2026 December - 9 articles
The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that vulnerability, rather than chronological age alone, is a major determinant of severe infectious-disease outcomes; yet adult vaccination policies remain largely based on age and selected medical conditions. This...
Influenza infection is increasingly recognized as an important cardiovascular risk factor beyond its traditional role as a respiratory illness. Influenza infection may precipitate myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure exacerbation, and arrhyth...
This study investigated the prevalence of burnout and the level of work engagement, as well as their associated factors, among care workers (CWs) in Japanese long-term care (LTC) hospitals. This Cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted in L...
Dementia has traditionally been regarded as one of the most feared, and least modifiable, consequences of ageing [...]
Population aging currently represents a crucial challenge, making prevention a fundamental pillar in managing expenditures for global healthcare systems. Among these preventive measures, vaccination certainly stands out as a cornerstone of both preve...
Older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are particularly vulnerable to respiratory infections because of reduced pulmonary reserve, comorbidity, and age-related changes in immune function. This narrative review examines the rol...
Modern public health strategies are undergoing fundamental shifts as global populations age, and vaccination is on the front lines, transitioning from a traditional focus on the pediatric immunization model to a “life-course” vaccination...
Evidence regarding endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in adults in their 90s and 100s remains limited, and chronological age may not adequately reflect procedural vulnerability. We compared ERCP strategy and short-term outcomes acr...
With limited bed availability at Malta’s state-run rehabilitation hospital, efficient and accurate assessment of frail older adults is essential for appropriate inpatient geriatric rehabilitation (GR) admissions. This study aimed to identify ke...
