Concurrent Hairy Cell Leukemia and Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma by Ajay Prakash, Alhossain A. Khalafallah

“…Immunocompromised patients, such as those with AIDS, posttransplant, and the elderly, have higher incidences than the general population, suggesting a possible immune mechanism. …”
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A Rare Case of Superior Mesenteric Artery Thrombosis in Multiple Myeloma by Jasminder Singh, Kusum Yadav, Ankush Kaushik, Irshad Babu

“…This case report emphasizes the importance to rule out the possibility of plasma cell dyscrasias in elderly patients presenting with clinical features of mesenteric artery thrombosis.…”
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MSC-sEVs exacerbate senescence by transferring bisecting GlcNAcylated GPNMB by Yihan Ma, Chongfu Zhao, Jingjing Feng, Junjie Gou, Enci Kang, Feng Guan, Qiong Wu, Xiang Li

“…Recent studies suggest that small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) derived from the serum of elderly individuals may play a pivotal role in promoting BMMSC senescence. …”
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Assessing the cataract surgical rate and gender equity in cataract services in south-east Nigeria by Clare Gilbert, Onyinye Onyia, Ada Ejealor Aghaji, Christiana Ubaka, Eberechukwu Ogbeanu Achigbu, Ifeoma Lilian Ejiakor, Adaku I Mbatuegwu, Chiamaka J P Okeke, Barbara C Okoli, Emmanuel U Ogborogu, Kenneth C Dike, Florence U Nkwogu

“…Operational and intervention science research are needed, to identify and evaluate interventions which address demand and supply barriers to accessing cataract surgery, particularly for elderly women.…”
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Integrated Lung, Diaphragm and Lower Limb Muscular Ultrasound: Clinical Correlations in Geriatric Patients with Acute Respiratory Illness by Nicoletta Cerundolo, Carmine Siniscalchi, Chukwuma Okoye, Simone Scarlata, Alberto Parise, Martina Rendo, Angela Guerra, Tiziana Meschi, Antonio Nouvenne, Andrea Ticinesi

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Factors associated with the formation of neutralizing antibodies post-vaccination: a lesson from COVID-19 vaccination by Hana Ratnawati, Fen Tih, Grace Puspasari, Allen A. Pelapelapon, Steven Felim

“…Sufficient vitamin D levels in the elderly significantly boost post-vaccination NAb levels. …”
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Twelve-Month Retention in and Impact of Enhance®Fitness on Older Adults in Hawai‘i by Michiyo Tomioka, Kathryn L. Braun, Yan Yan Wu, Kay Holt, Paula Keele, Lori Tsuhako, Johnny Yago

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Impact of COVID-19 restrictions on behavioural and psychological symptoms in home-dwelling people with dementia: a prospective cohort study (PAN.DEM) by Maarja Vislapuu, Mala Naik, Bettina S Husebø, Marie H Gedde, Ipsit V Vahia, Janne Mannseth, Line I Berge

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Impact of Low PM2.5 Exposure on Asthma Admission: Age-Specific Differences and Evidence from a Low-Pollution Environment in China by Xiaolong Fan, Chen Yang, Jinsheng Chen, Yuping Chen, Gaojie Chen, Ziyi Lin, Zecong Li, Yanting Chen, Liqian Yin, Lingling Xu, Naian Xiao

“…Stratified analysis revealed significant effects in children aged 0–4 years (OR = 2.029, 95% CI = 1.359–3.031) and the elderly population aged over 75 years (OR = 1.399, 95% CI = 1.092–1.793). …”
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Assessment of bacterial positivity rate changes in anesthesia machine internal circuits within recovery rooms and associated risk factors by Shuxiao Zhang, Jingwu Ge, Xuelong Zhou, Yanhong Ji, Junjie Hong, Wensu Xu, Tonglai Li

“…Risk factors for the contamination in the internal circuits of anesthesia machines was the number of elderly patients and the overall surgical use duration, with the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.025). …”
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‘Diaphaneitè’ Pater’s Enigmatic Term by Morito Uemura

“…In the opening chapter of Les Misérables, Hugo describes the pure nature of a deeply religious elderly lady. The woman here seems to be no longer a physical being, but has become, in her old age, a transparence, so to speak, as everything in her expresses her angelic nature. …”
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Sarcomatoid renal pelvis carcinoma: A case report by Xuechao Zhang, Yanan Jin, Weiran Zhang, Yawei Zhang, Haifeng Wang

“…This article reports on an elderly woman with SRPC and discusses the clinical and pathological features and prognosis of SRPC in the hope of providing a reference for the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.…”
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Breast Neuroendocrine Tumor. Case Report and Literature Review by Lidia Torres Aja

“…These tumors which are observed mainly in elderly women, present as a well-defined mass, usually unaccompanied by axillary lymphadenopathy. …”
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Vascular Injury Accompanying Displaced Proximal Humeral Fractures: Two Cases and a Review of the Literature by Martijn Hofman, Jochen Grommes, Gabriele A. Krombach, Bernhard Schmidt-Rohlfing

“…The increasing use of endovascular procedures to treat vascular lesions is a very interesting development with several advantages, especially in elderly and multimorbid patients.…”
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Reversal of a Suspected Paradoxical Reaction to Zopiclone with Flumazenil by Zarah Jordahn, Cheme Andersen, Anne Marie Roust Aaberg, Frank Christian Pott

“…We describe the care for an elderly woman who was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) to receive noninvasive ventilation for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. …”
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Synchronous Surgical Treatment of Lower Eyelid Involutional Entropion and Ptosis by D. Vasakos, E. Nakos, C. Sioulis

“…Involutional entropion and upper eyelid ptosis are common eyelid diseases in the elderly population. They represent a frequent cause of discomfort and often result in significant visual and functional impairment. …”
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Rapid Acetabular Chondrolysis following Hemiarthroplasty of the Hip: A Poor Prognostic Sign by Abidemi Adenikinju, James D. Slover, Kenneth A. Egol

“…Both hemiarthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty have been well described as effective methods of management for displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly. Acetabular erosion is a common long-term complication of hemiarthroplasty. …”
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Distributed Intelligent Assistance Robotic System with Sensor Networks Based on Robot Technology Middleware by Songmin Jia, Zhengyin Dong, Xiuzhi Li, Xiongwei Pang, Bing Guo, Shuang Wang, Ke Wang

“…This paper proposes a distributed intelligent assistant robotic system in order to improve the quality of the elderly people's life in the population aging society. …”
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Using omega 3 as an anti-aging treatment by Carlos Iván Zavala Naranjo

“…The objective of this work is to describe the effects of omega 3 as an anti-aging drug in the elderly population. A bibliographic review of articles published between January 2010 and June 2020, in Pubmed and Google Scholar, was carried out. …”
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A rare clinical presentation of dermatitis herpetiformis with blisters principally on elbows: a report of three female cases by Magdalena Jałowska, Bogusz Falkowski, Maciej Spałek, Michał Owczarek, Justyna Gornowicz-Porowska, Monika Bowszyc-Dmochowska, Maria Raptis-Bolwach, Marian Dmochowski

“…The appearance of blisters may be due to ageing of the skin in the elderly, abrupt discontinuation of dapsone therapy, or implementation of drugs that exacerbate the disease. …”
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