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RIFLE criteria for acute kidney injury are associated with hospital mortality in critically ill patients: a cohort analysis

Critical Care, 2006
IntroductionThe lack of a standard definition for acute kidney injury has resulted in a large variation in the reported incidence and associated mortality.
E. Hoste, G. Clermont, A. Kersten, R. Venkataraman, D. Angus, D. De Bacquer, J. Kellum   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Predicting and Comparing the Subjective Health Experience of Older Cancer Survivors and Non‐Cancer Survivors: A Modeling Approach

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
This study underscores the significant influence of frailty and vitality on the subjective health experience of older cancer survivors with acceptance and control emerging as salient mediators. These findings affirm the conceptual and empirical robustness of the model highlighting its potential utility in shaping future interventions for older cancer ...
Damien S. E. Broekharst, Sjaak Bloem, Eline J. Mertens, Nathascha Hanzen, Michel van Agthoven   +4 more
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Analysis of polypharmacy in elderly patients with decreased kidney and liver function: Case Report

Jurnal Teknologi Laboratorium
Elderly patients are at a high risk of developing chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, and diabetes. Additionally, many elderly individuals experience multimorbidity, having more than one chronic condition, contributing ...
Rina Widiyawati, Khoirul Anam, Nur Oktafiyani, M. Hari Pristantiningtyas, Herya Putra Dharma, Muhammad Muchlis, Jainuri Erik Pratama, Fauna Herawati, Adji Prayitno, Marisca Evalina Gondokesumo   +9 more
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Characteristics of outdoor falls among older people: A qualitative study [PDF]

, 2013
Background Falls are a major threat to older people’s health and wellbeing. Approximately half of falls occur in outdoor environments but little is known about the circumstances in which they occur.
A Bergland, A Nathan, A Shumway-Cook, A Shumway-Cook, A Ståhl, AC King, AH Ranhoff, AL Rosso, AR Eisenstein, AR Levy, C Beynon, C Robson, C Willig, CJ Cherpitel, Claire Ballinger, DC Landy, DE Rosenberg, DL Morgan, E Stack, F Bunn, GJ Wijlhuizen, GJ Wijlhuizen, H-W Wahl, HM Hanson, J Fleming, J Kerr, J Phillips, J Ritchie, J Ritchie, JL Kelsey, JL Kelsey, JL Kelsey, Judith E Phillips, K Horton, K Sjogren, KR Fox, L Asher, L Clemson, L Clemson, L Gauvin, L Salonen, L Yardley, L Yardley, LA Talbot, LD Gillespie, M Annear, M Rantakokko, M Rantakokko, M Rantakokko, M Rantakokko, MC Nevitt, MG Davis, MHC Bleijlevens, MRU Meyer, N Owen, NM Peel, O Beauchet, P Morency, PA Bath, Panel on Prevention of Falls in Older Persons, American Geriatrics Society, British Geriatrics Society, PC Lai, PC Lai, R Newton, Rita Newton, S Turner, S Wilkinson, Samuel R Nyman, SC Webber, SE Lamb, SR Cummings, SR Lord, SR Lord, TE Finnes, W Li, World Health Organization, Y Rydin, YH Chu, YL Michael   +77 more
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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

The Impact of Tilburg Frailty on Poststroke Fatigue in First‐Ever Stroke Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study With Unified Measurement Tools and Improved Statistics

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Poststroke fatigue (PSF) and frailty share substantial overlap in their manifestations, yet previous research has yielded conflicting results due to the use of heterogeneous frailty assessment tools. Objective To evaluate the independent impact of frailty on PSF using a unified measurement system (Tilburg Frailty Indicator, TFI ...
Chuan‐Bang Chen, Xiao‐Xue Wang, Shao‐Rui Bao, Sui‐Li Lin, Mei‐Chun Shu, Xi‐Xi Ye, Wen‐Jie Cong   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibition with simvastatin in acute lung injury to reduce pulmonary dysfunction (HARP-2) trial : study protocol for a randomized controlled trial [PDF]

, 2012
Acute lung injury (ALI) is a common devastating clinical syndrome characterized by life-threatening respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation and multiple organ failure.
A Mercat, AM Cheung, C Brun-Buisson, C Rossi, Cecilia M O’Kane, Christine McNally, Daniel F McAuley, DJ Kor, Excellence NIfHaC, F Gao Smith, Gavin D Perkins, GD Rubenfeld, GR Bernard, Grainne Crealey, Irish Critical Care Trials Group, John G Laffey, KF Schulz, LA Curtis, Lynn Murphy, M Shyamsundar, MA Matthay, Mark Cross, Michael Stevenson, MS Herridge, RG Brower, S Harvey, SE Erickson, T Craig, The ARDS Network investigators, The EuroQol Group, TR Craig, TW Felton   +31 more
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Impact of APOE ε4 Genotype Load on Cognitive Function and Lipid Metabolism in Patients With Cerebral Small Vessel Disease

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Apolipoprotein ε4 (APOE ε4) is a potent genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, its role in cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) remains unclear. Given the clinical and pathological similarities between CSVD and AD, this study aimed to investigate the associations of APOE ε4 gene dosage with cognitive function and
Tingru Jin, Haocheng Yang, Feng Liu, Sihao Lin, Junru Hu, Jian Wang, Yulan Gou   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Systematic Review of the Health Impacts of Mass Earth Movements (Landslides) [PDF]

, 2015
Background. Mass ground movements (commonly referred to as ‘landslides’) are common natural hazards that can have significant economic, social and health impacts.
Kennedy, Iain, Murray, Virginia, Petley, Dave N., Williams, Richard   +3 more
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Impact of Stress‐Induced Hyperglycemia on In‐Hospital Medical Complications in Patients With Acute Stroke: From a Large‐Scale Nationwide Longitudinal Registry

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims This study aimed to explore the relationship between stress‐induced hyperglycemia (SIH) and in‐hospital medical complications in patients with acute stroke. Methods We enrolled 865,765 patients with acute stroke from the Chinese Stroke Center Alliance cohort.
Xintong Song, Yi Ju, Hongqiu Gu, Zhikai Zhu, Zixiao Li, Qian Zhang, Xingquan Zhao   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source