Prospective Study on Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer Thickness Changes in Isolated Unilateral Retrobulbar Optic Neuritis by Gordon S. K. Yau, Jacky W. Y. Lee, Patrick P. K. Lau, Victor T. Y. Tam, Winnie W. Y. Wong, Can Y. F. Yuen

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Integrative analysis of single-cell and transcriptome sequencing with experimental validation reveals PKHD1L1 as a novel biomarker in lung adenocarcinoma by Xiangqian Zhang, Jie Wang, Hanyang Su, Xiaojin Liu

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Development and Evaluation of a Hypertension Prediction Model for Community-Based Screening of Sleep-Disordered Breathing by Feng T, Shan G, Hu Y, He H, Pei G, Zhou R, Ou Q

“…Tong Feng,1 Guangliang Shan,2 Yaoda Hu,2 Huijing He,2 Guo Pei,1 Ruohan Zhou,1 Qiong Ou1 1Sleep Center, Department of Geriatric Respiratory, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Qiong Ou, Sleep Center, Department of Geriatric Respiratory, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, No. 106 Zhongshan Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13609717251, Email ouqiong2776@hotmail.comPurpose: Approximately 30% of patients with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) present with masked hypertension, primarily characterized by elevated nighttime blood pressure. …”
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Hepatic Steatosis Aggravates Vascular Calcification via Extracellular Vesicle‐Mediated Osteochondrogenic Switch of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells by Zhao‐Lin Zeng, Zhi‐Bo Zhao, Qing Yuan, Shi‐Qi Yang, Zhen‐Xing Wang, Zuo Wang, Shi‐Yu Zeng, An‐Qi Li, Qian Chen, Guo‐Qiang Zhu, Xin‐Hua Xiao, Guang‐Hua Luo, Hai‐Yan Luo, Jiao‐Yang Li, Xu‐Yu Zu, Hui Xie, Jiang‐Hua Liu

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The Impact of Inter-Generational Relationships on Depressive Symptoms in Elderly Parents in Rural Jammu, India by Richa Mahajan, Hemaal Koul, Rajiv K Gupta, Riya Gupta, Bhavna Langer, Rashmi Kumari, Tasvinder Kour, Nahida Chowdhary

“…Results: The mean score with standard deviation for the Geriatric Depression Score was 3.97 ± 3.78, indicating a lower level of depressive symptoms. …”
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A Case of Lung Cancer with Brain Metastasis following Late-Onset Bipolar Disorder by Shin-Heng Shen, Shwu-Hua Lee

“…The patient was diagnosed with lung cancer with brain metastasis by brain magnetic resonance imaging and whole-body positron emission tomography. Conclusion. In geriatric patients, who are at high risk of multiple medical conditions, excluding secondary causes of bipolar disorder is important.…”
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The Optimal Management of Acute Febrile Encephalopathy in the Aged Patient: A Systematic Review by Fereshte Sheybani, HamidReza Naderi, Sareh Sajjadi

“…Acute change in mental status from baseline is commonly seen among the elderly even when the main process does not involve the central nervous system. The term “geriatric syndrome” is used to capture those clinical conditions in older people that do not fit into discrete disease categories, including delirium, falls, frailty, dizziness, syncope, and urinary incontinence. …”
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Screening of Dementia by Rajka M. Liscic, Görsev G. Yener, Huali Wang, Jong-Ling Fuh, Jianjun Jia, Yuan-Han Yang

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Neural Determinants of Sedentary Lifestyle in Older Adults: A Brain Network Analysis by Mohsen Bahrami, Jonathan H Burdette, Paul J Laurienti, Barbara J Nicklas, W Jack Rejeski, Jason Fanning

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A Nomogram for Predicting Physical Restraint of Patients in Intensive Care Unit by Yun Wang, Ying Liu, Ya-Li Tian, Su-Lian Gu

