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Liao GZ, Huang Y, Guan JY, Luo MQ, Huang LY, Feng JY, Zhang YH, Zhang J. Comprehensively evaluating the relationships between marital status and other family factors with cardiovascular disease and long-term overall mortality in the elderly: a study of 48 510 Chinese individuals. Postgrad Med J 2024:qgae053. [PMID: 38598956 DOI: 10.1093/postmj/qgae053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Marital status is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and overall mortality, yet limited research on this topic in elderly individuals is available. Our aim was to comprehensively assess the impact of marital status and other family factors on CVD incidence and long-term mortality among elderly people. METHODS Data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (2002/2005/2008-2018) for participants aged ≥60 years were analysed. A cross-sectional study initially examined the correlation between spouses, offspring, living arrangements, and CVD using logistic regression. Subsequently, a retrospective cohort study investigated the long-term associations of these factors with overall mortality via Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analyses. RESULTS The study involved 48 510 subjects (average age: 87 years). The cross-sectional analysis revealed a correlation between living with a spouse and an increased incidence of heart disease (adjusted OR 1.27, 95% CI 1.04-1.55) and cerebrovascular disease/stroke (adjusted OR 1.26, 95% CI 1.11-1.42). According to the retrospective cohort analysis, living with a spouse significantly reduced overall mortality (adjusted HR 0.84, 95% CI 0.80-0.87), irrespective of marital relationship quality. Conversely, living with offspring (adjusted HR 1.12, 95% CI 1.08-1.16), having more children (adjusted Pnonlinearity = 0.427) or cohabitants (adjusted Pnonlinearity < 0.0001) were associated with increased overall mortality. CONCLUSION In the elderly population, being married and living with a spouse were not significantly associated with a decrease in CVD incidence but were associated with a reduction in long-term overall mortality. Living with offspring, having more children, or having a larger family size did not replicate the protective effect but indicated greater overall mortality.
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- Guang-Zhi Liao
- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure Center, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 10037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure Center, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 10037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure Center, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 10037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure Center, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 10037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure Center, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 10037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure Center, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 10037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure Center, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 10037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure Center, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 10037, China
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Research for Cardiovascular Medications, National Health Committee, Beijing 10037, China
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Sato T, Aoki T, Ito Y, Oishi K, Fujishima M, Okumura E, Ishii K. Effects of continuous supplementation of Acanthopanax senticosus Harms on the cardiac autonomic function of community-dwelling elderly individuals during resting and standing tests: a randomized controlled trial. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1336676. [PMID: 38525193 PMCID: PMC10957529 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1336676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Background Cardiac autonomic function (CAF) decreases with aging, and Acanthopanax senticosus Harms (ASH) consumption reportedly induces anti-stress effects. This study aimed to assess the effect of continuous supplementation of ASH on CAF during resting and standing tests in the elderly population. Methods This double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted in the morning in a laboratory setting and was carried out between June 2017 and July 2017 at Kambaikan, Doshisha University (Karasuma-higashi-iru, Imadegawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8580, Japan). In total, 28 community-dwelling elderly individuals (mean ± standard deviation = 72.5 ± 4.5 years) were included. Each subject was instructed to consume ASH or placebo supplements twice daily for 4 weeks. An autonomic reflex orthostatic tolerance recorder was used to measure CAF in pre- and post-intervention phases. Parameters were measured in a seated position and included coefficient of variation of R-R intervals (CVRR), low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF), LF/HF ratio, blood pressure, and heart rate (HR). Changes in each parameter were evaluated before and after standing. All parameters were defined as the difference between the mean value obtained in a standing position for 2 min and that obtained in a 2-min seated position. Results A two-way analysis of variance revealed a significant group-time interaction effect on CVRR, HF, and ΔLF/HF ratio. Following the intervention, CVRR, HF, LF/HF ratio, systolic blood pressure (SBP), HR, ΔLF/HF ratio, ΔSBP, and ΔHR improved significantly in the ASH group only. Conclusions Four-week supplementation of ASH improved CAF in community-dwelling elderly individuals during resting and standing tests. Clinical Trial Registration https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000031218, UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN000027251).
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- Takeru Sato
- Graduate School of Health and Sports Science, Doshisha University, Kyo-Tanabe, Japan
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- Faculty of Education, Miyagi Gakuin Women’s University, Sendai, Japan
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- College of Life and Health Sciences, Chubu University, Kasugai, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health and Sports Science, Doshisha University, Kyo-Tanabe, Japan
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- Faculty of Health and Sports Science, Doshisha University, Kyo-Tanabe, Japan
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K V BM, Alagesan J. A Case Series Tries to Answer Whether Exercise Positively Influences Immunosenescence. Cureus 2023; 15:e51072. [PMID: 38269239 PMCID: PMC10806379 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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The immune system, the defense mechanism of the body, mainly consists of lymphocytes. The three primary subtypes of lymphocytes are natural killer cells (NK cells), bone marrow-derived lymphocytes (B-lymphocytes), and thymus-derived lymphocytes (T-lymphocytes). T-lymphocytes are mostly composed of CD (cluster of differentiation) cells, such as CD4+ and CD8+ subsets of CD cells. Immunosenescence is the term for the steady decline of the immune system with aging. There are alterations in the composition of various types of lymphocytes, especially in CD4 and CD8 T cells. The elderly are more vulnerable to infections due to immunosenescence, which raises morbidity and mortality rates. Physical exercises are believed to have the potential to alter immunosenescence and produce positive changes in immune cell composition. The extent of exercise-induced immune function changes was different in research studies owing to the differences in protocols, methodologies, testing procedures, ages, and gender compositions. The impact of an eight-week balance-based exercise intervention on immune biomarkers is investigated in this case series. In this case series, two elderly women residing in an institutional setting were exposed to an eight-week-long balanced-based supervised exercise intervention. The immunological biomarkers CD45, CD3, CD4, and CD8 were the outcome variables that were assessed. Data on the outcome variables was gathered both before and after the intervention. Using flow cytometry and single-platform technology, immune biomarkers were analyzed. Following the intervention, there was a rise in the CD45, CD3, CD4, and CD8 cell counts relative to the baseline data. The biomarkers showed only slight and statistically non-significant improvements.
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- Binoy M K V
- Physiotherapy, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IND
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- Physiotherapy, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IND
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Chantrain VA, Foubert A, Meeus M, Lambert C, Lobet S, Maes P, Fransen E, Durnez L, Hermans C, Roussel NA. Joint status, pain and quality of life in elderly people with haemophilia: A case-control study. Haemophilia 2023; 29:1621-1632. [PMID: 37861076 DOI: 10.1111/hae.14890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Elderly people with haemophilia (PwH) develop haemophilic arthropathy, pain, and reduced health-related quality of life (HR-QoL). The condition of elderly mild haemophilia patients have rarely been evaluated. This study aimed to compare joint status, pain, and HR-QoL between elderly with mild, moderate/severe haemophilia and healthy elderlies. METHODS Knee/ankle abnormalities were assessed by ultrasound (HEAD-US) and physical examination (HJHS 2.1). Pain severity and pain interference were investigated using the Brief Pain Inventory. Pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) were obtained at knees/ankles and forehead. Functional limitations were evaluated using the 2-Minute-Walking-Test, Timed-Up-and-Go and HAL. The EQ-5D-5L questionnaire evaluated HR-QoL. Healthy controls (HCs) and elderly individuals with moderate/severe and mild haemophilia were compared using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. RESULTS From the 46 elderly PwH approached, 40 individuals (≥60 years) with haemophilia A/B (17 moderate/severe; 23 mild) and 20 age-matched HCs were recruited. Moderate/severe PwH displayed worse joint status, lower PPTs, and poorer HR-QoL than mild PwH and HCs (p-value = .010-<.001). HEAD-US abnormalities were observed in 100% of knees and 94% of ankles in moderate/severe PwH, versus 50% of knees and 61% of ankles in mild PwH. Pain was reported by 80% and 57% of moderate/severe and mild PwH, respectively. Low PPTs, functional limitations, and poor HR-QoL scores were likewise observed in some mild PwH, yet without significantly differing from HCs. CONCLUSION This study highlights poor joint/functional status, pain, and HR-QoL outcomes in elderly with moderate/severe haemophilia. A few mild haemophilia subjects presented joint abnormalities, pain, functional limitations, and poor HR-QoL, without significantly differing from HCs. HIGHLIGHTS Elderly individuals with mild haemophilia have not yet been extensively studied, whereas moderate/severe haemophilia individuals have proven to suffer from haemophilic arthropathy, pain, and poor health-related quality of life (HR-QoL). Using a case-control design, joint status, pain, and HR-QoL outcomes were examined in elderly haemophilia individuals and compared with those of healthy controls (HCs). Elderly moderate/severe haemophilia individuals exhibited worse joint status, increased joint pain sensitivity, and reduced HR-QoL compared with both mild haemophilia subjects and HCs. A subset of mild haemophilia subjects exhibited poor joint status, pain, and HR-QoL outcomes, without any differences noted when compared with HCs.
