Duration, numerosity and length processing in healthy ageing and Parkinson ’s disease
AbstractPeople constantly process temporal, numerical, and length information in everyday activities and interactions with the environment. However, it is unclear whether quantity perception changes during ageing. Previous studies have provided heterogeneous results, sometimes showing an age-related effect on a particular quantity, and other times reporting no differences between young and elderly samples. However, three dimensions were never compared within the same study. Here, we conducted two experiments with the aim of investigating the processing of duration, numerosity and length in both healthy and pathological age...
Source: European Journal of Ageing - April 24, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Age affects vascular morphology and predictiveness of anatomical landmarks for aortic zones in trauma patients: implications for resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta
ConclusionAging increases the length and diameter of aorta and iliac arteries, with a tortuous and enlarged morphology in geriatric populations. The mid-sternum and the lower one-third junction of the xiphisternum to the umbilicus were predictive landmarks for zone 1 and zone 3, respectively. (Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - April 24, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Implication of geriatric nutritional risk index on treatment response and long-term prognosis in patients with cardiac resynchronization therapy
This study aims to explore the clinical implication of GNRI on treatment response and long-term clinical outcomes in heart failure (HF) patients receiving cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 24, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hao Huang, Bingqi Fu, Tianxin Long, Yu Yu, Sijing Cheng, Min Gu, Chi Cai, Xuhua Chen, Hongxia Niu, Wei Hua Source Type: research
Adherence to Online Interventions for Family Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review
With the rapid increase in the proportion of people with dementia, the number of family caregivers providing unpaid care and support is also growing worldwide. Family caregivers are an essential pillars of dementia management efforts, as they reduce the economic cost of care and play an important role in supporting the quality of life in people with dementia [2]. While caregiving can provide a sense of fulfilment, the burden of caregiving can also cause significant psychological challenges [3]. (Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry)
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - April 24, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Golnaz L. Atefi, Wei Qi Koh, Gianna Kohl, Mohammad Seydavi, Joshua K. Swift, Mehdi Akbari, Marjolein E. deVugt Tags: Clinical Review Article Source Type: research
Effectiveness and Satisfaction with Telemedicine in Geriatric Patients at High Risk of Fragility Fractures
Telemedicine and e-Health, Ahead of Print. (Source: Telemedicine and e-Health)
Source: Telemedicine and e-Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Carmelinda Ruggiero Ilaria Giovanna Macchione Valentina Gemo Chiara Properzi Federica Perini Annarita Bianco Maria Cristina Ercolani Marco Mencacci Pietro Manzi Arturo Pasqualucci Giuseppe De Filippis Marta Baroni Patrizia Mecocci Source Type: research
NIH boosts pay for postdocs and graduate students
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced pay increases today for early-career scientists who are recipients of its Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSAs), after an
NIH advisory group recommended raises in December 2023
. Postdocs will now be paid at least $61,008, an increase of $4500 over their current minimum salary level—though still below the advisory group’s recommendation of $70,000. Graduate students will receive a $1000 raise, bringing their minimum to $28,224. NIH also announced a $500 increase in child care subsidies for early-career researchers who are parents.
