Outcome of very old patients admitted to the ICU for sepsis: A systematic review
Conclusions Although relatively few studies are performed in VOPs admitted with sepsis, mortality rates seem to be high. Future studies are needed to identify factors that can predict survival and quality of life after discharge of VOPs in order to identify subgroups that benefit most from ICU treatment. (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - August 19, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Factors associated with unsettled relationships between residents and care staff in long-term care facility
Publication date: Available online 14 August 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): U. Horwath, K. Szczerbińska Introduction Unsettled relationships (UR) understood as open or covert conflicts among residents or between residents and staff play a significant role in patient's well-being in long-term care facility (LTCF) as well as in staff's job satisfaction. Material and methods The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and identify factors associated with UR among residents (RR), URs between residents and staff (RS) and staff's frustration in contact with resident (SF). This cross-sectional stu...
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - August 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Bilateral hip fracture, first clinical manifestation of secondary osteoporosis by primary hyperparathyroidism. Case report
Publication date: Available online 14 August 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): A. Gamboa, E. Duaso, P. Marimón, J. Miquel, J. Gisbert, D. Grados, E. Serra-Planas, A. Romero (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - August 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Patterns of urodynamics in elderly patients
Conclusion Patients with OAB symptoms will most likely have a diagnosis of detrusor overactivity on urodynamic studies. Urodynamic studies will unlikely change the management of frail elderly patients thus should be only offered to selected patients above the age of 75 years. (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - August 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Pre-discharge rehabilitation after hip surgery reduces 30-day readmissions in older adults: National Health Insurance Service –Senior Cohort (2007–2012)
Conclusions Pre-discharge rehabilitation in patients aged ≥65years who underwent hip surgery can reduce readmissions, and efforts to increase daily living functions such as muscle strength and walking ability are very important. (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - August 9, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Volunteering and getting into medical school
Publication date: Available online 8 August 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): A. Tinker, V. Berdugo, M. Buckland, L. Crabtree, A. Maheswaran, A. Ong, J. Patel, E. Pusey, C. Sureshkumar (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - August 9, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
A systematic review of studies comparing potential biochemical biomarkers of frailty with frailty assessments
Publication date: Available online 8 August 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): P. Ramakrishnan, N. Alyousefi, P.S. Abdul-Rahman, S.B. Kamaruzzaman, A.V. Chin, M.P. Tan The approach to correlate frailty status with potential biomarkers has been generating increasing interest. However, there is currently no standardised definition or agreed biomarker for frailty. Hence, we conducted a systematic review on biomarkers evaluated in the published literature in relation to existing accepted measurements of frailty. The databases PUBMED, EMBASE, Web of Science and Science Direct were searched systematically...
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - August 9, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Preventive home visits to promote the health-related quality of life of home-dwelling older people: Baseline findings and feasibility of a randomized, controlled trial
Conclusions We have successfully randomized participants into two study groups in this trial examining the effectiveness of preventive home visits. The intervention seems feasible and has mostly been well received. (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - August 8, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Simulation of a clinical scenario with actresses in the classroom: A useful method of learning clinical delirium management
Conclusions 1. A simulated scene in the classroom and attending the seminar constitute a useful method that facilitates understanding of delirium management. 2. The simulated scene was evaluated very positively by the students. (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - August 8, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Psychiatric symptoms and use of psychotropic medication in elderly fall and syncope patients
Conclusions Psychiatric symptoms may be common in elderly patients with syncope or falls, occurring in one fifth to one third of these patients. Physicians taking care of older patients with syncope should be aware of the high prevalence of FOF with its associated functional decline, depressive symptoms, and high use of psychotropic medications. (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - August 5, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Sitagliptin related pancreatitis in the elderly: A rare but serious complication
Publication date: Available online 3 August 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): J.M. Yen, L.F. Tan, Y.L. Sze (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - August 4, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Health-related quality of life and activity limitation in an elderly Korean population with sarcopenia: The Fourth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES IV-2, 3), 2008 –2009
Publication date: Available online 3 August 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): T.H. Kim, S.-H. Kim, J. Kim, H.-J. Hwang (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - August 4, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Reducing behavioral symptoms in older patients with dementia by regulating caffeine consumption: Two single-subject trials
Publication date: Available online 29 July 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): M.A. Kromhout, M.E. Numans, W.P. Achterberg (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 29, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Early osteoarthritis: How to define, diagnose, and manage. A systematic review
Publication date: Available online 29 July 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): G. Iolascon, F. Gimigliano, A. Moretti, A. de Sire, A. Migliore, M.L. Brandi, P. Piscitelli Since a clear definition of early osteoarthritis (EOA) has not been set up, some critical questions concern its diagnosis and treatment. The upcoming of newly available drugs and innovative therapeutic approaches, such as regenerative medicine, foster a better knowledge of the problem by medical community. We have carried out an updated systematic review on both PubMed and Embase databases, searching for all the studies and researc...
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 29, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Italian intersociety consensus on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of delirium in hospitalized older persons
Publication date: Available online 19 July 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): G. Bellelli, A. Morandi, M. Trabucchi, G. Caironi, D. Coen, C. Fraticelli, C. Paolillo, C. Prevaldi, A. Riccardi, G. Cervellin, C. Carabellese, S. Putignano, A. Cherubini, P. Gnerre, A. Fontanella, N. Latronico, C. Tommasino, A. Corcione, G. Ricevuti, N. Ferrara, F. De Filippi, A. Ferrari, M. Guarino, M.P. Ruggieri, P.A. Modesti, F. Perticone, C. Locatelli, P. Hrelia, M.O. Toscano, E. Bondi, A. Tarasconi, L. Ansaloni, S. Maggi Delirium is a severe neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by inatte...
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 28, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
