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View article: Metabolic Syndrome and Risk of New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Eight-Year Follow-Up Study in Southern Israel
Metabolic Syndrome and Risk of New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Eight-Year Follow-Up Study in Southern Israel Open
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) comprises a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiometabolic morbidity. Although widely recognized, evidence on its documentation and fol…
View article: Physician-Related Gaps in Hospice Referral for Patients with Advanced Dementia
Physician-Related Gaps in Hospice Referral for Patients with Advanced Dementia Open
The study received an exemption from the Meir Hospital Helsinki Committee.
View article: FI-Lab predicts all-cause mortality, but not successful rehabilitation, among patients aged 65 and older after hip or pelvic fracture
FI-Lab predicts all-cause mortality, but not successful rehabilitation, among patients aged 65 and older after hip or pelvic fracture Open
Purpose Over the past decade, the Frailty Index based on Laboratory data (FI-Lab index) has been effective in predicting complications during hospitalization, length of hospital stay, changes in functional status, and even mortality. The a…
View article: Association Between the Frailty Index Based on Laboratory Tests and All-Cause Mortality in Hospitalized Older Adults: Retrospective Cohort Study
Association Between the Frailty Index Based on Laboratory Tests and All-Cause Mortality in Hospitalized Older Adults: Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background Frailty is a common issue among hospitalized older adult patients and is associated with numerous adverse health outcomes. Assessing frailty facilitates better decision-making for treatment plans, patient placement, and discharg…
View article: Can you hear me? Physicians’ attitudes and knowledge on the principles of communicating with hearing-impaired older adult
Can you hear me? Physicians’ attitudes and knowledge on the principles of communicating with hearing-impaired older adult Open
The findings highlight the importance of ongoing medical education programs to improve communication strategies for healthcare providers treating hearing-impaired older adults.
View article: Ethnic disparities in STEMI outcomes among older adults: a comparative study of bedouins and jews
Ethnic disparities in STEMI outcomes among older adults: a comparative study of bedouins and jews Open
Background ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) is a critical condition, especially in the older population, who are at increased risk due to comorbidities and delayed diagnosis. This study aimed to investigate the impact of ethnicit…
View article: The association between FI-LAB and all-cause mortality in hospitalized older adults (Preprint)
The association between FI-LAB and all-cause mortality in hospitalized older adults (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Frailty is a common issue among hospitalized elderly patients and is associated with numerous adverse health outcomes. Assessing frailty facilitates better decision-making on treatment plans, patient placement, and discharge pl…
View article: Safety of In-hospital Parenteral Antiosteoporosis Therapy Following a Hip Fracture: A Retrospective Cohort
Safety of In-hospital Parenteral Antiosteoporosis Therapy Following a Hip Fracture: A Retrospective Cohort Open
Purpose To assess the safety of zoledronic acid (ZOL) and denosumab (Dmab) administered following hip fracture in a hospital setting. Methods Patients older than 65 years were treated by a fracture liaison service following hip fracture. G…
View article: Intensive rehabilitation after pelvic and hip fractures: a comparative retrospective study
Intensive rehabilitation after pelvic and hip fractures: a comparative retrospective study Open
Purpose Pelvic fracture (PF) is common, especially among older patients, and its prevalence increases over time. In contrast to hip fracture (HF), the literature on rehabilitation after PF is scant, mandating a study of the outcomes of reh…
View article: Physicians' Views and Knowledge on the Antibiotic Treatment of Pneumonia in Advanced Dementia
Physicians' Views and Knowledge on the Antibiotic Treatment of Pneumonia in Advanced Dementia Open
Background Antibiotic treatment (AT) for patients with advanced dementia and pneumonia is a complex issue. AT can prolong life, but it can also prolong suffering for the patient and the family. In this study we evaluated physicians’ attitu…
View article: The outcomes of treatment for homebound adults with complex medical conditions in a hospital-at-home unit in the southern district of Israel
The outcomes of treatment for homebound adults with complex medical conditions in a hospital-at-home unit in the southern district of Israel Open
Background A model of hospital-at-home services called the Home Care Unit (“the unit”) has been implemented in the southern region of the Clalit Healthcare Services in Israel. The aim of the present study was to characterize this service m…
View article: Delirium Screening in the Emergency Department: Evaluation and Intervention
Delirium Screening in the Emergency Department: Evaluation and Intervention Open
Background Between 8-17% of older adults, and up to 40% of those who arrive from nursing homes present with delirium upon admission to the Emergency Department [ED], yet the condition often goes undiagnosed by ED medical staff [ED staff]. …
View article: Discontinuation of benzodiazepines and Z‐drugs in hospitalised population at the age of 60 and above. An open‐label randomized controlled trial
Discontinuation of benzodiazepines and Z‐drugs in hospitalised population at the age of 60 and above. An open‐label randomized controlled trial Open
Background Treating insomnia with hypnotic drugs in elderly patients has many adverse effects. This study aims to assess the effect of two discontinuation methods of hypnotic drugs during acute hospitalization. Methods We conducted an open…
View article: Handgrip Strength as a Predictor of Successful Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture in Patients 65 Years of Age and Above
Handgrip Strength as a Predictor of Successful Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture in Patients 65 Years of Age and Above Open
HGS is a simple tool for the planning of the rehabilitation process among patients with hip fracture.
