Sex differences in the risk of frailty for mortality independent of disability and chronic diseases
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Frailty in elderly persons implies unstable state accompanied with risks of falls, disability, institutionalization and death. A comparative analysis of frail men and women is presented to observe their mortality ratios. It is concluded that the mortality in women is directly proportionate to their frailty whether or not they were disabled or chronically ill. However, in men frailty and mortality were linked to their disabilities and chronic diseases causing low functional abilities.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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Correlates for erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction in older Dutch men: a community-based study
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This article examines factors associated with ejaculatory and erectile disorders among a community-based sample of older Dutch men. Findings indicate that erectile dysfunction is correlated with age, urinary tract symptoms, obesity, heart problems, smoking, and pulmonary disease while ejaculatory dysfunction is correlated with age, prostate surgery history, and erectile difficulties.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2001
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From aspiration to achievement: assessment and noninvasive treatment of erectile dysfunction in aging men
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A list of noninvasive treatments for erectile dysfunction in elderly men is presented and the treatments are discussed. The usage of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil etc., for treating erectile dysfunction is discussed. Other forms of medication like vasoactive agents or testosterone therapy is also mentioned.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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