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Discrepancies between subjective importance and actual everyday practice among very old adults and the consequences for autonomy
BackgroundAn individual’s everyday practice in very old age is based on stable dispositions and on the living conditions associated with the person’s...
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Accuracy of second and third molar maturity indices, Olze, Haavikko, and Demirjian methods for 14- and 16-year-old age thresholds assessment in Croatian children and adolescents
This study explores the reliability of four established legal age threshold estimation approaches in a Croatian sample. We applied Haavikko stages,...
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Body composition and mortality from middle to old age: a prospective cohort study from the UK Biobank
BackgroundHow the association between adiposity and the risk of death changes with age, and which is the optimal level of adiposity to reduce...
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Individual characteristics associated with the utilization of nursing care in the very old population: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundAs older adults ≥80 years are often underrepresented in previous studies, little is known about their characteristics associated with the...
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A needs-based perspective on long-term care, obesity, and old age
Definition of the problemObesity is a burgeoning challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. In times of demographic change, it also affects an...
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Dignity and the provision of care and support in ‘old age homes’ in Tamil Nadu, India: a qualitative study
BackgroundIn 2016, Tamil Nadu was the first state in India to develop a set of Minimum Standards for old age homes. The Minimum Standards stipulate...
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Epigenetic aging and perceived psychological stress in old age
Adverse effects of psychological stress on physical and mental health, especially in older age, are well documented. How perceived stress relates to...
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Growth and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Very Low Birth Weight Infants From Southern India at Corrected Age of One Year
ObjectiveTo assess the growth and neurodevelopmental outcome of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants at corrected age of one year.
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Pre-excited atrial fibrillation revealed at a very delayed age: case report
BackgroundWolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a condition characterized by the persistence of an accessory pathway responsible for ventricular...
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The early educational environment at five years of age in a European cohort of children born very preterm: challenges and opportunities for research
BackgroundEarly childhood education offers opportunities for stimulation in multiple developmental domains and its positive impact on long-term...
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Understanding the relationship between eye disease and driving in very old Australian women: a longitudinal thematic evaluation
BackgroundOver recent decades an increasing number of adults will retain their driver’s licenses well into their later years. The aim of this study...
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Disparate effects of ankle-brachial index on mortality in the ‘very old’ and ‘younger old’ populations-the PolSenior survey
To assess the relationship between ankle-brachial index (ABI) and up to 10-year mortality in older individuals below and above the age of 80 years....
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The association of gestational age and birthweight with blood pressure, cardiac structure, and function in 4 years old: a prospective birth cohort study
BackgroundCurrent evidence relating birthweight and gestational age to cardiovascular risk is conflicting. Whether these factors have independent or...
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High-grade glioma in infants and very young children: characteristics, treatment, and outcomes
PurposeHigh-grade gliomas in infants and very young children (less than 3 to 5 years old) pose significant challenges due to the limited scientific...
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Incidence, predictors and health outcomes of delirium in very old hospitalized patients: a prospective cohort study
BackgroundDelirium is a common complication that leads to poor health outcomes in older patients undergoing treatment. Due to severe consequences,...
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WWII traumatic events, subjective well-being and valuation of life in the very old
BackgroundExperiencing war is a major trigger for physical and mental health problems. People in the German population who are currently over...
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Randomised controlled trial testing effectiveness of feedback about lung age or exhaled CO combined with very brief advice for smoking cessation compared to very brief advice alone in North Macedonia: findings from the Breathe Well group
IntroductionIn 2019, smoking prevalence in North Macedonia was one of the world’s highest at around 46% in adults. However, access to smoking...
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Message framing effects on attitude and intention toward social participation in old age
BackgroundMessage framing is frequently used to advocate health perceptions and behaviors. The effects of message framing on various health behaviors...