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Hearing care of older adults beyond the audiology clinic [PDF]

, 2014
Whether or not older adults are actively seeking hearing health care, they may be unaware of the extent of their audiometric hearing loss, they may not expect to benefit from using hearing aids, they may  hold  ageist  self-stereotypes, and/or  have  low 
Öberg, Marie,
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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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Where Would You Turn for Help? Older Adults’ Awareness of Community Health and Support Services for Dementia Care [PDF]

Previous findings on older adults’ awareness of community support services (CSSs) have been inconsistent and marred by acquiescence or over-claiming bias. To address this issue, this study used a series of 12 vignettes to describe common situations faced
Brian Hutchison, Joseph Tindale, Kevin Brazil, Jenny Ploeg, Monica Quinlan, Noori Akhtar-Danesh, Jean Lillie, Linda Boos, Margaret Denton, Jennifer Millen Plenderleith   +9 more
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Internet use: Perceptions and experiences of visually impaired older adults [PDF]

, 2015
Many older people are increasingly using the internet. This study investigated the experiences of visually impaired older people on internet use and explored how it fits into their lives.
Lhussier, Monique, Bailey, Cathy, Cattan, Mima, Okonji, Patrick   +3 more
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Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Rasheed A. Balogun   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Older adults’ suggestions to engage other older adults in health and healthcare: a qualitative study conducted in western Canada

Patient Preference and Adherence, 2019
Huey-Ming Tzeng,1 Udoka Okpalauwaekwe,2 Chang-Yi Yin3 1College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; 2Department of Academic Family Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; 3Taiwan ...
Tzeng HM, Okpalauwaekwe U, Yin CY
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Safety of Daprodustat for the Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease Anemia: Final Analysis of a Multicenter Postmarketing Surveillance Study in Japan

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This final analysis of a multicenter, prospective postmarketing surveillance study evaluated the safety of daprodustat in patients with chronic kidney disease anemia in routine clinical practice in Japan. Methods Patients who initiated daprodustat between September 2020 and July 2022 were registered.
Tadao Akizawa, Kyomi Kanaya, Kiyomi Aizawa, Masanori Onoki, Hirofumi Ozeki, Kazuko Suzuki, Ai Hayashi, Tomohiko Asamura   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Frailty in older people living in Africa: A systematic review of prevalence and associated factors

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus
Background: Despite rapid population ageing in Africa, research on frailty in the region remains limited and fragmented. This systematic review aimed at summarising the available data to determine the prevalence of frailty in Africa.
Ayele Semachew Kasa, Shu-Chun Lee, Hui-Chen (Rita) Chang   +2 more
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2018 state programs for older adults [PDF]

, 2018
"June 12, 2018."; Discusses select state programs and services to assist older adults.
Dube, Nicole (Nicole A.),
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