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Management of Hypertension in the Elderly and Frail Elderly
High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention, 2017An elevated systolic but not diastolic blood pressure level represents a common finding in elderly patients and is associated with an increased risk for developing coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral artery disease, progressive cognitive decline and renal failure.
FERRI, CLAUDIO +2 more
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Epilepsia, 2001
Summary: The elderly are the most rapidly growing segment of the population and the incidence of epilepsy is higher in the elderly than in any other age group. They have been subdivided into the “young old,” 65–74 years, “middle old” 75–84 years, and the “old old,” 85 years or older.
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Summary: The elderly are the most rapidly growing segment of the population and the incidence of epilepsy is higher in the elderly than in any other age group. They have been subdivided into the “young old,” 65–74 years, “middle old” 75–84 years, and the “old old,” 85 years or older.
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Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology, 2017
Among older patients, melanoma in general presents biological features related to a more aggressive biology, such as more locally advanced tumor. Management of melanoma in elderly may be difficult, mainly due to comorbidities. We report the experience of the Melanoma Unit of ASST Spedali Civili in Brescia, Italy.Study subjects were drawn from 3444 ...
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Among older patients, melanoma in general presents biological features related to a more aggressive biology, such as more locally advanced tumor. Management of melanoma in elderly may be difficult, mainly due to comorbidities. We report the experience of the Melanoma Unit of ASST Spedali Civili in Brescia, Italy.Study subjects were drawn from 3444 ...
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Journal of Hypertension, 1987
The relation between hypertension, cerebrovascular disease, and heart failure in the elderly is well established. The concept that this was entirely due to hardening of the arteries and, therefore, an essential feature of aging has been revised in the last 15 years to show that there are groups of elderly people in whom hypertension is not a problem ...
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The relation between hypertension, cerebrovascular disease, and heart failure in the elderly is well established. The concept that this was entirely due to hardening of the arteries and, therefore, an essential feature of aging has been revised in the last 15 years to show that there are groups of elderly people in whom hypertension is not a problem ...
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Measuring balance in the elderly: preliminary development of an instrument
, 1989The goal for this study was to develop a measure of balance appropriate for elderly individuals. In total, 38 patients, ranging in age from 60 to 93 years, and 32 professionals, including nurses, physicians, and physical and occupational therapists were ...
K. Berg
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Chemotherapy in the Elderly [PDF]
Aging Health, 2004 Persons over the age of 65 years are the fastest growing segment of the US population. In the next 30 years it will comprise over 20% of the population. More than 50% of all cancers occur in this age group and therefore, the total cancer burden is expected to rise.
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Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 2018
Delirium is defined as an acute disturbance in attention and cognition, with significant associated morbidity and mortality. This article discusses the basic epidemiology of delirium and approaches to diagnosing, assessing, and working up patients for delirium.
Sharon K. Inouye +2 more
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Delirium is defined as an acute disturbance in attention and cognition, with significant associated morbidity and mortality. This article discusses the basic epidemiology of delirium and approaches to diagnosing, assessing, and working up patients for delirium.
Sharon K. Inouye +2 more
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Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, 1998
Older patients with cancer are frequently victims of discriminatory treatment strategies according to parameters unrelated to the tumour itself. The general approach is influenced by the belief that good tolerance to radiotherapy might be compromised in older patients and that the course of cancer might be less aggressive in this age group. Substandard
Pierre Scalliet, T. Pignon
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Older patients with cancer are frequently victims of discriminatory treatment strategies according to parameters unrelated to the tumour itself. The general approach is influenced by the belief that good tolerance to radiotherapy might be compromised in older patients and that the course of cancer might be less aggressive in this age group. Substandard
Pierre Scalliet, T. Pignon
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, 2019 Although having a good diet is recognized to be important for successful aging, malnutrition is one of the highest threats to the health, autonomy, and well-being of older adults. Several medical associations and public policies have proposed dietary guidelines directed at elderly people to ensure a healthy nutritional status and prevent the onset of ...
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Clinics in Chest Medicine, 1999
Pneumonia, including community-acquired, LTCF-acquired, and nosocomial infections, is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly. The aged with pneumonia often present with atypical features, including confusion, lethargy, and general deterioration of condition (silent infection).
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Pneumonia, including community-acquired, LTCF-acquired, and nosocomial infections, is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly. The aged with pneumonia often present with atypical features, including confusion, lethargy, and general deterioration of condition (silent infection).
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