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View article: The association between polypharmacy and quality of life in elderly population in Southern Iran: Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) Program
The association between polypharmacy and quality of life in elderly population in Southern Iran: Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) Program Open
Background Polypharmacy is common among the elderly and may negatively impact quality of life (QoL). This study aims to investigate the association between polypharmacy and physical and mental components of QoL among older adults, with sep…
View article: The Association between Novel Anthropometric Indices and Cognitive Function in Iranian Older Adults: Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) Program
The Association between Novel Anthropometric Indices and Cognitive Function in Iranian Older Adults: Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) Program Open
Background Novel anthropometric indices such as the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, visceral adiposity index (VAI), and lipid accumulation product (LAP) have been proposed as simple markers of insulin resistance, a key risk factor for co…
View article: Remnant cholesterol, not LDL cholesterol, is associated with the risk of hypertension in the middle-aged and elderly population: Bushehr Elderly Health cohort
Remnant cholesterol, not LDL cholesterol, is associated with the risk of hypertension in the middle-aged and elderly population: Bushehr Elderly Health cohort Open
Background Despite available studies, the link between dyslipidemia and hypertension remains unclear, particularly among different ethnicities, age groups, and genders. This study aimed to assess this association in the Iranian elderly pop…
View article: Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) Program, Phase III: The Study Profile
Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) Program, Phase III: The Study Profile Open
Objectives The Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) Program is a population-based prospective cohort study, designed to address the increasing health challenges associated with an aging population. The third phase of BEH program was carried out wi…
View article: Prediabetes transitions to normoglycaemia or type 2 diabetes and associated risk factors in the Obesity, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Collaboration: an individual-level pooled analysis of 19 prospective cohort studies
Prediabetes transitions to normoglycaemia or type 2 diabetes and associated risk factors in the Obesity, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Collaboration: an individual-level pooled analysis of 19 prospective cohort studies Open
Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship.
View article: The association between atherogenic index of plasma and cognitive impairment among older adults in Southern Iran: findings from the Bushehr elderly health program
The association between atherogenic index of plasma and cognitive impairment among older adults in Southern Iran: findings from the Bushehr elderly health program Open
Our finding suggests that a high AIP despite using statins, is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment. Smoking, low physical activity, depression, and diabetes in non-statin users, and low education in statin users are d…
View article: The osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment gaps among Iranian women
The osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment gaps among Iranian women Open
Background Despite the availability of diagnostic tools and effective treatments for osteoporosis (OP), many women do not receive adequate care. This study seeks to explore the care gaps for OP among postmenopausal women. Methods This cros…
View article: Long-term glycemic variability and the risk of cardiovascular diseases in type 2 diabetic patients: Effect of hypothetical interventions using parametric g-formula in a population-based historical cohort study
Long-term glycemic variability and the risk of cardiovascular diseases in type 2 diabetic patients: Effect of hypothetical interventions using parametric g-formula in a population-based historical cohort study Open
Background Harmful effects of long-term HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) variability on cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have not been causally examined. We employed a parametric g-formula to estimate the causal effect of HbA1C and fast…
View article: Metabolomic insights into amino acid signatures and pathways associated with osteoporosis in Iranian elderly population
Metabolomic insights into amino acid signatures and pathways associated with osteoporosis in Iranian elderly population Open
Background Osteoporosis poses a serious health risk to the elderly, particularly in developing countries like Iran. We aimed to determine the 20-amino acids-signatures and pathways associated with osteoporosis in the Iranian elderly popula…
View article: Evaluation of bone mineral density and its influencing factors in patients infected with HIV under antiretroviral therapy
Evaluation of bone mineral density and its influencing factors in patients infected with HIV under antiretroviral therapy Open
View article: Cumulative incidence and treatment effectiveness of low bone mineral density among people living with HIV in Iran (2021–2023)
Cumulative incidence and treatment effectiveness of low bone mineral density among people living with HIV in Iran (2021–2023) Open
The study highlights the high cumulative incidence of 16.3% and treatment effectiveness of 12.5% of low BMD among PLHIV in Kerman, Iran, with implications for fracture risk. Despite a steady state in spine BMD decline, the risk of fracture…
View article: Dietary calcium intake among Iranian adults: Iranian Multicenter Osteoporosis Study (IMOS-2021)
Dietary calcium intake among Iranian adults: Iranian Multicenter Osteoporosis Study (IMOS-2021) Open
Background Adequate dietary consumption of calcium is crucial in the preservation of bone health and the prevention of osteoporosis. This study investigated the prevalence of insufficient dietary calcium intake among individuals aged ≥50 y…
View article: Sclerostin as a Genetic Determinant of Trabecular Bone Score in Postmenopausal Women: The Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) Program
Sclerostin as a Genetic Determinant of Trabecular Bone Score in Postmenopausal Women: The Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) Program Open
Background: Sclerostin, a protein encoded by the SOST gene, is an important genetic risk factor for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This study was conducted on the Iranian postmenopausal women, to investigate the association between …
