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The Effects of Floor-seated Exercise Program on Physical Fitness, Depression, and Sleep in Older Adults: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
ConclusionFSEP should be adopted as a health promotion program at senior community centers for South Korean older adults. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Prevalence and Control Status of Diabetes and Related Risk Factors Among 4196 Chinese Male Older Elderly Aged ≥80 Years
ConclusionThe prevalence of diabetes was up to 38.1%, among this male older elderly. The awareness rate was high; however the treatment and control rates were relatively low. Age, marital status, lifestyles, obesity, combined chronic diseases, and polypharmacy were related risk factors with diabetes management. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

A Theoretically Based Behavioral Nutrition Intervention for Elderly Women: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
ConclusionThis study confirms the effectiveness of HBM-based nutritional education on healthy nutritional perception, belief and behavior among elderly women. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effects of a multicomponent exercise on dual-task performance and executive function among older adults
ConclusionOur results suggested that a multicomponent exercise positively affects dual-task performance and executive function in the elderly. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Diagnostic Difficulties and Factors Affecting Diagnosis in Acutely Ill Elderly Japanese Patients Living at Home
ConclusionPrimary care providers should note subtle symptoms and the number of medications taken, provide follow-up, and consider gastrointestinal diseases when making a diagnosis following acute changes in an elderly patient. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The Effect of Plantar Hyperkeratosis Debridement on Self-Perception of Pain Levels in older People
ConclusionsThe results of this study suggest that there were significant differences in self-perception of pain levels between the group of older people treated for plantar hyperkeratoses with scalpel debridement and the control group as from 24 h after treatment. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Sonographic Measurement of Visceral Fat and Prediction of Metabolic Syndrome in the Elderly
ConclusionMeasuring LKS by sonography may be a practical method for evaluating visceral fat in the elderly and for predicting MS better than sonographic fatty liver changes. LKS was more associated with abdominal girth and BMI in the elderly from the study supporting the observation that LKS are well correlated with general adiposity. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Polypharmacy and Willingness to Deprescribe Among Elderly with Chronic Diseases
ConclusionMajority of the elderly would like to participate in deprescribing process. Major factors that will affect patients' willingness to deprescribe were physicians' time and support as well as possible future benefits of their regular medications. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Post-stroke Spasticity: A Review of Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Treatments
Publication date: Available online 19 June 2018Source: International Journal of GerontologyAuthor(s): Chih-Lin Kuo, Gwo-Chi HuSummarySpasticity is a common condition in stroke survivors, and may be associated with pain and joint contracture, leading to poor quality of life and increased caregiver burden. Although the underlying mechanisms are not well-understood, it may be due to disruption of the balance of supra-spinal inhibitory and excitatory sensory inputs directed to the spinal cord, leading to a state of disinhibition of the stretch reflex. The treatment options include physical therapy, modality and pharmacological...
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Blood Glucose Management of Type 2 Diabetes in the Older People
Publication date: Available online 21 June 2018Source: International Journal of GerontologyAuthor(s): Wei-Che Chen, Chun-Chua Lee, Ming-Nan Chien, Sung-Chen Liu, Chao-Hung Wang, Wei-Shiung YangSummaryWith the increasing number of aged individuals in the population and the elevated prevalence of diabetes worldwide, there are more and older people with type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, the management of diabetes in the elderly is not easy. Older people are heterogeneous. Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia crises are more frequent and dangerous to older patients. Comorbidities, functional impairment and the available support system...
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The Relationships Between Hemoglobin and Diabetes Factors (Insulin Resistance, Glucose Effectiveness, First- and Second-Phase Insulin Secretion) in Old Chinese
ConclusionOur data show that all DFs are almost related to Hb. IR has the tightest correlation with Hb in old Chinese. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Fishbone Impaction at Nasal Cavity in a Stroke Patient with Aphasia
Publication date: Available online 5 July 2018Source: International Journal of GerontologyAuthor(s): Hyung Chae Yang, Min-Keun Song (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

New longitudinal Visual Rating Scale Identifies Structural Alterations in People with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Those who are Cognitively Normal
ConclusionsOur findings demonstrated that longitudinal visual rating is a useful tool for detecting longitudinal morphological alterations caused by MCI, and would improve diagnostic accuracy. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The Relationships Between Hemoglobin and Diabetes Factors (Insulin Resistance, Glucose Effectiveness, First- and Second-Phase Insulin Secretion) in Old Chinese
Conclusion Our data show that all DFs are almost related to Hb. IR has the tightest correlation with Hb in old Chinese. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - June 29, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

A New Method to get the LVEF Reference Values of the Healthy Adult Male by Heart Rate and Geographical Environment Factors
Conclusion The Chinese healthy adult male LVEF distribution showed a downward trend from south to north. Some geographical environment factors have impact on LVEF reference values including latitude, annual precipitation amount and mean air temperature distribution. LVEF is negative correlation with heart rate. When geographical environment factors and individual's heart rate are known, the local and individual's LVEF reference values can be derived from the formulas. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - June 28, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research