Combination of reverse shock index and simplified motor score as a strong discriminator of trauma outcomes by Meng-Yu Wu, Giou-Teng Yiang, Ding-Kuo Chien, Sy-Jou Chen, Chi-Ming Chu, Jui-Yuan Chung, Hon-Ping Ma, Mau-Roung Lin

“…Furthermore, rSI-sMS had better accuracy for discriminating clinical outcomes in patients with an injury severity score (ISS) ≥16, motor vehicle collisions, falls, no chronic disease, and cardiovascular disease as well as in geriatric and nongeriatric patients. In patients with mixed and isolated brain injuries, rSI-sMS accurately discriminated the four clinical outcomes, similar to rSI-GCS. …”
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Correlation of sarcopenia and depressive mood in older community dwellers: a cross-sectional observational study in China by Lei Chen, Yunlu Sheng, Hanmei Qi, Tingting Tang, Jing Yu, Shan Lv

“…Depressive mood was assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale-30 (range 0–30).Results Participants in the sarcopenia group had a higher mean depression score than the normal group (p=0.002). …”
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Antecedents to aggression and the use of coercive measures in inpatient mental health settings: a scoping review protocol by Johan Siqveland, Mette Senneseth, Njål Herman E Sterri, Øyvind Lockertsen, Tonje Lossius Husum, Veronica Lockertsen

“…Exclusions apply to studies focusing exclusively on behaviours unrelated to aggression or coercive measures, studies conducted in non-inpatient settings and those involving child, adolescent, geriatric or forensic populations.Methods The review will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews. …”
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Early subjective cognitive disorders and their relationship with chronic diseases, subjective hearing difficulties, burnout syndrome, and depression among middle-aged women by J. Pečeliūnienė, I. Žukauskaitė, V. Dovydėnas

“…Respondents filled in the Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (CFQ), Subjective Cognitive Complaints (SCCs) questionnaire, Shirom-Melamed Burnout Measure (SMBM), and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Sociodemographic factors, addictions, subjectively reported presence of chronic diseases, and subjective hearing disorders were registered by the study questionnaire. …”
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Analysis of factors associated with intercostal neuralgia after osteoporotic thoracic spine fracture and construction of a prediction model by Zhen-Gang Liu, Fan Yang, Peng-fu Li, Qi Song, Gao Wang, Bo-Yin Zhang

“…Conclusion Thoracic osteoporotic fractures are a common geriatric disease, and changes in the morphological parameters of the intervertebral foramina, such as a reduction in the area and volume of the injured vertebral intervertebral foramina, as well as fatty degeneration of the thoracic back muscles, suggest an increased probability of developing intercostal neuralgia.…”
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Perceived mistreatment in patients with rheumatic diseases: The impact of the underlying diagnosis. by Irazú Contreras-Yáñez, Loraine Ledón-LLanes, Guillermo Arturo Guaracha-Basañez, América Sánchez-Hernández, Ana Belén Ortiz-Haro, Virginia Pascual-Ramos

“…We additionally report the adaptation and validation of the Geriatric Mistreatment Scale (GMS) in the target population.…”
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Oral Health Differences Between Middle-Aged and Older Adults in South Korea by Yoonjung Ji, Wonhee Baek

“…Oral health was assessed using the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index. The participants were divided into two groups: those under 65 years of age (middle-aged) and those over 65 years of age (older adults). …”
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Regional adipose distribution and metabolically unhealthy phenotype in Chinese adults: evidence from China National Health Survey by Binbin Lin, Yaoda Hu, Huijing He, Xingming Chen, Qiong Ou, Yawen Liu, Tan Xu, Ji Tu, Ang Li, Qihang Liu, Tianshu Xi, Zhiming Lu, Weihao Wang, Haibo Huang, Da Xu, Zhili Chen, Zichao Wang, Guangliang Shan

