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The impact of frailty and sarcopenia on postoperative outcomes in older patients undergoing gastrectomy surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Yanjiao Shen, Qiukui Hao, Jianghua Zhou and Birong Dong

Published on: 21 August 2017
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Latent class analysis of multimorbidity patterns and associated outcomes in Spanish older adults: a prospective cohort study

Beatriz Olaya, Maria Victoria Moneta, Francisco Félix Caballero, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Ivet Bayes, José Luis Ayuso-Mateos and Josep Maria Haro

Published on: 18 August 2017
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Association between sarcopenia with lifestyle and family function among community-dwelling Chinese aged 60 years and older

Shan Hai, Hui Wang, Li Cao, Ping Liu, Jianghua Zhou, Ying Yang and Birong Dong

Published on: 18 August 2017
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Can resources moderate the impact of levels of frailty on adverse outcomes among (pre-) frail older people? A longitudinal study

Linda P.M. Op het Veld, Bart H.L. Ament, Erik van Rossum, Gertrudis I.J.M. Kempen, Henrica C.W. de Vet, KlaasJan Hajema and Anna J.H.M. Beurskens

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Association between migration and cognitive status among middle-aged and older adults: a systematic review

Hanzhang Xu, Yinan Zhang and Bei Wu

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

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The impact of frailty and sarcopenia on postoperative outcomes in older patients undergoing gastrectomy surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Latent class analysis of multimorbidity patterns and associated outcomes in Spanish older adults: a prospective cohort study

Association between sarcopenia with lifestyle and family function among community-dwelling Chinese aged 60 years and older

Can resources moderate the impact of levels of frailty on adverse outcomes among (pre-) frail older people? A longitudinal study

Association between migration and cognitive status among middle-aged and older adults: a systematic review

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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BMC Ecology Image Competition 2017: the winning images!

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Is that a peanut or a landmine? Experiences when dining out with food hypersensitive children

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