Transcriptomic predictors of rapid progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease by Yi-Long Huang, Tsung-Hsien Tsai, Zhao-Qing Shen, Yun-Hsuan Chan, Chih-Wei Tu, Chien-Yi Tung, Pei-Ning Wang, Ting-Fen Tsai

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Validation of a scale based on the DigComp framework on internet navigation and cybersecurity in older adults by Francisco de Paula Rodríguez-Miranda, Rocio Illanes-Segura, Yolanda Ceada-Garrido, Juan Carlos Infante-Moro

“…In this study, we present a new and reliable instrument adapted to the digital needs of seniors, which can be used by organizations and administrations to promote support policies and training activities for older adults within the active aging framework.…”
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Evaluation of the willingness to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with automated external defibrillator (AED) among Hong Kong Chinese using the theory of planned behavio... by Victor C W Tam, Anthony Wai Leung Kwok

“…This study evaluated the willingness and associated factors of performing CPR with AED in HK using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB).Methods A total of 1449 responses from HK Chinese aged 15–64 years were collected in a cross-sectional online survey using convenience sampling on social media including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. …”
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The Protective Role of Ambient Ultraviolet Radiation Against Dementia: An Ecological Analysis of Global Data by Wenpeng You

“…Confounding factors, including aging, economic affluence, genetic predisposition, and urbanization, were controlled to ensure robust results. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 among multiethnic elderly Asian residents in Singapore: a mixed-methods study by Amudha Aravindhan, Alfred Tau Liang Gan, Ester Pei Xuan Lee, Preeti Gupta, Ryan Man, Kam Chun Ho, Sharon Cohan Sung, Ching-Yu Cheng, Moi Lin Ling, Hiang Khoon Tan, Tien Yin Wong, Eva Katie Fenwick, Ecosse Luc Lamoureux

“…Introduction: We investigated the knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its related preventive measures in Singaporeans aged ≥60 years. Methods: This was a population-based, cross-sectional, mixed-methods study (13 May 2020–9 June 2020) of participants aged ≥ 60 years. …”
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Intragastric botulinum toxin injection: a promising alternative for obesity treatment? by Hakan Balbaloglu, Ilhan Tasdoven, Ipek Yorgancioglu

“…The inclusion criteria were being aged 18–65 and having a body mass index (BMI) over 25 kg/m 2 . …”
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Starvation-induced metabolic rewiring affects mTORC1 composition in vivo by Edgar Kaade, Simone Mausbach, Nina Erps, Marc Sylvester, Farhad Shakeri, Ron D. Jachimowicz, Volkmar Gieselmann, Melanie Thelen

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Performance of indirect adherence measures for daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV among adolescent men who have sex with men and transgender women in Brazil. by Diana Zeballos, Laio Magno, Fabiane Soares, Jony Arrais Pinto Junior, Leila Amorim, Dirceu Greco, Alexandre Grangeiro, Inês Dourado, PrEP15-19 study group

“…Most of participants were AMSM (78.7%), aged 18-19 years (80.3%), and non-whites (72.9%). …”
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Survival analysis of early initiation of antenatal care visits and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia. by Nuru Mohammed Hussen, Kindu Kebede Gebre, Tilahun Gemechu Rorisa, Mekash Ayalew Mohammed

“…The higher birth order of the current pregnancy (ϕ = 2.215, 95% CI: 1.8901, 2.5966), mothers being rural residents (ϕ = 1.239, 95% CI: 1.1633 1.3195), mothers aged 25-34 (ϕ = 1.692, 95% CI: 1.5588, 1.8369), and mothers aged above 34 (ϕ = 1.826, 95% CI: 1.6392, 2.0336) were associated with an accelerated time to initiation of antenatal care visits. …”
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Factors Affecting Presentation Delay to the Hospital Among Breast Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Analysis by Kajal Nehra, Jisa George T, Geeta Bhardwaj, Rajesh Pasricha