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- Valérie-Anne Chantrain
- Faculty of Medicines and Health Sciences, Research Group (MOVANT), Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (REVAKI), University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
- Pain in Motion, International Research Group, Brussel, Belgium
- Haemostasis and Thrombosis Unit, Division of Haematology, Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Brussels, Belgium
- Neuromusculoskeletal Lab (NMSK), Secteur des Sciences de la Santé, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Brussels, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicines and Health Sciences, Research Group (MOVANT), Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (REVAKI), University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
- Pain in Motion, International Research Group, Brussel, Belgium
- Haemostasis and Thrombosis Unit, Division of Haematology, Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Brussels, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicines and Health Sciences, Research Group (MOVANT), Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (REVAKI), University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
- Pain in Motion, International Research Group, Brussel, Belgium
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- Haemostasis and Thrombosis Unit, Division of Haematology, Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Brussels, Belgium
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- Haemostasis and Thrombosis Unit, Division of Haematology, Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Brussels, Belgium
- Neuromusculoskeletal Lab (NMSK), Secteur des Sciences de la Santé, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Brussels, Belgium
- Secteur de Kinésithérapie, Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Brussels, Belgium
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- Haemostasis and Thrombosis Unit, Division of Paediatric Haematology, University Hospital Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Centre of Medical Genetics, University of Antwerp and Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicines and Health Sciences, Research Group (MOVANT), Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (REVAKI), University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Haemostasis and Thrombosis Unit, Division of Haematology, Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Brussels, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicines and Health Sciences, Research Group (MOVANT), Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (REVAKI), University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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Romiti GF, Proietti M, Corica B, Bonini N, Boriani G, Huisman MV, Lip GYH. Implications of Clinical Risk Phenotypes on the Management and Natural History of Atrial Fibrillation: A Report From the GLORIA-AF. J Am Heart Assoc 2023; 12:e030565. [PMID: 37815118 PMCID: PMC10757542 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.030565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Background Clinical risk factors are common among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), but there are still limited data on their association with oral anticoagulant (OAC) treatment patterns and major outcomes. We aim to analyze the association between clinical risk phenotypes on AF treatment patterns and the risk of major outcomes. Methods and Results The GLORIA-AF (Global Registry on Long-Term Oral Antithrombotic Treatment in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation) phase 2 and 3 registries enrolled patients with a recent diagnosis of AF between 2011 and 2016. We defined 4 features of clinical risk among patients with CHA2DS2-VASc ≥2: elderly individuals (aged ≥80 years), chronic kidney disease (estimated glomerular filtration rate <45 mL/min), history of stroke, and history of bleeding. We analyzed the odds of receiving OAC and the risk of OAC discontinuation and adverse events at follow-up according to specific combinations and cumulative burden of these features. Primary outcome was the composite of all-cause death, thromboembolism, and major bleeding. Among 28 891 (mean±SD age, 70.1±10.5 years; 45.5% women) patients included, 10 797 (37.3%) had at least 1 clinical risk feature. OAC use was lower among patients in the elderly group (odds ratio [OR], 0.85 [95% CI, 0.75-0.96]), those with history of both stroke and bleeding (OR, 0.45 [95% CI, 0.35-0.56]), and those with multiple features (OR, 0.71 [95% CI, 0.62-0.82]). Increasing burden of clinical risk features was associated with OAC discontinuation, with highest magnitude in those with ≥3 features (hazard ratio [HR], 1.68 [95% CI, 1.31-2.15]). Groups with increasingly complex clinical risk phenotypes were associated with the occurrence of the primary composite outcome, with the highest figures observed for groups with a history of both stroke and bleeding (adjusted HR, 2.36 [95% CI, 1.83-3.04]) and multiple features (adjusted HR, 2.86 [95% CI, 2.52-3.25]). Conclusions In patients with AF, clinical risk phenotypes are multifaceted and heterogenous, and they are associated with differences in stroke prevention and worse prognosis.
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- Giulio Francesco Romiti
- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular ScienceUniversity of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, and Liverpool Heart and Chest HospitalLiverpoolUnited Kingdom
- Department of Translational and Precision MedicineSapienza–University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community HealthUniversity of MilanMilanItaly
- Division of Subacute CareIRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici MaugeriMilanItaly
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular ScienceUniversity of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, and Liverpool Heart and Chest HospitalLiverpoolUnited Kingdom
- Department of Translational and Precision MedicineSapienza–University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular ScienceUniversity of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, and Liverpool Heart and Chest HospitalLiverpoolUnited Kingdom
- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural SciencesUniversity of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di ModenaModenaItaly
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural SciencesUniversity of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di ModenaModenaItaly
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- Department of Thrombosis and HemostasisLeiden University Medical CenterLeidenthe Netherlands
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular ScienceUniversity of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, and Liverpool Heart and Chest HospitalLiverpoolUnited Kingdom
- Danish Center for Clinical Health Services Research, Department of Clinical MedicineAalborg UniversityAalborgDenmark
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Marwick TH, Kosmala W. Is "Normal for Age" a Legitimate Assessment?: Significance of Left Ventricular Dysfunction in the Elderly. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging 2023; 16:1146-1148. [PMID: 37410008 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2023.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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- Thomas H Marwick
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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Bahall V, De Barry L, Singh K. Optimizing Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for the Geriatric Population: A Practical Case Study and Comprehensive Literature Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e46265. [PMID: 37908921 PMCID: PMC10615228 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Elderly patients represent a large cohort of patients requiring gynaecological surgery for benign and malignant indications. In recent years, several conventional gynaecological procedures have shifted towards minimally invasive alternatives such as laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and robotic surgery. A recent Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) analysis compared the outcomes of 25,000 women undergoing laparotomy versus laparoscopic approach to hysterectomy and found that laparoscopy is associated with a shorter duration of hospitalization (three days versus five days), less postoperative complications (76%), less requirement for blood transfusion, reduced operational costs, faster recovery, and an overall safer surgical experience. Although geriatric patients are affected by age-related comorbidities, physiologic changes, and altered pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of administered drugs, these patients benefit most from minimally invasive surgery. In this paper, we present a comprehensive account of the interdisciplinary perioperative approaches employed to accomplish a total laparoscopic hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and pelvic lymph node dissection in an 82-year-old patient who was diagnosed with grade I endometrial adenocarcinoma and multiple age-related medical comorbidities.
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- Vishal Bahall
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Fernando General Hospital, San Fernando, TTO
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Fernando General Hospital, San Fernando, TTO
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- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Department of Clinical and Surgical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, San Fernando, TTO
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Jhamnani R, Dhanda MS, Surana A. Study of Functional Outcome and Postoperative Complications Among Proximal Humerus Fracture Patients Treated With Proximal Humerus Internal Locking System (PHILOS) Plating. Cureus 2023; 15:e42411. [PMID: 37637540 PMCID: PMC10447996 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.42411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Background Proximal humerus fractures comprise nearly 4%-5% of all fracture types and nearly 25% of fracture humerus. These fractures are commonly seen in the elderly population (people aged 60 years or more). The best way to treat elderly people who have three- or four-part fractures of the proximal humerus is debatable, with many in favour of prosthetic humeral head replacements. This study aimed to assess the functional outcome of proximal humerus fractures managed with a proximal humerus locking plate and to investigate the incidence of complications in these patients. Methodology This retrospective study included 32 cases of proximal humerus fractures managed surgically at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Rajasthan between July 2016 to July 2022 with a proximal humerus internal locking system (PHILOS) plate. NEER scoring system was used to categorise the fractures. Functional assessment was done using Constant Murley's shoulder score. Constant Murley shoulder score was graded as failure (0-69 points), unsatisfactory (70-79), satisfactory (80-89), and excellent (90-100). Subjects having metastatic and pathological fractures; associated fractures in the ipsilateral limb; having major nerve injury and cases of open fracture were excluded from this study. Results The mean age was 54.5±6.4 years. Of the total 32 cases of proximal humerus fractures, 12 cases of two-part fractures received an excellent grade, compared to seven cases of three-part fractures. Three two-part fracture cases and two three-part fracture cases all received satisfactory grades. Excellent results (score > 89) were noticed in 62.5% (n = 20) of the instances, satisfactory results (scoring 80-89) in 21.87% (n=7), poor results (score 70-79) in 9.38% (n=3), and failure results (score 70) in 6.25% (n=2). In 65.6% of cases, follow-up showed no complications. Shoulder stiffness and malunion (9.38%) were the most frequent consequences, followed by avascular necrosis (6.25%). Conclusions Based on the findings of this retrospective study, it can be opined that PHILOS plaiting appears to be a secure option for proximal humerus fracture cases. It offers solid fixation, prompt mobilisation, and excellent functional outcomes as observed in this study. Additionally, very few post-operative complication rates again support our conclusion.
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- Rohit Jhamnani
- Orthopaedics, Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, IND
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- Orthopaedics, Shaheed Hassan Khan Mewati (SHKM) Government Medical College, Nuh, IND
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- Preventive Medicine, Infantry Division, 14 Coprs, Bareilly, IND
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Moussa MK, Hall MAK, Akwe J. Cannabis-Induced Acute Encephalopathy in a 94-Year-Old Woman Due to Family Administration of Cannabidiol (CBD) Products: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e37927. [PMID: 37223146 PMCID: PMC10202677 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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In the United States, cannabis use is rising, including among older adults, as is unintentional ingestion. We describe the case of a 94-year-old woman admitted with altered mental status, diarrhea, and hallucinations. She lived with her family, who had noticed recent confusion with weakness, poor oral intake, and loose bowel movements. In the emergency room, her vital signs revealed mild tachycardia and hypotension. She was lethargic, disoriented, confused, and anxious but could answer simple questions. The attending hospitalist administered the Mini-Cog dementia screening and found that the patient was oriented to herself only and was unable to perform word recall tests or complete a clock drawing. The rest of her physical exam was within normal limits for her age. Despite a workup including urine culture, chest X-ray, and computed tomography scan of her head, no organic source for her mental change was found. After five days of admission, a close relative confessed that they had given the patient cannabis oil (marketed as "pure CBD," i.e., cannabidiol, a nonpsychoactive cannabis derivative widely touted as a remedy for pain, anxiety, and anorexia) in the form of edible brownies to help her with her persistent back pain and poor appetite. We performed a urine drug screen for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of cannabis, which verified cannabis use, as well as exposure to THC. The patient recovered to baseline with supportive care. Currently, there is no governing body or framework for the regulation of cannabis products in the United States. Nonprescription CBD products are not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration, and these products are not tested for safety, efficacy, or quality. Some producers voluntarily conduct such testing, but there is no regulatory oversight, and consumers may be unaware of the need for testing and/or which testing bodies are credible. Given the rapidly increasing proportion of older adults who are cannabis users, physicians should inquire about outpatient use of cannabis in general and CBD in particular during discussions with patients, even the most elderly.
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- Mohamad K Moussa
- Division of Hospital Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, USA
- Hospital Medicine, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Johns Creek, USA
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, USA
- Hospital Medicine, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Atlanta, USA
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Kim HM, Lee EJ, O SW, Choi YJ, Lee H, Oh SJ, Kim JM, Park AK, Kim JA, Lee CY, Kim JM, Park H, Park YJ, Yu JH, Kim EY, Ko HP, Kim EJ. A Seroprevalence Study on Residents in a Senior Care Facility with Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Infection. Viral Immunol 2023; 36:203-208. [PMID: 36951666 PMCID: PMC10621659 DOI: 10.1089/vim.2022.0133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/24/2023] Open
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The Omicron variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) began spreading rapidly in the community in November 2021, becoming the dominant variant in the Republic of Korea in 2022. Although its pathogenesis in healthy individuals was low, the severity and hospitalization rate was higher in the elderly and immunocompromised patients. We aimed to investigate the immunogenicity in acute and convalescent phases of breakthrough infection by Omicron in elderly individuals. Serological data were assessed by electrochemiluminescence immunoassay, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and plaque-reduction neutralization tests. SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and immunoglobulin G levels in the acute phase were higher in third dose-vaccinated elderly than in first and second dose-vaccinated patients. The neutralization antibody titer was detected only in third dose-vaccinated patients, and the titer was higher for the Delta than the Omicron variant. In the convalescent phase of Omicron infection, the neutralization antibody titer of vaccinated patients was higher for the Delta than the Omicron variant except in unvaccinated individuals. We demonstrated that the cause of the vulnerability to Omicron variant infection in third dose-vaccinated elderly was due to the low neutralization antibody level against Omicron. A fourth dose of vaccination is required in the elderly to reduce hospitalization and mortality caused by the Omicron variant.
