Risk prediction model for poor prognosis after intravenous thrombolysis among ischemic stroke patients aged ≥ 80 years and analysis of follow-up by Ying Wang, Dongwei Liu, Mokhtar Aldhabi, Zuolei Chen, Le Feng, Huanmin Gao, Lin Yin

“…Abstract To develop and validate practical prediction tools to estimate poor outcomes in patients ≥ 80 years old with acute ischemic stroke after intravenous alteplase thrombolysis, aiding clinical decision-making.To explore the longest benefit window after thrombolysis in the elderly. 1: A retrospectively analysis was conducted on acute stroke patients who underwent intravenous thrombolysis. …”
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Risk factors for overtaking, rear-end, and door crashes involving bicycles in the United Kingdom: Revisited and reanalysed. by Chun-Chieh Chao, Hon-Ping Ma, Li Wei, Yen-Nung Lin, Chenyi Chen, Wafaa Saleh, Bayu Satria Wiratama, Akhmad Fajri Widodo, Shou-Chien Hsu, Shih Yu Ko, Hui-An Lin, Cheng-Wei Chan, Chih-Wei Pai

“…Our joint-effect analysis revealed additional interesting results; for example, there were elevated risks for overtaking crashes in rural areas with elderly drivers as crash partners (AOR = 2.93, 95% CI = 2.79-3.08) and with HGVs as crash partners (AOR = 2.62, 95% CI = 2.46-2.78).…”
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Direct anterior and direct lateral approach in patients with femoral neck fractures receiving a total hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial by John Magne Hoseth, Tommy Frøseth Aae, Øystein Bjerkestrand Lian, Tor Åge Myklebust, Otto Schnell Husby

“…Methods: Between 2018 and 2023, we conducted a randomized controlled trial including elderly patients with dFNFs treated with THA. The primary outcome was the difference in TUG at 6 weeks postoperatively. …”
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Effects of Fasudil on Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Left Ventricular Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Prospective Intervention Study by Xiang Zhang, Xueming Zhang, Saihua Wang, Jun Luo, Zhihong Zhao, Changzhu Zheng, Jieyan Shen

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of fasudil on PH-HFpEF elderly patients and to figure out the subtype of PH-HFpEF which may be the therapeutic object of fasudil. …”
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Impact of political conflict on tuberculosis notifications in North-east Nigeria, Adamawa State: a 7-year retrospective analysis by Nguyen Lam Vuong, Kenji Hirayama, Nguyen Tien Huy, Luis E Cuevas, Emmanuel Pembi, Stephen John, Shyam Prakash Dumre, Baba Usman Ahmadu, Amr Ebied, Shusaku Mizukami

“…More males were notified during peace times and more female cases were reported from areas in conflict. Young and elderly populations had decreased case notifications but experienced a slight increase during the conflict years. …”
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Acquired Elliptocytosis as a Manifestation of Myelodysplastic Syndrome with Ring Sideroblasts and Multilineage Dysplasia by Jacob D. Kjelland, Denis M. Dwyre, Brian A. Jonas

“…Here we report the case of an elderly male who was admitted to the hospital with chest pain, dyspnea, and fatigue and was found to be anemic with an elliptocytosis that had only recently been noted on peripheral smears of his blood. …”
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Recurrence of Solid Pseudopapillary Tumor: A Rare Pancreatic Tumor by Chandra Punch, Nupur Garg, Penelope Harris

“…Here we report a case of an elderly female with history of SPTP ten years ago who presented with anorexia and a palpable left lower quadrant abdominal mass. …”
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Preventing Foodborne Illness: Clostridium botulinum by Keith R. Schneider, Rachael Silverberg, Alexandra Chang, Renée M. Goodrich-Schneider

“…Immunocompromised individuals, young children, and elderly individuals may suffer from more serious symptoms. …”
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Modularity and customisation for home care – Configuration and multicriteria analysis of furnishings by Teresa Villani, Federica Romagnoli

