Enhancing pathogens detection in suspected geriatric bloodstream infections using Nanopore-targeted sequencing by Menghui Zhao, Yan Ouyang, Junchi Mei, Hang Liu

“…ABSTRACT Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a critical concern for elderly patients, where prompt and accurate diagnosis is vital for effective treatment. …”
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Association between the triglyceride-glucose index and its combined obesity indicators and the risk of hypertension in middle-aged and older Chinese adults: A nationwide cross-sect... by Huoping Zheng, Meiling Xu, Jing Yang, Mingjun Xu

“…Among them, TyG-WC can be a predictor of hypertension in middle-aged and elderly people.…”
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miR-182 promoter hypermethylation predicts the better outcome of AML patients treated with AZA + VEN in a real-world setting by Yilan Xu, Danyang Li, Na Wang, Bei Ge, Chen Meng, Min Zhao, Zihan Lin, Min Li, Yigang Yuan, Yue Cai, Liuzhi Shi, Shenmeng Gao, Haige Ye

“…Abstract Background 5-Azacytidine (AZA) combined with the BCL2 inhibitor Venetoclax (VEN) is the standard treatment for elderly acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients or those who are unfit for intensive chemotherapy (elderly or unfit AML). …”
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Predictors associated with Clavien-Dindo complications in lung cancer surgery: A retrospective cohort study. by Mantana Saetang, Thitikan Kunapaisal, Wirat Wasinwong, Parin Boonthum, Bussarin Sriyanaluk, Kanjana Nuanjun

“…<h4>Results</h4>Of the 239 elderly patients, 29.3% had postoperative complications (CD ≥ II). …”
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Exploration of predictive markers associated with primary angle-closure glaucoma risk in companion dogs using genomic information by Ji Hyun Jun, Gwang Hyeon Lee, Zultsetseg Byambasuren, Hong Sik Kong

“…Background: With the growing interest in the health of companion dogs, their average lifespan has increased, leading to an increase in the proportion of elderly dogs. As elderly dogs are vulnerable to various diseases, there is a need for alternatives to predict the risk of major diseases in senior dogs, prevent them in advance, and manage their health effectively. …”
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Older people at risk in times of pandemic? A qualitative study of coping narratives that support resilience in older people by Lucía Pérez Sánchez, Beatriz Guadalupe Maza Pérez, Guiana Fernández De Lara López

“…The above exposes the political scenario of COVID-19 for the elderly that once again exhibits the image of the elderly as fragile beings, incapable of thinking and deciding for themselves, who must be cloistered and isolated. …”
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Thoracolumbar spine fracture patterns, etiologies, and treatment modalities in Jordan by Ahmad Almigdad, Sattam Alazaydeh, Mohammad Bani Mustafa, Mu'men Alshawish, Anas Al Abdallat

“…However, 70% of spine fractures in women were caused by simple falls, reflecting the high prevalence of osteoporosis among women and the elderly. Therefore, traffic and work safety measures, as well as home safety measures and osteoporosis treatment for the elderly, should be recommended to reduce the risk of spine fractures.…”
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Association of serum lycopene with low-frequency hearing loss in adults in their 70s based on NHANES database by Yuan Wang, Huifen Yang, Caiqin Huang

“…Abstract Age-related hearing loss is the third most common health condition affecting elderly individuals. The relationship between lycopene in blood and sensorineural hearing loss in elderly adults has rarely been reported. …”
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Plasma Inflammatory Biomarkers Indicative of Aging and Overweight in Brazilian Women by Débora Nonato Miranda de Toledo, Priscilla Vilela dos Santos, Nathalia Sernizon Guimarães, Alessandra de Paula Carli, Patrícia Regina Soares de Souza, Luiza Oliveira Perucci, Caio César de Souza Alves, André Talvani

“…Specifically, plasma CK levels were similar in adults, middle-aged, and elderly women, but there was an increase in its release associated with overweight in adults and elderly women. …”
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Prepatellar Bursal Infection Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis with an In Situ Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review by Abdulrahman D. Algarni

“…We present a case of isolated prepatellar bursal swelling associated with a discharging sinus; the condition developed in an elderly patient 4 years after total knee arthroplasty. …”
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Att anmäla våld by Malin Åkerström

“…A survey revealed however that nurses at homes for elderly were as likely to become involved in violent interaction. …”
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Cholecystoduodenal Fistula and Urosepsis in A Febrile Emergency Department Patient: A Case Report by Amna Nawaz, Denise Elizondo, Bushra Hussein, Rebecca Theophanous

“…Point-of-care ultrasound can investigate potential intra-abdominal infections in febrile patients, especially in the elderly, who often present atypically without abdominal pain or localizing symptoms. …”
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Regarding the Current Debate on Aging in Cuba by Alfredo Darío Espinosa Brito

“…The changes that have occurred in the family institution in many societies and the age discrimination of the elderly have serious consequences for the health, well-being and human rights of the elderly. …”
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Editorial by Jörg Tremmel, Maria Lenk, Antony Mason, Markus Rutsche

“…Kershaw discusses three different approaches in this framework for Canada: the elderly/non-elderly spending ratio;  intergenerational reciprocity; and the ability to pay of different age cohorts. …”
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Editorial by Pieter Vanhuysse, Antony Mason, Jörg Tremmel, Markus Rutsche, Maria Lenk

“…But if intra-familial transfers of cash and, crucially, time, are taken into account, this pro-elderly bias flips over entirely. Children now receive more transfers per capita than the elderly. …”
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Hubungan Konsumsi Antioksidan dari Makanan dengan Beta-Amyloid Plasma sebagai Penanda Gangguan Fungsi Kognitif pada Lanjut Usia by Ratna D Siregar, Nur Indrawati Lipoeto, Yuliarni Syafrita

“…<br />Keywords: antioxidants, amyloid-beta, cognitive function, elderly</p>…”
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CLINICAL TRIAL ASSESSING THE PREVALENCE OF ORAL COMPLICATION IN A DENTURE WEARERS POPULATION by Cosmin Bida, Doriana Agop-Forna, Dana Gabriela Budala, Norina Forna

“…Discussions: A significant relationship between aging and increased prevalence of craniomandibular disorders was confirmed, with elderly patients showing higher instances of degenerative changes, including osteoarthritis and decreased muscle tone. …”
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Management of Necrotizing Fasciitis and Fecal Peritonitis following Ostomy Necrosis and Detachment by Using NPT and Flexi-Seal by Fahri Yetışır, Akgün Ebru Şarer, H. Zafer Acar

“…Management of necrotizing fasciitis and severe faecal peritonitis following ostomy in elderly patient with comorbid disease is challenging. …”
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Refractory Asthma Treatment Is Complicated by Tracheobronchomalacia: Case Reports and Review of the Literature by Sawad Boonpiyathad, Atik Sangasapaviliya

“…We report two cases of severe asthma in elderly patients that could not be controlled with higher medication use. …”
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‘Tiny but Mighty’ Conversational Elements: Explicating Non-lexical Backchannels in Spoken Turkish by Kadriye AYTAÇ DEMİRÇİVİ, Hale IŞIK-GÜLER

“…Results reveal that groups with female speakers and young speakers tend to use backchannels more for ‘approving the other speaker’, whereas groups with male speakers, middle-aged and elderly speakers tend to use backchannels more for ‘continuation of the conversation’. …”
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