Nightly treatment of primary insomnia with prolonged release melatonin for 6 months: a randomized placebo controlled trial on age and endogenous melatonin as predictors of efficacy and safety [PDF]
<p>Background: Melatonin is extensively used in the USA in a non-regulated manner for sleep disorders. Prolonged release melatonin (PRM) is licensed in Europe and other countries for the short term treatment of primary insomnia in patients aged 55 ...
A Brzezinski+52 more
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Age-realted dementia in Kazahstan: adaptation of the 10/66 dementia research group population -based study protocol [PDF]
Background. The prevalence of dementia is increasing worldwide as the population ages and affects 10 % of the population over 65 years old and 40 % of people over the age of 80.[1] In Kazakhstan, as well as in other countries around the world, the ...
Adambekov, Sh.+3 more
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Background Regular physical activity has multiple health benefits, especially in older people. Therefore, the World Health Organization recommends at least 2.5 h of moderate physical activity per week.
Nina Grede+6 more
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Institutionalised elderly people in Catalonia: How many are they and how are they? [PDF]
The institutionalised population aged 65 and over in Catalonia has been on the constant upswing in recent decades because of both improved survival and the expansion of institutionalisation.
Ajenjo i Cosp, Marc+1 more
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Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions across the life stages [PDF]
Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions affect an estimated 6.1 million Australians across all ages, this report finds. Summary Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions are common, affecting an estimated 6.1 million Australians (28% of the
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Risk factors for postoperative pneumonia in older adults aged ≥ 80 years with gastric cancer
Background In Japan, the proportion of elderly gastric cancer patients is increasing. Although surgery in patients aged ≥ 80 years is relatively safe, postoperative pneumonia often occurs, reducing quality of life and being fatal.
Shunji Endo+7 more
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Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Safety in Patients with Acute Appendicitis Aged over 80 [PDF]
Hwang, Yong Hee+3 more
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RESUMO Este estudo tem como objetivo avaliar a qualidade de vida no domínio da espiritualidade, da religiosidade, de crenças pessoais e fatores associados em idosos longevos.
Marília Gabrielle Santos Nunes+3 more
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GW26-e1547 Relationship between blood pressure variability and ankle brachial index in people aged 80 and over [PDF]
Gu, Mingxia, Ying, Xiaorong
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