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Peripheral arterial disease: insights from population studies of older adults

Article Abstract:

Insights in peripheral arterial disease (PAD) have been gained by using population studies of older adults. PAD is commonly found in older adults and the prevalence increases with age. Older adults with PAD are disabled and have a high risk for cardiovascular disease and death.

Author: Newman, Anne B.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2000
Cardiovascular diseases, Risk factors, Statistics, Peripheral vascular diseases

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Strength and muscle quality in a well-functioning cohort of older adults: the health, aging and body composition study

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The determination of lower lean mass and higher fat mass having independent effects on the loss of strength and muscle quality in older adults are reviewed. The preservation of lean mass and prevention of gain in fat during the old age is discussed.

Author: Newman, Anne B., Visser, Marjolein, Miles, Toni P., Harris, Tamara, Haggerty, Catherine L., Goodpaster, Bret, Kritchevsky, Steve, Nevitt, Michael
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
Physiological aspects, Muscle strength

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Periodontal disease and weight loss in older adults

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Periodontal disease may be causally related to weight loss in elderly persons and hence may increase the risk of mortality and morbidity. The association between periodontal disease and weight loss in an elderly group is examined in research clinics.

Author: Newman, Anne B., Weyant, Robert J., Harris, Tamara, Kritchevsky, Stephen B., Rubin, Susan M., Bretz, Walter A., Corby, Patricia M., Ren, Dianxu, Weissfeld, Lisa
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Geriatric Research, Causes of, Weight loss, Periodontal disease, Periodontal diseases

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, United States
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