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Tandem Versus Single Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for High‐Risk Multiple Myeloma in the Era of Novel Agents: A Real‐World Study of China by Xuelin Dou, Juan Ren, Jiangtao Li, Xiaodan Liu, Li Bao, Yuan Chen, Peng Zhao, Yuping Zhong, Nan Peng, Lei Wen, Leqing Cao, Yang Liu, Daoxing Deng, Fengrong Wang, Liru Wang, Hui Liu, Xiaojun Huang, Xiaodong Mo, Jin Lu

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Comparison of mucosal microbiota populations across the gastrointestinal tract of healthy dogs by Ching-Yen Lin, Tzu-Wen L. Cross, Kelly S. Swanson

“…Therefore, the objective of this study was to characterize the phylogeny and predicted functional capacity of microbiota residing on the gut mucosa across five GI regions of healthy young adult and geriatric dogs fed different diets. Twelve weanling (8 weeks old) and 12 senior (11.1 years old) beagles were randomly assigned to be fed an animal product-based diet or plant product-based diet for 12 months. …”
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Retrospective analysis of trauma patients transported by dispatch monitored type B ambulances to Dhulikhel Hospital, Kavre, Nepal, 2019–2023 by Maxwell L. Mantych, Shiva Neupane, Machchendra Sapkota, Laura D. Cassidy, Sarah C. Young, Ronald Anguzu, Samjhana Basnet

“…Falls were significantly associated with female, pediatric, and geriatric patients (p < 0.05), while road traffic accidents predominated among males, particularly in adults aged 25–34 years (p < 0.05). …”
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Reminiscence Therapy on Depression among Hospitalized Elderly Undergoing Abdominal Surgery Admitted in Nehru Hospital, PGI... by Ritika Tandon, Rajesh Gupta, Sunita Sharma, Mukta Thakur

“…The interviews covered their sociodemographic background, clinical profile, and geriatric depression scale scores. Reminiscence therapy was only provided to the experimental group, which underwent four sessions lasting 45–60 min. …”
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Understanding Loneliness in an Aging Population of San Vito de Coto Brus, Costa Rica by Nicholas Leahy, Melissa Rallo, Lillianna Pedersen, Christine Wan, Hima Konduru, Shania Bailey, Alexis Vetack, Wendel Mora, Shailvi Gupta, Carlos Faerron Guzmán

“…Introduction: As trends in life expectancy continue to improve, the burden of loneliness in geriatric populations on a global scale is increasing. …”
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A review of biodegradable biliary stents made of magnesium metals: Current progress and future trends by Ling Liu, Tuo En Liu, Tan To Cheung

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Downregulation of PGC-1α Prevents the Beneficial Effect of EET-Heme Oxygenase-1 on Mitochondrial Integrity and Associated Metabolic Function in Obese Mice by Shailendra P. Singh, Lars Bellner, Luca Vanella, Jian Cao, John R. Falck, Attallah Kappas, Nader G. Abraham

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SLC2A9 rs1014290 Polymorphism is Associated with Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes by Xuemei Zhang, Guangsen Hou, Fang Li, Xiao Zheng, Qian Nie, Guangyao Song

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Application of Skin Electrical Conductance of Acupuncture Meridians for Ureteral Calculus: A Case Report by Wu-Chou Lin, Yung-Hsiang Chen, Jian-Ming Xu, Der-Cherng Chen, Wen-Chi Chen, Chao-Te Lee

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MicroRNA functions in osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells: a scoping review by Pirawish Limlawan, Pirawish Limlawan, Anjalee Vacharaksa, Anjalee Vacharaksa, Anjalee Vacharaksa

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The Effect of Telemedicine on Access to Acute Stroke Care in Texas: The Story of Age Inequalities by Karen C. Albright, Amelia K. Boehme, Michael T. Mullen, Tzu-Ching Wu, Charles C. Branas, James C. Grotta, Sean I. Savitz, Catherine Wolff, Bisakha Sen, Brendan G. Carr

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Comparison of treatment of severe rheumatoid arthritis patients with biological agents and JAK-STAT inhibitors. An extension study by Małgorzata Wisłowska

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