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Wealth and Disability in Later Life: The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) [PDF]
, 2016 We examined wealth inequalities in disability, taking into account the effect of both depression and social support among older English adults using data from 5,506 community-dwelling people aged 50 years and over from the English Longitudinal Study of ...
de Oliveira, C +3 more
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Mechanisms of parasite‐mediated disruption of brain vessels
FEBS Letters, EarlyView.Parasites can affect the blood vessels of the brain, often causing serious neurological problems. This review explains how different parasites interact with and disrupt these vessels, what this means for brain health, and why these processes matter. Understanding these mechanisms may help us develop better ways to prevent or treat brain infections in ...
Leonor Loira +3 more
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Long Term Care in Romania [PDF]
, 2010 The increasing life expectancy and the alarming growth in the incidence of chronic illness make long term care services in high demand and in dire need of change and innovation.
Popa, Daniela
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Time after time – circadian clocks through the lens of oscillator theory
FEBS Letters, EarlyView.Oscillator theory bridges physics and circadian biology. Damped oscillators require external drivers, while limit cycles emerge from delayed feedback and nonlinearities. Coupling enables tissue‐level coherence, and entrainment aligns internal clocks with environmental cues.
Marta del Olmo +2 more
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Bridging the gap: Multi‐stakeholder perspectives of molecular diagnostics in oncology
Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.Although molecular diagnostics is transforming cancer care, implementing novel technologies remains challenging. This study identifies unmet needs and technology requirements through a two‐step stakeholder involvement. Liquid biopsies for monitoring applications and predictive biomarker testing emerge as key unmet needs. Technology requirements vary by
Jorine Arnouts +8 more
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Self-Perception of Aging and Vulnerability to Adverse Outcomes at the Age of 65-70 Years [PDF]
, 2017 Objectives. This study examines the relationship between self-perception of aging and vulnerability to adverse outcomes in adults aged 65-70 years using data from a cohort of 1,422 participants in Lausanne, Switzerland. Methods.
Moser, Charlotte +2 more
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Predictors of costs in dementia in a longitudinal perspective. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 OBJECTIVE: To analyse predictors of costs in dementia from a societal perspective in a longitudinal setting. METHOD: Healthcare resource use and costs were assessed retrospectively using a questionnaire in four waves at 6-month intervals in a sample of ...
Hanna Leicht +18 more
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Emerging role of ARHGAP29 in melanoma cell phenotype switching
Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.This study gives first insights into the role of ARHGAP29 in malignant melanoma. ARHGAP29 was revealed to be connected to tumor cell plasticity, promoting a mesenchymal‐like, invasive phenotype and driving tumor progression. Further, it modulates cell spreading by influencing RhoA/ROCK signaling and affects SMAD2 activity. Rho GTPase‐activating protein
Beatrice Charlotte Tröster +3 more
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Reliability and validity of the Geriatric Self-Care Scale among Chinese older adults
Annals of MedicineBackground Although the Geriatric Self-Care Scale (GSS) has been widely used in community investigations in China, its reliability and validity have yet to be analyzed.Objectives This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the GSS in ...
Hongji Zeng +6 more
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Fisioterapia e Pesquisa, 2014 The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of impaired functional capacity and the associated factors in longevous elderly individuals from a city in the countryside of Northeastern Brazil.
Thaís Alves Brito +4 more
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