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Goal attainment scaling as an outcome measure for randomised controlled trials: a scoping review by Elaine Pascoe, Andrea Viecelli, Ruth Hubbard, Benignus Logan, Dev Jegatheesan

“…These studies were most frequently conducted in rehabilitation (58%) and geriatric medicine (24%) disciplines/populations. Sample sizes ranged from 8 to 468, with a median of 51 participants (IQR: 30–96). …”
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Degradation and ultrastructural changes of resin-based pit and fissure sealants under simulated chewing conditions by Pimduean Sivavong, Ekamon Mahapoka, Anucharte Srijunbarl, Thawanrat Singthong, Thanchanok Suriyapongprapai, Soranun Chantarangsu, Murali Srinivasan, Thantrira Porntaveetus, Dusit Nantanapiboon

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COMPARISON OF COGNITIVE FUNCTION AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN INSTITUTIONALIZED HEALTHY AND OLDER PERSON WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE by Carla M. Teixeira, Ana Filipa Pinto

“…The instruments used were the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). …”
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Clinico-demographic factors affecting mortality in COVID-19 patients at a health care facility, Western Uttar Pradesh by Swati Singh, Anupam Sisodia, Meghna Athwani

“…In hazard analysis, geriatric patients had 4.358 times more hazard of death. …”
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Previously Undiagnosed Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy as a Cause of Airway Obstruction after Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy by Miyuki Niki, Taihei Tachikawa, Yuka Sano, Hiroki Miyawaki, Aisa Matoi, Yukari Okano, Nobutaka Kariya, Tsuneo Tatara, Munetaka Hirose

“…We present an unusual case where a geriatric patient developed airway obstruction after robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. …”
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Using Short-Term Concentration Measures and Intelligence in Rehabilitation Settings by Bruce D. Kirkcaldy

“…Psychological assessment of cognitive functioning among clinical groups that include psychiatric and geriatric patients is a difficult task. This study examines the interrelationship between intelligence and concentrative ability for a group of psychiatric patients. …”
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Are Koreans Prepared for the Rapid Increase of the Single-Household Elderly? Life Satisfaction and Depression of the Single-Household Elderly in Korea by Mi-Ra Won, Yun-Jung Choi

“…Participants were 225 single-household elderlies residing in Seoul, Korea. The geriatric depression scale and the satisfaction with life scale were used to check the level of depression and life satisfaction of the participants. …”
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Coordinating Care Aspects Related to Sexual Health in the Aging Male by Antonio Aversa, Lorenzo Maria Donini, Roberto Bruzziches, Roberto LaCava, Francesco Mattace Raso, Alan Sinclair

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Addressing barriers to equitable telehealth for older adults by Bruce Leff, Christine S. Ritchie, Kristin L. Rising, Kendell Cannon, Liane Wardlow

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Factors Affecting Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia and Their Relationship with Anxiety and Depression by Zeng G, Liang R, Xiao L, Cao W, Zhou W, Wang W, Liu C, Zhou H, Shi X, Chen B, Chen W

“…Gang Zeng,1,2,* Rongyu Liang,2,3,* Lingxian Xiao,2,4,* Weiye Cao,5 Wenqing Zhou,2,6 Wen Wang,5 Cuixia Liu,2,7 Huarong Zhou,1,2 Xiaolei Shi,1,2 Ben Chen,1,2 Wanhua Chen2,4 1Geriatric Neuroscience Center, The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Key Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Channelopathies of Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Geriatric Psychiatry, The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 5School of Nursing, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 6Adult Psychiatry Department, The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 7Chronic Psychiatry Department, The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Wenqing Zhou, Adult Psychiatry Department, Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 36 mingXin Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 15918636953, Email 996459134@qq.com Weiye Cao, School of Nursing, Guangzhou Medical University, 195 Dongfeng West Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13149399874, Email 1271932456@qq.comObjective: Negative symptoms significantly impair daily functioning and worsen clinical outcomes. …”
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