Geographical prevalence and risk factors for pterygium: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zhe Yuan, Lei Liu, Jingyang Wu, Desheng Huang, Jin Geng

“…The pooled OR was 2.32 (95% CI 1.66 to 3.23) for the male gender and 1.76 (95% CI 1.55 to 2.00) for outdoor activity, respectively.Conclusions The pooled prevalence of pterygium was relatively high, especially for low latitude regions and the elderly. There were many modifiable risk factors associated with pterygium to which healthcare providers should pay more attention.…”
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KNOWLEDGE DEFICIT ABOUT DIETARY NEED IN FAMILIES WITH GOUT ARTHRITIS: A CASE STUDY by Endah Sri Wijayanti, Iswatun Iswatun, Ali Sairozi, Feby Diah Lestari, Cherlys Tin Lutfiandini

“…Introduction: At this time, people with gout arthritis are not only found in the elderly because lifestyles that pay less attention to their health also have a risk of increased uric acid levels in the blood. …”
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Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma of the Vater's Ampulla: A Very Rare Malignancy by K. Daoudi, K. El Haoudi, N. Bouyahia, A. Benlemlih, S. Arifi, N. Mellas, K. Mazaz, A. Amarti, O. El Mesbahi

“…Signet ring cell carcinoma of the Vater’s ampulla is extremely rare, and only 15 cases have previously been described in the literature. It mainly occurs in elderly patients (median ag years). We report a case of advanced signet ring cell carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater, with invasion of the duodenum (D3) admitted in the Medical Oncology Unit of HASSAN II University Hospital.…”
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α 2-Adrenoceptors: Challenges and Opportunities—Enlightenment from the Kidney by William A. Pettinger, Edwin K. Jackson

“…Now α2-ARs lurk on the horizon involving hypertension causality, renal denervation for hypertension, injury from falling in the elderly and prazosin’s mechanism of action in anxiety states such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …”
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Understanding the coupled relationship between regional longevity and physical geographical environment in Hechi, Guangxi, China by Qucheng Deng, Yaqing Liu, Yongping Wei, Wei Liang, Kaixian Zhu, Yonghua Li, Lihai Zhang

“…This work provides a scientific basis for identifying the mechanisms that contribute to regional longevity and theoretical references for improving the health level of the elderly population according to local conditions.…”
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The Impact of Purinergic System Enzymes on Noncommunicable, Neurological, and Degenerative Diseases by Margarete Dulce Bagatini, Alessandra Antunes dos Santos, Andréia Machado Cardoso, Aline Mânica, Cristina Ruedell Reschke, Fabiano Barbosa Carvalho

“…These diseases strike from children to elderly and are generally characterized by progressive deterioration of cells, eventually leading to tissue or organ degeneration. …”
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Improved BCI calibration in multimodal emotion recognition using heterogeneous adversarial transfer learning by Mehmet Ali Sarikaya, Gökhan Ince

“…However, the extensive calibration required for precise emotion recognition models presents a significant challenge, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, elderly, and patients. This study presents a novel approach that utilizes heterogeneous adversarial transfer learning (HATL) to synthesize electroencephalography (EEG) data from various other signal modalities, reducing the need for lengthy calibration phases. …”
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Neglected Basal Cell Carcinomas in the 21st Century by Erika Varga, Irma Korom, Zoltán Raskó, Erika Kis, János Varga, Judit Oláh, Lajos Kemény

“…Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common cutaneous tumor, usually develops in the elderly, grows slowly, and has an extremely low metastatic potential; these factors are suggesting that BCCs might well be the “ideal candidates” for neglected tumors. …”
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Who sends money home: Fiscal consequences of the territorial representation in Serbia by Vučićević Dušan, Bursać Dejan

“…For this purpose, data on the residence of MPs was compared with the levels of transfers, subsidies and amount of local expenditures, while the models are additionally controlled with various variables including size of municipality, development level, unemployment rate, share of elderly population, as well as other developmental and societal factors. …”
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Advancing eHealth in Society 5.0: A Fuzzy Logic and Blockchain-Enhanced Framework for Integrating IoMT, Edge, and Cloud With AI by Joy Dutta, Deepak Puthal

