Iron status in the elderly: A review of recent evidence
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mad.2018.07.003
Abstract: A comprehensive literature review of iron status in the elderly was undertaken in order to update a previous review (Fairweather-Tait et al, 2014); 138 summarised papers describe research on the magnitude of the problem, aetiology… read more here.
Keywords: anemia; iron status; disease; status elderly ... See more keywords
Neck circumference is associated with nutritional status in elderly nursing home residents.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2019.01.015
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Anthropometry is an easy and noninvasive method to evaluate nutritional status in institutionalized elderly people who are often bedridden. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the neck circumference (NC)… read more here.
Keywords: status; malnutrition; status elderly; nutritional status ... See more keywords
The effect of vitamin D supplementation on glycemic status of elderly people with prediabetes: a 12-month open-label, randomized-controlled study
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DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2022.2043153
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Data on the efficacy of vitamin D in improving the glycemic status of elderly people with prediabetes are scarce. This open-label, randomized-controlled trial investigated the effect of vitamin D supplementation on glycemic markers… read more here.
Keywords: glycemic status; elderly people; status elderly; vitamin ... See more keywords
Association between functional physical fitness and health status of the elderly
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DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaa040.049
Abstract: Introduction Portugal currently has one of the most aging populations in Europe. Aging is usually associated with increased inactivity, decreased physical capacity and a higher incidence of disease, all of which leads to a reduction… read more here.
Keywords: physical fitness; status elderly; health status; fitness ... See more keywords
TagCare: Using RFIDs to Monitor the Status of the Elderly Living Alone
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2017.2716359
Abstract: Falling is one of the major health threats to the independent living of elders, and falling has received much attention in academia and industry over the past two decades. Previous fall detection methods either require… read more here.
Keywords: tagcare using; detection; fall detection; status elderly ... See more keywords