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- Heui Man Kim
- Division of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Bureau of Infectious Diseases Diagnosis Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Bureau of Infectious Diseases Diagnosis Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Bureau of Infectious Diseases Diagnosis Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Bureau of Infectious Diseases Diagnosis Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Bureau of Infectious Diseases Diagnosis Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Bureau of Infectious Diseases Diagnosis Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Bureau of Infectious Diseases Diagnosis Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Bureau of Infectious Diseases Diagnosis Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Bureau of Infectious Diseases Diagnosis Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Bureau of Infectious Diseases Diagnosis Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Epidemiological Investigation Team, Epidemiological Investigation and Analysis Task Force, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Epidemiological Investigation Team, Epidemiological Investigation and Analysis Task Force, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Epidemiological Investigation Team, Epidemiological Investigation and Analysis Task Force, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Honam Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Gwangju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Honam Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Gwangju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Gwangju Metropolitan Government, Gwangju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Bureau of Infectious Diseases Diagnosis Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea
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Yıldız E, Çiftçi MÇ. The relationship between COVID-19 fear levels and healthy lifestyle behaviors of elderly individuals: a cross-sectional study. Psychogeriatrics 2023; 23:379-388. [PMID: 36843244 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND It is known that fear of COVID-19 is associated with many lifestyle behaviours including delays in access to healthcare services and smoking status. However, the relationship between healthy lifestyle behaviours and fear of COVID-19 in older individuals remains unclear. Therefore, there is a need for research that examines the relationship between healthy lifestyle behaviours and fear of COVID-19 in elderly individuals. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the COVID-19 fear levels of elderly individuals and their healthy lifestyle behaviours. METHODS This cross-sectional study was carried out with individuals at or over the age of 65 registered at a public health centre located in eastern Turkey (N = 494). Data collection tools included a form for descriptive variables and two scales, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19 S) and the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours Scale-II (HLSBS-II). Descriptive statistics, independent-samples t-test, ANOVA, correlation analyses, and hierarchical linear regression analyses were used in the analysis of the data. RESULTS The mean HLSBS-II and FCV-19 S scores of the participants were 127.61 ± 24.76 and 20.96 ± 7.29, respectively. While fear of COVID-19 alone, as indicated by the FCV-19 S score, explained 2.4% of the total variance in healthy lifestyle behaviours, fear of COVID-19, having a university degree, and high economic status together explained 7.5% of the total variance in healthy lifestyle behaviours indicated by scores on the HLSBS-II. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study showed that fear of COVID-19 and healthy lifestyle behaviours were dynamics that are positively related, albeit to a small extent, to each other for elderly individuals. Additionally, it was revealed that elderly individuals have moderate levels of fear of COVID-19 and healthy lifestyle behaviours.
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- Erman Yıldız
- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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Ruhl L, Kühne JF, Beushausen K, Keil J, Christoph S, Sauer J, Falk CS. Third SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and breakthrough infections enhance humoral and cellular immunity against variants of concern. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1120010. [PMID: 37033958 PMCID: PMC10073596 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1120010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Introduction SARS-CoV-2 vaccination is the leading strategy to prevent severe courses after SARS-CoV-2 infection. In our study, we analyzed humoral and cellular immune responses in detail to three consecutive homologous or heterologous SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations and breakthrough infections. Methods Peripheral blood samples of n=20 individuals were analyzed in the time course of three SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations and/or breakthrough infection. S1-, RBD-, S2- and N-specific IgG antibodies were quantified using Luminex-based multiplex assays and electrochemiluminescence multiplex assays for surrogate neutralization in plasma. Changes in cellular immune components were determined via flow cytometry of whole blood samples. Results All individuals (n=20) responded to vaccination with increasing S1-/RBD-/S2-specific IgG levels, whereas specific plasma IgA displayed individual variability. The third dose increased antibody inhibitory capacity (AIC) against immune-escape variants Beta and Omicron BA.1 independently of age. The mRNA-primed vaccination induced IgG and IgA immunity more efficiently, whereas vector-primed individuals displayed higher levels of memory T and B cells. Vaccinees showed SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell responses, which were further improved and specified after Omicron breakthrough infections in parallel to the appearance of new variant-specific antibodies. Discussion In conclusion, the third vaccination was essential to increase IgG levels, mandatory to boost AIC against immune-escape variants, and induced SARS-CoV-2-specific T cells. Breakthrough infection with Omicron generates additional spike specificities covering all known variants.
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- Louisa Ruhl
- Hannover Medical School, Institute of Transplant Immunology, Hannover, Germany
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- Hannover Medical School, Institute of Transplant Immunology, Hannover, Germany
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- Hannover Medical School, Institute of Transplant Immunology, Hannover, Germany
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- Hannover Medical School, Institute of Transplant Immunology, Hannover, Germany
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- Hannover Medical School, Institute of Transplant Immunology, Hannover, Germany
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- Hannover Medical School, Institute of Transplant Immunology, Hannover, Germany
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- Hannover Medical School, Institute of Transplant Immunology, Hannover, Germany
- BREATH Site, German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Hannover, Germany
- TTU-IICH, German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), Hannover-Braunschweig, Germany
- *Correspondence: Christine S. Falk,
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Peng X, Yin J, Wang Y, Chen X, Qing L, Wang Y, Yang T, Deng D. Retirement and elderly health in China: Based on propensity score matching. Front Public Health 2022; 10:790377. [PMID: 36407989 PMCID: PMC9669292 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.790377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background The relationship between retirement and health is important to the formulation of retirement related policies but is a controversial topic, perhaps because selection bias has not been well-addressed in previous studies through traditional analysis methods. Using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), this study explored the potential impact of retirement on the health of elderly Chinese individuals, adjusting for selection bias. Methods We balanced the baseline differences between retirement groups and working groups based on nearest neighbor matching and genetic matching with a generalized boosted model (GBM), and regression analysis was used to evaluate the impact of retirement on the health of elderly individuals. Results No significant difference was found in any of the covariates between the two groups after matching. Genetic matching performed better than nearest neighbor matching in balancing the covariates. Compared to the working group, the retirement group had a 0.78 (95% CI: 0.65-0.94, P = 0.026) times higher probability of self-reported physical pain, a 0.76 (95% CI: 0.62-0.93, P = 0.023) times higher probability of depression, and a 0.57-point (95% CI: 0.37-0.78, P < 0.001) improvement in cognitive status score. Among male, the retirement group had a 0.89-point (95% CI: 0.45-1.33, P < 0.001) improvement in cognitive status score for low education, a 0.65 (95% CI: 0.46-0.92, P = 0.042) times higher probability of self-reported physical pain for middle education. For female with low education, the cognitive status of the retirement group was significantly higher by 0.99 points (95% CI: 0.42-1.55, P = 0.004), the probability of depression was 0.56 (95% CI: 0.36-0.87, P = 0.031) times higher in the retirement group than in the working group. There was no difference for the middle and high education. Conclusion Retirement can exert a beneficial effect on the health of elderly individuals. Therefore, the government and relevant departments should consider this potential effect when instituting policies that delay retirement.
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- Xin Peng
- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Public Health Center, Tianfu New Area Disease Prevention and Control Center, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Liu F, Song S, Ye X, Huang S, He J, Wang G, Hu X. Oral health-related multiple outcomes of holistic health in elderly individuals: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1021104. [PMID: 36388333 PMCID: PMC9650948 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1021104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Background and aims Along with an aging population, exploring the impact of oral health on holistic health and determining exact outcomes in elderly individuals are important in both scientific research and clinical practice. Significant increase in the number of systematic reviews shows that oral health can directly or indirectly affect the overall health of elderly people physically, mentally and socially. To systematically collate, appraise, and synthesize the current evidence, we carried out an umbrella review of the impacts of oral health on holistic health in elderly individuals. Methods A systematic reviews and meta-analyses search was performed in the major databases PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library from inception to February 1, 2022, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. The JBI (Joanna Briggs Institute) Critical Appraisal Checklist for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses was referred to assess methodological quality, and the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, assessment, Development, and Evaluation working group classification) was used to assess the quality of evidence for each outcome included in the umbrella review. Results Out of 1,067 records, a total of 35 systematic reviews were included. Respiratory diseases, malnutrition, age-related oral changes, frailty, cognitive impairment, depression and poor quality of life were identified as seven key outcomes that affect the physical, mental and social health of elderly individuals. Meanwhile, three intervention measures of oral health were summarized as (i) more rigorous and universal scales, (ii) dental cleaning and denture installation, and (iii) improving self-awareness regarding oral care. Conclusions Evidence showed that oral health can significantly affect holistic health, and the diverse oral diseases directly lead to multiple health outcomes in elderly individuals. Clear high-quality evidence revealed that oral health is strongly associated with seven health outcomes covering physical, mental, and social levels, which directly corresponds to holistic health, and impacts the quality of life of elderly individuals. Such the results remind the importance of oral care in public health, and further studies need to be conducted to verity more specific association between oral health and other chronic diseases. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/#recordDetails, identifier: CRD42022315315.
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- Fan Liu
- West China School of Nursing, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,Innovation Center of Nursing Research, Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Nursing, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Nursing, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Nursing, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Nursing, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Innovation Center of Nursing Research, Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Innovation Center of Nursing Research, Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,*Correspondence: Xiuying Hu
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Gezgin Yazici H, Ökten Ç. The Insomnia and Loneliness of Elderly Individuals and Affecting Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey. Soc Work Public Health 2022; 37:601-608. [PMID: 35287564 DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2022.2053630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study aims to examine the loneliness and sleep problems of older people and the variables during the COVID-19 in Turkey pandemic and the variables that affect them. Snowball sampling was used in this descriptive and cross-sectional study. Google forms, personal information form, the UCLA Loneliness Scale III and the Insomnia Severity Index were used to collect data in December 2020. The questionnaire link was disseminated by e-mail and social media. By clicking the link, the participants were automatically directed to information about the study and received informed consent forms. The participants were urged to send the questionnaire to as many individuals as they could. This research was conducted with 412 participants. Education level and perceived health status affected their loneliness. The older people had loneliness and sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic, and these problems were affected by sociodemographic variables. Loneliness and insomnia are positively correlated, and loneliness affects the severity of insomnia.
