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Hypertension in Older Adults [PDF]
The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 2001 The high prevalence of hypertension in older persons (nearly one of two subjects aged 60 years and older) suggests that the recognition and treatment should be a priority for physicians. Although diastolic blood pressure is regarded as an important risk factor, it is now clear that isolated systolic hypertension and elevated pulse pressure also play an
A S, Rigaud, B, Forette
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Effectiveness of influenza vaccine in aging and older adults: comprehensive analysis of the evidence [PDF]
, 2012 Foremost amongst the diseases preventable by vaccination is influenza. Worldwide, influenza virus infection is associated with serious adverse events leading to hospitalization, debilitating complications, and death in elderly individuals ...
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DHA supplementation alone or in combination with other nutrients does not modulate cerebral hemodynamics or cognitive function in healthy older adults [PDF]
, 2016 A number of recent trials have demonstrated positive effects of dietary supplementation with the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) on measures of cognitive function in healthy ...
Kennedy, David O +16 more
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BMJ Open Quality, 2020 Background The use of antipsychotic drugs in dementia has been reported to be associated with increased risk of cerebrovascular events and mortality.
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Older Carers and Adults with Learning Disabilities: Stress and Reciprocal Care [PDF]
, 2010 People with a learning disability have an increased longevity. The majority of adults with a learning disability live with their parents which means that many of these parents are themselves elderly people.
Gant, Valerie
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Depression in Older Adults [PDF]
Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 2009 Depression is less prevalent among older adults than among younger adults, but it can have serious consequences. More than half of cases represent a first onset in later life. Although suicide rates in the elderly are declining, they are still higher than in younger adults and are more closely associated with depression.
Amy, Fiske +2 more
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A narrative review of literature on the use of health and social care by older trans adults: what can United Kingdom services learn? [PDF]
, 2021 This article has been accepted for publication and will appear in a revised form, subsequent to peer review and/or editorial input by Cambridge University Press, in Ageing & Society published by Cambridge University Press.
Benbow, Susan M. +4 more
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Do ACE inhibitors improve the response to exercise training in functionally impaired older adults? A randomized controlled trial [PDF]
, 2014 <br>Background: Loss of muscle mass and strength with ageing is a major cause for falls, disability, and morbidity in older people. Previous studies have found that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) may improve physical function in ...
Sumukadas, Deepa +8 more
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Plantar pressure image and 3D gait phase image comparison between older adults and adults [PDF]
, 2021 Although gait disorders during the loading phase of gait are serious concerns associated with increasing age, relatively few studies have investigated gait characteristics in healthy older adult subjects and the change in their gait parameters compared ...
Abbas, Nibras Sabih
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International Journal of Nursing SciencesObjective: This study aimed to synthesize the available knowledge of identifying hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) symptoms and symptom clusters in patients with HCC and instruments used for these assessments to maximize symptom management.
Thitiporn Pathomjaruwat +2 more
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