Predictors of cognitive decline in older individuals without dementia: An updated meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/acn3.51740
Abstract: To evaluate the effect of overall peripheral inflammatory levels on cognitive function, we explored the relationship between established biomarkers of peripheral inflammation (circulating C‐reactive protein [CRP], interleukin‐6 [IL‐6], and tumor necrosis factor‐α [TNF‐α]) and cognitive… read more here.
Keywords: decline; individuals without; decline older; predictors cognitive ... See more keywords
The impact of amyloid‐beta and tau on prospective cognitive decline in older individuals
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DOI: 10.1002/ana.25395
Abstract: Amyloid‐beta (Aβ) and tau pathologies are commonly observed among clinically normal older individuals at postmortem and can now be detected with in vivo neuroimaging. The association and interaction of these proteinopathies with prospective cognitive decline… read more here.
Keywords: prospective cognitive; amyloid beta; beta tau; older individuals ... See more keywords
Association between antibiotic consumption and colon and rectal cancer development in older individuals: A territory‐wide study
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4759
Abstract: Antibiotics may alter colorectal cancer (CRC) risk due to gut dysbiosis. We aimed to study the specific and temporal effects of various antibiotics on CRC development in older individuals. read more here.
Keywords: cancer; development older; association antibiotic; older individuals ... See more keywords
Comparison of social functioning in community‐living older individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder: a catchment area‐based study
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.4490
Abstract: Preserved social functioning is of utmost importance for older individuals living in the community to maintain independency. However, in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, it remains unclear which factors influence social functioning in later… read more here.
Keywords: functioning; community; bipolar disorder; schizophrenia bipolar ... See more keywords
Diabetes in the older patient: heterogeneity requires individualisation of therapeutic strategies
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DOI: 10.1007/s00125-018-4547-9
Abstract: Owing to the worldwide increase in life expectancy, the high incidence of diabetes in older individuals and the improved survival of people with diabetes, about one-third of all individuals with diabetes are now older than… read more here.
Keywords: patient heterogeneity; diabetes older; heterogeneity requires; older individuals ... See more keywords
Impact of comorbidities on physical function and survival of middle-aged, as compared to older, individuals with cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06567-1
Abstract: To investigate if comorbidity predicts mortality and functional impairment in middle-aged individuals with cancer (50–64 years) as compared to older individuals. A prospective cohort study. Outcomes were mortality and functional impairment at 5 years follow-up.… read more here.
Keywords: comorbidity; individuals cancer; middle aged; cancer ... See more keywords
“We Help each Other”: Relational Patterns among Older Individuals in South African Samples
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DOI: 10.1007/s11482-018-9657-5
Abstract: The present study aimed to describe the reasons for the importance of relationships for older individuals living in urban and rural sites in South Africa. Participants were selected from urban (n = 50, males = 14, females = 36; mean age = 70,… read more here.
Keywords: patterns among; help relational; among older; older individuals ... See more keywords
Muscle Ultrasound and Sarcopenia in Older Individuals: A Clinical Perspective.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2016.11.013
Abstract: INTRODUCTION A precise quantitative measurement of skeletal muscle mass is fundamental for diagnosing sarcopenia in older individuals. The current techniques of assessment, including dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bioimpedance analysis (BIA), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; muscle ultrasound; older individuals; sarcopenia older ... See more keywords
Effects of seat height on whole-body movement and lower limb muscle power during sit-to-stand movements in young and older individuals.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110813
Abstract: Sit-to-stand (STS) movements from low seat height are not easily executed by older individuals. Although young individuals increase their lower limb muscle power (LLMP) based on the product of the ground reaction force (GRF) and… read more here.
Keywords: movement; seat height; low seat; older individuals ... See more keywords
Associations of cigarette smoking with memory decline and neurodegeneration among cognitively normal older individuals
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2019.134563
Abstract: Cigarette smoking is associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD), but the underlying mechanisms remain to be clarified. In this study, we aimed to examine the effects of cigarette smoking on multiple AD… read more here.
Keywords: non smokers; cigarette smoking; smokers smokers; cerebral glucose ... See more keywords
Potentially inappropriate medications in older individuals with diabetes: A population-based study in Quebec, Canada.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2020.03.003
Abstract: AIM To study the population-based prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) among older individuals with diabetes, and to identify factors associated with their use. METHODS We used the Quebec Integrated Chronic Disease Surveillance System (QICDSS)… read more here.
Keywords: use; population based; individuals diabetes; study ... See more keywords