JAMDA
July 1, 2017
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JAMDA
July 1, 2017
Intestinal Permeability Biomarker Zonulin is Elevated in Healthy Aging
Increased gut permeability (“leaky gut”) has been proposed as a potential contributor to age-related inflammation and gut dysbiosis. However, information on the relationship between a leaky gut and inflammation and physical frailty during aging are limited.
JAMDA
July 1, 2017
Attitudes Toward Advance Directives Among Patients and Their Family Members in China
Chinese people are generally unfamiliar with the concept of advance care planning or advance directives (ACP/ADs), which raises dilemmas in life-support choice and can even affect clinical decision making. To understand and address the issues involved better, we investigated the awareness of ACP/ADs in Chi...
JAMDA
July 1, 2017
Differential Characteristics of Skeletal Muscle in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Sarcopenia is diagnosed on the basis of skeletal muscle mass and muscle strength/function. However, more simple and accurate measures for muscle mass and muscle strength/function should be explored.
JAMDA
July 1, 2017
Metformin Safety Warnings and Diabetes Drug Prescribing Patterns for Older Nursing Home Residents
Diabetes mellitus is common in US nursing homes (NHs), and the mainstay treatment, metformin, has US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) boxed warnings indicating safety concerns in those with advanced age, heart failure, or renal disease. Little is known about treatment selection in this setting, especiall...
Caring for the Ages
June 28, 2017
Pharmacists Bring Their Expertise to Futures Program
Caring for the Ages
June 28, 2017
Passing the Baton: New Director Prepares to Run With Futures
Caring for the Ages
June 28, 2017
Society Innovations: Where Are We Now?
Caring for the Ages
June 28, 2017
Education on Basics Results in Significant CAUTI Reduction, Cost Savings
Caring for the Ages
June 28, 2017
