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View article: Diagnostic performance of mini nutritional Assessment-Short form against the global leadership initiative on malnutrition criteria
Diagnostic performance of mini nutritional Assessment-Short form against the global leadership initiative on malnutrition criteria Open
In 2018, the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) experts accepted screening for malnutrition with any validated tool. In gerontological dietetics, Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF) remains the most frequently …
View article: Association between immuno-nutritional biomarkers and mortality in hospitalized geriatric population
Association between immuno-nutritional biomarkers and mortality in hospitalized geriatric population Open
Objectives This study aimed to identify the most sensitive immuno-nutritional and systemic inflammation biomarkers for predicting in-hospital all-cause mortality in older adults. Methods and material A retrospective observational study was…
View article: Estimated Amounts of β-Carotene, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin and Niacin in the Daily Diet of Older Subjects Associate Negatively with ADP-Induced Aggregation of Blood Platelets Independently of Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Estimated Amounts of β-Carotene, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin and Niacin in the Daily Diet of Older Subjects Associate Negatively with ADP-Induced Aggregation of Blood Platelets Independently of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Open
Background/Objectives: Platelet-dependent thrombotic risk increases with age. Little is known, however, about the potential effect of vitamins on platelet reactivity in older subjects. Methods: Therefore, in the present study we examined t…
View article: “The association of cardiometabolic diseases and related medications with cognitive performance: a cross-sectional observational study from Central Poland”
“The association of cardiometabolic diseases and related medications with cognitive performance: a cross-sectional observational study from Central Poland” Open
View article: The Impact of Diabetes on Exercise Tolerance in Patients After Cardiovascular Events
The Impact of Diabetes on Exercise Tolerance in Patients After Cardiovascular Events Open
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a significant factor affecting prognosis and functional capacity in patients after cardiovascular events. This study aimed to assess the impact of coexisting diabetes on exercise tolerance and hemodyna…
View article: Falls prevention in community-dwelling older adults and implementation of world falls guidelines: a call for action across Europe by the European Geriatric Medicine Society Special Interest Group on Falls and Fractures
Falls prevention in community-dwelling older adults and implementation of world falls guidelines: a call for action across Europe by the European Geriatric Medicine Society Special Interest Group on Falls and Fractures Open
View article: Dietary and Physical Activity Correlates of Muscle Mass in 60–65-Year-Old Seniors: A Gender-Specific Analysis
Dietary and Physical Activity Correlates of Muscle Mass in 60–65-Year-Old Seniors: A Gender-Specific Analysis Open
Introduction: Sarcopenia and loss of skeletal muscle mass represent major public health concerns in aging populations. Although both diet and physical activity (PA) are recognized as modifiable determinants of muscle mass, their effects ma…
View article: Activities of daily living limitations in relation to the presence of pain in community-dwelling older adults
Activities of daily living limitations in relation to the presence of pain in community-dwelling older adults Open
Literature provides data on the relationship between pain and functional limitations in older adults. However, there is a paucity of data on the potential role of pain in activity limitations targeting distinct components of activities of …
View article: Characteristics of Falls among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The SCOPE Study
Characteristics of Falls among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The SCOPE Study Open
Introduction: Falls among older adults are frequent and will remain a health concern. We describe fall characteristics among older adults living independently in the community based on location, severity, and sex. Methods: As part of the S…
View article: Health status correlates of malnutrition diagnosed based on the GLIM criteria in older Polish adults—Results of the PolSenior 2 study
Health status correlates of malnutrition diagnosed based on the GLIM criteria in older Polish adults—Results of the PolSenior 2 study Open
Introduction Older individuals are at risk of malnutrition resulting from chronic diseases-related body and muscle mass reduction. In turn, nutritional deficiencies may enhance catabolic processes, leading to accelerated aging and comorbid…
View article: Statin Use Does Not Impair Muscle Health in Older Adults: Findings From the SCOPE Study
Statin Use Does Not Impair Muscle Health in Older Adults: Findings From the SCOPE Study Open
View article: Weight-Adjusted Waist Index (WWI)—A Promising Anthropometric Indicator of Depressive Symptoms in Hospitalized Older Patients
Weight-Adjusted Waist Index (WWI)—A Promising Anthropometric Indicator of Depressive Symptoms in Hospitalized Older Patients Open
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate which anthropometric index, either body mass index (BMI) or weight-adjusted waist index (WWI), is more accurately associated with the prevalence of the most common chronic diseases and comp…
View article: Associations between plasma osteopontin, sex, and 2-year global and cardiorenal outcomes in older outpatients screened for CKD: a secondary analysis of the SCOPE study
Associations between plasma osteopontin, sex, and 2-year global and cardiorenal outcomes in older outpatients screened for CKD: a secondary analysis of the SCOPE study Open
Background Plasma osteopontin (pOPN) is a promising aging-related biomarker among individuals with and without kidney disease. The interaction between sex, pOPN levels, and global and cardiorenal outcomes among older individuals was not pr…
View article: Healthcare costs in relation to kidney function among older people: the SCOPE study
Healthcare costs in relation to kidney function among older people: the SCOPE study Open
View article: The Concurrent Association of Magnesium and Calcium Deficiencies with Cognitive Function in Older Hospitalized Adults
The Concurrent Association of Magnesium and Calcium Deficiencies with Cognitive Function in Older Hospitalized Adults Open
Background/Objectives: Hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia are common conditions among older adults that may contribute to cognitive decline. However, most of the existing research has focused primarily on dietary intake rather than the actual…
