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View article: A bagging ensemble machine learning method for imbalanced data to predict anxiety disorders and analyze risk factors in older people: An observational study
A bagging ensemble machine learning method for imbalanced data to predict anxiety disorders and analyze risk factors in older people: An observational study Open
Anxiety disorders (ADs) rank among the most prevalent mental health problems, especially in older people. The high risk and prevalence of ADs underscore the need for effective mental health care. Artificial intelligence has gained populari…
View article: Effect of specific nutrients or dietary patterns on mental health outcomes in adults; A systematic review and meta-analyses of nutrition interventions
Effect of specific nutrients or dietary patterns on mental health outcomes in adults; A systematic review and meta-analyses of nutrition interventions Open
Mental health disorders are the leading cause of ill-health and disability, with depression and anxiety being among the most prevalent (1) . There is a growing body of evidence to indicate that optimal nutrition can help to promote better …
View article: Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated With An Increased Risk of Diabetes In Older Irish Adults: Results From The TUDA Study
Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated With An Increased Risk of Diabetes In Older Irish Adults: Results From The TUDA Study Open
Background Several studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of developing type II diabetes and prediabetes. However, the data are inconsistent. Vitamin D may improve insulin sensitivity and pancreatic beta cell fu…
View article: Identifying comorbidity patterns of mental health disorders in community-dwelling older adults: A cluster analysis
Identifying comorbidity patterns of mental health disorders in community-dwelling older adults: A cluster analysis Open
Understanding patterns of mental health in older people, how it is measured, and how it is affected by associated risk factors is of growing importance as life expectancy increases worldwide. Here, we aimed to explore typologies of mental …
View article: Secondary hyperparathyroidism: Predictors and relationship with vitamin D status, bone turnover markers and bone mineral density
Secondary hyperparathyroidism: Predictors and relationship with vitamin D status, bone turnover markers and bone mineral density Open
The results show that up to one in six older Irish adults had SHPT and this was associated with lower BMD and higher concentrations of bone turnover markers. Both vitamin D deficiency and 25(OH)D level 30-49 nmol/l were important predictor…
View article: Impact of Nutrition Intervention on Mental Health Outcomes in Adults: Preliminary Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Impact of Nutrition Intervention on Mental Health Outcomes in Adults: Preliminary Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background and objectives: Mental health disorders are the leading cause of ill health and disability in adults, with depression and anxiety being the most prevalent. Emerging evidence indicates roles for specific nutrients—particularly, o…
View article: B-Vitamin Biomarkers in Relation to Immune Function in Older Adults: Preliminary Analysis from the TUDA Study
B-Vitamin Biomarkers in Relation to Immune Function in Older Adults: Preliminary Analysis from the TUDA Study Open
Background and objectives: Immune function typically declines with age, increasing susceptibility to disease. Many factors contribute to this decline, including nutritional status. Emerging evidence shows associations of folate and related…
View article: Nutrition-Related Factors and the Progression of Metabolic Syndrome Characteristics over Time in Older Adults: Analysis of the TUDA Cohort
Nutrition-Related Factors and the Progression of Metabolic Syndrome Characteristics over Time in Older Adults: Analysis of the TUDA Cohort Open
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus by an estimated two- and five-fold, respectively. Nutrition intervention could help to prevent the progression of MetS an…
View article: Co-Clustering Multi-View Data Using the Latent Block Model
Co-Clustering Multi-View Data Using the Latent Block Model Open
The Latent Block Model (LBM) is a prominent model-based co-clustering method, returning parametric representations of each block cluster and allowing the use of well-grounded model selection methods. The LBM, while adapted in literature to…
View article: Analysis of Risk Factors and Diagnosis for Anxiety Disorder in Older People with the Aid of Artificial Intelligence: Observational Study
Analysis of Risk Factors and Diagnosis for Anxiety Disorder in Older People with the Aid of Artificial Intelligence: Observational Study Open
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problems particularly in older people who suffer from loneliness and social isolation, chronic health conditions, financial insecurity and other factors that can lead to anxiety disorders…
View article: The Role of Nutritional Factors in Cognitive Health in Ageing: Shedding New Light through Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Intervention Studies
The Role of Nutritional Factors in Cognitive Health in Ageing: Shedding New Light through Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Intervention Studies Open
Background: The global population is ageing, with predictions that 150 million people will be living with dementia by 2050. Cognitive dysfunction and dementia have significant adverse impacts on quality of life in older adults. Therefore, …
View article: 200 Higher bone mineral density in prediabetes, diabetes and with increasing HbA1c in older Irish adults: results from the TUDA study
200 Higher bone mineral density in prediabetes, diabetes and with increasing HbA1c in older Irish adults: results from the TUDA study Open
Background Patients with type II diabetes have higher Bone Mineral Density (BMD) but paradoxically have an increased fracture risk. However, less is known about the relationship between prediabetes and BMD or fracture risk. We aimed to eva…
