Frontiers in Microbiology, 2020 Several studies based on 16SrDNA analysis have revealed certain unique characteristics of gut microbiome in centenarians. We established a prospective cohort of fecal microbiota and conducted the first metagenomics-based study among centenarians.
Zhe Luan, Gang Sun, Ruifu Yang
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Health status characteristics and aging determinants of centenarians in Colombia: a real-life expanded cohort profile description [PDF]
BMC GeriatricsBackground The study of centenarians from a biopsychosocial perspective would allow for understanding the complex interactions among biological, psychological, and social factors, and their impact on defining a healthy aging phenotype in settings with ...
Ivan David Lozada-Martinez +6 more
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Electronic health records reveals resilience patterns of cardiovascular disease in Basque centenarians [PDF]
Frontiers in AgingBackgroundCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Although their prevalence increases with age, their impact on centenarians remains poorly understood.MethodsWe analyzed Electronic Health Records (EHRs) to assess the ...
Sara Cruces-Salguero +6 more
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Culture-based studies of intestinal lactobacilli in young people and centenarians [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyIntroductionBiological ageing is associated with physiological changes, including alterations in the gut microbiota. Lactobacilli may contribute to host health and longevity, yet their composition and functional properties in centenarians remain poorly ...
Imbi Smidt +9 more
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Swedish centenarian health – a nationwide, observational study on care utilization, drug use, morbidity, and mortality among Swedish centenarians in 1990 to 2022 [PDF]
BMC GeriatricsBackground Centenarians have long been considered a select group who enjoy good health and manage to compress their years of morbidity towards the end of life.
Jimmy Lindberg +4 more
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Quality of life and well-being in Colombian centenarians [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe study of quality of life (QoL) and subjective well-being in relation to extreme longevity has important implications for developing public health policies that promote healthy aging.
Juan-Manuel Anaya +4 more
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Centenarians with proximal humeral fracture [PDF]
BMC GeriatricsBackground The demographic change in Germany leads to an increased number of centenarians. Within this population fragility fractures, such as the proximal humeral fracture (PHF), are not well investigated.
Jeanette Koeppe +9 more
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Trends and characteristics of hospitalisation and mortality among centenarians in old-age homes and communities: a territory-wide study in Hong Kong, 2012–2021 [PDF]
BMJ Public HealthObjective To examine the trends and characteristics of hospitalisation and mortality among centenarians residing in old-age homes (OAHs) and their community-dwelling counterparts in Hong Kong over the past decade.Methods This retrospective analysis used ...
Ruby Yu +3 more
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iMetaA better understanding of the characteristic serum metabolites and microbiota from the gut and oral cavity in centenarians could contribute to elucidating the mutual connections among them and would help provide information to achieve healthy longevity ...
Chao Mu, Xuemeng Li
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Profiles of Ethiopian centenarians: A qualitative inquiry
Anthropology & Aging, 2021 As global aging advances, the number of centenarians worldwide is greatly increasing. Most of what is known about centenarians comes the Global North.
Samson Chane, Margaret E. Adamek
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