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Characteristics of Atopic Bronchial Asthma in Seniors over 80 Years of Age [PDF]

BioMed Research International, 2013
Background. Asthma in the elderly is an important public health problem. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and characteristics of asthma in seniors.Materials and Methods. The study involved 105 people of at least 80 years of age (mean age of 84.1 ± 3.9 years) selected from a group of 1860 individuals. Spirometry, the methacholine test,
Bożek, Andrzej, Filipowski, Marek, Fischer, Andreas, Jarzab, Jerzy   +3 more
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Genomic Diversity and Clinical Variability in Pediatric Primary Cutaneous Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Case Series

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (pcALCL) is a rare pediatric CD30‐positive T‐cell lymphoproliferative disorder with an excellent prognosis, but its genomic drivers are poorly defined. We report three children with skin‐limited disease demonstrating striking molecular heterogeneity, including NPM::ALK, NUP214::FRK, and a novel ...
Shoshana Greenberger, Efrat Bar‐Ilan, Victoria Marcu, Evgeny Grishin, Rinat Yacobi, Aviv Barzilai, Hana Golan, Assaf Arie Barg   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication use in older population: comparison of the Finnish Meds75+ database with eight published criteria

BMC Geriatrics, 2023
Background There are several national and international criteria available for identifying potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) for older people. The prevalence of PIM use may vary depending on the criteria used.
Jasmin Paulamäki, Johanna Jyrkkä, Virva Hyttinen, Esa Jämsen   +3 more
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Strength and Balance in Recreational Golfers Aged Over 80 Years [PDF]

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Muscle strength and balance decrease with age, particularly in those over 80. Playing golf is associated with greater strength and balance in 65–79-year-olds, but it is not known if this occurs in the over 80s. Strength and balance of golfers aged over 80 years were assessed and compared with data obtained by the same research ...
David A. Wilson, Paul E. Muckelt, Martin B. Warner, Hazel Brown, Sandra Agyapong-Badu, Danny Glover, Andrew D. Murray, Roger A. Hawkes, Maria Stokes, Dinesh Samuel   +9 more
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Central Nervous System Neuroblastoma, FOXR2‐Activated: A Pooled Analysis of Published Clinical Outcomes

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) neuroblastoma, FOXR2‐activated, is a recently recognized entity in the WHO CNS5 classification, defined by activation of the FOXR2 transcription factor and unique histopathological features. This review synthesizes available literature and pooled clinical data, providing insight into demographics ...
Sudarshawn Damodharan, Mohamed S. Abdelbaki   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalência de fragilidade em uma população de longevos na região Sul do Brasil

Saúde em Debate
RESUMO Objetiva investigar a prevalência de fragilidade em uma população de longevos. Estudo observacional e transversal com idosos acima de 80 anos de um município da região Sul do Brasil.
Taís Elizabete Manfio Liberalesso, Fernanda Dallazen, Vanessa Adelina Casali Bandeira, Evelise Moraes Berlezi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors associated with temporomandibular dysfunction in the elderly: an integrative literature review

Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia, 2019
Objective: To identify the factors associated with temporomandibular dysfunction among elderly persons. Method: An integrative literature review was carried out, evaluated by scientific publications indexed in five databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, SCOPUS, WEB
Patrícia Fernanda Faccio, Maria Angélica Bezerra dos Santos, Taís Arcanjo Maropo da Silva, Eduarda Correia Moretti, Maria das Graças Wanderley de Sales Coriolano, Carla Cabral dos Santos Accioly Lins   +5 more
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Accelerometry assessed physical activity of older adults hospitalized with acute medical illness - an observational study

BMC Geriatrics, 2020
Background In a hospital setting and among older patients, inactivity and bedrest are associated with a wide range of negative outcomes such as functional decline, increased risk of falls, longer hospitalization and institutionalization.
Plamena Tasheva, Vanessa Kraege, Peter Vollenweider, Guillaume Roulet, Marie Méan, Pedro Marques-Vidal   +5 more
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Factors associated with improved walking in older people during hospital rehabilitation: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial

BMC Geriatrics, 2021
Background Older people are often admitted for rehabilitation to improve walking, yet not everyone improves. The aim of this study was to determine key factors associated with a positive response to hospital-based rehabilitation in older people.
Catherine M Said, Jennifer L McGinley, Cassandra Szoeke, Barbara Workman, Keith D. Hill, Joanne E Wittwer, Michael Woodward, Danny Liew, Leonid Churilov, Julie Bernhardt, Meg E Morris   +10 more
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Sustained Therapeutic Efficacy of Intravenous Plasminogen Concentrate in Pediatric Patients With Type 1 Plasminogen Deficiency: An Analysis of Dosing Parameters and Clinical Outcomes

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Type 1 plasminogen deficiency (PLGD‐1) is an ultra‐rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by variants in the PLG gene and affects approximately 1.6 individuals per million. The condition is characterized by decreased plasminogen levels and impaired function, resulting in fibrin‐rich lesions on mucous membranes throughout the body.
Charles Nakar, Karen Thibaudeau, Mary Mathias, Heather McDaniel, Madlen Reschke, Klaus Tenbrock, Joseph M. Parker, Amy Shapiro   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source