JAMDA
October 22, 2014
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JAMDA
April 28, 2015
Blood Transfusion and Overall Quality of Life After Hip Fracture in Frail Elderly Patients—The Transfusion Requirements in Frail Elderly Randomized Controlled Trial
We examined possible associations between different red blood cell (RBC) transfusion strategies, overall quality of life (OQoL), and recovery of activities of daily living (ADL) in operated frail elderly hip fracture patients, and the possibility that OQoL was related to ADL recovery.Landing Page
Board Nominations
PALTmed’s governance structure and processes are designed to serve members and the field efficiently and effectively, as well as to meet the current and future needs of the association, its members and the PALTC community. The PALTmed Board of Directors is empowered to carry out the business of the Associa...Basic Page
Board of Directors
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.
JAMDA
February 26, 2019
Body Mass Index and 30-Day Adverse Outcomes Among Newly Admitted Residents to Skilled Nursing Facilities
To examine the association between body mass index (BMI) and outcomes, including discharge to home, hospitalization, death, or continued residence in the skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), among residents newly admitted to SNFs.
JAMDA
November 25, 2013
Body Mass Index and Disability in Chinese Nonagenarians and Centenarians
To examine the potential association between body mass index (BMI) and activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) disabilities in a population-based sample of Chinese nonagenarians and centenarians.
JAMDA
May 20, 2024
Body Weight and Composition Changes in Geriatric Rehabilitation Are Dependent on Sarcopenia and Malnutrition: RESORT
Body weight and muscle mass loss following an acute hospitalization in older patients may be influenced by malnutrition and sarcopenia among other factors. This study aimed to assess the changes in body weight and composition from admission to discharge and the geriatric variables associated with the chang...
JAMDA
April 7, 2014
Body-Mass Index and Mortality in Incident Dementia: A Cohort Study on 11,398 Patients From SveDem, the Swedish Dementia Registry
Body mass index (BMI) is used worldwide as an indirect measure of nutritional status and has been shown to be associated with mortality. Controversy exists over the cut points associated with lowest mortality, particularly in older populations. In patients suffering from dementia, information on BMI and mo...
Caring for the Ages
December 27, 2023