View article: Limited predictive value of bioelectrical phase angle for the development of sarcopenia in older Europeans
Limited predictive value of bioelectrical phase angle for the development of sarcopenia in older Europeans Open
View article: How Immunonutritional Markers Are Associated with Age, Sex, Body Mass Index and the Most Common Chronic Diseases in the Hospitalized Geriatric Population—A Cross Sectional Study
How Immunonutritional Markers Are Associated with Age, Sex, Body Mass Index and the Most Common Chronic Diseases in the Hospitalized Geriatric Population—A Cross Sectional Study Open
The aim of this study was to assess the relationship of different chronic diseases with immunonutritional markers in the senior population. Methods: this study included 1190 hospitalized geriatric patients. The criteria to participate were…
View article: The Conceptual Definition of Sarcopenia: Delphi Consensus from the Global Leadership Initiative in Sarcopenia (GLIS)
The Conceptual Definition of Sarcopenia: Delphi Consensus from the Global Leadership Initiative in Sarcopenia (GLIS) Open
Importance Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength/function, is an important clinical condition. However, no international consensus on the definition exists. Objective The Global Leadership Initiative in Sarcopenia (G…
View article: Short physical performance battery is not associated with falls and injurious falls in older persons: longitudinal data of the SCOPE project
Short physical performance battery is not associated with falls and injurious falls in older persons: longitudinal data of the SCOPE project Open
Introduction Falls and fall-related injuries in older persons are a major public health problem. Our objective was to study the predictive value of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) in the cohort of the SCOPE project on falls, …
View article: Correlates of Restless Legs Syndrome in Older People
Correlates of Restless Legs Syndrome in Older People Open
Background: We examined the association between restless legs syndrome (RLS) and comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) data in two older European populations. The second goal was to evaluate correlates of their quality of life (QoL). Me…
View article: Feasibility and Reliability of Quadriceps Muscle Power and Optimal Movement Velocity Measurements in Different Populations of Subjects
Feasibility and Reliability of Quadriceps Muscle Power and Optimal Movement Velocity Measurements in Different Populations of Subjects Open
This study aimed to assess the feasibility and reliability of quadriceps maximal short-term power (Pmax) and corresponding optimal movement velocity (υopt—velocity at which the power reaches a maximum value) measurements in different popul…
View article: Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy (kwestionariusz “Badź Aktywna w Ciąży”) to support physical activity among pregnant women in Poland
Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy (kwestionariusz “Badź Aktywna w Ciąży”) to support physical activity among pregnant women in Poland Open
Target users have positively evaluated the Polish version of GAQ-P and HCPCF. Thanks to the ISPOR methodology, we obtained a trustworthy, evidence-based screening tools, which can reduce the barriers for most women to be physically active …
View article: Estimated Intake of Potassium, Phosphorus and Zinc with the Daily Diet Negatively Correlates with ADP-Dependent Whole Blood Platelet Aggregation in Older Subjects
Estimated Intake of Potassium, Phosphorus and Zinc with the Daily Diet Negatively Correlates with ADP-Dependent Whole Blood Platelet Aggregation in Older Subjects Open
The aggregation of blood platelets is the pivotal step that leads to thrombosis. The risk of thrombotic events increases with age. Available data suggest that minerals taken with diet can affect the course of thrombosis. However, little is…
View article: Low total cholesterol levels are associated with a high risk of malnutrition in older adults
Low total cholesterol levels are associated with a high risk of malnutrition in older adults Open
View article: Editorial: The role of different physical exercise protocols on immunological and immunometabolic profile in physiological and chronic diseases
Editorial: The role of different physical exercise protocols on immunological and immunometabolic profile in physiological and chronic diseases Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Immunol., 09 November 2023Sec. Inflammation Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1327967
View article: Cardiometabolic Disorders Are Important Correlates of Vulnerability in Hospitalized Older Adults
Cardiometabolic Disorders Are Important Correlates of Vulnerability in Hospitalized Older Adults Open
With an increasingly aging population worldwide, the concept of multimorbidity has attracted growing interest over recent years, especially in terms of frailty, which leads to progressive multisystem decline and increased adverse clinical …
View article: Polish Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (PTGiP) and Polish Society of Sports Medicine (PTMS) recommendations on physical activity during pregnancy and the postpartum period
Polish Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (PTGiP) and Polish Society of Sports Medicine (PTMS) recommendations on physical activity during pregnancy and the postpartum period Open
View article: Cardiometabolic Disorders as Important Correlates of Vulnerability in Hospitalized Older Adults
Cardiometabolic Disorders as Important Correlates of Vulnerability in Hospitalized Older Adults Open
With an increasing aging population worldwide, the concept of multimorbidity has attracted growing interest over recent years, especially in frailty, which leads to progressive multisystem decline and increased adverse clinical outcomes. T…
View article: Sport activities for children and adolescents: the Position of the European Academy of Paediatrics and the European Confederation of Primary Care Paediatricians 2023—Part 1. Pre-participation physical evaluation in young athletes
Sport activities for children and adolescents: the Position of the European Academy of Paediatrics and the European Confederation of Primary Care Paediatricians 2023—Part 1. Pre-participation physical evaluation in young athletes Open
The European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) and the European Confederation of Primary Care Paediatricians (ECPCP) emphasize the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles within the pediatric population. Many health professionals have questi…
View article: Quality of Life and Kidney Function in Older Adults: Prospective Data of the SCOPE Study
Quality of Life and Kidney Function in Older Adults: Prospective Data of the SCOPE Study Open
A longitudinal alteration in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over a two-year period and its association with early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression was investigated among 1748 older adults (>75 years). HRQoL was measur…