Clinical Impact of Viral Load on the Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Liver-Related Mortality in Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Infection by Ran Noh, Doo Hyuck Lee, Byoung Woon Kwon, Yong Hyun Kim, Suk Bae Kim, Il Han Song

“…The cumulative risk of HCC development was higher in subjects with high HCV RNA titer (log HCV RNA IU/mL > 6) than subjects with low titer (log HCV RNA IU/mL ≦ 6) (HR = 4.63, P=0.032), giving an incidence rate of 474.1 and 111.5 per 10,000 person-years, respectively. Old age (HR = 9.71, P=0.014), accompanying cirrhosis (HR = 19.34, P=0.004), and low platelet count (HR = 13.97, P=0.009) were other independent risk factors for the development of HCC. …”
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Risk of pneumonia in patients with isolated minor rib fractures: a nationwide cohort study by Yu-Hsun Wang, Ming-Chih Chou, Sai-Wai Ho, Ying-Hock Teng, Shun-Fa Yang, Han-Wei Yeh, Chao-Bin Yeh

“…The aHR for the risk of pneumonia after IMRFs was 8.94 (95% CI=3.79 to 21.09, p<0.001). Furthermore, old age (≥65 years; aHR=5.60, 95% CI 1.97 to 15.89, p<0.001) and COPD (aHR=5.41, 95% CI 1.02 to 3.59, p<0.001) were risk factors for pneumonia following IMRFs. …”
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Machine learning-based prediction of in-hospital mortality for critically ill patients with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury by Tianyun Gao, Zhiqiang Nong, Yuzhen Luo, Manqiu Mo, Zhaoyan Chen, Zhenhua Yang, Ling Pan

“…According to the SHAP plots, old age, low Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score, high AKI stage, reduced urine output, high Simplified Acute Physiology Score (SAPS II), high respiratory rate, low temperature, low absolute lymphocyte count, high creatinine level, dysnatremia, and low body mass index (BMI) increased the risk of poor prognosis.Conclusions The RF model developed in this study is a good predictor of in-hospital mortality for patients with SA-AKI in the intensive care unit (ICU), which may have potential applications in mortality prediction.…”
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Effect of COVID-19 on Severity of Signs and Symptoms of Autoimmune Diseases by Ramand Mohammed Haji, Nabaz Ali Ahmed, Shakhawan Azad Ahmed

“…The result reveals that the range of their age started from 42 to 74 years old with mean±standard deviation (57.3 ± 8.06) and most of the cases 15(45.5%) were between (55-65) years old, followed by less than 55 years old 13(39.4%) and more than 65 years old age 5(3.8%) cases respectively. Rheumatoid arthritis was a major type 16 (48.5%) of the autoimmune disease compared to other types, Ankylosing Spondylitis 8(24.2%) cases, and Ulcerative Colitis 6(18.2%) cases respectively while Crohn's disease was the minimum 3(9.1%) cases and before the got COVID-19 most of the cases 25(75.8%) had moderate intensity signs and symptoms of their autoimmune diseases and 8(24.2%) cases had severe signs and symptoms but after they recovered from the COVID-19 disease the rate of their signs and symptoms changed to mild 19(57.6%) and moderate 14(42.4%) intensity while severe intensity signs and symptoms were zero with highly significant differences (P-value 0.0001). …”
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Clinical impact of the prognostic nutritional index and skeletal muscle index for the incompletion of adjuvant chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer by Hiromitsu Maehira, Haruki Mori, Nobuhito Nitta, Takeru Maekawa, Yusuke Nishina, Hajime Ishikawa, Katsushi Takebayashi, Sachiko Kaida, Toru Miyake, Masaji Tani

“…Multivariate analysis showed that decreasing rate of PNI (p = 0.016), decreasing rate of SMI (p = 0.013), and old age (p = 0.049) were independent risk factors for incompletion of S-1 adjuvant chemotherapy. …”
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Non‐invasive telemedical care in heart failure patients and stroke: post hoc analysis of TIM‐HF and TIM‐HF2 trials by Serdar Tütüncü, Marcus Honold, Kerstin Koehler, Oliver Deckwart, Friedrich Koehler, Karl Georg Haeusler

