JAMDA
August 29, 2018
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JAMDA
August 28, 2018
Opioid Prescribing Behavior in Long-Term Geriatric Care in the Netherlands
Pain is a highly prevalent problem in older adults and dying patients. Opioids are the main analgesic for moderate to severe pain in these patients. Different properties of various opioids can make them more or less suitable for this specific population. We therefore aim to explore opioid prescribing behav...
JAMDA
August 28, 2018
The Sustainable Development Agenda Needs to Include Long-term Care
The rapid ageing of populations around the world and the associated shift in the burden of disease from infectious to chronic conditions are creating complex challenges for national governments. Addressing the needs of these older populations in a sustainable and equitable way, will be a fundamental pillar...
JAMDA
August 28, 2018
Long-term Care for Older Adults in Africa: Whither Now?
JAMDA
August 28, 2018
Addressing the “Tsunami” of Long-Term Care Needs in Latin America: Is Preparation Feasible?
JAMDA
August 28, 2018
Uncomplicated Cystitis in Nursing Home Residents: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management
JAMDA
August 28, 2018
Dysphagia in Frail Older Persons: Making the Most of Current Knowledge
JAMDA
August 28, 2018
Exercise Deficiency Diseases of Ageing: The Primacy of Exercise and Muscle Strengthening as First-Line Therapeutic Agents to Combat Frailty
JAMDA
August 28, 2018
Pathophysiology of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Assessed by Videofluoroscopy in Patients with Dementia Taking Antipsychotics
The objective of this study was to assess the pathophysiology of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) in patients with dementia, specifically in those taking antipsychotics (APs).
JAMDA
August 24, 2018
Body Composition, IGF1 Status, and Physical Functionality in Nonagenarians: Implications for Osteosarcopenia
Body composition alterations occur during aging. The purpose of the present analysis was to explore the functional consequences of the overlap of sarcopenia and osteoporosis, and the potential role of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) in their development in the oldest old.
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