“The effect of cranberry juice on the presence of bacteria and white blood cells in the urine of elderly women: What is the role of bacterial adhesion? ”Avorn J.( 1996) The effect of cranberry juice on
Blood and urine tests may be done to check for health problems. A pelvic exam is done in women so healthcare providers can check for any injuries from the abuse. A culture and smear exam is used to take a sample of discharge from the genitals. The sample is sent to a lab for tests...
Hilton P, Stanton SL. Algorithmic method for assessing urinary incontinence in elderly women.Br Med J1981; 282:940–942 Google Scholar McGuire EJ. Retropubic operative procedures for stress urinary incontinence. In: Raz S, ed. Female urology. Philadelphia: Saunders, 1983; 241–251 ...
Changes in the respiratory system also lead to an increased risk of respiratory infections. As we age, our lungs have less alveoli which are needed for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. This leads to less oxygen in the blood, which means breathing may be compromised. If an older ...
All eligible participants undergoing health checkups in the selected communities were invited to participate. Data collection included epidemiological questionnaire, physical examination, bio-sample collection (morning fasting urine and blood samples), and health checkup data. A total of 308 participants ...
older patients with trauma may have chronic occult hypoperfusion, which makes the presence of “normal” initial vital signs unreliable. Elderly patients frequently have higher blood pressure, therefore, a “normal” blood pressure may be hypotension in the elderly. Other examples include modification ...
During 48 hours urine and blood samples were taken at predetermined time points to measure urine output and plasma arginine vasopressin levels. Results Elderly individuals with nocturnal polyuria had an inverted rhythm in urine output, which was restored after a single dose of desmopressin. There was...
1. At least 1 month after the end of treatment, and laboratory confirmation of the absence of UTI (positive urine culture, ⩽105 colony-forming units/mL, a physiologically normal number of white and red blood cells in urine, and normal urine density) each patient completed the OAB-...
the trend of mixed metal exposure in male and female participants was generally consistent with that of the total population, and Fe was more important in female participants. Se reduces the positive effects of Mo, Cu, As, and Cd on serum Hcy levels and enhances the negative effects of Fe ...
older patients with trauma may have chronic occult hypoperfusion, which makes the presence of “normal” initial vital signs unreliable. Elderly patients frequently have higher blood pressure, therefore, a “normal” blood pressure may be hypotension in the elderly. Other examples include modification ...