View article: The association between osteoporosis and quality of life among older adults in Southern Iran: findings from the Bushehr Elderly Health Program
The association between osteoporosis and quality of life among older adults in Southern Iran: findings from the Bushehr Elderly Health Program Open
View article: Neural EGFL like 1 as a novel gene for Trabecular Bone Score in older adults: The Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) program
Neural EGFL like 1 as a novel gene for Trabecular Bone Score in older adults: The Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) program Open
Neural EGFL like 1 (NELL-1 ), is a secreted glycoprotein and stimulates osteogenic cell differentiation and bone mineralization. This study aimed to explore the relationship between NELL-1 and Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) as a novel tool fo…
View article: Identifying determinants for falls among Iranian older adults: insights from the Bushehr Elderly Health Program
Identifying determinants for falls among Iranian older adults: insights from the Bushehr Elderly Health Program Open
Background Falls are a common cause of fractures in older adults. This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with spontaneous falls among people aged ≥ 60 years in southern Iran. Methods The baseline data of 2,426 samples from …
View article: The impact of osteosarcopenia and its parameters on mortality of COVID-19 in-hospitalized older patients: the findings of BEH (Bushehr elderly health) program
The impact of osteosarcopenia and its parameters on mortality of COVID-19 in-hospitalized older patients: the findings of BEH (Bushehr elderly health) program Open
View article: Contribution of bone turnover markers (BTMs) and vitamin D to bone health in Iranian elderly women
Contribution of bone turnover markers (BTMs) and vitamin D to bone health in Iranian elderly women Open
View article: Correction: The association between quality of life and diabetes: the Bushehr Elderly Health Program
Correction: The association between quality of life and diabetes: the Bushehr Elderly Health Program Open
View article: Plant protein substitution for animal protein and its association with cardiovascular risk factors and inflammatory biomarkers in elderly men: A substitution analysis
Plant protein substitution for animal protein and its association with cardiovascular risk factors and inflammatory biomarkers in elderly men: A substitution analysis Open
BACKGROUND: Substituting different types of protein intake may be associated with cardiovascular risk factors and inflammatory biomarkers. However, there are few studies conducted on elders and the findings are contradictory. OBJECTIVE: We…
View article: Mortality and re-fracture rates in low trauma hip fracture
Mortality and re-fracture rates in low trauma hip fracture Open
Objectives This study aimed to estimate the incidence rate of re-fracture and all-cause mortality rate in patients with hip fractures caused by minor trauma in the first year following the event. Materials and methods This is a retrospecti…
View article: The process of hip fracture management before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran
The process of hip fracture management before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic affected the control of many chronic conditions, including hip fractures, worldwide. This study was to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the management of hip fractures in a referral orthopedic…
View article: Overlap between Osteosarcopenia and Frailty and their Association with Poor Health Conditions: The Bushehr Elderly Health Program
Overlap between Osteosarcopenia and Frailty and their Association with Poor Health Conditions: The Bushehr Elderly Health Program Open
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the association of osteosarcopenia with frailty and poor health conditions among older Iranian adults.Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed data from the Bushehr Elderly Health Pr…
View article: The association between quality of life and diabetes: the Bushehr Elderly Health Program
The association between quality of life and diabetes: the Bushehr Elderly Health Program Open
View article: Evaluation of the prevalence of cardiometabolic disorders (diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia) diagnosed, undiagnosed, treated, and treatment goal in the elderly: Bushehr Elderly Health Program (BEH)
Evaluation of the prevalence of cardiometabolic disorders (diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia) diagnosed, undiagnosed, treated, and treatment goal in the elderly: Bushehr Elderly Health Program (BEH) Open
As the population ages, the global burden of cardiometabolic disorders will increase. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of cardiometabolic disorders (diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia) in elderly and to evaluate the e…
View article: Protocol for preliminary, multicenteric validation of “PoCOsteo device”: A point of care tool for proteomic and genomic study of osteoporosis
Protocol for preliminary, multicenteric validation of “PoCOsteo device”: A point of care tool for proteomic and genomic study of osteoporosis Open
One of the goals of the HORIZON 2020 project PoCOsteo was to develop a medical device, which would measure and/or quantify proteomic as well as genomic factors as present in whole blood samples collected through finger prick. After validat…
View article: The association between anti-diabetic agents and osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and osteosarcopenia among Iranian older adults; Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) program
The association between anti-diabetic agents and osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and osteosarcopenia among Iranian older adults; Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) program Open
View article: Osteoporosis e-learning courses: A systematic review to develop a comprehensive virtual course for General Practitioners
Osteoporosis e-learning courses: A systematic review to develop a comprehensive virtual course for General Practitioners Open
View article: Bibliometric analysis of publications on trabecular bone score (TBS)
Bibliometric analysis of publications on trabecular bone score (TBS) Open
View article: Assessment of quality of life and its affecting factors in osteosarcopenic individuals in the Iranian older adult population: Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) program
Assessment of quality of life and its affecting factors in osteosarcopenic individuals in the Iranian older adult population: Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) program Open
This study underscores the negative impact of osteosarcopenia on HR-QoL, particularly in male participants, with a focus on physical aspects. It also highlights age and chronic disease as contributing factors to diminished HR-QoL in indivi…