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- Havva Gezgin Yazici
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Mental Health Nursing Department, Kutahya Health Sciences University, Kutahya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical Nursing Department, Kutahya Health Sciences University, Kutahya, Turkey
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Polat F, Karasu F. Effect of sleep hygiene training given to elderly individuals on daytime sleepiness and fatigue: A randomized controlled trial. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2022; 58:2161-2169. [PMID: 35124807 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.13043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study was conducted to determine the effect of sleep hygiene training given to elderly individuals on daytime sleepiness and fatigue. DESIGN AND METHODS The sample size was calculated by G. Power and determined as 134 elderly individuals. The experimental group was trained in sleep, two sessions a week for a total of 2 weeks. FINDINGS The difference between Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Fatigue Severity Scale posttest mean scores of the elderly individuals in the experimental and control groups were found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Sleep hygiene training reduced daytime sleepiness and fatigue in older adults.
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- Filiz Polat
- Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Osmaniye, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Yusuf Şerefoğlu Faculty of Health Sciences, Kilis 7 Aralık University, Kilis, Turkey
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Momand B, Barth B, Sun W, Dubrowski A. Bridging the Gap in Health Personnel and Elderly Communication Training: What Can We Learn From Speech Codes Theory. Cureus 2022; 14:e21659. [PMID: 35233328 PMCID: PMC8881906 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.21659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Effective communication in healthcare settings allows for the expression of complex or technical terms in a manner that each patient can understand. Communication is also linked to increased trust, patient and family satisfaction, and mutual agreement between patients and healthcare personnel. As a result of aging, the elderly (age 65 and older) may develop physical, cognitive, and social changes that may lead to barriers when interacting with healthcare personnel. As a result of these age-related changes, the elderly ability to receive, retain, and convey information may be affected. Therefore, it is essential that healthcare personnel use appropriate language when communicating with this population. Studies have suggested that simulation can be an effective means to train healthcare personnel to develop context-appropriate communication skills for this specific population. This editorial will explore how the Speech Codes Theory (SCT) can structure simulation encounters to enhance healthcare personnel's proficiency in conversing and connecting with this patient population.
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- Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, CAN
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- Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, CAN
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Ke LS, Hu WY, Dai YT, Chen CY. The Differences and Perspectives Between Elderly Individuals and Their Surrogates Regarding End-of-Life Care: A Mixed Methods Study. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2022; 39:1061-1070. [PMID: 35139645 DOI: 10.1177/10499091211052853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Family members often take the place of decision-making for elderly individuals. Previous studies showed that family members could not predict elderly individuals' thoughts about end-of-life care. Objectives: The aims are to understand the differences and perspectives between elderly individuals and surrogates regarding end-of-life care. Design: A mixed methods study comprising a cross-sectional survey and field notes analysis. Setting: Two geriatric wards in a veterans hospital located in northern Taiwan. Subjects: Fifty-five pairs of elderly individuals and their surrogates. Measurements: Life support preferences questionnaire and field notes. Results: The quantitative data showed that the elderly individuals and their surrogates had proper consistency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and surgery. However, their consistency was poor in antibiotics and nasogastric tube feeding. Four themes were identified in qualitative data: recognizing old age, struggling with hope and peace, worries and concerns, and control of life. Recognizing old age for both elderly individuals and their surrogates was critical. Elderly individuals and their surrogates may seek a ray of hope among aggressive treatments and struggle with hope and peace. A lot of worries and concerns were mentioned, including contextual concerns. Elderly individuals need to depend on their ability to control their life. Conclusions: The study highlights elderly individuals' and their surrogates' considerations for antibiotics and nasogastric tube feeding. Furthermore, elderly individuals expressed that it is different for making decisions for themselves or others; thus, future studies can further explore whether elderly individuals allow their surrogates leeway from their wishes.
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- Li-Shan Ke
- School of Nursing, 38028National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, 46615Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Medicine, 33561National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, 38006National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Medicine, 33561National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, 33561National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Górski M, Buczkowska M, Grajek M, Garbicz J, Całyniuk B, Paciorek K, Głuszek A, Polaniak R. Assessment of the Risk of Depression in Residents Staying at Long-Term Care Institutions in Poland During the COVID-19 Pandemic Depending on the Quality of Cognitive Functioning. Front Psychol 2022; 12:766675. [PMID: 35046869 PMCID: PMC8761846 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.766675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background: The development of the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the implementation of many procedures to safeguard against further increases in illness. Unfortunately, this has drastically reduced residents' contact with their families, which has increased feelings of loneliness and isolation. This is particularly difficult in long-term care facilities, where the risk of developing depression is higher than in the general population. Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the risk of depression among the residents of long-term care institutions in Poland during the COVID-19 pandemic and to determine the relationship between the risk of depression and the occurrence of cognitive impairment in the study group. Methods: The study included 273 residents from long-term care institutions in Poland. The risk of depression was determined based on an originally designed questionnaire. The cognitive state of the subjects was assessed using the screening test Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Both the depression risk assessment and the MMSE test were conducted twice: in March and December 2020. Results: In March, severe dementia was present in 28.2% of the residents and normal MMSE scores were observed in 16.1% of the subjects; in December, the prevalence of severe dementia increased to 31.1% and that of normal scores decreased to 10.3%. In March, no participant was found to be at high risk of depression and moderate risk was observed in 14.3% of the subjects; in December, 2.6% of the residents had a high risk score and 45.4% had a moderate risk score. Statistical analysis revealed that higher MMSE scores correspond with a higher risk of depression. Conclusion: A higher risk of depression was observed with the development of the pandemic. Residents with cognitive impairment were characterised by a lower risk of depression compared to individuals with normal MMSE scores. During the study, progression of cognitive impairment was observed in the residents.
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- Michał Górski
- Doctoral School of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Toxicology and Health Protection in the Occupational Environment, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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- Doctoral School of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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- Doctoral School of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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Ma LY, He F, Liu S, Wang XD, Gao Y, Shi Z, Niu J, Ji Y. The Association Between the Prevalence, Medication Adherence and Control of Hypertension and the Prevalence of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Rural Northern China: A Cross-Sectional Study. Patient Prefer Adherence 2022; 16:493-502. [PMID: 35228797 PMCID: PMC8882022 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s351588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION High blood pressure is one of the main modifiable risk factors for dementia. However, it remains unclear whether lowering the blood pressure effectively prevents cognitive impairment. Our objective was to explore the association between the prevalence, medication adherence and control of hypertension and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among elderly individuals in northern China. METHODS A two-stage clustering sampling method was used, and 9036 participants aged ≥65 years were included in the analysis. The Mini-Mental State Examination and activities of daily living were used to assess participants' cognitive function. Demographic characteristics (gender, age, marital status, education level, occupation), history and duration of hypertension, use of antihypertensive medications (AHMs) and its control effect were obtained. RESULTS The prevalence of MCI in all participants was 18.1%, and the prevalence of MCI was significantly higher in hypertensive subjects than in normotensive subjects (19.7% vs 16.2%, P < 0.01). Furthermore, in hypertensive patients, the prevalence of MCI was lower in those with good adherence (17.3%) than in those with poor adherence (23.7%, P < 0.01) and lower in those controlled (16.5%) than in those with uncontrolled adherence (20.8%, P < 0.01). In univariate analyses, being female gender, increased age, agriculture occupation, unmarried and widow, less than primary school and middle school were associated with MCI prevalence. The assessment of the hypertensive patients revealed the adjusted OR (95% CI) of having MCI in those with poor adherence to AHMs was 1.32 (1.14-1.54) compared with those having good adherence. CONCLUSION There is an association between the prevalence of hypertension, adherence to AHMs and MCI, suggesting that hypertensives should be screened for MCI to provide improved diagnoses and optimal therapeutics for cognitive decline prevention, especially in poor AHM adherence.
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- Ling-Yun Ma
- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular and of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Department of Neurology, Tianjin Dementia Institute, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular and of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Department of Neurology, Tianjin Dementia Institute, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular and of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Department of Neurology, Tianjin Dementia Institute, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Jianping Niu; Yong Ji, Tel +8618059218208; +8613612048681, Email ; ;
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular and of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Department of Neurology, Tianjin Dementia Institute, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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Lee YJ, Lee J, Kwon BS, Kim Y. An empyema caused by Streptococcus constellatus in an older immunocompetent patient: Case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27893. [PMID: 34766602 PMCID: PMC10545172 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Empyema caused by Streptococcus constellatus is rare in patients without underlying diseases. However, the importance of the Streptococcus anginosus group, which consists of S constellatus, S anginosus, and Streptococcus intermedius, as causative organisms of empyema has been increasing. PATIENT CONCERNS A 78-year-old man initially presented with dyspnea and chills for 4 days. He had no medical history. DIAGNOSIS Chest X-ray and chest computed tomography showed a large and multiloculated pleural effusion with an air bubble on the right side. Cultivation of the pleural effusion using clone library analysis of the 16S rRNA gene revealed S constellatus positivity. INTERVENTIONS The patient was treated by drainage of the pleural effusion and intravenous ceftriaxone and clindamycin for the possibility of anaerobes, followed by 10 weeks of oral antibiotics. OUTCOMES On the 11th day of admission, the thoracic drainage tube was removed. After 1 year of treatment, there were no sequelae of empyema. LESSONS Although S constellatus can cause serious infections in patients with underlying diseases and immunosuppression, physicians need to consider S constellatus infection in community-acquired empyema in elderly individuals. It should be treated with early pleural drainage and antibiotics to avoid surgical decortication and prolonged hospitalization.
