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Prescribing for older people [PDF]

BMJ, 2008
#### Summary points About a fifth of the population in the United Kingdom is 60 years or older,1 yet people in this age group receive 59% of dispensed prescriptions and account for more than half of NHS drug costs.2 Older people often have several coexisting medical problems and take multiple drugs.
James C, Milton, Ian, Hill-Smith, Stephen H D, Jackson   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

National Council on Ageing and Older People annual report 2003 [PDF]

, 2004
2003 was a busy and productive year for the National Council on Ageing and Older People, during which it continued to fulfil its mandate to advise the Minister for Health and Children and other Ministers on all aspects of ageing and older people in ...
National Council on Ageing and Older People
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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
wiley   +1 more source

Older people and age discrimination in the Irish labour market [PDF]

, 2013
This report presents an overview of the situation of older people in the labour market using the findings of recent research as well as information gathered from a variety of sources and organisations concerned with age and older persons and the Irish ...
Vasquez del Aguila, Ernesto, Cantillon, Sara   +1 more
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Psychological Impact of Hospital Discharge on the Older Person: A Systematic Review

Geriatrics
Introduction: Hospitalisation and prolonged length of stay is associated with deconditioning that risks adverse outcomes after discharge. Less is known about the psychological impact on older people after hospital discharge.
Yasmin Hussein, Sarah Edwards, Harnish P Patel   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Directory of healthy ageing information resources for older people [PDF]

, 2003
The National Council on Ageing and Older People (NCAOP) was established in March 1997. It is a statutory body representing the needs of older people. One of its main functions is to promote the health, welfare and autonomy of older people.
National Council on Ageing and Older People (NCAOP)
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Gut microbiome and aging—A dynamic interplay of microbes, metabolites, and the immune system

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Age‐dependent shifts in microbial communities engender shifts in microbial metabolite profiles. These in turn drive shifts in barrier surface permeability of the gut and brain and induce immune activation. When paired with preexisting age‐related chronic inflammation this increases the risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.
Aaron Mehl, Eran Blacher
wiley   +1 more source

Adapting a digital monitoring system for self-management to geriatric COPD rehabilitation: A participatory mixed method study

Digital Health
Introduction Self-management for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is essential in preventing relapse and rehospitalization. This study aimed to adapt a self-management-supporting digital monitoring system that was designed for ...
Suzanne M Debeij, Eléonore F van Dam van Isselt, Marise J Kasteleyn, Heleen V Krabben, Petra Siemonsma, Wilco P Achterberg, Miriam L Haaksma   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Design and analysis strategies for robust microbiome ageing research

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
The gut microbiome changes with age and associates with age‐related morbidity and mortality, establishing it as a potential biomarker and intervention target for ageing. Realising this potential requires methodological rigour, yet distinguishing biological signals from methodological artefacts remains challenging across cohorts. This review provides an
Mark Olenik, İsmail Güderer, Yi Wang, Tayyaba Alvi, Prasoon Pandey, Handan Melike Dönertaş   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Giant Primary Cutaneous Nodular Melanoma of the Forehead: A Case Report

Geriatrics
Background: The incidence of melanoma is increasing globally. The estimated worldwide incidence is projected to increase from 324,635 cases in 2020 to 510,000 in 2040. In the UK, melanoma accounts for 4% of all new cases of cancer. Melanomas occurring in
Samantha Montandon, Charles Jefferson-Loveday, Matthew Sommerlad, Harnish P. Patel   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source