A Psychometric Properties Evaluation of the Italian Version of the Geriatric Depression Scale [PDF]
, 2018 Objective. The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is an evaluation tool to diagnose older adult's depression. This questionnaire was defined by Yesavage and Brink in 1982; it was designed expressly for the older person and defines his/her degree of ...
Bruni, Valentina +7 more
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Assessment of recovery in older patients hospitalized with different diagnoses and functional levels, evaluated with and without geriatric assessment [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: The objective of the present study was to investigate 1) the role of different admission diagnoses and 2) the degree of functional loss, on the rate of recovery of older patients after acute hospitalization.
Anette Hylen Ranhoff +2 more
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Association of Physical Activity with Co-morbid Conditions in Geriatric Population [PDF]
, 2016 To find out association of physical activity with co-morbid conditions in geriatric population, a cross-sectional study was conducted in different cties of Pakistan in 2015.
Hisam, A. (Aliya) +6 more
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TLR3 Deficiency Leads to a Dysregulation in the Global Gene-Expression Profile in Murine Oviduct Epithelial Cells Infected with Chlamydia muridarum [PDF]
, 2019 OBJECTIVE Describe the implementation and effects of Mobile Acute Care for Elders (MACE) consultation at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). DESIGN Retrospective cohort analysis.
Derbigny, Wilbert A, Kumar, Ramesh
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Ageism in Consent? In a decision-making capable geriatric orthopaedic trauma patient population, does increased age impact who physicians consent for surgical fixation? [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction: Persistent misconceptions of frailty and dementia in geriatric patients impact physician-patient communication and leave patients vulnerable to disempowerment.
Heng, MD, MPH, FRCSC, Marilyn +2 more
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The physician’s role in perioperative management of older patients undergoing surgery [PDF]
, 2017 Life-sustaining and life-improving surgical interventions are increasingly available to older, frailer patients, many of whom have multimorbidity.
Dhesi, Jugdeep +2 more
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Surgical assessment of the geriatric oncology patient [PDF]
, 2017 BACKGROUND: The aging population in the United States will correlate with an increased number of cancer diagnoses as cancer is primarily a disease of the elderly.
Lampugnale, Cy Andrew
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Adverse drug reactions in older people : detection and prevention [PDF]
, 2012 Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in older adults are an important healthcare problem since they are frequently a cause of hospitalization, occur commonly during admission, and are an important cause of morbidity and mortality.
Onder, Graziano +2 more
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Understanding and Overcoming Immunotherapy Resistance in Skin Cancer: Mechanisms and Strategies
Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.This narrative review explores the mechanisms driving immunotherapy resistance in skin cancer, including tumor microenvironment factors, genetic mutations, and immune evasion strategies. It highlights potential strategies to overcome resistance, offering insights for improving therapeutic outcomes and guiding future research in personalized ...
Shreya Singh Beniwal +8 more
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Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.Aging weakens the blood–brain barrier (BBB), increasing susceptibility to CNS cancers and complicating treatment. This review examines BBB deterioration, its impact on drug delivery, and potential interventions like targeting neuroinflammation and advanced therapies.
Quang La, Aiman Baloch, David F. Lo
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