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Prevalence of sarcopenia in older women and level of agreement between the diagnostic instruments proposed by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2 (EWGSOP2)
BackgroundThe European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2 (EWGSOP2) proposed the use of different diagnostic tools to assess sarcopenia....
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of pre-diabetic older people regarding pre-diabetes
BackgroundOne of the risk factors of diabetes is the pre-diabetes stage which is significantly prevalent in older people. Knowledge, attitude, and...
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Awareness and Self-Reported Knowledge and Training on Nutrition in Older People among Primary Care Practitioners
ObjectivesTo assess the awareness and training of primary care physicians on nutrition in older patients.
DesignObservational, real-world data...
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Strategies to improve uptake and adherence of non-pharmacologic interventions for orthostatic hypotension in older people: a qualitative study
PurposeNon-pharmacologic therapies are a safe and effective treatment for orthostatic hypotension (OH) in older adults. However, adherence to...
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Radiographers’ perspectives on interactional processes during older persons diagnostic medical imaging encounters: a qualitative study
BackgroundWithin a diagnostic medical imaging context, an interaction encompasses communication, physical contact and emotional support. These...
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Status Epilepticus in Older Adults: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations
Status epilepticus (SE) is one of the leading life-threatening neurological emergencies in the elderly population, with significant morbidity and...
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Determinants of hospital readmissions in older people with dementia: a narrative review
IntroductionOver 50% of hospitalised older people with dementia have multimorbidity, and are at an increased risk of hospital readmissions within 30...
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Frailty in older people living with HIV: current status and clinical management
This paper will update care providers on the clinical and scientific aspects of frailty which affects an increasing proportion of older people living...
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Cutaneous melanoma in older patients
BackgroundIn industrialized countries, the aging population is steadily rising. The incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) is highest in old...
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Changes in frailty and depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older Chinese people: a nationwide cohort study
Background and aimsThe older people bears a severe burden of disease due to frailty and depressive symptoms, however, the results of association...
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Diagnostic accuracy of cognitive screening tools validated for older adults in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThis systematic review aims to comprehensively assess the diagnostic accuracy of cognitive screening tools validated for older adults in...
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Ethnic and geographic variations in multiple chronic conditions among community-dwelling older people in **njiang: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundMultiple chronic conditions (MCC) refer to the presence of two or more chronic diseases. The incidence of MCC is higher in older people,...
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Prevalence of visual impairment in older people living with dementia and its impact: a sco** review
Background and objectivesVisual impairment (VI) and dementia both increase with age, and it is likely that many older people are living with both...
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Sarcopenia screening strategies in older people: a cost effectiveness analysis in Iran
Background and objectivesSarcopenia is an important age-related disease which can lead to an increased risk of mortality, falls, fractures, and poor...
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Association between sarcopenia and cognitive impairment in the older people: a meta-analysis
PurposeThe effects of sarcopenia on the older people are profound, increasing the risk of adverse outcomes for older patients. Although the...
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Remotely monitored physical activity from older people with cardiac devices associates with physical functioning
IntroductionAccelerometer-derived physical activity (PA) from cardiac devices are available via remote monitoring platforms yet rarely reviewed in...
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Diagnostic errors in musculoskeletal oncology and possible mitigation strategies
The objective of this paper is to explore sources of diagnostic error in musculoskeletal oncology and potential strategies for mitigating them using...
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Dietary behaviour change intervention for managing sarcopenic obesity among community-dwelling older people: a pilot randomised controlled trial
BackgroundThe effects of dietary intervention in managing sarcopenic obesity are controversial, and behavior change techniques are lacking in...
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Mindfulness-Based Strategies for Improving Sleep in People with Psychiatric Disorders
Purpose of the ReviewTo review the recent literature on mindfulness-based strategies for improving self-report and objective measures of sleep, in...
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Epidemiology of insomnia disorder in older persons according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeThere is a scarcity of summarizing data on the epidemiology of insomnia in older persons, especially when diagnosed with international...
