sleep duration; sedentary behavior; depression; elderly individuals ... See more keywords
A quasi-experimental evaluation of advance care planning improves consistency between elderly individuals and their surrogates regarding end-of-life care preferences: Development and application of a decision aid with cartoon pictures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2020.09.027
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study sought to develop a decision aid with cartoon pictures and evaluate its effectiveness in increasing consistency between elderly individuals and their surrogates regarding end-of-life care. METHODS A pre-post quasi-experimental design was adopted… read more here.
Keywords: end life; elderly individuals; individuals surrogates; care ... See more keywords
The MoCA as a cognitive screening tool for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in elderly adults in China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113210
Abstract: The objective of this paper is to explore the mild cognitive impairment (MCI) status of elderly individuals in community settings in China and to analyze the associated factors. A quantitative method was used, and a… read more here.
Keywords: elderly adults; mci elderly; elderly individuals; cognitive impairment ... See more keywords
Prevalence and dynamics of clonal hematopoiesis caused by leukemia-associated mutations in elderly individuals without hematologic disorders
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DOI: 10.1038/s41375-020-0869-y
Abstract: Clonal hematopoiesis is frequently observed in elderly people. To investigate the prevalence and dynamics of genetic alterations among healthy elderly individuals, a cohort of 50 people >80 years was genotyped for commonly mutated leukemia-associated genes… read more here.
Keywords: leukemia associated; clonal hematopoiesis; elderly individuals; associated mutations ... See more keywords
The Medical Genome Reference Bank: a whole-genome data resource of 4000 healthy elderly individuals. Rationale and cohort design
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DOI: 10.1038/s41431-018-0279-z
Abstract: Allele frequency data from human reference populations is of increasing value for the filtering, interpretation, and assignment of pathogenicity to genetic variants. Aged and healthy populations are more likely to be selectively depleted of pathogenic… read more here.
Keywords: healthy elderly; whole genome; elderly individuals; genetics ... See more keywords
Eye movement characteristics reflected fatigue development in both young and elderly individuals
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-31577-1
Abstract: Fatigue can develop during prolonged computer work, particularly in elderly individuals. This study investigated eye movement characteristics in relation to fatigue development. Twenty young and 18 elderly healthy adults were recruited to perform a prolonged… read more here.
Keywords: elderly individuals; fatigue; fatigue development; young elderly ... See more keywords
The effects of different frequencies of rhythmic acoustic stimulation on gait stability in healthy elderly individuals: a pilot study
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-98953-2
Abstract: The efficacy of rhythmic acoustic stimulation (RAS) to improve gait and balance in healthy elderly individuals is controversial. Our aim was to investigate, through 3D gait analysis, the effect of different types of RAS (fixed… read more here.
Keywords: healthy elderly; pilot study; elderly individuals; gait ... See more keywords
The Insomnia and Loneliness of Elderly Individuals and Affecting Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey.
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DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2022.2053630
Abstract: This study aims to examine the loneliness and sleep problems of older people and the variables during the COVID-19 in Turkey pandemic and the variables that affect them. Snowball sampling was used in this descriptive… read more here.
Keywords: insomnia loneliness; loneliness; individuals affecting; elderly individuals ... See more keywords
Adipose tissue aging partially accounts for fat alterations in HIV lipodystrophy
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DOI: 10.1080/21623945.2022.2042962
Abstract: ABSTRACT Lipodystrophy is a major disturbance in people living with HIV-1 (PLWH). Several systemic alterations in PLWH are reminiscent of those that occur in ageing. It is unknown whether the lipodystrophy in PLWH is the… read more here.
Keywords: aging partially; elderly individuals; adipose tissue; lipodystrophy ... See more keywords
A Screening Tool Using Five Risk Factors Was Developed for Fall-Risk Prediction in Chinese Community-Dwelling Elderly Individuals.
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DOI: 10.1089/rej.2017.2005
Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine falls risk profiles to derive a falls risk prediction score and establish a simple and practical clinical screening tool for Chinese community-dwelling elderly individuals. This was a… read more here.
Keywords: risk; elderly individuals; tool; chinese community ... See more keywords