Safety and immunogenicity of Haemophilus influenzae type b polysaccharide or conjugate vaccines in an elderly adult population

Article Abstract:

The safety and immunogenecity of unconjugated Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) polysaccharide (PRP) as a model for the comparison of protein-conjugated versus plain polysaccharide vaccines in the elderly is evaluated. Elderly adults develop protective anticapsular antibody responses to unconjugated and conjugated PRP vaccine.

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Industrial organic chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Polysaccharides, Risk factors, Comparative analysis, Hib vaccines, Hemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus influenzae type b

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Energy requirements are not greater in elderly patients suffering from pressure ulcers

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Energy requirements of elderly patients suffering from pressure ulcers are examined. Energy expenditure and intake level was also compared in these French patients. Findings support a recommended level of 25 to 30 kcal/kg body weight per day.

Minnesota, Use of energy, Energy use, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Bedsores, Decubitus ulcer

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Healthcare utilization of elderly persons hospitalized after a noninjurious fall in a Swiss Academic medical center

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Risk of hospital readmission, death and health services utilization, of elderly people hospitalized in Swiss Academic Medical Center, after noninjurious fall, is examined.

Switzerland, Analysis, Medical care, Medical care utilization, Hospitalization, Falls (Accidents), Accidental falls, Hospital care

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