A grounded theory study on medical students’ proxy online health information seeking behavior by Pan Minghao, He Leyun, Yang Jingying, Huang Wanyu, Wang Fan, Wang Linlin, Shen Meiyu

“…Abstract Background Although Internet has become the main way of access to health and medical information for most young people today, it might not be the case with older people. The elderly that have difficulty using the Internet rely largely on their family members to obtain and evaluate online health and medical information. …”
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The impact of serum testosterone level to reflect age-related multi-organ functions by Tomoya Shirakawa, Julius Fink, Zen-u Hotta, Yosuke Shimada, Yan Lu, Junhua Du, Kazuhito Matsushita, Satoshi Hori, Hisamitsu Ide, Shigeo Horie

“…Thus, hypogonadism in elderly patients may be associated with multiple organ dysfunctions.…”
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Analysis and prediction of subarachnoid hemorrhage burden in global, China, and Japan by Peng-Fei Ding, Chen-Jie Xing, Yong-Yue Gao, Chun-Hua Hang, Zong Zhuang, Wei Li

“…In 1990–2019, the incidence of SAH decreased in China, while it increased in Japan, especially among middle-aged and elderly women. Projections suggest that the global incidence of SAH will decrease by 2.06% in 2030, with an increase of 6.24% in China and 13.82% in Japan, with the highest increase among Japanese women being 16.19%. …”
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Estimating the prevalence of six common respiratory viral infections in Zhangzhou, China using nasopharyngeal swabs in adults and throat swabs in Children by Yuanjun Zeng, Guowei Wang, Huicong Yang, Hongmei Li, Yueli Guo, Huili Liu, Xiaojun Xu, Chunbin Zhang

“…Age-specific analysis revealed that RSV predominantly affected children aged 0–3 years, while FluA had a broader age distribution, with significant incidences in elderly (≥ 60 years old). Seasonal peaks in viral detection were observed in Mar and Jul 2023, as well as Apr 2024. …”
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Hospital frailty risk score predicts graft failure severe infection and mortality in hospitalized kidney transplant recipients from 2010 to 2018 US data by Lumin Chen, Feifan Chu, Hangbin Ma, Zujie Chen, Yuning Ma, Qiwei Ji, Hao Zhou

“…Abstract Frailty is frequently assessed in elderly patients as an indicator of poor outcomes after hospitalization and surgery. …”
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Development of a Motion-Based Video Game for Postural Training: A Feasibility Study on Older Adults With Adult Degenerative Scoliosis by Frances K. W. Wan, Alex T. H. Mak, Claire W. Y. Chung, Joanne Y. W. Yip

“…Forward sagittal alignment affects physical performance, is associated with pain and impacts the health-related quality of life of the elderly. Interventions that help seniors to improve sagittal balance are needed to inhibit the progression of pain and disability. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of infected diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and DFU-related osteomyelitis amongst industrial workers wearing occupational safety footwear by Sunetra Mondal, Moushumi Lodh, Sambit Sahoo, Kaushik Paul, Debasis Biswas, Chaitanya Krishna, Ashok Parida, Arunangshu Ganguly, Riddhi DasGupta

“…Existing national standards for OF manufacturing and regulations regarding their use in India are inadequate and must be made more stringent for professionals with diabetes, especially those at high risk for DFU like the elderly, history of past amputation or those with LOPS. …”
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Mucin-producing urothelial-type adenocarcinoma of the prostate with a gene mutation characteristic of intestinal adenocarcinoma: case report and literature review by Ao Yu, Ao Yu, Hongbo Su, Peiling Yu, Siqi Cai, Shuaixian Mu, Jinhui Yu, Qianting Lu, Yuan Miao, Ailin Li

“…We report an elderly male with mucin-producing urothelial-type adenocarcinoma of the prostate (MPUAP) and oligometastatic lung involvement, initially diagnosed as benign prostatic hyperplasia and treated with transurethral plasma resection of the prostate (TURP). …”
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Decitabine Compared with Low-Dose Cytarabine for the Treatment of Older Patients with Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Pilot Study of Safety, Efficacy, and Cost-Effectiven... by Linu A. Jacob, S. Aparna, K. C. Lakshmaiah, D. Lokanatha, Govind Babu, Suresh Babu, Sandhya Appachu

“…Median of simplified cost-effectiveness ratio was 0.00022 for decitabine group and 0.0034 for low-dose cytarabine group. Conclusions. For elderly patients with AML, decitabine and low-dose cytarabine should be chosen based on the patient’s choice and affordability. …”
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Vanadyl Sulfate Effects on Systemic Profiles of Metabolic Syndrome in Old Rats with Fructose-Induced Obesity by Diego Ortega-Pacheco, María Marcela Jiménez-Pérez, Jeanet Serafín-López, Juan Gabriel Juárez-Rojas, Arturo Ruiz-García, Ursino Pacheco-García

