GERIATRIC IMPAIRMENTS AMONG OLDER PATIENTS HOSPITALIZED FOR ACUTE HEART FAILURE OR CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE: INSIGHTS FROM THE GET GOING TRIAL
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(18)32427-6
Abstract: Older patients with frailty, a syndrome of decreased physiological reserve, are at risk for adverse outcomes. Physical activity can improve function in cardiovascular patients, but many are unable to attend cardiac rehab. The Get Going… read more here.
Keywords: get going; trial; geriatric impairments; impairments among ... See more keywords
Geriatric impairments are prevalent and predictive of survival in older patients with cancer receiving radiotherapy: a prospective observational study
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DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2021.2009561
Abstract: Abstract Background A systematic assessment of problems that are frequent in older age (geriatric assessment [GA]) provides prognostic information for patients undergoing cancer surgery and systemic cancer treatment. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of… read more here.
Keywords: patients cancer; geriatric impairments; cancer; older patients ... See more keywords
Geriatric Assessment in Elderly Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease
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DOI: 10.1159/000494222
Abstract: Background/Aims: Decision-making in elderly patients considering dialysis is highly complex. With the increasing number of elderly with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), it may be important to assess geriatric impairments in this population. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: geriatric impairments; geriatric assessment; elderly patients; end stage ... See more keywords
Dynamics of Geriatric Impairments Are Associated with Risk of Treatment Discontinuation in Elderly Patients with Multiple Myeloma
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DOI: 10.1182/blood-2024-203477
Abstract: Introduction In non-transplant eligible patients with newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma (NTE-NDMM), those classified as intermediate-fit and frail by the International Myeloma Working Group Frailty Index (IMWG-FI) exhibit higher rates of treatment discontinuation (TD) compared to fit… read more here.
Keywords: frail intermediate; fit patients; intermediate fit; geriatric impairments ... See more keywords
Self-reported geriatric impairments and treatment toxicity in older patients with multiple myeloma - a single center prospective study
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DOI: 10.1182/blood-2025-715
Abstract: Introduction: Multiple myeloma (MM) predominantly affects older adults who vary widely in physiological status and treatment outcomes. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is considered the gold standard for frailty assessment in older cancer patients (pts), but… read more here.
Keywords: impairments treatment; multiple myeloma; treatment; geriatric impairments ... See more keywords