Research Article
Studies have shown that patients with hip fracture treated in a Comprehensive Geriatric Care (CGC) unit report better results in comparison to orthopaedic care. Furthermore, involving patients in their healthc...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:240
Published on: 17 October 2017
Research Article
Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is associated with increased risk of dementia. We aimed to determine the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) examining the efficacy of exercise on cognition and brain struc...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:237
Published on: 16 October 2017
Systematic Review
Preventable drug-related hospital admissions can be associated with drugs used in diabetes and the benefits of strict diabetes control may not outweigh the risks, especially in older populations. The aim of th...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17(Suppl 1):226
Published on: 16 October 2017
This article is part of a Supplement: Volume 17 Supplement 1
Systematic Review
Thiazides are commonly prescribed to older people for the management of hypertension. The objective of this study was to identify the evidence on the risks and benefits of their use among adults aged ≥65 years...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17(Suppl 1):228
Published on: 16 October 2017
This article is part of a Supplement: Volume 17 Supplement 1
Systematic Review
Oral anticoagulants are used for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation, the most common cardiac arrhythmia in older adults. The aim of our study was to identify the evidence on the risks and b...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17(Suppl 1):223
Published on: 16 October 2017
This article is part of a Supplement: Volume 17 Supplement 1
Study protocol
Multimorbidity and polypharmacy are common in older people. Assessment tools or lists of criteria aimed at supporting prescription decisions for older people exist, but have often been based on expert opinion ...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17(Suppl 1):231
Published on: 16 October 2017
This article is part of a Supplement: Volume 17 Supplement 1
Systematic Review
The benefit from a blood pressure lowering therapy with beta blockers may not outweigh its risks, especially in older populations. The aim of this study was to look for evidence on risks and benefits of beta bloc...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17(Suppl 1):224
Published on: 16 October 2017
This article is part of a Supplement: Volume 17 Supplement 1
Systematic Review
Platelet aggregation inhibitors (PAI) are among the most frequently prescribed drugs in older people, though evidence about risks and benefits of their use in older adults is scarce. The objectives of this sys...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17(Suppl 1):225
Published on: 16 October 2017
This article is part of a Supplement: Volume 17 Supplement 1
Research Article
Hand grip strength (HGS) is used for the diagnosis of sarcopenia and frailty. Several factors have been shown to influence HGS values during measurement. Therefore, variations in the protocols used to assess H...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:238
Published on: 16 October 2017
Systematic Review
Metformin is usually prescribed as first line therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). However, the benefits and risks of metformin may be different for older people. This systematic review examined the ava...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17(Suppl 1):227
Published on: 16 October 2017
This article is part of a Supplement: Volume 17 Supplement 1
Research Article
A recent controversy in vitamin D research is a “U-shaped association”, with elevated disease risks at both high and low 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D) levels.
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:236
Published on: 16 October 2017
Research article
Decreased circulating tryptophan (Trp) levels are frequently observed in elderly patients with neurodegenerative disease including Alzheimer’s disease. Trp may serve as a potential biomarker for monitoring dis...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:239
Published on: 16 October 2017
Research Article
Low back pain is a debilitating condition for older adults, who may seek healthcare from multiple providers. Few studies have evaluated impacts of different healthcare delivery models on back pain outcomes in ...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:235
Published on: 13 October 2017
Research Article
To date, there is no consensus regarding cardiovascular risk management in the very old. Studies have shown that the relationship between traditional cardiovascular risk factors and mortality is null or even i...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:234
Published on: 12 October 2017
Research Article
Multimorbidity and the associated use of multiple medicines (polypharmacy), is common in the older population. Despite this, there is no consensus definition for polypharmacy. A systematic review was conducted...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:230
Published on: 10 October 2017
Research Article
Our ageing society is putting tremendous strain on public health and welfare programs to meet the needs of ageing individuals. Promoting informal caregiving is one way for policymakers to reduce this burden. H...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:232
Published on: 10 October 2017
Research Article
Subjective expectations regarding future health may influence patients’ judgement of current health and treatment effects, as well as adherence to therapies in chronic diseases. We aimed to explore subjective ...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:233
Published on: 10 October 2017
Research Article
Residents of nursing homes may have low 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) concentrations. Associations between vitamin D and cognitive performance, dementia and susceptibility to infections are not clearly establish...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:229
Published on: 10 October 2017
Research Article
Comfort is frequently ranked important for a good death. Although rising numbers of people are dying in very old age, many with dementia, little is known about symptom control for “older old” people or whether...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:222
Published on: 5 October 2017
Study protocol
Mobility limitations among older adults increase the risk for disability and healthcare utilization. Rehabilitative care is identified as the most efficacious treatment for maintaining physical function. Howev...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:221
Published on: 20 September 2017
Research Article
Frail residents in the nursing home sector call for extra care in prescribing. The Norwegian General Practice Nursing Home (NORGEP-NH) list of 34 explicit criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use ...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:220
Published on: 19 September 2017
Research Article
Few studies have addressed the relationship between dementia and crime. We conducted a study of persons who got a primary or secondary diagnosis of dementia or cognitive disorder in a forensic psychiatric exam...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:219
Published on: 18 September 2017
Research Article
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is often asymptomatic and undiagnosed until an ischaemic stroke occurs. An irregular pulse is a key manifestation of AF. We assessed whether pulse self-palpation is feasible in screeni...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:218
Published on: 16 September 2017
Study protocol
In Germany, the guardianship system provides adults who are no longer able to handle their own affairs a court-appointed legal representative, for support without restriction of legal capacity. Although these ...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:217
Published on: 15 September 2017
Research Article
Frailty is an emerging issue in geriatrics and gerontology. The prevalence of frailty is increasing as the population ages. Like many developing countries, Vietnam has a rapidly ageing population. However, the...
BMC Geriatrics 2017 17:216
Published on: 15 September 2017