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- Young Joo Lee
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ye Hospital, Anyang, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Mazziotta C, Lanzillotti C, Govoni M, Pellielo G, Mazzoni E, Tognon M, Martini F, Rotondo JC. Decreased IgG Antibody Response to Viral Protein Mimotopes of Oncogenic Merkel Cell Polyomavirus in Sera From Healthy Elderly Subjects. Front Immunol 2021; 12:738486. [PMID: 34733278 PMCID: PMC8558529 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.738486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) is the main causative agent of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), a rare but aggressive skin tumor with a typical presentation age >60 years. MCPyV is ubiquitous in humans. After an early-age primary infection, MCPyV establishes a clinically asymptomatic lifelong infection. In immunocompromised patients/individuals, including elders, MCC can arise following an increase in MCPyV replication events. Elders are prone to develop immunesenescence and therefore represent an important group to investigate. In addition, detailed information on MCPyV serology in elders has been debated. These findings cumulatively indicate the need for new research verifying the impact of MCPyV infection in elderly subjects (ES). Herein, sera from 226 ES, aged 66-100 years, were analyzed for anti-MCPyV IgGs with an indirect ELISA using peptides mimicking epitopes from the MCPyV capsid proteins VP1-2. Immunological data from sera belonging to a cohort of healthy subjects (HS) (n = 548) aged 18-65 years, reported in our previous study, were also included for comparisons. Age-/gender-specific seroprevalence and serological profiles were investigated. MCPyV seroprevalence in ES was 63.7% (144/226). Age-specific MCPyV seroprevalence resulted as 62.5% (25/40), 71.7% (33/46), 64.9% (37/57), 63.8% (30/47), and 52.8% (19/36) in ES aged 66-70, 71-75, 76-80, 81-85, and 86-100 years, respectively (p > 0.05). MCPyV seroprevalence was 67% (71/106) and 61% (73/120) in ES males and females, respectively (p > 0.05). Lack of age-/gender-related variations in terms of MCPyV serological profiles was found in ES (p > 0.05). Notably, serological profile analyses indicated lower optical densities (ODs) in ES compared with HS (p < 0.05), while lower ODs were also determined in ES males compared with HS males (p < 0.05). Our data cumulatively suggest that oncogenic MCPyV circulates in elders asymptomatically at a relatively high prevalence, while immunesenescence might be responsible for a decreased IgG antibody response to MCPyV, thereby potentially leading to an increase in MCPyV replication levels. In the worse scenario, alongside other factors, MCPyV might drive MCC carcinogenesis, as described in elders with over 60 years of age.
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- Chiara Mazziotta
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
- Center for Studies on Gender Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
- Center for Studies on Gender Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
- Laboratory for Technologies of Advanced Therapies (LTTA), University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
- Center for Studies on Gender Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Keshvani N, Pandey A. Beyond Physical Impairment: The Role of Social Frailty in Heart Failure. J Am Heart Assoc 2021; 10:e022187. [PMID: 34472383 PMCID: PMC8649254 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.022187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Neil Keshvani
- Division of Cardiology Department of Internal Medicine UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas TX
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Internal Medicine UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas TX
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Kim B, Youm C, Park H, Lee M, Noh B. Characteristics of Gait Variability in the Elderly While Walking on a Treadmill with Gait Speed Variation. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph18094704. [PMID: 33925047 PMCID: PMC8125411 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18094704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Gait variability (GV), which is a variable for predicting mobility issues and risk of falling in elderly people, is defined as the fluctuation in spatiotemporal characteristics from one step to the next in walking. The goal of this study was to analyze the age- and sex-related spatiotemporal variability characteristics of elderly individuals using the measurements taken while walking on a treadmill for one minute based on gait speed variation. Gait testing was conducted on 225 healthy male and female individuals aged 60–79 years who were able to walk and move on their own and, specifically, walk on a treadmill for one minute. The test was performed at three speed conditions—the preferred speed of the participant, 20% higher than the preferred speed, and 20% lower than the preferred speed—and data were recorded using shoe-type data loggers. The different age groups and sex could be distinguished using the coefficient of variance (CV) of the double support phase and gait asymmetry (GA) at the preferred speed, and CVs of stride length and stance phase at faster speed. The results indicated that the values of GV obtained from the test were used to determine the variation in gait characteristics of elderly individuals.
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- Bohyun Kim
- Department of Health Sciences, The Graduate School of Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea; (B.K.); (H.P.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, The Graduate School of Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea; (B.K.); (H.P.); (M.L.)
- Department of Health Care and Science, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-51-200-7830
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- Department of Health Sciences, The Graduate School of Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea; (B.K.); (H.P.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, The Graduate School of Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea; (B.K.); (H.P.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Kinesiology, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea;
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Burke SL, Grudzien A, Burgess A, Rodriguez MJ, Rivera Y, Loewenstein D. The Utility of Cognitive Screeners in the Detection of Dementia Spectrum Disorders in Spanish-Speaking Populations. J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 2021; 34:102-118. [PMID: 32314661 PMCID: PMC10034718 DOI: 10.1177/0891988720915513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Increasing rates of dementia spectrum disorders among Spanish-speaking geriatric populations necessitate the development of culturally appropriate cognitive screening tests that can identify neurodegenerative disorders in their earliest stages when emerging disease-modifying treatments are most likely to be effective. This scoping review identified 26 brief Spanish language cognitive screening tools (<20 minutes) by searching academic databases using a combination of search terms. Results suggest that the Mini-Mental Status Examination and Montreal Cognitive Assessment appear to be less valid than other screeners. Instruments such as the 7-Minute Screen and Mini-Cog evidence higher classification rates of dementia, while Phototest detected mild cognitive impairment at higher rates more consistently than other screeners. Different sensitivity and specificity outcomes and cutoffs were observed when the same cognitive screener was evaluated in different countries. Results indicate that it is imperative to increase nation-specific validation and normative data for these instruments to best serve diverse populations.
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- Shanna L. Burke
- School of Social Work, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- School of Social Work, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- School of Social Work, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, University of Miami Center on Aging, Miami, FL, USA
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- Deacon Z J Lee
- Division of Cardiology Peter Munk Cardiac CentreToronto General Hospital Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Division of Cardiology Peter Munk Cardiac CentreToronto General Hospital Toronto Ontario Canada
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Wang L, Yang L, Di X, Dai X. Family Support, Multidimensional Health, and Living Satisfaction among the Elderly: A Case from Shaanxi Province, China. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:E8434. [PMID: 33202585 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17228434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The current study investigated the association between three types of family support and living satisfaction of elderly individuals in China, and paid particular attention to the possible mediating role of the elderly population’s multidimensional health. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2019, and 938 elderly people from seven counties (districts) of China’s Shaanxi province were enrolled. Multivariable linear regression and mediation effect analysis were employed to examine the integrated relationships among these variables. The results showed that emotional support and decisional support from families were positively related to the living satisfaction of elderly individuals (β = 0.101, p = 0.000; β = 0.263, p = 0.000), while the relationship between daily living support and living satisfaction was not significant (β = 0.017, p > 0.05). The mediation examination further demonstrated that both mental state and social integration mediated the association between emotional support and living satisfaction, as well as the association between decisional support and living satisfaction, but a mediating effect of physical health was not observed. These results indicate the pathways in the relationships of different types of family support to living satisfaction via mental state and social integration, having significant implications for enhancing the living satisfaction the elderly.
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Takeda S, Fukushima H, Okamoto C, Kitawaki Y, Nakayama S. Effects of a lifestyle development program designed to reduce the risk factors for cognitive decline on the mental health of elderly individuals. Psychogeriatrics 2020; 20:480-486. [PMID: 32101630 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 02/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) along with depression is high in the elderly. In the present study, a program that allows the elderly individuals to voluntarily manage and develop lifestyles that may reduce the risk factors for cognitive decline was applied to the participants to evaluate its effect on the mental health of these individuals. METHODS The participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group and a control group. The program was conducted during 7 months in the intervention group, and it had seven times of group activities, performed once a month for about 1 h, and individual activities to reduce the risk factors for cognitive decline, performed every day. To evaluate the effects of the program on the mental health of the participants, the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale (PGC) were used. These two scales were applied twice to the intervention and control groups. RESULTS The GDS score revealed no change in the score in the intervention group before and after the 7-month program implementation; however, in the control group, the score was significantly higher after program implementation than that before. The PGC score revealed no change in the intervention group before and after 7-month program implementation; however, in the control group, the score was significantly lower after program implementation than that before. Additionally, it revealed no change in the GDS score in the depression-prone control group before and after 7-month program implementation; however, in the depression-prone intervention group, the GDS score was significantly lower after program implementation than that before. CONCLUSIONS The intervention program that allows the elderly individuals to voluntarily manage and develop lifestyles that may reduce the risk factors for cognitive decline is expected to maintain mental health in elderly individuals.
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- Shinya Takeda
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Tottori University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Tottori, Japan
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- National Institute of Technology, Yonago College, Tottori, Japan
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Xu Y, Gao C, He J, Gu W, Yi C, Chen B, Wang Q, Tang F, Xu J, Yue H, Zhang Z. Sclerostin and Its Associations With Bone Metabolism Markers and Sex Hormones in Healthy Community-Dwelling Elderly Individuals and Adolescents. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:57. [PMID: 32117983 PMCID: PMC7020200 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.00057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Sclerostin is an important regulator of bone mass involving Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. We aimed to obtain the profile of serum sclerostin level and explore its associations with bone metabolism markers and sex hormones in healthy community-dwelling Chinese elderly individuals and adolescents. A cross-sectional study was performed in three communities in Shanghai. In all, 861 participants, including 574 healthy elderly individuals, and 287 healthy adolescents, were recruited. The levels of serum sclerostin, procollagen type 1 N-terminal propeptide (P1NP), β-CrossLaps of type I collagen containing cross-linked C-telopeptide (β-CTX), parathyroid hormone (PTH), 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D], estradiol (E2), testosterone (T), and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) were measured in blood samples from all participants. Median sclerostin level was higher in males than in females and in elderly individuals than in adolescents (elderly males: 54.89 pmol/L, elderly females: 39.95 pmol/L, adolescent males: 36.58 pmol/L, adolescent females: 27.06 pmol/L; both P < 0.05). In elderly individuals, serum sclerostin was positively correlated with age (β = 0.176, P < 0.001) and T (β = 0.248, P = 0.001), but negatively associated to P1NP (β = −0.140, P = 0.001). In adolescents, circulating sclerostin was significantly and positively associated with P1NP (β = 0.192, P = 0.003). The directions of the association between sclerostin and P1NP were opposite in Chinese elderly individuals and adolescents, which may reflect that sclerostin plays distinct roles in different functional states of the skeleton. Our findings revealed the rough profile of circulating sclerostin level in general healthy Chinese population and its associations with bone metabolism markers and sex hormones, which may provide a clue to further elucidate the cross action of sclerostin in bone metabolism and sexual development.
