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Translational Neurodegeneration, 2017 In this mini-review, we summarize recent findings relating to the prion-like propagation of α-synuclein (α-syn) and the development of novel therapeutic strategies to target synucleinopathy in Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Daniel Kam Yin Chan +4 more
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BMC Geriatrics, 2023 Background Neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia such as agitation and aggression are common in people living with dementia. The presentation of neuropsychiatric symptoms is influenced by the cultural background of people living with dementia.
Pelden Chejor +5 more
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BMC Geriatrics, 2023 Background The prescription of psychotropic medication to older people living with dementia in residential aged care has become an increasing concern.
Patricia Cain +2 more
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Diagnostic and Prognostic Research, 2020 Background For residential aged care facility (RACF) residents with dementia, lack of prognostic guidance presents a significant challenge for end of life care planning.
Ross Bicknell +3 more
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Changing stroke mortality trends in middle-aged people: an age-period-cohort analysis of routine mortality data in persons aged 40 to 69 in England [PDF]
, 2010 Background: In the UK, overall stroke mortality has declined. A similar trend has been seen in coronary heart disease, although recent reports suggest this decline might be levelling off in middle-aged adults.
Dey, Maria Paola +4 more
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BMC Cancer, 2020 Background Little is known about the prevalence and incidence in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) of secondary lymphedema due to cancer. The purpose of the study is to estimate the prevalence and incidence in LMICs of secondary lymphedema related ...
Eric Torgbenu +4 more
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The combined molecular adjuvant CASAC enhances the CD8+ T cell response to a tumor-associated self-antigen in aged, immunosenescent mice [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: Ineffective induction of T cell mediated immunity in older individuals remains a persistent challenge for vaccine development. Thus, there is a need for more efficient and sophisticated adjuvants that will complement novel vaccine strategies ...
Amofah, E +10 more
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Korean Journal of Audiology, 2013 Aging is initiated based on genetic and environmental factors that operate from the time of birth of organisms. Aging induces physiological phenomena such as reduction of cell counts, deterioration of tissue proteins, tissue atrophy, a decrease of the metabolic rate, reduction of body fluids, and calcium metabolism abnormalities, with final progression
Park, Dong Choon, Yeo, Seung Geun
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Sensors, 2014 This study characterized measures of community activity and participation of transtibial amputees based on combined data from separate accelerometer and GPS devices.
Brenton Hordacre +2 more
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Health Services Insights, 2023 In a bid to improve quality of care, numerous countries have incorporated rewards and penalties into the funding and pricing of hospital services. This paper outlines recent advances in Australia to incorporate financial penalties for hospital acquired ...
Samuel B. G. Webster +4 more
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