“…A case study on predicting cardiac arrest in elderly patients demonstrates the practical effectiveness of our framework. …”
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Diagnosis and Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease Using Learning Algorithm by Gargi Pant Shukla, Santosh Kumar, Saroj Kumar Pandey, Rohit Agarwal, Neeraj Varshney, Ankit Kumar

“…The disease is the most prevalent in the elderly and can be fatal in its later stages. The result can be determined by calculating the mini-mental state exam score, following which the MRI scan of the brain is successful. …”
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Estimation and identification of parameters in a lumpedcerebrovascular model by Scott R. Pope, Laura M. Ellwein, Cheryl L. Zapata, Vera Novak, C. T. Kelley, Mette S. Olufsen

“…This study shows how sensitivity analysis and subset selection can be employedin a cardiovascular model to estimate total systemic resistance,cerebrovascular resistance, arterial compliance, and time for peak systolicventricular pressure for healthy young and elderly subjects. These quantitiesare parameters in a simple lumped parameter model that predicts pressure andflow in the systemic circulation. …”
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Robotic Subtotal Cholecystectomy in a Geriatric Acute Care Surgery Patient with Super Obesity by Diane Bronikowski, Dominic Lombardo, Connie DeLa’O, Nova Szoka

“…This case describes an interval robotic subtotal cholecystectomy in an elderly patient with super obesity and multiple comorbidities. …”
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Study of structural changes in the territorial development of the republic of Tatarstan by S. G. Sternik, I. F. Gareev, A. M. Nasrutdinov

“…This imbalance is certainly the achievement of the state’s priorities in the field of improving the quality of life of the population through the introduction of social support measures for elderly citizens and young families. In agglomerations, jobs are technological and productivity is higher. …”
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Narrative Literature Review of Potential Atrial Fibrillation Mechanism of Action Induced by Discontinuation of Benzodiazepines by Agnė Okulevičiūtė, Gabija Laubner Sakalauskienė

“…Increased worldwide prescriptions raise adverse effects and overdose concerns, especially for the elderly. Caution is needed in prescribing and considering alternative treatments to minimize risks. …”
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Analysis of multidrug resistant group B streptococci with reduced penicillin susceptibility forming small, less hemolytic colonies. by Hirotsugu Banno, Kouji Kimura, Yosuke Tanaka, Tsuyoshi Sekizuka, Makoto Kuroda, Wanchun Jin, Jun-Ichi Wachino, Keiko Yamada, Keigo Shibayama, Yoshichika Arakawa

“…Group B streptococci (GBS; Streptococcus agalactiae) are the leading cause of neonatal invasive diseases and are also important pathogens for elderly adults. Until now, nearly all GBS with reduced penicillin susceptibility (PRGBS) have shown β-hemolytic activity and grow on sheep blood agar. …”
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Efcacy of Low-Intensity Aerobic Exercise and Aerobic Combined with Resistance Exercise on Pain, Respiratory Function, Fatigue and Qualityof Life in Nursing Patients by Šarūnas Kvietkauskas, Vilma Juodžbalienė

“…Physical activity including aerobic exercises, resistance exercises, and stretching exercises can improve the quality of life in elderly (López-Torres, 2019), but it remains unclear which physical exercises are more effective. …”
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Two Case Reports of Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Infection in the Critical Care Unit by Edgardo M. Flores Anticona, Hadeel Zainah, Daniel R. Ouellette, Laura E. Johnson

“…Neuroinvasive WNV infection can lead to significant morbidity, especially in the elderly. These cases should be suspected in patients with antecedent outdoor activities during summer. …”
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Advances in oral dissolving film research in the food field by Yue Li, Min Zhao, Ming-Yue Zhao, Bin Li, Jin-Long Tian

“…ODF presents superior gastrointestinal absorption compared to conventional food products, making it ideal for providing nutrition and medication support to vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals with dysphagia. With promising applications in pharmaceuticals and especially food industry, ODFs offer a highly absorbable method for delivering nutritious and healthy foods. …”
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To Measure or Not to Measure: Direct Oral Anticoagulant Laboratory Assay Monitoring in Clinical Practice by Tania Ahuja, Veronica Raco, Sharonlin Bhardwaj, David Green

“…Therapeutic drug monitoring with DOACs may help predict bleeding events in elderly patients, those with impaired renal function, and in the event of an emergent or urgent procedure. …”
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