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- Yang Xu
- Shanghai Clinical Research Center of Bone Disease, Department of Osteoporosis and Bone Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Clinical Research Center of Bone Disease, Department of Osteoporosis and Bone Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Clinical Research Center of Bone Disease, Department of Osteoporosis and Bone Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Fenglin Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- Fenglin Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- Qixian Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- Qixian Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Clinical Research Center of Bone Disease, Department of Osteoporosis and Bone Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Clinical Research Center of Bone Disease, Department of Osteoporosis and Bone Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Gu JW, Liu JH, Xiao HN, Yang YF, Dong WJ, Zhang QB, Liu L, He CS, Wu BH. Relationship between plasma levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and arterial stiffness in elderly Chinese with non-dipper hypertension: An observational study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e19200. [PMID: 32049858 PMCID: PMC7035115 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000019200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Elderly individuals with non-dipper hypertension are at high risk of cardiovascular disease because of increased stiffness of peripheral arteries. Since, vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in elderly Chinese. We examined whether reduced plasma levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] may help promote this stiffness.Hypertensive patients at least 60 years old without history of peripheral arterial disease at our hospital were retrospectively divided into dipper and non-dipper groups according to the results of 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Plasma levels of 25(OH)D were measured by enzyme immunoassay. Peripheral arterial stiffness was measured based on the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI).Of the 155 patients enrolled, 95 (61.3%) were diagnosed with non-dipper hypertension and these patients had significantly lower plasma levels of 25(OH)D than the 60 patients with dipper hypertension (19.58 ± 5.97 vs 24.36 ± 6.95 nmol/L, P < .01) as well as significantly higher CAVI (8.46 ± 1.65 vs 7.56 ± 1.08 m/s, P < .01). Vitamin D deficiency was significantly more common among non-dipper patients (57.9% vs 31.7%, P < .01). Multivariate regression showed that age and 25(OH)D were independently related to CAVI, with each 1-ng/ml decrease in 25(OH)D associated with a CAVI increase of +0.04 m/s.Non-dipper hypertension is associated with vitamin D deficiency and reduced plasma levels of 25(OH)D. The latter may contribute to stiffening of peripheral arteries, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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- Jian-Wei Gu
- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong City
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- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong City
- Department of Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong City
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- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong City
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- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong City
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- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong City
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- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong City
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- Department of Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong City
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Pinkerton KE, Chen CY, Mack SM, Upadhyay P, Wu CW, Yuan W. Cardiopulmonary Health Effects of Airborne Particulate Matter: Correlating Animal Toxicology to Human Epidemiology. Toxicol Pathol 2019; 47:954-961. [PMID: 31645209 DOI: 10.1177/0192623319879091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The effects of particulate matter (PM) on cardiopulmonary health have been studied extensively over the past three decades. Particulate matter is the primary criteria air pollutant most commonly associated with adverse health effects on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The mechanisms by which PM exerts its effects are thought to be due to a variety of factors which may include, but are not limited to, concentration, duration of exposure, and age of exposed persons. Adverse effects of PM are strongly driven by their physicochemical properties, sites of deposition, and interactions with cells of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. The direct translocation of particles, as well as neural and local inflammatory events, are primary drivers for the observed cardiopulmonary health effects. In this review, toxicological studies in animals, and clinical and epidemiological studies in humans are examined to demonstrate the importance of using all three approaches to better define potential mechanisms driving health outcomes upon exposure to airborne PM of diverse physicochemical compositions.
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- Kent E Pinkerton
- Center for Health and the Environment, University of California, Davis, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of California, Davis, USA
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- Center for Health and the Environment, University of California, Davis, USA
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- Center for Health and the Environment, University of California, Davis, USA
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- Center for Health and the Environment, University of California, Davis, USA
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- Center for Health and the Environment, University of California, Davis, USA.,College of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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Sousa SES, Sales MC, Araújo JRT, Sena-Evangelista KCM, Lima KC, Pedrosa LFC. High Prevalence of Hypovitaminosis D in Institutionalized Elderly Individuals is Associated with Summer in a Region with High Ultraviolet Radiation Levels. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11071516. [PMID: 31277405 PMCID: PMC6682871 DOI: 10.3390/nu11071516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Revised: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Vitamin D may play a significant role in regulating the rate of aging. The objective of the study was to assess vitamin D status and its associated factors in institutionalized elderly individuals. A total of 153 elderly individuals living in Nursing Homes (NH) were recruited into the study. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration was used as the biomarker of vitamin D status, and it was considered as the dependent variable in the model. The independent variables were the type of NH, age-adjusted time of institutionalization, age, sex, skin color, body mass index, waist and calf circumference, physical activity practice, mobility, dietary intake of vitamin D and calcium, vitamin D supplementation, use of antiepileptics, and season of the year. Serum 25(OH)D concentrations less than or equal to 29 ng/mL were classified as insufficient vitamin D status. The prevalences of inadequate dietary intake of vitamin D and calcium were 95.4% and 79.7%, respectively. The prevalence of hypovitaminosis D was 71.2%, and the mean serum concentration of 25(OH)D was 23.9 ng/mL (95% confidence interval [CI]: 22.8-26.1). Serum 25(OH)D concentration was associated with the season of summer (p = 0.046). There were no associations with other independent variables (all p > 0.05). The present results showed that a high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D was significantly associated with summer in institutionalized elderly individuals.
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- Sara Estéfani S Sousa
- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 3000, Lagoa Nova, 59078970 Natal, RN, Brazil
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- School of Medicine, State University of Roraima, Rua Sete de Setembro, 231, Canarinho, 69306530 Boa Vista, RR, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program of Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Rua General Gustavo Cordeiro de Farias, Petrópolis, 59010180 Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 3000, Lagoa Nova, 59078970 Natal, RN, Brazil
- Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 3000, Lagoa Nova, 59078970 Natal, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program of Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Rua General Gustavo Cordeiro de Farias, Petrópolis, 59010180 Natal, RN, Brazil
- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 1787, Lagoa Nova, 59056000 Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 3000, Lagoa Nova, 59078970 Natal, RN, Brazil.
- Postgraduate Program of Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Rua General Gustavo Cordeiro de Farias, Petrópolis, 59010180 Natal, RN, Brazil.
- Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 3000, Lagoa Nova, 59078970 Natal, Brazil.
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Chantaramanee A, Tohara H, Nakagawa K, Hara K, Nakane A, Yamaguchi K, Yoshimi K, Junichi F, Minakuchi S. Association between echo intensity of the tongue and its thickness and function in elderly subjects. J Oral Rehabil 2019; 46:634-639. [PMID: 30869159 DOI: 10.1111/joor.12788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2019] [Revised: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The tongue plays an important role during the oropharyngeal phase of swallowing. Each part of the tongue has a different function during swallowing. Ageing causes changes in muscle quantity and quality. Qualitative changes, such as an increase in intramuscular adipose tissue, can be determined by the echo intensity (EI) of the tongue on ultrasonography (US). OBJECTIVE To clarify the relationship between EI and thickness and function of the tongue. METHODS Ninety-four healthy elderly individuals (30 male, 64 female) aged >65 years (mean 71.10 ± 4.13 years) were enrolled. Tongue thickness (TT) and EI were determined by US. Tongue function was evaluated by measurement of tongue pressure and oral diadochokinesis (OD). Multiple regression analysis was used to identify the factor with the strongest influence on EI of the tongue. RESULTS The mean thickness of the middle of the tongue was 40.42 ± 4.24 mm and that of the base was 23.35 ± 3.32 mm; the respective EI values were 46.54 ± 9.33 and 49.33 ± 9.83. The average OD rates for /ta/ and /ka/ were 5.73 ± 1.09 and 5.40 ± 1.00 times/s, respectively. Multiple regression analysis for EI showed that /ta/ (β = -2.518, P = 0.042) and thickness of the middle of the tongue (β = -1.278, P < 0.001) were significant independent variables. Similarly, the EI at the base of the tongue showed that /ka/ (β = -4.038, P = 0.021) and base of TT (β = -0.913, P = 0.004) were significant independent variables. CONCLUSION EI may be an indicator of TT and OD in both the middle and base of the tongue. Ultrasound is beneficial for evaluating TT and function.
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- Ariya Chantaramanee
- Department of Gerodontology, Division of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology, Division of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology, Division of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology, Division of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology, Division of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology, Division of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology, Division of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Oral Health Sciences for Community Welfare, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology, Division of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Thi Thu Nguyen T, Miyagi S, Tsujiguchi H, Kambayashi Y, Hara A, Nakamura H, Suzuki K, Yamada Y, Shimizu Y, Nakamura H. Association between Lower Intake of Minerals and Depressive Symptoms among Elderly Japanese Women but Not Men: Findings from Shika Study. Nutrients 2019; 11:E389. [PMID: 30781841 DOI: 10.3390/nu11020389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Revised: 02/05/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine the relationship of mineral intake, including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper and manganese, with depressive symptoms in both genders in the Japanese elderly population. A total of 1423 participants who were older than 65 years old were recruited in this study. Mineral intake was analyzed using a validated and brief self-administered diet history questionnaire. Depressive symptoms were assessed with a short version of the Geriatric Depression Scale. A logistic regression model was applied to determine the relationship between mineral intake and depressive symptoms. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 20%. Except for sodium and manganese, mineral intake was significantly lower in the depressive symptoms group. There was no difference of mineral intake between male participants with depressive symptoms and those without such symptoms. However, in female participants, mineral intake was significantly lower in participants with depressive symptoms compared to those without such symptoms. Potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and copper were significantly and negatively correlated with depressive symptoms among female participants, but not male participants. Our results suggest that the deficiencies in mineral intake may be related to depressive symptoms, especially in women.