“…These results suggest that vanadyl sulfate shows antiobesity, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic properties in old obese rats and could be useful as an alternative, additional, and potent preventive treatment for obesity and T2DM control in elderly obese and poorly controlled diabetic patients. …”
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Patient perspectives on telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods community-based study by Marije J. Splinter, M. Kamran Ikram, Charles W. Helsper, Patrick J.E. Bindels, Evelien I.T. de Schepper, Silvan Licher

“…Conclusions Based on the experiences of a large elderly patient population, we showed that preference for virtual or in-person consultations is dependent on personal and situational variety, and their interplay. …”
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Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs): Revisiting Their Role in Sport and Health by Aleksandra Kajtel, Anna Skowronek, Martyna Piekarska, Katarzyna Dąbek, Michał Ochwat, Maria Sudoł, Gabriela Mierzwa

“…Despite promising findings, the efficacy of BCAA supplementation is context-dependent, highlighting the need for longer trials and research targeting specific populations, including the elderly and those with chronic illnesses. Future research should focus on personalized protocols, the safety of long-term use, and combining BCAA supplementation with other interventions to maximize therapeutic potential. …”
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Improvement of glucose metabolism in middle-aged mice on a high-fat diet by whole-grain highland barley is related to low methionine levels by Chuanxing Feng, Yueting Ge, Bowen Li, Xiangrong Cheng, Xue Tang, Jianjin Zhu, Yuge Jiang, Yonghui Shi, Guowei Le

“…Methionine restriction (MR) is an effective dietary strategy to regulate energy metabolism and alleviate oxidative stress and inflammation in the body, especially in the middle-aged and elderly population. However, the high methionine content of meat products makes this dietary strategy impossible to combine with protein supplementation and MR. …”
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A Comparative Study between Postoperative Analgesia of Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block and Anterior Quadratus Lumborum Block in Proximal Femur Fracture by O. S. M. Abd Elmaksoud, S. E. M. Elansary, N. G. Fahmy, R. M. Hussien

“…Elderly patients with various comorbidities are more likely to suffer from proximal femur fractures. …”
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Preliminary analysis of patient assessment within a study on the impact of hydrokinetotherapy on body composition and metabolic disease risk in an adult population segment by Claudiu Cobuz, Sînziana Călina Silișteanu, Maricela Cobuz, Andrei-Ioan Costea, Elena Vizitiu Lakhdari

“…Weight loss through diet and physical exercise is proven to be the most effective treatment strategy for obese and overweight elderly subjects, facilitating the maintenance of muscle mass and promoting functional recovery…”
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Exploring the prevalence of gout among underrepresented low socioeconomic status type 2 diabetes populations by Jessica Smith, Abey Martin, Jane Mundadan, Michael Roberts, Youssef Roman, Arturo Bravo-Nuevo, Farzaneh Daghigh

“…Conclusion Preventive educational efforts focused on diet and lifestyle are critical to reducing the incidence of gout and Type 2 Diabetes in low-income elderly populations. Diabetic individuals are at a higher risk of developing hyperuricemia and gout compared to non-diabetics. …”
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Hospital burden of pneumococcal disease in Spain (2016–2022): A retrospective study by Ruth Gil-Prieto, Valentín Hernandez-Barrera, Patricia Marín-García, Alba González-Escalada, Ángel Gil-de-Miguel

“…Thus, the use of new broad-spectrum PCVs and improved vaccination protocols for elderly individuals and people with comorbidities could help reduce the high hospital burden of disease and mortality due to pneumococcal infection in our country.…”
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Disease burden of influenza in Spain: A five-season study (2015–2020) by Iván Sanz-Muñoz, Irene Arroyo-Hernantes, Alejandro Martín-Toribio, Marina Toquero-Asensio, Javier Sánchez-Martínez, Carla Rodríguez-Crespo, Silvia Rojo-Rello, Marta Domínguez-Gil, Marta Hernández-Pérez, Eduardo Tamayo, Ruth Gil-Prieto, Ángel Gil-de-Miguel, José M Eiros

“…More than 60% of those hospitalized were over 65 years of age, and approximately 82% of those who died were elderly, demonstrating that the greatest burden of hospitalization and mortality is centered on this age group. …”
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Clinical and novel insights into risk factors for sarcopenia in dialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yifei Zhang, Zeyu Zhang, Zijing Cao, Xuehui Bai, Shujiao Zhang, Shuaixing Zhang, Jingyi Tang, Junyu Xi, Yiran Xie, Yuqi Wu, Zhongjie Liu, Weijing Liu

“…Conclusion Based on current research, our study found that elderly dialysis patients, those with a lower BMI, lower SMI, and diabetic patients are more likely to develop sarcopenia. …”
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Orofacial Pain during Mastication in People with Dementia: Reliability Testing of the Orofacial Pain Scale for Non-Verbal Individuals by Merlijn W. de Vries, Corine Visscher, Suzanne Delwel, Jenny T. van der Steen, Marjoleine J. C. Pieper, Erik J. A. Scherder, Wilco P. Achterberg, Frank Lobbezoo

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