A new paradigm for clinical investigation of infectious syndromes in older adults: assessing functional status as a risk factor and outcome measure

Article Abstract:

A review of aging in the United States dealing with demographics, infections, statistics, functions, research, features, outcomes, and instruments used to assess functional status is presented. The need for reliable functional assessment in elderly is emphasized.

California, Health aspects, Aging, Models, Usage, Clinical trials, Function tests (Medicine), Aging (Biology)

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Health care for older people in Ireland

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Research shows that although specialist medical care and psychiatric services for the elderly are on the rise in Ireland, resources and funding continue to lag behind official policy. Legislation may be required to provide adequate allocation.

Government domestic functions, Financial management, Ireland, Services information, SOCIAL SERVICES, Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities, Social Service Support-Elderly, Social Services for Elderly, Evaluation, Finance, Services, Social policy, Company financing, Health policy, Elder services

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Intraindividual variability and the effect of acute illness on immune senescence markers

Article Abstract:

The intraindividual variability and the impact of severe disease on immune senescence markers are ascertained. The results are based on an age bracket study with repeated measures.

United States, Psychological aspects, Acute disease

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