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Geriatrics&Gerontology International, Ahead of Print. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International)
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - March 7, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Relationship between number of drugs and duration of hospital stay in older patients with neuromuscular diseases
ConclusionsOlder patients receiving multidrug therapy using corticosteroids, antibiotics, enteric nutrients, or insulin were at high risk for grade ≥2 ADR and prolongation of hospital stay. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; ••: ••–••. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International)
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - March 7, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Shohei Nishida, Yuichi Hayashi, Akio Suzuki, Ryo Kobayashi, Takashi Inuzuka, Yoshinori Itoh Tags: Original Article: Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Health Source Type: research

Will teenagers today live with and care for their aged parents tomorrow?
ConclusionsEfforts should be undertaken to strengthen teenagers’ relationships with grandparents, and promote positive perceptions towards aging to better sustain the family as a social safety net for aging and frail older adults. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; ••: ••–••. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International)
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - March 7, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chin Y Cheong, Ngoc HL Ha, Robin WM Choo, Philip LK Yap Tags: Original Article: Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Health Source Type: research

Financial impact and effect on the outcome of preoperative tests for at ‐risk older hip fracture patients
ConclusionsNon‐routine preoperative tests prolong time‐to‐surgery, increased hospitalization time and contribute to 30‐day mortality. No postoperative procedure was related to preoperative test findings. The financial cost for these tests does not burden the medical expenses per procedure. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; ••: ••–••. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International)
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - March 7, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ely L Steinberg, Yaniv Warschawski, Jacob Elis, Dani Rotman, Gil Rachevsky, Shai Factor, Moshe Salai, Tomer Ben ‐Tov Tags: Original Article: Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Health Source Type: research

Differences among patients with Alzheimer's disease, older adults with mild cognitive impairment and healthy older adults in finger dexterity
DiscussionThese results show that declines in finger dexterity can reflect declining cognitive function, and that measurement of finger dexterity using our smart terminal device can facilitate screening of large groups for MCI or AD. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; ••: ••–••. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International)
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - March 7, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Shota Suzumura, Aiko Osawa, Natsumi Maeda, Yuko Sano, Akihiko Kandori, Tomohiko Mizuguchi, Ying Yin, Izumi Kondo Tags: Original Article: Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Health Source Type: research

Current use of antihypertensive drugs in Japanese patients with hypertension: Analysis by age group
Geriatrics&Gerontology International, EarlyView. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International)
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - March 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

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Geriatrics&Gerontology International, Ahead of Print. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International)
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - March 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Orthostatic hypotension and overall mortality in 1050 older patients of the outpatient comprehensive geriatric assessment unit
Geriatrics&Gerontology International, EarlyView. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International)
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - March 2, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Natural history of gastric cancer from a retrospective review of endoscopic images of older patients with interval gastric cancer
Geriatrics&Gerontology International, EarlyView. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International)
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - March 2, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effectiveness of preoperative physical therapy for older patients with hip fracture
Geriatrics&Gerontology International, EarlyView. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International)
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - March 2, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

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Geriatrics&Gerontology International, Ahead of Print. (Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International)
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - March 2, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research