Association of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, body composition, and physical fitness in independent community-dwelling older men and women
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Blood levels of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) in older men vary depending on physical and biological characteristics but the same is not true in older women. Researchers correlated DHEAS levels in a group of men and women 60 years and older with several characteristics. Men with the highest DHEAS levels tended to be younger, leaner, more fit and had higher testosterone levels. These differences were not seen in the women.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1998
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The association of weight change in Alzheimer's disease with severity of disease and mortality: a longitudinal analysis
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Research shows that weight loss can be used as a mortality predictor among Alzheimer's disease patients. A direct correlation was found to exist between the degree of weight change and disease stage change, with weight loss increasing as the disease progresses. Weight gain, however, was discovered to have a beneficial, protective effect.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1998
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Pancytopenia and valproic acid: a dose-related association
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A case of subclinical valproic acid dose-related pancytopenia is reported. The patient is a 65-year-old man who was prescribed valproic acid for bipolar mood disorder.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2000
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