View article: 203 Secondary hyperparathyroidism is associated with poor physical performance in older adults: results from the TUDA study
203 Secondary hyperparathyroidism is associated with poor physical performance in older adults: results from the TUDA study Open
Background Vitamin D deficiency frequently leads to secondary hyperparathyroidism and is associated with frailty and sarcopenia. However, the role of hyperparathyroidism in the pathophysiology of frailty and impaired physical function is u…
View article: 201 Prevalence of osteoporosis based on DXA criteria in large sample of older Irish adults attending GP or outpatient services
201 Prevalence of osteoporosis based on DXA criteria in large sample of older Irish adults attending GP or outpatient services Open
Background Osteoporosis has a markedly increased prevalence in older adults with an associated risk of fragility fractures that can significantly impact on morbidity, quality of life and mortality. Despite this, osteoporosis is both underd…
View article: Diet, nutrition and cognitive health in older adults: Shedding new light through systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies
Diet, nutrition and cognitive health in older adults: Shedding new light through systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies Open
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View article: Dementia Analytics Research User Group (DARUG) ‐ A Model for meaningful stakeholder engagement in dementia research
Dementia Analytics Research User Group (DARUG) ‐ A Model for meaningful stakeholder engagement in dementia research Open
Background The importance of involving stakeholders in research is widely recognised but few studies provide details to implementation in practice. The use of real‐time technology involving patients, carers and professionals in project des…
View article: 72 SEASONAL VARIATION IN HYPERPARATHYROIDISM IN OLDER IRISH ADULTS
72 SEASONAL VARIATION IN HYPERPARATHYROIDISM IN OLDER IRISH ADULTS Open
Background Vitamin D deficiency is common in Ireland, varies by season and can result in secondary hyperparathyroidism. High Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) levels due to low vitamin D status are associated with increased bone turnover and lower…
View article: 261 HIGH FRACTURE RISK IN OLDER IRISH ADULT FALLERS
261 HIGH FRACTURE RISK IN OLDER IRISH ADULT FALLERS Open
Background Fracture risk due to falls depends on several factors including bone density, quality and size, hip geometry (axis length), direction of fall (forward, backwards or sideways), body mass index (BMI), type of surface impacted, bod…
View article: 73 PREVALENCE OF SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM BY VITAMIN D STATUS IN OLDER IRISH ADULTS
73 PREVALENCE OF SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM BY VITAMIN D STATUS IN OLDER IRISH ADULTS Open
Background Secondary hyperparathyroidism commonly results from vitamin D deficiency and can lead to accelerated bone turnover and bone loss, especially at cortical sites like the hip. It can also attenuate the response to antiresorptive tr…
View article: 126 CENTRAL ADIPOSITY IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED PREVALENCE OF VERTEBRAL FRACTURES
126 CENTRAL ADIPOSITY IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED PREVALENCE OF VERTEBRAL FRACTURES Open
Background Increased body weight and obesity are associated with greater bone mineral density (BMD) though effects on fracture risk appear to be site specific. In particular, the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI), abdominal weight…
View article: 51 VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED RISK OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS
51 VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED RISK OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS Open
Background Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is prevalent (up to 10.9%) in Irish adults aged over 65 and significantly increases stroke risk, as well as being associated with greater stroke severity. Identifying potential contributing factors to de…
View article: 17 CROSS-SECTIONAL AND LONGITUDINAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MOBILITY, NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE AND FALLS IN COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS: DATA FROM TUDA
17 CROSS-SECTIONAL AND LONGITUDINAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MOBILITY, NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE AND FALLS IN COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS: DATA FROM TUDA Open
Background Impaired mobility is associated with incident cognitive impairment and dementia. However, the complex bi-directional temporal relationships between subtle impairments in neuropsychological performance, mobility trajectories and …
View article: Reduced kidney function is associated with poorer domain‐specific cognitive performance in community‐dwelling older adults
Reduced kidney function is associated with poorer domain‐specific cognitive performance in community‐dwelling older adults Open
Objectives Whilst chronic kidney disease has been associated with cognitive impairment, the association between reduced estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) and domain‐specific cognitive performance is less clear and may represent a…
View article: 43 REDUCED KIDNEY FUNCTION IS ASSOCIATED WITH POORER GLOBAL AND DOMAIN-SPECIFIC COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE IN COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS
43 REDUCED KIDNEY FUNCTION IS ASSOCIATED WITH POORER GLOBAL AND DOMAIN-SPECIFIC COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE IN COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS Open
Background Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is an important risk factor in the development of cognitive impairment. However, the association between reduced estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) and performance on domain-specific cogniti…