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Statins for primary and secondary prevention in the oldest old : an overview of the existing evidence [PDF]

, 2012
Hypercholesterolemia, although a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is still one of the leading causes of death among older people in western countries.
Petrovic, Mirko, Van Den Noortgate, Nele, WERBROUCK, BART   +2 more
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Why and When Are Evidence‐Based Interventions Adopted in Paediatric Supportive Care? A Qualitative Exploration of the Determinants of Photobiomodulation Implementation

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Oral mucositis is a common and debilitating side effect of childhood cancer and stem cell transplant treatments. It affects the quality of life of children and young people (CYP) and places a strain on services. Photobiomodulation is recommended for oral mucositis prevention in international guidance but is poorly implemented in UK ...
Claudia Heggie, Kara A. Gray‐Burrows, Peter F. Day, Bob Phillips, Carl A. Thompson   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nurses’ own perceptions of old age and their attitudes towards their older patients: a cross-sectional study

BMC Geriatrics
Backround This study aimed to examine the perceptions of nurses who work in surgical units about old age and their attitudes towards the older patients they care for.
Ali Rıza Yanar, Dilek Çeçen Çamli
doaj   +1 more source

Benefits of remimazolam as an anesthetic sedative for older patients: A review

Heliyon
Owing to the decreased levels of receptors in the peripheral and central nervous systems, the functions of various organ systems decline in older patients.
Ning Jin, Zhiqiang Xue
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of COVID-19 Measures on Discharge Planning and Continuity of Integrated Care in the Community for Older Patients in Singapore

International Journal of Integrated Care, 2022
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic affects the process of care transition for patients with underlying chronic conditions. This study aims to explore the impact of the pandemic measures on discharge planning and continuum of care for vulnerable older ...
Sungwon Yoon, Jiahui Mo, Zhui Ying Lim, Si Yinn Lu, Sher Guan Low, Bangyu Xu, Yu Xian Loo, Chee Wai Koh, Lai Yee Kong, Rachel Marie Towle, Su Fee Lim, Chuen Seng Tan, Yu Heng Kwan, Lian Leng Low   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Real‐World Pediatric Blinatumomab Administration: Access to Outpatient Care Delivery and Impact of a Hospital‐Dispensed Model

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Blinatumomab has been shown to be highly effective for patients with pediatric B‐ALL and has recently become standard of care therapy. Due to its past use in the clinical trial setting, there is limited information available about real‐world administration.
Katelyn Oranges, Kelly A. Duffy, Sara McDonough, Evelyn Kurpiewski, R. Jennifer Randall, Allison Barz Leahy, Haley M. Newman, Joyce P. Lee, Stephen P. Hunger, Anne F. Reilly, David T. Teachey, Susan R. Rheingold, Daniel J. Zheng   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surgery for Older Cancer Patients: Cross‐Organ Review and Good Practice Statement by the Japanese Geriatric Oncology Guideline Committee

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery
Background Although the number of older people is increasing, there is a lack of evidence and insufficient consensus regarding postoperative complications and survival in older cancer patients.
Chie Tanaka, Takashi Ofuchi, Kiichiro Ninomiya, Daisuke Inoue, Ken Sugimoto, Keiko Murofushi, Toru Okuyama, Shigeaki Watanuki, Chiyo Imamura, Daisuke Sakai, Naomi Sakurai, Kiyotaka Watanabe, Kazuo Tamura, Toshiaki Saeki, Hiroshi Ishiguro   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Risk Factors for Hospital Readmission and Death After Discharge of Older Adults from Acute Geriatric Units: Taking the Rank of Admission into Account

Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2021
Fabien Visade,1,2 Genia Babykina,1 François Puisieux,3 Frédéric Bloch,4,5 Anne Charpentier,3 Céline Delecluse,2 Gilles Loggia,6,7 Pascale Lescure,7 Jadwiga Attier-Żmudka,8,9 Cédric Gaxatte,3 Guillaume Deschasse,1,4 Jean-Baptiste Beuscart1,3 ...
Visade F, Babykina G, Puisieux F, Bloch F, Charpentier A, Delecluse C, Loggia G, Lescure P, Attier-Żmudka J, Gaxatte C, Deschasse G, Beuscart JB   +11 more
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Clinical Insights Into Hypercalcemia of Malignancy in Childhood

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hypercalcemia of malignancy (HCM) is a rare but life‐threatening metabolic emergency in children that occurs in less than 1% of pediatric cancer cases, with a reported incidence ranging from 0.4% to 1.0% across different studies. While it is observed in 10%–20% of adult malignancies, pediatric HCM remains relatively uncommon.
Hüseyin Anıl Korkmaz
wiley   +1 more source

Hypertension and orthostatic hypotension in the elderly: a challenging balance

The Lancet Regional Health. Europe
Summary: Hypertension and orthostatic hypotension (OH) frequently coexist in the older population, both stemming from impaired blood pressure (BP) regulation.
Julia Wiersinga, Sofie Jansen, Mike J.L. Peters, Hanneke F.M. Rhodius-Meester, Marijke C. Trappenburg, Jurgen A.H.R. Claassen, Majon Muller   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source