The Pathophysiology and Management of NAFDL in Post-menopausal Women: An Updated Short ReviewAbstract Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFDL) is a condition in which an individual suffers from an accumulation of fat in the liver. This is a disease condition with a multifactorial etiology. Some potent causes of such conditions are altered thyroid condition, abnormal metabolism in the body due to ag [...] 561 3633 |
The Impact of Climate Change on Older Adults’ Mental Health: A Primer for CliniciansAbstract Climate change is a major public health emergency. Natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, landslides, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions) have been increasing in frequency and severity and can cause lasting psychological sequelae. Older adults are highly vulnerable t [...] 934 6820 |
Age-Related Pathologies and Life Spanby
Giuseppe Cocco
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Stefano Pandolfi
Abstract Both from a healthcare and a socioeconomic perspective, research on senescence is increasingly essential. Indeed, in industrialized countries, the increased human longevity confronts medicine with many old patients with age-related pathologies. The paper reviews the biological theories on aging, the [...] 534 3819 |
Screening and Treating Urinary Incontinence in Primary Care: A Missed OpportunityAbstract More than 60% of adult women in the United States have urinary incontinence (UI), with the prevalence increasing to over 80% in women over age 65. Despite its high prevalence, most patients do not seek care and few clinicians screen for UI. The Medicare Health Outcomes Survey queries patients about [...] 668 5003 |
Mixed Urinary Incontinence: Diagnosis and ManagementAbstract The evaluation and treatment of mixed urinary incontinence receives relatively little attention as compared to other forms of incontinence. Mixed incontinence, however, defined as the combination of stress and urgency incontinence, accounts for the largest proportion of incontinence, with an increas [...] 468 4675 |
Heart Failure in Elderly People: From Pathophysiology to Diagnosis and Managementby
Elisa Martinelli
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Angelo Di Stefano
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Pietro Gareri
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Pasqualina Sapone
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Rosaria Carlucci
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Massimo Brandino
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Ettore Maina
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Sara Piscioneri
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Giada Cagnoli
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Antonino Maria Cotroneo
Abstract As the older population increases, there is an increase in age-related chronic diseases, especially heart failure. It affects 25% of over 75-year-old outpatients and represents the leading cause of hospitalization and death in older people. This review aimed to point out the main charact [...] 597 6334 |
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Open Access Short Communication Redefining Hypotension in Older Adults: Implications for the Prevention of Age Related Cognitive DeclineAbstract Chronically low blood pressure in older adults is associated with significantly increased long-term risks of dementia and all-cause mortality risk. Yet low blood pressure is generally not treated until an individual begins to experience the acute symptoms arising from very low cerebral perfusion. Ho [...] 449 4104 |
Treatments and Management of Menopausal Symptoms: Current Status and Future Challengesby
Ciro Comparetto
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Franco Borruto
Abstract In the United States (US), menopause occurs at an average age of 52. Menopausal symptoms tend to be maximal during the few years before and the year after menopause (during perimenopause), except for symptomatic vulvovaginal atrophy, which may worsen over time. Up to 20% of bone density loss occurs [...] 996 9867 |
Life-Changing Bubbles: A Simple Solution That May Help Manyby
David G Smithard
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John Mirams
Abstract As the medical world continues to search for ways of improving the swallowing of many millions of Dysphagia sufferers around the world, this paper is devoted to presenting the case for carbonated water to be considered as a potential solution for many. The effectiveness of carbonated water (CW) in t [...] 496 3574 |
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Open Access Short Communication US State Hospital Regulations Rarely Include Malnutrition but Could Provide a Future Policy Framework for Improving Malnutrition Quality of CareAbstract Malnutrition is a problem that is often not identified in hospitals as 8% of hospital patients are diagnosed but malnutrition is estimated to affect 20-50% of patients. Federal programs such as Joint Commission accreditation and the new, optional, global malnutrition composite score from CMS may imp [...] 516 5146 |