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Reflections on Gerontological Nursing Over the Past 50 Years
Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
Wendy Moyle
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Sardinia, Italy, has a high prevalence of residents who live more than 100 years. The reasons for longevity in this isolated region are currently unknown. Gut microbiota may hold a clue.
Lu Wu +5 more
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Objective and subjective masticatory functions were associated, but their related factors differed, highlighting the importance of considering both objective and self‐perceived indicators when assessing masticatory dysfunction in LTCF residents.
Lorena Tavares Gama +4 more
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Adipokines and Aging: Findings From Centenarians and the Very Old
Adipose tissue, which was once considered as a simple energy storage depot, is now recognized as an active endocrine organ that regulates the whole-body energy homeostasis by secreting hundreds of bioactive substances termed adipokines.
Yasumichi Arai +2 more
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Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in a centenarian
As the general population ages, there will be an increasing number of vascular patients in their 90s and older. However, geriatric patients have historically been turned down for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair despite high aneurysm-related mortality in
Kirthi S. Bellamkonda, MSc +4 more
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How well can centenarians hear? [PDF]
With advancements in modern medicine and significant improvements in life conditions in the past four decades, the elderly population is rapidly expanding. There is a growing number of those aged 100 years and older.
Zhongping Mao +5 more
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Hematopoietic (stem) cells—The elixir of life?
The aging of HSCs (hematopoietic stem cells) and the blood system leads to the decline of other organs. Rejuvenating aged HSCs improves the function of the blood system, slowing the aging of the heart, kidney, brain, and liver, and the occurrence of age‐related diseases.
Emilie L. Cerezo +4 more
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Hainan Longevity Model, Senile Degeneration, Cognitive Disability and Healthy Longevity
Investigating centenarians who exemplify healthy longevity can aid in formulating preventive strategies aimed at achieving health and extending lifespan in the context of population aging. Hainan longevity model (HLM) plays key roles in promoting healthy longevity and provides scientific evidence for achieving healthy longevity in the older population.
Shihui Fu +15 more
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From consortia discovery to biotech creation: An innovative approach to next‐gen Alzheimer's drugs
Abstract Alzheimer's disease (AD) research has entered a new era where public‐private partnerships are reigniting the pursuit of disease‐modifying therapies targeting mechanisms beyond amyloid and tau. This perspective outlines how Monument Biosciences was founded to advance novel therapies by translating National Institutes of Health (NIH) ‐supported ...
Sarah F. Giardina +11 more
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Background Genetic research on longevity has provided important insights into the mechanism of aging and aging-related diseases. Pinpointing import genetic variants associated with aging could provide insights for aging research.
Shuhua Shen +7 more
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