“…Results: Most of the participants were aged between 40 and 50 years and did not have a family history of breast cancer. …”
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Is leisure sedentary time associated with mental health issues? Evidence from China Health and Nutrition Survey by Hao Li, Hao Li, Weihong Zeng, Weihong Zeng

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Evaluation instruments for public health policies for elderly care: a scoping review protocol by Thaiza Teixeira Xavier Nobre, Margareth Santos de Amorim, Kleyton Santos de Medeiros, Clarissa Terenzi Seixas

“…Introduction The global phenomenon of population ageing is expanding rapidly, with WHO projecting that the number of individuals aged 60 and over will reach 2.1 billion by 2050, a significant rise from 900 million in 2015. …”
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Gender-specific secular trends and related factors of high perceived stress level among Korean older adults: a nation-wide serial cross-sectional study by Eunjeong Choi, Hyun-Ju Seo, Kye Ha Kim, Sun-Young Jung

“…Abstract Background Aging is associated with various physical, functional, and social losses, leading to stress, which affects mental health and overall quality of life. …”
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Increasing Contraception Documentation in an Academic Rheumatology Clinic: A Quality Improvement Approach by Caroline H. Siegel, Deanna Jannat‐Khah, Avi L. Mikhaylov, Patrick Fritz, Erika L. Abramson, Lisa R. Sammaritano, Nancy Pan

“…Objective This quality improvement initiative aimed to increase the rate of provider screening and documentation of contraception use for reproductive‐aged women seen in an academic rheumatology fellows’ clinic to >50% by 24 weeks, with sustained improvement at one year. …”
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Emic definitions of empowerment for just development: learnings from Kenya by Haley Zaremba, Eileen Bogweh Nchanji, Nadia Guettou Djurfeldt, Hanna North, Vanya Slavchevska, Annarita Macchioni Giaquinto

“…Abstract This mixed-methods study examines how men and women of different ages engaged in agriculture in Kilifi and Kiambu counties in Kenya define empowerment and describe empowerment pathways, and how empowered people are perceived by their families and communities. …”
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Delivering the National Diabetes Prevention Program: Assessment of Retention, Physical Activity, and Weight Loss Outcomes by Participant Characteristics and Delivery Modes by Boon Peng Ng, Elizabeth Ely, Michelle Papali’i, Michael J. Cannon

“…., average weight loss for in-person delivery: 5.1% for those aged 65+ and 3.3% for those aged 18–34). Among the seven racial and ethnic groups studied, retention was generally highest for non-Hispanic/Latino (NH)-White participants and lowest for Hispanic/Latino participants. …”
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Families’ Experiences With Family-Focused Web-Based Interventions for Improving Health: Qualitative Systematic Literature Review by Diana Zhu, Aimee L Dordevic, Zoe E Davidson, Simone Gibson

“…The studies examined the experiences of school-aged children (aged 5-18 years) and their caregivers (mostly mothers) with 26 web-based interventions that were developed to manage 17 different health conditions or influence health-supporting behaviors. …”
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Revisionnement des séries sur les plateformes de vidéo à la demande by Christine Thoër, Vincent T. Fabre, Sophie Le Berre

“…Based on semi-structured interviews with 20 Quebecers aged 18 to 34, this study aims at investigating young adults rewatching practices and their meaning. …”
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The Long and Short of It: The Role of Telomeres in Fetal Origins of Adult Disease by Stephanie E. Hallows, Timothy R. H. Regnault, Dean H. Betts

“…The etiology of these diseases is beginning to be elucidated, and premature aging or cellular senescence through increased oxidative stress and DNA damage to telomeric ends may be initiators of these disease processes. …”
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« Il futuro ha un cuore antico » : parcours historique des discours sur l’intercompréhension entre langues romanes by Francisco Javier Calvo Del Olmo

“…The perception of distance and proximity between Romance languages has been constant since the Middle Ages (Wright, 1989). Thus, Romance linguistics, as a modern science, are based on the application of the historical-comparative method (Posner, 1998). …”
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