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An Overview of Otorhinolaryngeal Problems in Geriatrics
ConclusionThe hearing loss is the most prevalent diagnosis amongst all otologic problems and epistaxis amongst nasal symptoms. The emergence of head & neck cancers among the geriatric population is a great concern in a developing country like India. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Healthcare Service Utilization and Associated Factors in Community-Dwelling Elderly in Northern Taiwan: One Medical Center's Experience
ConclusionsTo reduce the gap in healthcare utilization between different domicile people living in urban and non-urban areas, medical treatment should be modified by different health-seeking behaviors in these areas. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Psychometric Properties of the Simplified Chinese Version of the Malaysian Medication Adherence Scale (C-MALMAS) on Elderly Patients
ConclusionC-MALMAS is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring medication adherence of elderly patients, especially when a specific recall period is required. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Association between social capital and physical activity among community-dwelling elderly in Wuhan, China
ConclusionBoth bonding and bridging social capital were associated with physical activity among Chinese elderly. It is suggested that health promotion programs targeting elderly adults' physical activity should consider bonding/bridging social capital factors. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

CME questions (12.2)
Publication date: June 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 2Author(s): (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Old Age Lower Lip Cancer Defects Reconstruction by Abbe-Estlander Flap
Publication date: June 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 2Author(s): Chieh-Yuan Cheng, Hsu-Wei FangSummaryReconstruction of lower lip defect is a challenge for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Microvascular free flap is the main choice for lip cancer reconstruction recently but still have several morbidities presented, especially for elderly, like long surgical time and difficulty in denture fabrication. The purpose of this report is to discuss the indication and select the appropriate reconstruction technique for old age lower lip cancer patients with defects. We present 2 cases of old age...
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Adrenal Insufficiency Associated with Cholestatic Jaundice: A Case Report
We present a case of a 65-year-old male with jaundice and without hepatitis A, B, or C. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography showed a patent biliary tract. Liver pathology revealed no malignancy but showed bile stasis compatible with cholestatic hepatitis. The patient's jaundice persisted for 7 weeks, and at the same time, adrenal insufficiency was diagnosed. Adrenal insufficiency was recovered with glucocorticoid therapy, and the jaundice was cured. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Management of biliary stones disease in elderly need more carefully
Publication date: June 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 2Author(s): Lo-Yip Yu, Kuang-Chun Hu, Yang-Che Kuo, Shou-Chuan Shih (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Continuing Medical Education—Terms and Conditions
Publication date: June 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 2Author(s): (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Vitamin D Deficiency and Cardiovascular Diseases: The Causality or Association?
Publication date: June 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 2Author(s): Kuang-Hua Cheng (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Association between Osteoporosis, Bone Mineral Density Levels and Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Publication date: June 2018Source: International Journal of Gerontology, Volume 12, Issue 2Author(s): Xiao-Ling Lv, Jing Zhang, Wen-Yan Gao, Wen-Min Xing, Zhou-Xin Yang, Ying-Xing Yue, Ya-Zhen Wang, Guo-Fu WangSummaryWe aimed to perform a systematic literature research and meta-analysis to explore the association between osteoporosis/bone mineral density (BMD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were searched up to 31 December 2016, and the reference lists of relevant articles were also checked. Association between osteoporosis and AD was qualitatively analyzed, and BMD with AD was analyzed u...
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels: Related to Ambulatory Arterial Stiffness Index in Hypertensive Seniors
ConclusionsThe relationship of AASI with BMI, 24 h average SBP, 24 h average PP, Nocturnal dipping, 25(OH)D are significant. 25(OH)D (P < 0.01) and 24 h average PP (P < 0.01) were independently related to AASI. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Impact of Moderate to Severe Chronic Kidney Disease for Long Term Survival of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Patients in Taiwan
ConclusionModerate to severe CKD is independently associated with increased mortality in Taiwanese patients who underwent ICD implantation for secondary prevention. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Survival of Adjuvant Chemotherapy Among Elderly Patients with Stage II Colon Cancer
ConclusionOur results indicated no significant difference in OS between elderly patients who received AC and those who did not. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Analysis of Clinical Factors and Mortality in Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Patients Over or Under 80 Years of Age
ConclusionPS ≥2 may be positively associated with mortality, regardless of age. Female sex may be inversely related to mortality only in DLBCL patients aged 80 years or more, possibly due to the difference in rituximab clearance between the two study groups. (Source: International Journal of Gerontology)
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - July 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research