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Newly Developed Chronic Conditions and Changes in Health‐Related Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women
ConclusionThe more conditions a woman developed, the greater reduction in HRQoL she experienced. Declines in HRQoL in women with stroke, cancer, and some combinations exceeded MCID. Findings from this study might lead to more‐effective patient‐centered approaches to health care for women with multiple chronic conditions.
Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - October 27, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Juhua Luo, Michael Hendryx, Monika M. Safford, Robert Wallace, Rebecca Rossom, Charles Eaton, Shari Bassuk, Karen L. Margolis Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research

The effect of homocysteine-lowering with B-vitamins on osteoporotic fractures in patients with cerebrovascular disease: substudy of VITATOPS, a randomised placebo-controlled trial
Background: Homocysteine has been postulated as a novel, potentially reversible risk factor for osteoporosis and related fractures. We evaluated whether homocysteine-lowering therapy with B-vitamins in patients with symptomatic cerebrovascular disease reduced the incidence of osteoporotic fractures. Methods: VITAmins To Prevent Stroke (VITATOPS) was a prospective randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial in which 8,164 patients with recent (within 7 months) stroke or transient ischemic attack were randomly allocated to double-blind treatment with one tablet daily of either placebo (n = 4,075) or B-vitamins (folic ac...
Source: BMC Geriatrics - September 3, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: John GommansQilong YiJohn EikelboomGraeme HankeyChristopher ChenHelen Rodgers Source Type: research

Identifying factors associated with changes in physical functioning in an older population
ConclusionsOlder persons with stroke, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, geriatric conditions and poor short physical performance battery score should be considered as the target of prevention against functional decline. Those not living with spouses, with poor self‐rated health, with low social support, being underweight or obese and with a sedentary lifestyle might also require major attention. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2014; ●●: ●●–●●.
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - February 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chun‐Min Chen, Wen‐Chiung Chang, Tzuo‐Yun Lan Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

The Risk of Falling and Consequences of Falling in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Receiving Different Types of Anticoagulant
ConclusionOlder patients who had comorbidities and were taking amiodarone, diuretics, or short- or medium-acting benzodiazepines had the highest risk of falls. The type and quality of anticoagulation did not seem to affect the risk of falling but did significantly affect survival after the first fall.
Source: Drugs and Aging - March 2, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

UK medical teaching about ageing is improving but there is still work to be done: the Second National Survey of Undergraduate Teaching in Ageing and Geriatric Medicine
Conclusions: there was an improvement in teaching and assessment of learning outcomes in ageing and geriatric medicine for UK undergraduates between 2008 and 2013. However, further work is needed to increase the amount of teaching time devoted to ageing and to improve teaching around elder abuse and the domains of health used in CGA.
Source: Age and Ageing - February 18, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Gordon, A. L., Blundell, A., Dhesi, J. K., Forrester-Paton, C., Forrester-Paton, J., Mitchell, H. K., Bracewell, N., Mjojo, J., Masud, T., Gladman, J. R. F. Tags: Short Reports Source Type: research

Factor-analysis results for the relationship of sociodemographic and clinical and functional indicators with the probability of detection of age-related diseases in the population of northwestern Russia
Abstract On the basis of factor analysis using the PCA (principal component analysis) technique an attempt was made to identify the determinants of pathology development in old and elderly patients with an estimate of their influence on the population of northwest Russia. Medical data records of 712 patients aged from 59 to 98 of both genders were analyzed. It was established that factor 1 is associated with marital status, living conditions, family relationships, bad habits, appearance, diet, hearing and visual impairment, and intestinal dysrhythmia, ability to move, and sleep disorders. Factor 2 accounted for a...
Source: Advances in Gerontology - April 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Prolonged risk of subtrochanteric and diaphyseal femur fractures after discontinuing alendronate treatment: A nationwide nested case-control study in Taiwan
Conclusion Discontinuation of alendronate therapy did not reduce the risk of subtrochanteric femoral fractures until it was discontinued for >5 years. In conclusion, alendronate use significantly increased the risk of subtrochanteric femoral fractures, and the risk may persist for 5 years after discontinuation.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 27, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio is associated with arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and atherosclerosis are the two most common diseases in postmenopausal women. The association between osteoporosis with carotid atherosclerosis, peripheral arterial disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke has been well documented (Jorgensen, Engstad, & Jacobsen, 2001; Lampropoulos, Papaioannou, & D’Cruz, 2012; Shaffer et al., 2007; van der Klift et al., 2002). Furthermore, recent studies demonstrated that osteoporosis is an independent predictor of cardiovascular mortality (Kado, Browner, Blackwell, Gore, & Cummings, 2000; Marcovitz et al., 2005).
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - April 4, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Xin-yang Yu, Xue-song Li, Ying Li, Tiemin Liu, Rui-tao Wang Source Type: research

Neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio is associated with arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
Osteoporosis (OP) and atherosclerosis are the two most common diseases in postmenopausal women. The association between OP with carotid atherosclerosis, peripheral arterial disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke has been well documented (Jorgensen, Engstad, & Jacobsen, 2001; Lampropoulos, Papaioannou, & D’Cruz, 2012; Shaffer et al., 2007; van der Klift et al., 2002). Furthermore, recent studies demonstrated that OP is an independent predictor of cardiovascular mortality (Kado, Browner, Blackwell, Gore, & Cummings, 2000; Marcovitz et al., 2005).
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - April 4, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Xin-yang Yu, Xue-song Li, Ying Li, Tiemin Liu, Rui-tao Wang Source Type: research

Age and sex differences of risk factors of activity limitations in Japanese older adults
ConclusionMental health was the most important factor of activity limitations in Japanese older adults. Furthermore, low back pain regardless of age and sex, other musculoskeletal diseases only for women and cardiovascular diseases mainly for men could also be significant risk factors to activity limitations. Therefore, preventive approaches of activity limitations considering sex differences are important for older adults in Japan. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2015; ●●: ●●–●●.
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - June 4, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Takafumi Monma, Fumi Takeda, Haruko Noguchi, Nanako Tamiya Tags: Original Article: Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Health Source Type: research

Late life changes in mental health: a longitudinal study of 9683 women.
CONCLUSION: The results show associations between chronic disease and level of mental health in older age, but no evidence of a large decline in mental health in the period prior to death. PMID: 26166070 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Aging and Mental Health - July 13, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Leigh L, Byles JE, Chojenta C, Pachana NA Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research

Compression of Morbidity Is Observed Across Cohorts with Exceptional Longevity
ConclusionThe similar extension of health span and compression of morbidity seen in NECS and LGP participants with exceptional longevity further validates the utility of these rare individuals for the study of factors that delay or prevent a broad spectrum of diseases otherwise associated with mortality and disability.
Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - July 4, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Khadija Ismail, Lisa Nussbaum, Paola Sebastiani, Stacy Andersen, Thomas Perls, Nir Barzilai, Sofiya Milman Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research

Risk factors for low back pain and sciatica in elderly men—the MrOS Sweden study
Conclusions</div>in older men with LBP and SCI, anatomical abnormalities such as vertebral fractures, metastases, central or lateral spinal stenosis or degenerative conditions may only in part explain prevalent symptoms and disability. Social and lifestyle factors must also be evaluated since they are associated not only with unspecific LBP but also with LBP with SCI.</span>
Source: Age and Ageing - September 7, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The role of medications in successful aging
Climacteric. 2021 May 12:1-8. doi: 10.1080/13697137.2021.1911991. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSuccessful aging includes good health and low levels of disability. To that end, primary prevention is far better than managing subsequent organ damage. When medication is needed to prevent or manage disease, the preferred choice should be associated with the greatest benefits and fewest adverse effects. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in postmenopausal women worldwide. Considering disease-adjusted life years, other leading causes are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellit...
Source: Climacteric - May 12, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Authors: R D Langer Source Type: research