2024 June - 9 articles
Objective.The global elderly population is anticipated to surpass 1.5 billion by the year 2050. Within the population covered by the Iran Health Insurance Organization (IHIO), approximately 8% consists of individuals aged 65 and above, amounting to o...
The aging process intricately intersects with oral health, necessitating a meticulous focus on the preservation and augmentation of well-being in the elderly. This demographic frequently contends with dental issues such as dental caries, periodontal...
The paper reports the second case described in the literature of spondylodiscitis caused by Clostridium ramosum in an elderly immunocompetent patient affected by cellulitis of the left lower limb treated with triple antibiotic therapy (vancomycin, me...
Background and aims. This study investigated the effect of Lee Silverman Voice Treatment® BIG (LSVT® BIG) on four major motor symptoms (tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability/gait disorder) in patients with Parkinson’s disease class...
Backgrounds and purpose. In-hospital older patients have a high mortality and a higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes. However, it is unclear whether COVID-19 infection further increases the already-high mortality risk. This study aimed to assess w...
28 February 2024
West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in humans ranges from asymptomatic infection or mild febrile illness to severe neurological manifestations causing West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease (WNND) that, in some cases, may lead to death. Elderly and immunocompro...
Objective. Changes in voice in older people impact their ability to use their voice to communicate in all situations and can lead to decreased quality of life. The purpose of our study was to investigate through acoustic voice analysis the vocal para...
Background and aims. The aging of the world population has inevitably led to an increase in the number of multi-morbid patients seeking healthcare assistance. The transition from hospital to territory is a particularly delicate moment. New treatment...
Objective. Falls among older adults can significantly worsen their physical health. While it is important to prevent their falls, there is also a great need to reduce their fear of falling. In this study, we focus on confidence in their own physical...
