Association between neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio and nutritional status in geriatric patients
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DOI: 10.1002/jcla.22636
Abstract: Neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and presence of malnutrition have been found to be associated with mortality and morbidity in various clinical conditions. We investigated the association between NLR and nutritional status in geriatric patients. read more here.
Keywords: status geriatric; neutrophil lymphocyte; nutritional status; geriatric patients ... See more keywords
[Geriatric patients in orthopedics].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00132-019-03723-8
Abstract: The treatment of geriatric patients in orthopedics is increasing in importance due to the demographic changes. In order to ensure an adequate treatment it is absolutely necessary to address age-specific risk factors. The decision between… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; patients orthopedics; geriatric patients;
Assessment of the responsiveness of four scales in geriatric patients with chronic neck pain
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DOI: 10.1007/s00296-021-04957-6
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the responsiveness of Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale (CNFDS), Neck Disability Index (NDI), Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire (NBQ), Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPDS) in geriatric patients with… read more here.
Keywords: neck pain; neck; disability; chronic neck ... See more keywords
[Refeeding syndrome in geriatric patients : A frequently overlooked complication].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00391-016-1160-8
Abstract: The refeeding syndrome is a life-threatening complication that can occur after initiation of a nutrition therapy in malnourished patients. If the risk factors and pathophysiology are known, the refeeding syndrome can effectively be prevented and treated, if recognized… read more here.
Keywords: frequently overlooked; complication; syndrome geriatric; patients frequently ... See more keywords
[List-based concepts in pharmacotherapy of older and geriatric patients].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00391-018-1395-7
Abstract: Pharmacotherapy for older and geriatric patients is a challenge, especially because older and geriatric patients are particularly prone to adverse drug reactions and the evidence for drug use is limited for this patient group; therefore, several… read more here.
Keywords: older geriatric; based concepts; list based; geriatric patients ... See more keywords
[Clarification of renal insufficiency in geriatric patients].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00391-021-01877-9
Abstract: In addition to history taking and clinical examination, blood and serum values, a urine examination and ultrasound of the abdomen are helpful in the diagnostic clarification of renal insufficiency. The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) determines the… read more here.
Keywords: etiology; insufficiency geriatric; renal insufficiency; geriatric patients ... See more keywords
Impact of age on intermittent hypoxia in obstructive sleep apnea: a propensity-matched analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11325-017-1560-z
Abstract: PurposeTo determine independent relationship of aging with chronic intermittent hypoxia, we compared hypoxia-related polysomnographic variables of geriatric patients (aged ≥ 65 years) with an apnea–hypopnea index (AHI)-, gender-, body mass index (BMI)-, and neck circumference-matched cohort of… read more here.
Keywords: matched analysis; apnea; geriatric patients; hypoxia ... See more keywords
Perioperative Outcome in Geriatric Patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s40140-018-0267-4
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewIncreasing number of very old patients (> 80 year old) are presenting for invasive procedures and surgeries. This review addresses perioperative outcomes after cardiac and non-cardiac surgery, in octogenarians and older patients.Recent FindingsThe overall rates… read more here.
Keywords: outcome geriatric; geriatric patients; perioperative outcome; mortality ... See more keywords
Prospective evaluation of preoperative cognitive impairment and postoperative morbidity in geriatric patients undergoing emergency general surgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.04.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cognitive impairment (CI) is common in geriatric patients. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence and impact of CI on outcomes in geriatric patients undergoing emergency general surgery (EGS). METHODS We performed a (2017-2018) prospective… read more here.
Keywords: undergoing emergency; surgery; patients undergoing; emergency general ... See more keywords
Pharmacologic Considerations of Anesthetic Agents in Geriatric Patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2017.01.011
Abstract: Aging is a natural process of declining organ function and reserve. Census data show that the geriatric population is expected to grow to nearly 30%. More than half of geriatric patients have 1 or more… read more here.
Keywords: considerations anesthetic; anesthetic agents; geriatric patients; pharmacologic considerations ... See more keywords
C-reactive protein (CRP) measurement in geriatric patients hospitalized for acute infection.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2016.08.026
Abstract: The physiology of inflammatory response is modified by the aging process and is substantially affected by multimorbidity and disability. Infection is the most frequent cause of acute inflammation in both adult and older subjects. C-reactive… read more here.
Keywords: protein crp; reactive protein; infection; geriatric patients ... See more keywords