Geriatrics  

Ka-Chun Leung, Victor Li, Yuey-Zhun Ng, Tsz-Tai Chan, Richard S. Chang and Roger Y. Wong

Cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs) are the primary pharmacologic treatment for dementia. Their efficacy in patients of Chinese descent is not well described. We reviewed how ChEIs could affect cognition and behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) in C... see more

Koji Naruishi

For elderly inpatients, it may be preferable to return back to their homes after discharge. Therefore, it is important to predict whether elderly patients are able to return home after discharge. Our purpose is to examine the association between geriatric... see more

Emma Parr, Phillip Ferdinand and Christine Roffe

The majority of people who suffer a stroke are older adults. The last two decades have brought major progress in the diagnosis and management of stroke, which has led to significant reductions in mortality, long-term disability, and the need for instituti... see more

James P. Curtain, Man Yu, Allan B. Clark, Nicholas D. Gollop, Joao H. Bettencourt-Silva, Anthony Kneale Metcalf, Kristian M. Bowles, Marcus D. Flather, John F. Potter and Phyo Kyaw Myint

Identification of factors that determine length of stay (LOS) in total anterior circulatory stroke (TACS) has potential for targeted intervention to reduce the associated health care burden. This study aimed to determine which factors predict LOS followin... see more

Mihaela Zegrean

Aortic valve stenosis is a well-recognized valvular problem in the aging population. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is becoming an increasingly popular treatment alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement for frail elderly individual... see more

David G. Smithard

Lufei Young, Melody Hertzog and Susan Barnason

(1) Background: Physical inactivity is prevalent in rural heart failure (HF) patients. To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving physical activity (PA), we need an accurate, reliable PA assessment tool that is feasible and acceptab... see more

Fatma G. Huffman, Joan A. Vaccaro, Edgar R. Vieira and Gustavo G. Zarini

The purpose of this study was to determine health-related characteristics of a representative sample of older adults who attend congregate meal sites in the United States, and compare races/ethnicities and sexes. Participants were adults, aged 60 years an... see more

Jill Pattison, MIchelle Kincaid and Urmil Pandya

Dysphagia is common in the elderly with significant consequences such as aspiration and malnutrition. This study seeks to investigate oropharyngeal dysphagia in elderly patients with cervical fractures and determine whether the level of cervical fracture ... see more

Michalis G. Nikolaidis

Background: The purpose of the present investigation was to study the possible differences between young and elderly individuals regarding muscle damage, position sense, and oxidative stress biomarkers in response to resistance eccentric-biased exercise. ... see more

Eugene Yee Hing Tang, Louise Robinson and Blossom Christa Maree Stephan

A strong association exists between stroke and dementia with both diseases linked to ageing. Survival rates from stroke are improving which would equate to an ever-expanding population of patients at risk of future dementia. Early or timelier identificati... see more