How old is too old?: Matched analysis of Geriatric Patients Undergoing Anterior Lumbar Interbody Lumbar FusionPramod N. KamalapathyJasmine VataniJon RasoHamid HassanzadehXudong Li
Though age itself is not considered an illness, decreased functional reserve and associated comorbid conditions [1] that manifests with increasing age results in excess surgical risk in elderly patients and plays a critical role in perioperative outcomes, thereby influencing the surgeon's decision to ...
Abbreviations AAL: ambient assisted living; AD: Alzheimer's disease; ADL: activities of daily living; ET: everyday technology; ETUQ: Everyday technology use questionnaire; FAI: Frenchay activities index; GDS: Geriatric depression scale; IADL: instrumental activities of daily living; MCI: mild ...
Karolinska Institutet Research Grants, Foundation for Geriatric Diseases at Karolinska Institutet, Loo and Hans Osterman Foundation for Medical Research, The Lars Hierta Memorial Foundation, Gun och Bertil Stohne’s Foundation, Gamla Tjännarinor Foundation, The Foundation for Old Maids, Neurofonden....
“tragically” is seldom used. People in their 60s are tricky to classify. They are not commonly thought of as young, but they did not get to bereallyoldeither. A death in one’s 70s is more-or-less accepted as normal, and the 80s are widely considered to be ripe old age and a ...
The first year of a dog's life is equivalent to between 14 and 18 years for a person, so big changes occur. By age 2, most dogs can be considered to be in their mid-20s in human years. Dogs From 3 to 6 Years Old Between 3 and 6 years of age, most dogs age at a fairly st...
The New York Times has released a laughable report on how President Biden is prepping for his 2024 State of the Union address. Glenn, Pat, and Stu rip it apart for the propaganda that it is. They also give their predictions for just how geriatric this speech will be. Will Biden make ...
Another common dilemma is whether a manual toothbrush is better than an electric one. While the electric one is more expensive, it does have an edge, according to some dentists. For people with mobility issues due to an injured arm, a disability or a geriatric illness, it does help by fac...
There is substantial interest among policy makers in using telecare to support independence in older adults. However, research on how telecare can be most beneficial in promoting independence is limited. This realist review aimed to understand the contexts in which telecare can support independence ...
and leisure spaces when a new area is being considered. Notably, it is acknowledged that factors particular to a site, such as the landscape, local community needs and goals, availability of space, and local regulations, require consideration and may necessitate some variations in design and layou...