“… Given the ageing population and the growing interest in prior verification of the compatibility of existing housing to accommodate home care activities, this paper reports the results of a research aimed at implementing tools to support the design of housing adaptation in anticipation of flexibility to accompany the evolving needs of the elderly cared for. An evaluation system was structured starting with the definition of requirements connoting the home space for home care, which was useful for selecting and verifying, on a performance basis, the compliance of furniture available on the market, also in relation to modularity and readiness for customisation. …”
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Design and Simulation Analysis of Multi-purpose Lower Limb Exoskeleton Robot by Bingqi Jia, Wenlong Bi, Xiao Wei, Guoxin Xu, Yanjun Zhao, Yidong Sun

“…Aiming at the needs of rehabilitation training and movement substitution for the elderly and patients with lower limb movement disorders， a multi-purpose lower limb exoskeleton robot is designed， which utilizes auxiliary standing mechanism and exoskeleton to realize the rehabilitation training of lower limbs for users. …”
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A review on the characteristics, taxanomy and prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes by Vengadesh Letchumanan, Peh-Chee Wong, Bey-Hing Goh, Long Chiau Ming, Priyia Pusparajah, Sunny Hei Wong, Nurul-Syakima Ab Mutalib, Learn-Han Lee

“…This opportunistic human pathogen is the causative agent of listeriosis, an illness that mainly effects  immunocompromised, the elderly, infants, and pregnant women. Ever since its detection, listeriosis cases has been very prevalent and commonly associated with food sources such as dairy products, ready-to-eat food, and poultry. …”
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Clostridium difficile: An Important Opportunistic Pathogen in Healthcare-Associated Infections by Soohyoun Ahn, Amarat Simonne

“…One opportunistic pathogen, Clostridium difficile, has been getting more attention in recent years because of its association with antibiotic use and a high death rate among the elderly. This 7-page factsheet will provide an overview of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) with a focus on healthcare-associated infections. …”
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Pasteurella multocida Septic Shock: Case Report and Literature Review by A. Aljameely, G. Wali

“…Here, we present a case of Pasteurella multocida septic shock in an elderly man secondary to leg cellulitis with a review of the relevant literature.…”
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Pancreatopleural fistula: A rare cause of recurrent pleural effusion by Zehra Dhanani, Stephen Dachert

“…We present the case of an elderly male with recurrent pleural effusion and a history of chronic pancreatitis. …”
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Preventing Foodborne Illness: Clostridium botulinum by Keith R. Schneider, Rachael Silverberg, Alexandra Chang, Renée M. Goodrich-Schneider

“…Immunocompromised individuals, young children, and elderly individuals may suffer from more serious symptoms. …”
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Rare Primary Pulmonary Marginal Zone Lymphoma Presenting with Incidental Pulmonary Nodules by Saad Ullah, Mirza Ali, Mingchen Song

“…Here, we describe a case of an elderly male who presented to our clinic with incidental pulmonary nodules and subsequent workup revealed low grade B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma consistent with diagnosis of primary pulmonary marginal zone lymphoma.…”
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Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema as a Presentation of Ischemic Colitis by Ana Franky Carvalho, Claudio Branco, Pedro Leão, Conceição Antunes

“…Subcutaneous emphysema is usually benign and self-limited; however, it may be associated with a life-threating situation. Case Report. An elderly woman with progressive malaise with extensive subcutaneous emphysema (cervical to abdominal wall) was observed at the emergency department. …”
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La construction sociale de la réalité dans un centre commercial : ordres de réalité concurrents et négociation de l’ordre social by Thibaut Besozzi

“…Based on an ethnographic study of a shopping mall located in the city center—in which I was immersed for eight months, and where, day to day, a phenomenon of space appropriation and of primary sociability established itself through the presence of socially vulnerable elderly people—I show the complexity of the reality of shopping malls. …”
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A Situation Analysis On The Convenience Of The Hotel Businesses’ Accessibility Standards: Case Of Konya Province by Metr Sezgin, SEYDA Sarı, Mahmut Ciderol

“…The growing population of elderly and disabled people not only in Europe but also all over the world needs a special support and service, developed the new emerging new niche as an accessible tourism in tourism industry. …”
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Review of the Roles and Interaction of Androgen and Inflammation in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Yu Tong, Ren-yuan Zhou

“…The lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) and acute urinary retention (AUR) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can seriously affect the quality of life of elderly men. Studies suggest that both androgens and inflammation greatly influence the occurrence and development of BPH in most patients. …”
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