Diagnostic yield and safety of double balloon-assisted enteroscopy in the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusions Our study shows that the complication rate is not higher in the elderly patients than that in the young patients and the elderly are more likely to have a higher diagnostic yield than the young. (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 28, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Evidence for the prevention of bone loss in elderly and old early non-metastatic breast cancer patients treated with aromatase inhibitors
Publication date: Available online 21 July 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): V. Gunmalm, N.R. Jørgensen, B. Abrahamsen, P. Schwarz Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer amongst women worldwide. Bone health is emerging as an important issue for BC survivors. In this literature study, we focus on agents for preventing bone loss in early non-metastatic estrogen receptor positive BC in treatment with aromatase inhibitors (AI) and to assess the evidence for antiresorptive treatment of bone loss in early non-metastatic breast cancer. We included randomized controlled trials (RCT's) comparing: (a) b...
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 28, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Construct validity of Attitudes Towards Vaccinations Scale (ATVS) –part 2
Conclusions The results of the study confirmed the construct validity of the ATVS. We believe our tool may be used in a clinical practice to apply more appropriate strategies to encourage older patients to take vaccines. (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 28, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Development and validation of Attitudes Towards Vaccinations Scale (ATVS) – part 1
Conclusions We developed and validated a short tool which can be applied in a clinical practice to guide the assessment of older people’ attitudes towards vaccination and their education about immunization. The second part of the series of articles provides an in-depth understanding of the theoretical relations of the construct measured by ATVS with psychological concepts. (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 28, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Gerontechnology: Don ’t miss the train, but which is the right carriage?
Publication date: Available online 24 July 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): J. Petermans, A. Piau (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 28, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Refeeding syndrome and delirium in geriatric patients. Awakening the giant
Publication date: Available online 26 July 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): T. Münzer (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 28, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Active and healthy ageing: From health prevention to personal care. CARSAT-MACVIA 7 meeting. Montpellier, 7 –8th December 2015
Publication date: Available online 27 July 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): M. Nogues, J. Millot-Keurinck, M. Iglesia-Gomez, C. Alonso-Bouzon, M. Bewick, A. Bialoszewski, H. Blain, A. Blanckaert, C. Cambona, M. Bonin, J. Bringer, J.C. Dehaye, I. Dévé, P. Eklund, J. Farrell, G. Fico, C. Flouquet, A. Goldberg, N. Goswani, N. Guldemond, D. Henderson, M. Hinkema, G. Iaccarino, C. Jeandel, P. Kardas, L. Lascaray-Blanc, G. Liotta, M. Maggio, M. Malavasi, J.O. Malva, K. Mazuz, A. Monaco, I. Monsonís Payá, R. Murray, G. Ninot, A. Nizinska, I. O’Byrne, K. Oddoux, D. P...
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 28, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Acute delirium following administration of Piperacillin-Tazobactam in an elderly patient with chronic liver disease
Publication date: Available online 17 July 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): R.G. Manappallil, U. Karadan, P. Kumar, M.C. Sabir, R.N. Supreeth (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 18, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Transient global amnesia induced by sildenafil
Publication date: Available online 17 July 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): P. Gelener (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 18, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
An evaluation of transient ishchaemic attack (TIA) clinic diagnoses at a UK hospital: Mimics and chameleons
Publication date: Available online 17 July 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): T. Cronin, E. Tillson, A. Sivagnanaratnam (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 18, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Association of comprehensive geriatric assessment with quality-related care practices during implementation and development of an orthogeriatric hip fracture program
Conclusions Implementation of an orthogeriatric program led to several quality improvements: more patients received CGA, underwent surgery within 24h of admission, and had their urinary catheter removed during the acute period of hospitalisation. Administering the CGA was associated with prompt urinary catheter removal and increased red blood cell transfusions. The timing of surgery improved independent of the CGA. (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 15, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Burden on family caregivers of the elderly in oncologic palliative care
Conclusions The aggravation of the disease, the functional decline of the elderly and the possibility of death increase the burden, indicating the need to offer support services to this population as early as possible. (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 4, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Successful SPRINT hypertension trial does not cover all older patients
Publication date: Available online 16 June 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): T.E. Strandberg, A. Benetos (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - June 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Bilateral posterior scleritic signs in association with giant cell arteritis
Publication date: Available online 16 June 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): R. Prevel, M.-B. Rougier, P. Biscay, G. Pinganaud, C. Roubaud-Baudron (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - June 16, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Early geriatric follow-up after discharge reduces mortality among patients living in their own home. A randomised controlled trial
Conclusion Early geriatric follow-up after discharge is a safe way of reducing readmissions and LOS among geriatric patients admitted acutely to hospital. Patients living in their own home may even benefit more from the intervention. (Source: European Geriatric Medicine)
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - June 13, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
