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Keyword Index (end of volume)
Publication date: December 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - December 1, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The usefulness of ankle brachial index (ABI) and cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) in subclinical atherosclerosis
Publication date: December 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 4Author(s): Chao-Liang Chou (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - December 1, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Author Index (end of volume)
Publication date: December 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - December 1, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Corrigendum to “Impact of moderate to severe chronic kidney disease for long term survival of implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients in Taiwan” [Int J Gerontol 12 (2018) 89–93]
Publication date: December 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 4Author(s): Feng-Ching Liao, Chia-Ying Hsiao, Chuan-Lei Chao, Chun-Han Cheng, Meng-Ruey Wu, Min-I. Su, Chun-Yen Chen, Kuang-Te Wang (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - December 1, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

CME for 12.4
Publication date: December 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - December 1, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Continuing Medical Education—Terms and Conditions
Publication date: December 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - December 1, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Title Index (end of volume)
Publication date: December 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - December 1, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Purple Urine Bag Syndrome in the Elderly
ConclusionPUBS in the elderly is associated with significantly lower rates of urosepsis symptoms, such as fever and hypotension. Although PUBS used to be considered a benign presentation in the majority of indwelling catheterized patients, for clinically afebrile and normotensive elderly patients, physicians should refer to patient's condition (consciousness, appetite), biomarker (C-reactive protein, and procalcitonin) to prevent from mortality in clinical practice. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - October 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

CME for 12.3
Publication date: September 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - September 15, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Continuing Medical Education—Terms and Conditions
Publication date: September 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - September 15, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Editorial Comment
Publication date: Available online 14 August 2018Source: International Journal of GerontologyAuthor(s): Ming-Yuan Huang (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - August 14, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effect of Social Support on Changes in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults: A National Population-based Longitudinal Study
ConclusionsReceiving emotional support, giving instrumental support to others, and engaging in memberships have protective effects on IADL disability. These results demonstrate the needs of supporting systems and resources that older adults can provide for themselves. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 29, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Association of Bone Mineral Density with Vitamin B12 Levels in Patients Aged 65 Years and Over
ConclusionWe found that the bone mineral density at the femur neck was lower when we were below vit B12 level 300 pg/ml. We recommend that bone mineral density must be measured in elderly people who are found to have vit B12 deficiency. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 20, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Perioperative Elevation of Troponin I Predicts Survival After Orthopaedic Surgery in Older Patients With Fracture
ConclusionElevated perioperative Troponin I level decreases one-year survival after orthopaedic surgery in older patients with fracture. We suggest routine surveillance and earlier diagnosis together with appropriate treatment of cardiac event should be given in older fracture patients at perioperative period and later follow-up. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 19, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Spontaneous Resolution of Pericardial Effusion in an Elderly Related to Monopolar Radiofrequency Ablation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Publication date: Available online 19 July 2018Source: International Journal of GerontologyAuthor(s): Yen-Po Chen, Chia-Yuan Liu, Po-Hao Liao, Wen-Chi Chao, Tsang-En Wang, Shen-Yung WangSummaryHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer in the world. The incidence is increasing by age. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is widely used for treatment of HCC especially for those in early stage. RFA have some advantages compare to surgery including lower cost, shorter hospital day and lower complication rate. However, there's still some rare but lethal RFA associated adverse events including cardiovascular complicat...
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 19, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research