View article: Treatment outcomes of acute streptococcal tonsillitis according to antibiotic treatment. A retrospective analysis of 242,366 cases treated in the community
Treatment outcomes of acute streptococcal tonsillitis according to antibiotic treatment. A retrospective analysis of 242,366 cases treated in the community Open
Penicillin-V treatment is associated with fewer additional primary physician visits compared to other antibiotic treatments. Amoxicillin and penicillin-V are associated with fewer complications. These findings are limited by the retrospect…
View article: Methylphenidate for Mild Cognitive Impairment: An Exploratory 3-Day, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Methylphenidate for Mild Cognitive Impairment: An Exploratory 3-Day, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Open
Background: To evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of methylphenidate (MPH) for cognitive function in older patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods: Male and female subjects aged 65 years and older with a clinical…
View article: The Effect of the Feuerstein Project on the Cognitive and Functional State of Community-Dwelling Individuals Aged 65 Years and Older with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Study
The Effect of the Feuerstein Project on the Cognitive and Functional State of Community-Dwelling Individuals Aged 65 Years and Older with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Study Open
Background: The rate of elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has increased over recent decades. The Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE) program for the elderly has been shown to be effective in various age groups b…
View article: Delirium in Internal Medicine Departments in a Tertiary Hospital in Israel: Occurrence, Detection Rates, Risk Factors, and Outcomes
Delirium in Internal Medicine Departments in a Tertiary Hospital in Israel: Occurrence, Detection Rates, Risk Factors, and Outcomes Open
Background: The aim of the study was to assess the occurrence rate of delirium among elderly hospitalized patients in the medicine wards of a large tertiary hospital, to identify risk factors, and to evaluate the diagnostic rate for deliri…
View article: Intensive Inpatient vs. Home-Based Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture in the Elderly Population
Intensive Inpatient vs. Home-Based Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture in the Elderly Population Open
Background: As the population ages, the rate of hip fractures and the need for rehabilitation increases. Home-based rehabilitation (HBR) is an alternative to classic inpatient rehabilitation (IR), which is an expensive framework with non-n…
View article: Validation of the Russian Version of the MoCA Test as a Cognitive Screening Instrument in Cognitively Asymptomatic Older Individuals and Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Validation of the Russian Version of the MoCA Test as a Cognitive Screening Instrument in Cognitively Asymptomatic Older Individuals and Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment Open
Background: Cognitive impairment is a common condition in older people, and age-related cognitive symptoms may progress to Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia. Physical exercise and cognitive training may be useful in maintaining cognit…
View article: Israel Ad Hoc <scp>COVID‐</scp> 19 Committee: Guidelines for Care of Older Persons During a Pandemic
Israel Ad Hoc <span>COVID‐</span> 19 Committee: Guidelines for Care of Older Persons During a Pandemic Open
Early on, geriatricians in Israel viewed with increasing alarm the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19). It was clear that this viral disease exhibited a clear predilection for and danger to older persons. Informal contacts began …
View article: An association between an organic foreign body and persisting itching-A case report
An association between an organic foreign body and persisting itching-A case report Open
Background: To our knowledge there has been no previous report in the literature of persistent diffuse itching caused by an organic foreign body. Case presentation:The patient, 81-year-old woman, had suffered over the previous six months f…
View article: The Results of a Crossover Placebo-Controlled Study of the Effect of Lavender Oil on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
The Results of a Crossover Placebo-Controlled Study of the Effect of Lavender Oil on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia Open
Studies of the effect of aromatherapy on patients with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) have yielded contradictory results. One possible explanation for this lack of consistent results is the site of application of …
View article: Doctors’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Enteral Feeding and Eating Problems in Advanced Dementia
Doctors’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Enteral Feeding and Eating Problems in Advanced Dementia Open
Background: The use of feeding tubes (FTs) in patients with advanced dementia does not yield positive health outcomes and can have a negative effect. Methods: A cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of physicians on th…
View article: Chronic pain and geriatric syndromes in community-dwelling patients aged &ge;65 years
Chronic pain and geriatric syndromes in community-dwelling patients aged ≥65 years Open
The results of this study show that chronic pain is very common in older adults and that it is associated with other GS. There is a need to increase awareness of chronic pain in older adults and to emphasize the important role that it play…
View article: Prevalence of geriatric syndromes among people aged 65 years and older at four community clinics in Moscow
Prevalence of geriatric syndromes among people aged 65 years and older at four community clinics in Moscow Open
The results of this study demonstrate a high prevalence of GSs among community-dwelling people aged 65 years and older in Moscow. The results provide a better understanding of the needs of older adults in Russia and can facilitate planning…