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Rinnan E, André B, Drageset J, Garåsen H, Espnes GA, Haugan G. Joy of life in nursing homes: A qualitative study of what constitutes the essence of Joy of life in elderly individuals living in Norwegian nursing homes. Scand J Caring Sci 2018; 32:1468-1476. [PMID: 30070384 DOI: 10.1111/scs.12598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Finding new approaches to increase positive health and well-being of elderly individuals living in nursing homes (NH) is highly warranted. Several Norwegian municipalities have implemented the certification scheme framed 'Joy of Life Nursing Home' (JOLNH). JOLNH is based on a health-promoting perspective directing elderly individuals' resources. Through health promotion, preventive and social activities across generations, NH care promotes respect, well-being, health and cultural experiences among elderly individuals. AIMS The aims of this study were to explore the phenomenon of Joy of life (JOL) among elderly individuals living in NHs and to provide a deeper understanding of which dimensions constitute JOL in this population. METHODS The present study explored the JOL phenomenon using qualitative methodology. Data were collected between December 2015 and May 2016 by individual qualitative research interviews of 29 elderly individuals who met the inclusion criteria. The informants were living in ten different NHs in two large municipalities in Norway. Prior approval was obtained from all regulatory institutions dealing with research issues and the management in both municipalities. RESULTS The results showed that (i) positive relations, (ii) a sense of belonging, (iii) sources of meaning, (iv) moments of feeling well, and (v) acceptance constituted the conceptualisation of the JOL phenomenon. CONCLUSION The dimensions constituting the JOL concept correspond to the concepts of well-being and flourishing. Knowledge of the JOL phenomenon may help professionals to target elderly individuals' health and well-being more precisely and thereby increase flourishing, JOL and well-being among them.
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- Eva Rinnan
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Department of Public Health and Nursing, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.,Chief Executive Office, Trondheim Municipality, Trondheim, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Department of Public Health and Nursing, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Centre for Elderly and Nursing Home Medicine, Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Department of Nursing, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Department of Public Health and Nursing, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.,Chief Executive Office, Trondheim Municipality, Trondheim, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Department of Public Health and Nursing, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Department of Public Health and Nursing, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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Hanaoka H, Muraki T, Ede J, Yasuhara K, Okamura H. Effects of olfactory stimulation on reminiscence practice in community-dwelling elderly individuals. Psychogeriatrics 2018; 18:283-291. [PMID: 30133940 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2017] [Revised: 10/18/2017] [Accepted: 02/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND There has been little research on reminiscence cues and their effectiveness. The purpose of the present study was to measure the effects of reminiscence practice using olfactory stimuli on the mental health and cognitive functions of community-dwelling elderly individuals. METHODS Written consent was obtained from 72 eligible community-dwelling elderly individuals. They were non-randomly divided into an intervention group and a control group. In the intervention group (n = 35), reminiscence practice was carried out bi-weekly using olfactory stimulation as the cue for eight sessions. In the control group (n = 37), reminiscence practice was carried out without olfactory stimulation. The Geriatric Depression Scale-15 and the Five-cog Test were used as the methods of assessment at baseline and again after completion of the intervention. Participants in the final analysis were 27 individuals in the intervention group and 33 individuals in the control group. RESULTS At baseline, a significant difference was seen between the groups depending on the existence of a spouse. Repeated measures analysis of covariance with the existence of a spouse as a covariate showed a significant difference between the two groups in changes in Geriatric Depression Scale-15 scores (P = 0.038). Furthermore, analysis of the participants sorted into a depression symptoms group and a non-depression symptoms group showed a significant group main effect (P = 0.033) and interaction (P = 0.049) in the depression symptoms group. CONCLUSION The results suggest that reminiscence intervention using olfactory stimulation may maintain the mental health of community-dwelling elderly individuals.
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- Hideaki Hanaoka
- Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Ami-machi, Japan
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- University of Brighton, Brighton; Age Exchange UK Centre for Reminiscence Arts, London, UK
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- Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Niu Y, Li N, Jin C, Chen D, Yang Y, Ding H. Activity outside the home, environmental barriers, and healthy aging for community-dwelling elderly individuals in China. Biosci Trends 2018; 11:603-605. [PMID: 29151555 DOI: 10.5582/bst.2017.01266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Elderly individuals benefit from frequently engaging in activities outside the home because such activities sustain the overall health and functioning of an aging body. However, environmental barriers can limit participation in activities outside the home by elderly individuals. The current study examined the factors that influence the frequency with which elderly individuals living in China engage in activity outside the home. Data were collected from 2,402 elderly individuals residing in the Jiangning district of Shanghai, China in 2015. Face-to-face interviews were conducted based on a questionnaire, and multiple regression analysis was used to measure influencing factors. Results revealed that elderly respondents with a better self-reported health status (p = 0.2499) engaged in activities outside the home more frequently. In addition, elderly respondents residing on higher floors of multi-floor residential buildings (p < 0.001) were less likely to participate in activities outside of the home. This effect was virtually eliminated, however, when the residence in question was equipped with an elevator (p < 0.001).
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- Yuhong Niu
- Shanghai Health Development Research Center
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- Shanghai Health Development Research Center
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- Shanghai Health Development Research Center
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Woo MT, Davids K, Liukkonen J, Chow JY, Jaakkola T. Falls, Cognitive Function, and Balance Profiles of Singapore Community-Dwelling Elderly Individuals: Key Risk Factors. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil 2017; 8:256-262. [PMID: 29318089 PMCID: PMC5755848 DOI: 10.1177/2151458517745989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2017] [Revised: 09/16/2017] [Accepted: 10/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective: This study compared occurrence of falls, cognitive function, and balance profiles across participants in elderly age categories, investigating associations between the 3 aspects in a sample of Singapore’s elderly population. Method: Community-dwelling elderly individuals (N = 385) were randomly recruited and grouped into “young-old (65-74 years),” “medium-old (75-84 years),” and “oldest-old (above 85 years)” groups. The Fallproof Health and Activity questionnaire, adapted Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) tests were used to survey information related to falls, cognition, and balance profiles. Results: Findings revealed significant differences in MMSE and BBS scores across the age groups. Participants with mild cognitive impairment (odds ratio [OR] = 1.87, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.08-3.25) and BBS score ≤40 (OR = 0.25, 95% CI = 0.14-0.46) were at the highest risk of falling. Conclusion: Community-dwelling elderly individuals with subtle cognitive impairment and BBS scores ≤40 displayed an increased risk of falling.
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- Mei Teng Woo
- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland.,School of Sports, Health, and Leisure, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore
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- Centre for Sports Engineering Research, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Physical Education and Sports Science, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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Nguyen TTT, Tsujiguchi H, Kambayashi Y, Hara A, Miyagi S, Yamada Y, Nakamura H, Shimizu Y, Hori D, Suzuki F, Hayashi K, Nakamura H. Relationship between Vitamin Intake and Depressive Symptoms in Elderly Japanese Individuals: Differences with Gender and Body Mass Index. Nutrients 2017; 9:E1319. [PMID: 29207502 DOI: 10.3390/nu9121319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2017] [Revised: 11/23/2017] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Only a few studies have focused on the relationship between vitamin intake and depressive symptoms in Japanese individuals. This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between vitamin intake and depressive symptoms in 1634 elderly Japanese individuals (65 years and older). The consumption of fifteen vitamins including retinol, a retinol equivalent, beta-carotene equivalent, vitamin D, alpha-tocopherol, vitamin K, vitamin group B, vitamin C, and cryptoxanthine was analyzed using a brief-type self-administered diet history questionnaire (BDHQ). The short version of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) was used to assess depressive symptoms. The prevalence of participants with depressive symptoms was 26.7%. The consumption of all vitamins, except for retinol and vitamin D, was lower among depressed than non-depressed participants. The consumption of vitamins was significantly less in female and overweight participants with depressive symptoms than in elderly participants without depressive symptoms. After adjustments for potential confounders, none of the fifteen vitamins were correlated with depressive symptoms in male or underweight participants. Associations between vitamin deficiencies and depressive symptoms were observed in female and overweight elderly participants. Our findings demonstrated a relationship between vitamin intake and depressive symptoms.
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Attitudes and opinions about end-of-life care among older adults are understudied. Using survey data from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) membership in Florida (N = 2714), this study identified predictors of opinions about hospice (OAH) among older adults. Relationships between race/ethnicity and attitudes were also examined. Results showed race of the respondent was the strongest predictor of one's OAH. Predictors of positive opinions of hospice included being of Caucasian race, non-Hispanic ethnicity, better health, greater familiarity with hospice, a high importance of pain control, the importance of fulfilling personal goals, a desire to have health-care professionals involved in one's care, and having engaged in advance care planning. These findings suggest a need for greater attention to culture-based elements in future research and practice.
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- Joonyup Lee
- 1 School of Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- 1 School of Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Shanb AA, Youssef EF, Muaidi QI, Alothman AA. Whole body vibration versus magnetic therapy on bone mineral density in elderly osteoporotic individuals. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2017; 30:903-912. [PMID: 28453453 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-160607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis usually develops gradually and progresses without significant signs and symptoms. It is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions associated with aging. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) or magnetic therapy in addition to standard pharmacological treatment on bone mineral density (BMD) in elderly individuals being treated for osteoporosis. METHODS Eighty-five participants, 60-75 years of age, were randomly divided into three groups. All three groups received the same standard pharmacological treatment comprised of vitamin D, calcium, and alendronate sodium. In Group I, thirty participants were also exposed to WBV for 25 minutes in each session with two sessions per week for 4 months. In Group II, thirty participants were exposed to magnetic therapy for 50 minutes in each session with two sessions per week for 4 months. In Group III, twenty-five participants received only pharmacological treatment. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry was used to measure BMD of the lumbar spine and femoral heads before and after interventions. Venus blood sample was drawn for analysis of calcium and vitamin D. RESULTS An ANOVA test detected significant (p< 0.05) differences in BMD after treatment among the three groups with no significant difference was detected between patients receiving WBV and magnetic therapy. Statistical t-tests detected significant (p< 0.05) increases in BMD after application of WBV or magnetic therapy in combination with pharmacological treatment, but no significant increase after pharmacological treatment alone. CONCLUSIONS Addition of either WBV or magnetic therapy to standard pharmacological treatment for osteoporosis significantly increased BMD in elderly subjects. No significant difference in effectiveness was detected between these two alternative therapy modalities. Consequently, either WBV or magnetic therapy could be effectively applied in conjunction with pharmacological treatment to increase BMD in elderly osteoporotic patients.