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Source: Science of Aging Knowledge Environment - April 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
"The least significant change on bone mineral density scan increased in patients with higher degrees of obesity"
CONCLUSION: LSC of 0.05 g/cm² could be used in clinical practice in patients with class 2 or 3 obesity. These findings should help to improve the interpretation of BMD scans in these patients and optimize their management.TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: Comité de Protection des Personnes Ile-de France VII, France.PMID:38652346 | PMC:PMC11039528 | DOI:10.1007/s40520-024-02736-4 (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research)
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - April 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Claire Dorilleau Lukshe Kanagaratnam Isabelle Charlot Ambre Hittinger Eric Bertin Jean-Hugues Salmon Marion Geoffroy Source Type: research
Commentary on: physical activity and exercise for mild cognitive impairment and dementia: a collaborative international guideline
In conclusion, there is limited evidence on the beneficial role of physical activity and exercise in preserving cognitive functions in subjects with normal cognition, MCI or dementia. The guidelines support the promotion of physical activity based on the beneficial effects on almost all facets of health.PMID:38652380 | PMC:PMC11039492 | DOI:10.1007/s40520-024-02747-1 (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research)
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - April 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nicola Veronese Pinar Soysal Mario Barbagallo Susan D Shenkin Terence J Quinn Source Type: research
"The least significant change on bone mineral density scan increased in patients with higher degrees of obesity"
CONCLUSION: LSC of 0.05 g/cm² could be used in clinical practice in patients with class 2 or 3 obesity. These findings should help to improve the interpretation of BMD scans in these patients and optimize their management.TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: Comité de Protection des Personnes Ile-de France VII, France.PMID:38652346 | PMC:PMC11039528 | DOI:10.1007/s40520-024-02736-4 (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research)
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - April 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Claire Dorilleau Lukshe Kanagaratnam Isabelle Charlot Ambre Hittinger Eric Bertin Jean-Hugues Salmon Marion Geoffroy Source Type: research
Commentary on: physical activity and exercise for mild cognitive impairment and dementia: a collaborative international guideline
In conclusion, there is limited evidence on the beneficial role of physical activity and exercise in preserving cognitive functions in subjects with normal cognition, MCI or dementia. The guidelines support the promotion of physical activity based on the beneficial effects on almost all facets of health.PMID:38652380 | PMC:PMC11039492 | DOI:10.1007/s40520-024-02747-1 (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research)
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - April 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nicola Veronese Pinar Soysal Mario Barbagallo Susan D Shenkin Terence J Quinn Source Type: research
S2k guideline "Urinary incontinence in geriatric patients" - a summary
Aktuelle Urol. 2024 Apr 23. doi: 10.1055/a-2283-4170. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEINLEITUNG: 1/2023 wurde das dritte Update der seit 2005 in AWMF eingestellten und fortlaufend aktualisierten Leitlinie „Harninkontinenz bei geriatrischen Patienten – Diagnostik und Therapie“ durch die interdisziplinäre Arbeitsgruppe „Harninkontinenz“ der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geriatrie (DGG) unter Mitwirkung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Urologie (DGU), der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe (DGGG), der Deutschen Kontinenz Gesellschaft (DKG) und des Inkontinenz Selbsthilfe e.V. publiziert. Der vorl...
Source: Aktuelle Urologie - April 23, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Andreas Wiedemann Klaus Becher Barbara Bojack Claudia Drews Ruth Kirschner-Hermanns Source Type: research
Prognostic value of Geriatric-8 for adverse outcomes within 30 days of surgery in older adults with colorectal cancer: A retrospective cohort study
CONCLUSION: This study confirms that G8 scores have no prognostic value for adverse outcomes, complications and mortality within 30 days of surgery among older adults with CRC. Therefore, the G8 should not be the tool for short-term risk prediction of adverse outcomes in these patients.PMID:38652933 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102591 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - April 23, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: A M Winters J Bakker J Ten Hoor H J G Bilo P F Roodbol M A Edens E J Finnema Source Type: research
Examining pain, function, behavioral symptoms and associations with engagement in meaningful activity for residents with dementia in assisted living
CONCLUSION: Findings from this study show that pain is a significant factor that is negatively associated with residents' engagement in meaningful activity. Ongoing research is needed to help improve pain management for residents with dementia in assisted living and support their engagement in meaningful activity.PMID:38651198 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2342963 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sarah D Holmes Barbara Resnick Elizabeth Galik Sorah Levy Susan Scherr Erin O'Brien Source Type: research
"The least significant change on bone mineral density scan increased in patients with higher degrees of obesity"
CONCLUSION: LSC of 0.05 g/cm² could be used in clinical practice in patients with class 2 or 3 obesity. These findings should help to improve the interpretation of BMD scans in these patients and optimize their management.TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: Comité de Protection des Personnes Ile-de France VII, France.PMID:38652346 | PMC:PMC11039528 | DOI:10.1007/s40520-024-02736-4 (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research)
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - April 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Claire Dorilleau Lukshe Kanagaratnam Isabelle Charlot Ambre Hittinger Eric Bertin Jean-Hugues Salmon Marion Geoffroy Source Type: research
Commentary on: physical activity and exercise for mild cognitive impairment and dementia: a collaborative international guideline
In conclusion, there is limited evidence on the beneficial role of physical activity and exercise in preserving cognitive functions in subjects with normal cognition, MCI or dementia. The guidelines support the promotion of physical activity based on the beneficial effects on almost all facets of health.PMID:38652380 | PMC:PMC11039492 | DOI:10.1007/s40520-024-02747-1 (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research)
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - April 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nicola Veronese Pinar Soysal Mario Barbagallo Susan D Shenkin Terence J Quinn Source Type: research
