Q&A: The Importance of Addressing Loneliness in Older Adults During Routine Visits
New research indicates that loneliness impacts multiple physical and mental health outcomes among older adults....
New research indicates that loneliness impacts multiple physical and mental health outcomes among older adults....
To ascertain the effect of curative-intent surgery on loss of independence (LOI) in patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC).Retrospective observational study of patients di...
Dementia caregivers face daunting challenges as both the oldest subpopulation of those providing unpaid care and the most at risk of adverse health outcomes as a result of their role, includ...
Introduction As societies age globally, medical education faces the challenge of adapting to the evolving healthcare needs of an aging population. This study focuses on the education of medi...
Delirium is a common complication in hospitalized older adults with multifactorial etiology and poor health outcomes.To determine the frequency and predictors of delirium and its short-term ...
There is no consensus on the physiologic decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) due to geriatric conditions related with the aging or chronic kidney disease (CKD) itself. In t...
As the older adult population increases, hospitals treat more older adults with injuries. After leaving, these patients suffer from decreased mobility and independence, relying on care from ...
Only 59% of older adults with fall-related head injuries follow up with PCP, highlighting the need for improved post-ED care and fall prevention strategies....
In urologic oncology, which often involves older patients, it is important to consider how to manage their care appropriately. Geriatric assessment (GA) is a method that can address the spec...
The prevalence of colorectal surgery among older adults is expected to rise due to the aging population. Geriatric conditions (e.g., frailty) are risk factors for poor surgical outcomes. The...
Patient involvement is a critical component of dementia research priority-setting exercises to ensure that research benefits are relevant and acceptable to those who need the most. This syst...
Current emergency care systems are not optimized to respond to multiple and complex problems associated with frailty. Services may require reconfiguration to effectively deliver comprehensiv...
Maintaining walking ability is key to healthy aging. Hip fractures often lead to declined walking ability. This study investigated characteristics of individuals who regained walking ability...
Universal screening for MRSA entails additional costs and there is no consensus for targeted screening for high-risk units. The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of MRSA in...
Measuring dynamical resilience indicators based on time series data may improve the prediction of health deterioration in older adults after hospital discharge. We examined the feasibility o...
Osteoarthritis is a prevalent condition in frail older adults that requires hip or knee replacement in many patients. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of hip and knee arthrop...
Ageism is common in medical trainees and difficult to overcome. The My Life, My Story program has been shown to be an effective tool for increasing empathy. We explored its use as an instrum...
At present, there is no clear definition of what constitutes an abnormal geriatric assessment (GA) in geriatric oncology. Various threshold numbers of abnormal GA domains are often used, but...
People with HIV (PLHIV) face increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk due to inflammation and immune activation. Aging further amplifies this risk. Limited data exist on CVD risk in older...
Memantine hydrochloride is commonly prescribed for Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. However, the drug is only available in tablet form, a dosage form which is difficult for geri...
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