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Delirium in Elderly People: A Review [PDF]

Frontiers in Neurology, 2012
The present review aims to highlight this intricate syndrome, regarding diagnosis, pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and management in elderly people. The diagnosis of delirium is based on clinical observations, cognitive assessment, physical, and neurological examination.
Sónia eMartins, Lia eFernandes, Lia eFernandes   +2 more
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Ebselen, a promising host-directed therapeutic option against Yersinia pseudotuberculosis infection

Frontiers in Microbiology
BackgroundAs a prevalent food-borne zoonotic pathogen, Yersinia pseudotuberculosis (Y. pseudotuberculosis) can lead to severe health issues in both animals and humans. At present, therapeutic options are quite limited.
Zhongbao Wu, Zhongbao Wu, Lu Tang, Lu Tang, Yueqing Wang, Emmanuelle Vladia Ndong Ella, Jing He, Chuang Cheng, Lin Xiao, Yalan Wang, Chuanjiang Dong, Lili Zou, Lili Zou, Jun Wang   +13 more
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THE COMPARISON OF HEALTH STATUS AND INDEPENDENCE BETWEEN THE ELDERLY IN THE NURSING HOMES AND LIVING WITH FAMILY

Placentum, 2023
Background: The elderly period is a gift in human life because not all humans can experience this period. The elderly period experience changes in anatomical and physiological functions, so the elderly are very vulnerable to health problems. Many factors
Retno Setyowati, Mujahidatul Musfiroh, Istar Yuliadi, Desiderius Priyo Sudibyo, Trisni Utami   +4 more
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Review of neurosurgical operative procedures in patients in the tenth decade of life

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2020
People over the age of 90 are hospitalized in neurosurgical departments, and the increase of life expectancy is conducive to such cases. Surgical treatment in older people is always at high risk, which may be due to the frailty syndrome that occurs ...
Zygmunt Siedlecki, Jakub Woźniak, Emilia Główczewska-Siedlecka, Maciej Śniegocki   +3 more
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Care home design for people with dementia: What do people with dementia and their family carers value? [PDF]

, 2011
Objectives: To report on the views of people with dementia who live in care homes and their family carers on aspects of design that are important to them, and discuss these in relation to developing physical care environments that respond to the wishes ...
Innes, Anthea, Dincarslan, Ozlem, Fiona Kelly, Ozlem Dincarslan, Kelly, Fiona, Anthea Innes, Dincarslan, O.   +6 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Institutionalisation and Quality of Life for Elderly People in Finland. ENEPRI Research Report No. 92, August 2011 [PDF]

, 2011
In this paper we examine whether there are systematic differences between the quality of life of an individual who is institutionalised and one who is not, keeping health status and income level constant.
Johansson, Edvard., Böckerman, Petri, Saarni, Samuli   +2 more
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Oral health status of elderly people in Rome-Italy

Senses and Sciences, 2014
Background: Actually there is no survey on the oral health of elderly in Lazio region or in Rome. Study aims to assess the dental and oral health status and treatments needs of the elderly population in Rome in order to assess need for care. Materials
Licia Manzon, Evaristo Ettorre, Eros Rossi, Laith Kostantino Besharat, Piero Romanelli, Giovanni Fratto   +5 more
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Transferrin receptor 1‐mediated iron uptake supports thermogenic activation in human cervical‐derived adipocytes

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
In this study, we found that human cervical‐derived adipocytes maintain intracellular iron level by regulating the expression of iron transport‐related proteins during adrenergic stimulation. Melanotransferrin is predicted to interact with transferrin receptor 1 based on in silico analysis.
Rahaf Alrifai, Mizuki Seo, Gyath Karadsheh, Fachrur Rizal Mahendra, Máté Á Demény, Ferenc Győry, János András Mótyán, László Fésüs, Endre Kristóf, Rini Arianti   +9 more
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Dietary assessment methods for micronutrient intake in elderly people: a systematic review

, 2009
The European micronutrient recommendations aligned (EURRECA) Network of Excellence seeks to establish clear guidelines for assessing the validity of reported micronutrient intakes among vulnerable population groups.
Jorge Doreste-Alonso, Serra-Majem, L., Vries, Jeanne de, Lluís Serra-Majem, de Vries, J.H.M., Groot, C.P.G.M., de, Almudena Sánchez-Villegas, Groot, Lisette de, Vries, J.H.M., de, Ortiz-Andrellucchi, A., Sanzech-Villegas, A., de Groot, C.P.G.M., Jeanne de Vries, Ortiz-Andrellucchi, Adriana, Doreste-Alonso, Jorge, Doreste-Alonso, J., Adriana Ortiz-Andrellucchi, Serra-Majem, Lluís, Lisette de Groot, Sánchez-Villegas, Almudena   +19 more
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