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- Alsayed Abdelhameed Shanb
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Alkhobar, Dammam City, KSA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Alkhobar, Dammam City, KSA
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- Chairman of Physical Therapy Department, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Alkhobar, Dammam City, KSA
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- King Fahd Teaching Hospital, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Alkhobar, Dammam City, KSA
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Nakashima S, Aramaki S, Kitazono Y, Mu S, Tanaka K, Serikawa S. Application of Ultrasonic Sensors in Road Surface Condition Distinction Methods. Sensors (Basel) 2016; 16:s16101678. [PMID: 27754326 PMCID: PMC5087466 DOI: 10.3390/s16101678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2016] [Revised: 09/30/2016] [Accepted: 10/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The number of accidents involving elderly individuals has been increasing with the increase of the aging population, posing increasingly serious challenges. Most accidents are caused by reduced judgment and physical abilities, which lead to severe consequences. Therefore, studies on support systems for elderly and visually impaired people to improve the safety and quality of daily life are attracting considerable attention. In this study, a road surface condition distinction method using reflection intensities obtained by an ultrasonic sensor was proposed. The proposed method was applied to movement support systems for elderly and visually impaired individuals to detect dangerous road surfaces and give an alarm. The method did not perform well in previous studies of puddle detection, because the alert provided by the method did not enable users to avoid puddles. This study extended the method proposed by previous studies with respect to puddle detection ability. The findings indicate the effectiveness of the proposed method by considering four road surface conditions. The proposed method could detect puddle conditions. The effectiveness of the proposed method was verified in all four conditions, since users could differentiate between road surface conditions and classify the conditions as either safe or dangerous.
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- Shota Nakashima
- Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Yamaguchi University, 2-16-1, Tokiwadai, Ube-city, Yamaguchi 755-8611, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Yamaguchi University, 2-16-1, Tokiwadai, Ube-city, Yamaguchi 755-8611, Japan.
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- Department of Creative Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu College, 5-20-1, Shii, Kokuraminami-ku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka 802-0985, Japan.
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- Department of Electronic Control Engineering, National Institution of Technology, Hiroshima College, 4272-1, Higashino, Osakikamijima-cho, Toyota-gun, Hiroshima 725-0231, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Yamaguchi University, 2-16-1, Tokiwadai, Ube-city, Yamaguchi 755-8611, Japan.
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology, 1-1, Sensui-cho, Tobata-ku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka 804-8550, Japan.
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BACKGROUND Reoperation of femoral neck fractures in elderly patients is frequent. Our aim was to determine predictors of reoperations following primary internal fixation with 3 cannulated screws. MATERIALS AND METHODS A follow-up study included all patients aged 65+ years old patients consecutively admitted to an orthopedic ward with femoral neck fracture in the period from January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2010, and fixed with cannulated screws. We retrospectively obtained all available data from patient databases related to potential predictors of reoperations: gender, age, dwelling, dementia, body mass index, vitamin D, albumin, prednisolone treatment, walking aid, performance of activities of daily living, low-energy trauma, initial displacement, and surgery quality. Outcome was reoperation due to fixation failure/prominent screws, nonunion, or avascular necrosis of femoral head within 2 years after surgery. By multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression, including mortality as a competing risk, we estimated crude and adjusted hazards ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for reoperation. RESULTS Two years after surgery, 29% of 322 elderly patients underwent reoperation. Reoperation was associated with primary fracture displacement (HRadjusted 1.61; 95% CI: 1.01-2.55; P = .04) compared to undisplacement. A poor quality of primary reduction was associated with a higher risk of reoperations than a good quality (HRadjusted 1.95; 95% CI: 1.02-3.72; P = .04). Elderly individuals in own homes and sheltered housings had a higher risk of reoperation (HRadjusted 2.67; 95% CI 1.35-5.31; P = .005) compared to nursing home residents. CONCLUSION Our findings support the evidence of a higher incidence of reoperation in displaced femoral neck fractures compared to the nondisplaced and is associated with poor quality of fracture reduction. Reoperations are most frequent in younger and more independent patients living at home.
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- Merete Gregersen
- Department of Geriatrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Geriatrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Suzuki Y, Kawai H, Kojima M, Shiba Y, Yoshida H, Hirano H, Fujiwara Y, Ihara K, Obuchi S. Construct validity of posture as a measure of physical function in elderly individuals: Use of a digitalized inclinometer to assess trunk inclination. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2015; 16:1068-73. [PMID: 26459612 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.12600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM The first aim of the present study was to determine the construct validity of evaluating posture as a measure of physical function in elderly individuals. The second aim was to determine reference values for sternum inclination in elderly individuals when measured using a digitalized inclinometer. METHODS We included 834 community-dwelling elderly individuals (350 men and 484 women) in this study. We used a digital inclinometer for measuring sternum inclination angle. We evaluated physical functions, including muscle strength, static balance, gait ability and the functional mobility of our study participants. To assess the construct validity of sternum inclination in elderly people, Pearson's correlation coefficient between sternum inclination and participant characteristics was calculated. To determine a reference value of sternum inclination by age, P for trend was calculated. RESULTS In men, the sternum inclination angle and sternum inclination index were significantly associated with all anthropometric measures, except static balance. In women, the sternum inclination index was significantly associated with all measures, whereas the sternum inclination angle was associated with all measures except for balance and the Timed Up and Go test. Trend of sternum inclination index by age was significant. CONCLUSIONS Our results show that the sternum inclination as a measure of physical function in elderly men and women has construct validity. We determined reference values for sternum inclination of which trend by age was considered. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2016; 16: 1068-1073.
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- Yoshikazu Suzuki
- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan.,Kitasato University East Hospital
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Kitasato University, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, Toho University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Dash SK, Panigrahi R, Palo N, Priyadarshi A, Biswal M. Fragility Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients in Bhubaneswar, India (2012-2014): A Prospective Multicenter Study of 1031 Elderly Patients. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil 2015; 6:11-5. [PMID: 26246947 DOI: 10.1177/2151458514555570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Elderly patients with hip fracture constitute Single Largest Group of Emergency Orthopaedics Admissions. In 2050, 6.26 million hip fractures worldwide, approximately 50%, will occur in Asia. Only small number of reports on incidence of hip fractures in the Asian population exist. India lacks data registry for fragility hip fractures, therefore, the magnitude and standard of patient care are not known. A prospective multicenter study was conducted from January 2012 to April 2014 to describe population-based longitudinal trends, namely, age-specific incidence, fracture type, timing of presentation, kilometers traveled, timing of surgery, hospital stay, man hours lost, pressure ulcers, weight bearing, 30-day return, 3-month mortality, and so on, of fragility hip fractures. A total of 1031 patients were included with 59.7% females and 40.3% of male patients, with a female-male ratio of 1.5:1. Commonest mode: Falls 45%. 56.4% IT fractures. 66.2%patients operated, Operative/Conservative Ratio of 2.8:1. Patients travel a mean distance of 86.4 kilometers for quality treatment. Of the patients, 85.9 % presented late due to ignorance and misguiding quack practice. Incidence of delayed surgery was 69.3%. Persistent electrolytes imbalance and hyperglycemia normalized in 81.2% by second or third postoperative day. The man hours lost was 157.85 hours/person. Medical complications was more (90%) in patients who had delays in surgeries and presentation. Mortality rate was 6.2 %. Patients travel long for quality treatment, most of them are misguided, present late with significant complications and sufferings, and their pockets half drained depriving them off best treatment. Early presentation and operation have better prognosis and rehabilitation, facilitates early return to work, and independence. Increased pressure sores, infections, hospital stay, treatment cost, depression, and mortality are directly related to delays in surgeries and presentation. Estimated losses according to lost man hours may go up to 10 million dollars.
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- Sunil K Dash
- Department of Orthopaedics, Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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The study applies the stress process model to investigate the relationship between state-organized relocation (mass internal migration) and depression among older people in a rural region of Central China. The study is based on primary data that our research team collected on 613 respondents from 25 villages in November-December 2011 and 507 respondents from 36 villages in March-April 2013. Two-stage probit least squares models assess the impact of relocation on depression and whether social support influences this relationship. Our findings demonstrate that migrants have higher levels of depression than nonmigrants, after controlling for selection into migration and risk factors. However, postmigration losses of emotional, instrumental, and financial support do not account for the gap in depression between migrants and nonmigrants. Levels of depression are similar between nonmigrants and migrants relocated for infrastructure projects, poverty alleviation, or disaster management. Only migrants relocated to conserve sensitive ecological areas have higher levels of depression than nonmigrants. This suggests that project-induced displacement is not as detrimental for the mental health of seniors as previous studies demonstrate it is for younger people. Agency is an important factor in postmigration outcomes. Migrants who can self-determine their place of resettlement have more favorable outcomes than others.
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- Weihong Zeng
- Center for Aging and Health Research, School of Public Policy and Administration, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Sociology, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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- Institute for Population and Development Studies, School of Public Policy and Administration, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, P. R. China
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Wang Y, Li YY, Nie YQ, Zhou YJ, Cao CY, Xu L. Association between metabolic syndrome and the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Exp Ther Med 2013; 6:77-84. [PMID: 23935723 PMCID: PMC3735568 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2013.1090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2013] [Accepted: 04/10/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to examine the effects of metabolic syndrome (MS) and the number of MS components on the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). A total of 1,343 males and 574 females aged ≥50 years without NAFLD at baseline were included. Information on lifestyle, including alcohol use and personal history, was collected by face-to-face interviews. Biochemical parameters were assayed using fasting blood samples. NAFLD was diagnosed by abdominal ultrasonography. During follow-up at an average of 4.8 years, 223 patients developed NAFLD. Following adjustment for multiple covariates, age was an independent protective predictor [hazard ratio (HR), 0.96; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.95-0.98], while the independent risk predictors were obesity (HR, 2.81; 95% CI, 2.14-3.69), higher triglycerides (HR, 2.56; 95% CI, 1.95-3.32) and alanine aminotransferase (HR, 1.004; 95% CI, 1.000-1.008). Participants with a diagnosis of MS had a significantly increased risk of developing NAFLD (HR, 3.17; 95% CI, 2.42-4.14). A greater number of MS components was significantly associated with a higher risk of NAFLD (all adjusted P for trend <0.001). Compared with those without any components of MS, participants with only one component of MS had a 3.6-fold higher risk of developing NAFLD (adjusted HR, 3.64; 95% CI, 1.50-8.88). The diagnosis and the number of components of MS were prospectively associated with the risk of developing NAFLD. Even in those with only one component of MS, the risk increased by 2.6-fold compared with that for the individuals without any components, suggesting a beneficial effect of intervention at the very early stage of MS on the prevention of NAFLD.
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- Yi Wang
- Departments of Infectious Disease, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510180
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