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Improving early detection initiatives: a qualitative study exploring perspectives of older people and professionals

Manon Lette, Annerieke Stoop, Lidwien C. Lemmens, Yvette Buist, Caroline A. Baan and Simone R. de Bruin

Published on: 23 June 2017
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Adapted yoga to improve physical function and health-related quality of life in physically-inactive older adults: a randomised controlled pilot trial

Garry A. Tew, Jenny Howsam, Matthew Hardy and Laura Bissell

Published on: 23 June 2017
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Age-related differences in management and outcomes in hospitalized healthy and well-functioning bacteremic pneumococcal pneumonia patients: a cohort study

Luis A. Ruiz, Pedro P. España, Ainhoa Gómez, Amaia Bilbao, Carmen Jaca, Amaia Arámburu, Alberto Capelastegui, Marcos I. Restrepo and Rafael Zalacain

Published on: 20 June 2017
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Olfactory testing in consecutive patients referred with suspected dementia

Ib Thrane Christensen, Elna-Marie Larsson, Ida E. Holm, Ole B.F. Nielsen and Stig Andersen

Published on: 20 June 2017
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The effect of a daily application of a 0.05% chlorhexidine oral rinse solution on the incidence of aspiration pneumonia in nursing home residents: a multicenter study

Vanessa R. Y. Hollaar, Gert-Jan van der Putten, Claar D. van der Maarel-Wierink, Ewald M. Bronkhorst, Bert J. M. de Swart and Nico H. J. Creugers

Published on: 19 June 2017

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Pain in elderly people with severe dementia: A systematic review of behavioural pain assessment tools

Sandra MG Zwakhalen, Jan PH Hamers, Huda Huijer Abu-Saad and Martijn PF Berger

Published on: 27 January 2006
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A best practice fall prevention exercise program to improve balance, strength / power, and psychosocial health in older adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Yves J Gschwind, Reto W Kressig, Andre Lacroix, Thomas Muehlbauer, Barbara Pfenninger and Urs Granacher

Published on: 9 October 2013
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Is the Timed Up and Go test a useful predictor of risk of falls in community dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta- analysis

Emma Barry, Rose Galvin, Claire Keogh, Frances Horgan and Tom Fahey

Published on: 1 February 2014
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A prospective study of symptoms, function, and medication use during acute illness in nursing home residents: design, rationale and cohort description

William W Hung, Sophia Liu and Kenneth S Boockvar

Published on: 14 July 2010
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The protective role of physical activity in different pathologies

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Published on: 19 May 2010

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BMC Geriatrics is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the health and healthcare of older people, including the effects of healthcare systems and policies. The journal also welcomes research focused on the aging process, including cellular, genetic, and physiological processes and cognitive modifications.

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Matteo Pasini, BioMed Central, UK

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Ian Cameron, University of Sydney, Australia
Kee-Lee Chou, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong
Danan Gu, United Nations, USA
Koen Milisen, KU Leuven, Belgium
John Tower, University of Southern California, USA
Pieter Jelle Visser, Vrije Universiteit Medical Center, Netherlands

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The South West Indian Ocean islands shelter a unique and novel African sub-lineage honeybee

Published on: 26 June 2017
Vulnerability: Newly arrived immigrant and refugee children and the right to good health

Published on: 23 June 2017
Euthanasia for people with psychiatric disorders or dementia

Published on: 23 June 2017

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Featured article: Fresh air and sun may help reduce the risk of dementia

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Improving early detection initiatives: a qualitative study exploring perspectives of older people and professionals

Adapted yoga to improve physical function and health-related quality of life in physically-inactive older adults: a randomised controlled pilot trial

Age-related differences in management and outcomes in hospitalized healthy and well-functioning bacteremic pneumococcal pneumonia patients: a cohort study

Olfactory testing in consecutive patients referred with suspected dementia

The effect of a daily application of a 0.05% chlorhexidine oral rinse solution on the incidence of aspiration pneumonia in nursing home residents: a multicenter study

Pain in elderly people with severe dementia: A systematic review of behavioural pain assessment tools

A best practice fall prevention exercise program to improve balance, strength / power, and psychosocial health in older adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Is the Timed Up and Go test a useful predictor of risk of falls in community dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta- analysis

A prospective study of symptoms, function, and medication use during acute illness in nursing home residents: design, rationale and cohort description

The protective role of physical activity in different pathologies

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The South West Indian Ocean islands shelter a unique and novel African sub-lineage honeybee

Vulnerability: Newly arrived immigrant and refugee children and the right to good health

Euthanasia for people with psychiatric disorders or dementia

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