“…Hospitalizations due to acute ischaemic stroke or TIA during a follow‐up of 12 months were analysed. Old age, hyperlipidaemia, lower body mass index, and peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) were independently associated with present cerebrovascular disease on enrolment. …”
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The burden of depression, anxiety and schizophrenia among the older population in ageing and aged countries: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 by Wu Hong, Ying Cheng, Yu Fang, Jinxin Zheng, Shiyang Guan, Meiti Wang

“…Notably, the conditions of burden of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders and schizophrenia in the 65–70-year-old age group were the most burdensome.Conclusions The incidence and DALYs of these three mental disorders increased while exhibiting differences between ageing and aged countries. …”
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Models of Integrated Acute Care for Older Adult Inpatients That Incorporate Integrative Health: An Integrative Review by Bonvin E, Perruchoud E, Tacchini-Jacquier N, Perrenoud J, Melly P, Celik S, Jean M, Verloo H

“…Eric Bonvin,1 Elodie Perruchoud,2 Nadine Tacchini-Jacquier,1 Jean Perrenoud,1 Pauline Melly,2 Sacha Celik,3 Michèle Jean,4 Henk Verloo2 1Valais Hospital Directorate 1950 SION, Valais, Switzerland; 2School of Health Sciences – Nursing Science (HES-SO – Valais) 1950 SION, Valais, Switzerland; 3Old Age Psychiatry - Saint-Amé Clinic 1890 Saint-Maurice, Valais, Switzerland; 4Geriatrics - Saint-Amé Clinic 1890 Saint-Maurice, Valais, SwitzerlandCorrespondence: Henk Verloo, Email henk.verloo@hevs.chBackground: The use of integrated acute care for older adult inpatients is a growing field, especially the use of integrative health-care practices for managing complex, chronic, age-related health conditions. …”
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Knowledge and attitudes towards Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias among Nigerian medical and nursing students: a comparative study by Tobi Olajide, Favour Ajao, Inioluwa Joshua, Abigail Oyedokun, Ayosubomi Odubiyi, Oluwadabira Adewara, Feziechi Anele, Ayomide Fatola, Samuel Ayeni, Nneka Amakom, Oluwanifemi Osakuade, Oluwabunmi Adeyeye, Chidera Ezeh, Gbenga Shittu, Rashidat Mufutau, Serena Atoyebi, Michael Apata, Sandra Obatowon, Aminat Abdul, Jesufemi Adeyeye, Akin Ojagbemi

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Perbandingan Fungsi Extremitas Atas pada Fraktur Metafise Distal Radius Intraartikuler Usia Muda Antara Tindakan Operatif Dan Non Operatif dengan Penilaian Klinis Quickdash Score by Edi Burhan, Menker Manjas, Ardian Riza, Erkadius .

“…<br />Kata kunci: Fraktur Metafise Distal Radius, Tindakan Operatif dan Non Operatif, Quick Dash Score</p><p>Abstract<br />Fracture metafise distal radius is fracture with second highest incident on old age besides a fracture in the pelvic area. In the Dr. …”
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Perceived stress, trust, safety and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection among patients discharged from hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic’s first wave: a PREMs survey by Henk Verloo, Eric Bonvin, Nadine Tacchini-Jacquier, Sevrine Monnay

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Hubungan Umur, Jenis Kelamin dan Perlakuan Penatalaksanaan dengan Ukuran Tonsil pada Penderita Tonsilitis Kronis di Bagian THT-KL RSUP DR. M. Djamil Padang Tahun 2013 by Annisa Oktaria Shalihat, Novialdi , Lili Irawati

“…The size of the tonsils and adenoids tend to be small at age &lt;7 years, large increases in the age of 7-15 years and tends to shrink in old age. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship of age, gender and management treatment with tonsil size in patients with chronic tonsillitis in departement of ENT-HN at the DR. …”
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Burden of type 2 diabetes due to high body mass index in different SDI regions and projections of future trends: insights from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study by Yun-fa Ding, An-xia Deng, Teng-fei Qi, Hao Yu, Liang-ping Wu, Hong-bing Zhang

