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Decrease of Auditory Evoked Delta, Alpha and Beta Oscillatory Responses in d-galactose Induced Aging Model: Effects of Rosmarinic Acid
ConclusionThus, present study shows d-galactose induced oscillatory changes in auditory processing and highlights the protective effect of RA against d-galactose induced changes in auditory evoked oscillations and lipid peroxidation. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Palliative Care on Patients With Paraquat Poisoning: Analysis of 90 Cases From 2005–2016
ConclusionPatients with paraquat poisoning are suitable candidates to have palliative care, owing to the extremely high mortality rate and rapid disease progression. The expanded palliative care policy had a positive impact on terminal paraquat poisoning patients; it decreased non-beneficial life-sustaining treatments in the end-stage of disease. Nevertheless, there is still much room for improvement in our management of paraquat poisoning by reducing non-beneficial life-sustaining treatments and reinforcing palliative treatments. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Anti-Dementia Drugs and Hepatotoxicity–Report of Two Cases
Publication date: Available online 2 March 2018Source: International Journal of GerontologyAuthor(s): Haruka Hirono, Kazuhiko Watanabe, Katsuhiko Hasegawa, Kazuhiko Hiroyasu, Koichi Shibasaki, Shogo OhkoshiSummaryTwo patients with Alzheimer's disease who developed hepatitis caused by anti-dementia drugs are presented. Case 1: An 84-year-old-woman was referred to our hospital with profound jaundice. The levels of liver enzymes and jaundice decreased after the cessation of memantine and yokukansan (herbal medicine approved for dementia in Japan). Case 2: An 82-year-old-man was referred because of elevated transaminases. Live...
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

A Case of Very-late-onset Schizophrenia-like Psychosis from Taiwan
We report a case of an 84-year-old widow from Taiwan who meets a classic presentation of symptomatology from very late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis (VLOSLP). After 2 decades of reference idea, she subsequently suffered from persecutory, partition delusion and multimodal hallucinations. Acute psychiatric hospitalization was arranged for diagnostic workup and antipsychotics treatment. No laboratory abnormalities were found. We gave olanzapine and gradually titrated to 20 mg/day, and her psychotic symptoms were relieved in a month, then discharged. This case report is aimed to discuss the clinical characteristics, noso...
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

An analysis of the factors affecting the number of bacteria in the saliva of elderly adults in need of care
ConclusionsTo prevent pneumonia in the elderly requiring care, oral feeding, gargling, and tongue cleansing may be important. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Aging effects on circulating adiponectin levels and the expressions of adiponectin and adiponectin receptor 1 in the brains of male rats
ConclusionAging can simulate Alzheimer's disease-like degeneration of the brain, with reduced circulating APN levels, decreased expression of APN and increased expression of AdipoR1 in the brains of male rats. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Salmonella Septic Arthritis in A Patient with A Hip Implant: A Case Report
Publication date: Available online 16 March 2018Source: International Journal of GerontologyAuthor(s): I-fan Lo, Hao-chiun ChangSummaryJoint infections due to non-typhi Salmonella are rare, and usually associated with sickle cell anemia or other immunosuppressive disorders. An 80-year-old female, with a recent history of lung adenocarcinoma and a 20 year history of rheumatoid arthritis with steroid use, presented with hip pain. Her right hip had 3 screws due to a femoral neck fracture 5 years previously, and she reported suffering from intermittent right hip pain for the previous 3 years. Patrick's test was positive and X-...
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The prognosis of Different Types of Reciprocal ST-segment Depression (R-ST-D) on Electrocardiograms in Acute Myocardial Infarction
ConclusionDifferent high-risk stratifications of R-ST-D in patients with STEMI, especially type III and IV, can be used as objective independent indices to predict and assess the culprit coronary artery and life-threatening prognosis. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Relationship Between Motor Paralysis and Impairments in Tactile Sensitivity in Elderly Stroke Patients
ConclusionThese results suggest that the degree of sensory impairments after stroke is related to the severity of motor paralysis classified by the Brunnstrom stage. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Alcohol Consumption is Positively Associated with Handgrip Strength Among Japanese Community-dwelling Middle-aged and Elderly Persons
ConclusionThese results suggest that alcohol consumption may have a protective role in aging-associated decline in muscle strength in community-dwelling persons. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Investigation and Analysis of Sleep Status in Patients with Vascular Depression
ConclusionThe characteristic PSG findings of the NVD patients were shortening REM sleep latency and REM disinhibition. Characteristics of VD with PSG patients were sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) and daytime sleepiness, and disorders of 24-h sleep structure. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Computed Tomography Scan for the Etiologies of Dysphagia
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2018Source: International Journal of GerontologyAuthor(s): Yi-Hsueh Chan, Chien-Yuan Hung, Tze-Yu Shieh, Ming-Jen Chen (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Higher Energy and Protein Intake from Enteral Nutrition May Reduce Hospital Mortality in Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Elderly Patients
ConclusionVery high percentage (91.1%) of medical intensive care (MICU) elderly patients were in HNR. Those who EN calorie achieved ≥80% prescription had lower ICU and hospital mortality. Increased EN protein intake only lowered hospital mortality. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Plasma Amino Acid Profile in Severely Frail Elderly Patients in Japan
ConclusionSeverely frail patients had multiple health impairments. BMI and nutritional status were most significantly associated with low EAA levels. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Malignancy Risk of Endometrial Polyps Among Geriatric Women
ConclusionIn our study, we detected an prevalence of endometrial cancer among 9% of geriatric women with endometrial polyps. Hence, it is important to conduct a pathological evaluation of endometrial polyps in such patients. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research