Aging, esophageal motility, and gastroesophageal reflux

Article Abstract:

Researchers conducted a study to compare esophageal motility and gastroesophageal reflux characteristics in young, middle aged, and older healthy individuals. They recruited 40 healthy individuals from the community who underwent conventional esophageal manometry and scintigraphic study of gastroesophageal reflux. Although quantitative manometric parameters showed no correlation with gastroesophageal reflux patterns, abnormal peristalsis was found more in the older individuals. They also found that the number of gastroesophageal reflux episodes per individual was similar, but the duration of gastroesophageal reflux was longer in the older individuals.

Esophagus, Gastroesophageal reflux

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Secular trends in self-reported functioning, need for assistance and attitudes towards life: 10-year differences of three older cohorts

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This article examines trends in levels of physical functioning, dependence on daily assistance, and overall attitudes among the elderly in Finland. Findings indicate that older adults in Finland have increased their levels of physical functioning, decreased their need for assistance, and developed more positive attitudes during the last decade.

Finland, Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, Health risk assessment, Cohort analysis, Disability, Disabilities, Activities of daily living, Attitudes, Finns, Attitude (Psychology)

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Driving cessation: what older former drivers tell us

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This article examines factors associated with driving cessation among the elderly. Findings indicate that the majority of former drivers are female, the mean age for cessation is eighty-five and a half, and that most respondents stopped driving due to age-related reasons or medical conditions.

California, Automobile driving, Motor vehicle driving, Aged automobile drivers, Elderly drivers

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