Safety and immunogenicity of Haemophilus influenzae type b polysaccharide or conjugate vaccines in an elderly adult population
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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.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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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.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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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.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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