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Re‐Awakening Public Attention to the Silent Pandemic of Cancer Among Older Adults in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As global populations age, cancer is increasingly becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Despite accounting for the majority of new cancer cases and deaths, older individuals remain underrepresented in cancer research, clinical guidelines, and health ...
Ibrahim Bidemi Abdullateef, Sunkanmi Folorunsho, Abdulazeez Opeyemi Abdulganiyu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

One Step at a Time: Improving Gait Speed Measurement in a Geriatric Medicine Clinic

Geriatrics, 2023
(1) Background: Mobility assessment is a key component of the assessment of an older adult as a part of the Age-Friendly Health System (AFHS) “geriatric 4Ms” framework.
Kirstyn James, Matthew E. Growdon, Ariela R. Orkaby, Andrea Wershof Schwartz   +3 more
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Predictive validity of the CriSTAL tool for short-term mortality in older people presenting at Emergency Departments: a prospective study [PDF]

, 2011
© 2018, The Author(s). Abstract: To determine the validity of the Australian clinical prediction tool Criteria for Screening and Triaging to Appropriate aLternative care (CRISTAL) based on objective clinical criteria to accurately identify risk of death ...
ME Silverman, DJ Schofield, K Boyd, M Cardona-Morrell, N Samaras, M Cardona-Morrell, LC Yourman, J Gelder de, N George, M Cardona-Morrell, M Cardona-Morrell, M Williams, EW Steyerberg, M Cardona, LP Fried, K Rockwood, KG Moons, Lee Y-h, EW Steyerberg, JN Mandrekar, M Cardona-Morrell, C Keogh, J Kellett, C Walraven van, CG Couchoud, Y Uneno, SE Hofman, RC Souza, A Marengoni, JC Lai, M Babcock, M Espallargues, L Boland, S Feuerriegel, SL Sanders, EW Steyerberg, E Wallace, L Anselmi, LPM Op het Veld, E Papachristou   +39 more
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Long‐Term Follow‐Up of Chemotherapy‐Associated Biological Aging in Women With Early Breast Cancer

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
Women threated with adjuvant chemotherapy for early breast cancer have sustained long‐term increase in p16INK4a,, a robust marker of cell senescence, suggesting a chemotherapy‐associated age acceleration. p16INK4a as well as other biomarkers may identify patients at greatest risk for senescence‐related diseases of aging.
Hyman B. Muss, Alexis C. Wardell, Allison M. Deal, Kirsten A. Nyrop, Allison Ross, Yara G. Abdou, Jeffrey D. Aldrich, Lisa A. Cary, E. Claire Dees, Katherine E. Reeder‐Hayes, Emily M. Ray, Natalia Mitin, Denis Tsygankov   +12 more
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Clinical Features of Geriatric Syndromes in Older Koreans with Diabetes Mellitus [PDF]

Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research, 2019
Background This study explored the prevalence and clinical characteristics of geriatric syndromes among Korean older adults with diabetes mellitus (DM). Methods We used data from the 2017 National Survey of Older Koreans to analyze the classic geriatric ...
Shinje Moon, Yong Kyun Roh, Jong Lull Yoon, Ki Un Jang, Hun Jong Jung, Hyung Joon Yoo, Hak Chul Jang,   +7 more
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Risk Prediction Models for Recurrence After Curative Treatment of Early‐Stage or Locally Advanced Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
This systematic review synthesizes prognostic models for survival and recurrence in resected non‐small cell lung cancer. While many models demonstrate moderate to good discrimination, few are externally validated and reporting quality is variable, limiting clinical applicability and highlighting the need for robust, transparent model development ...
Evangeline Samuel, S. Tissera, E. Paul, J. Zalcberg, R. G. Stirling   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Geriatric Syndromes in Elderly Undergoing Chemotherapy

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia, 2022
Introduction. Geriatric syndromes is associated with poor survival, poor quality of life and increased chemotoxicity risk in elderly receiving chemotherapy.
Aulia Rizka, Helda, Findy Prasetyawaty, Arcita Hanjani   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Psychiatric illness predicts poor outcome after surgery for hip fracture: a prospective cohort study [PDF]

, 2000
Background. Hip fracture is common in the elderly. Previous studies suggest that psychiatric illness is common and predicts poor outcome, but have methodological weaknesses. Further studies are required to address this important issue. Methods.
Holmes, J., House, A.
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Clustering Algorithm Reveals Dopamine‐Motor Mismatch in Cognitively Preserved Parkinson's Disease

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the relationship between dopaminergic denervation and motor impairment in two de novo Parkinson's disease (PD) cohorts. Methods n = 249 PD patients from Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) and n = 84 from an external clinical cohort.
Rachele Malito, Chiara Meneghini, Alice Galli, Luca Gallo, Pierfrancesco Mitrotti, Paola Dimartino, Marianna Inglese, Cinzia Zatti, Alessandro Lupini, Andrea Pilotto, Alessandro Padovani, Micol Avenali, Enza Maria Valente, Cristina Tassorelli, Silvia P. Caminiti   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding Pathways into Care-homes using Data (UnPiCD study): a two-part model to estimate inpatient and care-home costs using national linked health and social care data

BMC Health Services Research
Background Pathways into care-homes have been under-researched. Individuals who move-in to a care-home from hospital are clinically distinct from those moving-in from the community.
G. Ciminata, J. K. Burton, T. J Quinn, C. Geue   +3 more
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