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Does Denosumab Really Improve Muscle Strength? Current Evidence Is Weak

Beck BR, Scott D, Daly RM, Mesinovic J

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An Uncommon Case of Weight Loss in a Nonagenarian

Sidhu GK, Sern GK, Khine HH

Weight loss in older adults can be due to multiple causes. A systematic approach is required to pinpoint the etiology. Dysphagia is an important symptom associated with weight loss. In...
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Matrix Metalloproteinases/Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinases Ratio: A Biomarker of Bone Resorption in Geriatric Osteoporosis?

Bektan Kanat B, Ulugerger Avci G, Bayramlar OF, Unal D, Sonmez O, Bolayirli IM, Doventas A, Erdincler DS, Yavuzer H

Background: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play an important role in bone resorption and are regulated by tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). We investigated the use of MMP2/TIMP2 and MMP9/TIMP1 ratios as...
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Mortality-Related Risk Factors in Geriatric Patients with Hip Fracture

Gonul R, Tasar PT, Tuncer K, Karasahin O, Binici DN, Sevinc C, Turgut M, Sahin S

Background: Mortality rates after hip fractures increase by up to 30% with age. This study investigated the contribution of various parameters to prognosis and mortality. Methods: Our study prospectively examined patients...
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Assessing Medication Use Quality in Older Outpatients Using the Beers Criteria: Findings from a Single-Center Retrospective Study

Jenghua K, Wutthi K, Wannakrachang C, Chathongyos S, Ngamsom P

Background: No comprehensive assessment of the quality of medications used in older outpatients has been conducted in Thailand. This study aimed to ascertain the prevalence of and factors contributing to...
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Very Late-Onset Schizophrenia-Like Psychosis: A Case Report and Critical Literature Review

Regala J, Moniz-Pereira F

Late-life psychosis presents a challenge, wherein a wide range of differential diagnoses should be considered. Very late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis (VLOSLP) is a nosological entity that remains a conundrum. We provide...
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A Multiple Case Study of Older Adults’ Internal Resiliency and Quality of Life during the COVID-19 Health Emergency

Sadang JM, Palompon DR, Agoncillo DJE, Datumanong NT, Alawiya JTP

Background: Few studies have been conducted on unique conditions such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as an emerging health emergency, despite the strong link between resilience and quality of life...
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Associations of Death at Home with Medical Resources and Medical Activities in Cancer Patients: A Nationwide Study Using Japanese National Database

Tarasawa K, Fujimori K, Ogata T, Chiba H

Background: Over half of the Japanese population hope to spend their last days at home; however, 73.0% die in hospitals. The proportion of deaths due to cancer in hospitals is...
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The Mediating Role of Social Participation in Motoric Cognitive Risk and its Relation to Depression and Loneliness in Older Adults

Park JH, Park S, Jung JH, Bae S, Yun S, Khan A, Hong I, Park JH

Background: Motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) reduces the quality of life, independence, and social interaction in older adults. Social participation is a potentially modifiable factor that benefits cognitive and mental...
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Comparative Study of the Accuracy of At-Point Clinical Frailty Scale and Morse Fall Scale in Identifying High-Risk Fall Patients among Hospitalized Adults

Ji S, Jung HW, Kim J, Kwon Y, Seo Y, Choi S, Oh HJ, Baek JY, Jang IY, Lee E, for the Asan Multidisciplinary Committee for Seniors (AMCS)

Background: Falls are a major concern among hospitalized adults, and it is essential to identify high-risk patients to prevent falls. This retrospective cohort study conducted at the Asan Medical Center,...
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Integrated Effects of Thai Essential Oil and Balance Exercise on Parameters associated with Falls in Older Adults at Risk of Falling: A Randomized Controlled Study

Areeudomwong P, Duangyod T, Sutalangka C, Buttagat V

Background: Reducing the risk of falling by improving balance and leg strength may be a preventive strategy. This study evaluated the integrated effects of Thai essential oil and balance exercises...
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Domains of the Kihon Checklist Associated with Prefrailty among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Kamasaki T, Otao H, Hachiya M, Kubo A, Okawa H, Fujiwara K, Sakamoto A, Shimokihara S, Maruta M, Han G, Tabira T

Background: Various functions are involved in prefrailty. However, no studies have examined more relevant functions. Therefore, this study examined the domains of the Kihon Checklist (KCL) associated with prefrailty by...
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