“…In addition, the study noted that individuals in the 65- to 75-year-old age group accounted for a higher proportion of T2DM-related deaths and DALYs, with females affected at a greater rate than males. …”
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Prevalence of communicable, non-communicable diseases, disabilities and related risk factors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan: Findings from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Integrated Populat... by Ziaul Haq, Saima Afaq, Muhammad Ibrahim, Zala, Muhammad Asim

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Our findings show that the prevalence of CDs, NCDs and disabilities varies across sex, age and settings, with a notable prevalence in females and the old-age population (≥50 years). The results emphasise the necessity of public health efforts, such as screening, prevention, and treatment, to tackle the triple burden of CDs, NCDs, and disabilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan.…”
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MOBILITAS SPASIAL LANSIA DI RUANG LUAR PERMUKIMAN PADAT KOTA by Diananta Pramitasari, Mutiara Anggi

“…These areas accommodate various groups of people, including the elderlies, choosing to stay permanently in the neighborhood for relishing old age life. Physical limitations faced by the elderlies do not reduce the need to keep going out, including walking around the settlement. …”
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Integrated Evaluation of Age-Related Changes in Structural and Functional Vascular Parameters Used to Assess Arterial Aging, Subclinical Atherosclerosis, and Cardiovascular Risk in... by Daniel Bia, Yanina Zócalo, Ignacio Farro, Juan Torrado, Federico Farro, Lucía Florio, Alicia Olascoaga, Javier Brum, Walter Alallón, Carlos Negreira, Ricardo Lluberas, Ricardo L. Armentano

“…Age groups: ≤20, 21–30, 31–40, 41–50, 51–60, 61–70, and 71–80 years old. Age-related structural and functional vascular parameters profiles were obtained and analyzed considering data from other populations. …”
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Oxygen Requirement and Associated Risk Factors in Post-COVID-19 Patients Admitted to a Tertiary Care Center: A Cross-Sectional Study by Bishnu Deep Pathak, Binit Upadhaya Regmi, Sushil Joshi, Bishal Dhakal, Suhail Sapkota, Kanchan Bishwakarma, Ashim Bhandari, Seejan Pathak, Shriya Sharma, Aakriti Adhikari, Nabin Simkhada, Dhan Shrestha

“…The proportion of patients requiring oxygen therapy in the immediate post-COVID-19 period was higher than that reported in other studies. In addition, old age (>60 years), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic smoking, and severe COVID-19 infection significantly increased the duration of oxygen therapy. …”
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Growth and Population Parameters of Panulirus penicillatus and Panulirus homarus in Labangka Tidal Waters, Indonesia by Evron Asrial, Erwin Rosadi, Hamid Hamid, Muhammad Ichsan, Ruly Isfatul Khasanah, Naning Dwi Sulystyaningsih, Agustin Dwi Sumiwi, Najiah Khalisah

“…Some attributes whose values are relatively stable compared to that of 2015, consist of conditional factors such as (old age), growth pattern (hypoallometric), growth coefficient (slow growth), exploitation rate (overexploited), and fishing rate (excessive fishing). …”
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Dairy intake and cognitive function in older adults in three cohorts: a mendelian randomization study by Natalia Ortega, Nick J. Mueller, Abbas Dehghan, Tosca O. E. de Crom, Armin von Gunten, Martin Preisig, Pedro Marques-Vidal, Marco Vinceti, Trudy Voortman, Nicolas Rodondi, Patricia O. Chocano-Bedoya

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El desafío de construir una Psicología del desarrollo crítica en sociedades inhóspitas / The Challenge of Constructing a Critical Developmental Psychology in Inhospitable Societies... by Carlos Iván Orellana

“…It is argued that, in the context of an inhospitable society, Developmental Psychology should consider at least: Early Childhood and Youth Adultisation Processes, the improbability of stable biographies, Precarious Old Age and the typical features of individuals living in the context of interest. …”
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