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Undiagnosed diabetes mellitus among residents in Taiwanese long-term care facilities: A comparison of fasting glucose, postprandial plasma glucose, and hemoglobin A1c
Conclusion The prevalence of DM among LTCF residents in Taipei was 29.6%, and the undiagnosed rate was no more than 5%, based on fasting glucose, 2-hour postprandial plasma glucose, or HbA1c. Further study is needed for the optimal treatment strategy of DM in LTCFs. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Health consequences of obesity in the elderly
Publication date: September 2014 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 5, Issue 3 Author(s): Shilpa Amarya , Kalyani Singh , Manisha Sabharwal The prevalence of obesity is increasing in all age groups. According to a 2001 census and the projection made by the United Nations (1996 revision), the elderly constitute 7.5% of the Indian population, and by all indications 21% of the Indian population will be 60 years and above by 2050. Medical science discoveries, improved lifestyle, and social conditions during the past few decades have increased the life span of man. Life expectancy at birth in d...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Analysis of emergency department visits by elderly patients in an urban public hospital, Turkey
Conclusion The annual rates of admission to the emergency departments and hospitals were significantly higher in the older elderly population than in the younger elderly population. The most common diagnoses among elderly patients were disorders of the circulatory system. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Corrigendum to “Maintenance of recovery from severe psychotic depression following successful ECT in an elderly patient with natural support” [J Clin Gerontol Geriatr (2014) 99–100]
Publication date: Available online 6 October 2014 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Mohiuddin Ahmed , Harold J. Bursztajn , Beverly Jalil , Ahmad Nawaz Khan , Reza Rahman (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Spot the Difference for Cognitive Decline: A quick memory and attention test for screening cognitive decline
Conclusion The present study found that the SDCD test could be an effective clinical tool for the identification of cognitive impairment in older adults. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Rising burden of geriatric mental illness—Need for more specialized training
Publication date: Available online 7 October 2014 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Ayan Dey , Nidhi Ravishankar (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Use of the short physical performance battery and step monitoring to evaluate improvements after epidural steroid injections in an elderly patient
We describe the use of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and step count monitoring for the first time to demonstrate physical improvements in our patient with lumbar stenosis. The patient underwent two lumbar epidural steroid injections. Pain scores, the SPPB, and step count monitoring were measured at baseline and prior to and after each injection. Improvements were noted in the numerical pain score, the walk test, and the step count. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Functional assessment of elderly patients with hearing impairment: A preliminary evaluation
Conclusion Elderly patients with HI have vital functional limitations in daily living activities in Nigeria. The factors associated with the limitations deserve urgent attention. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research