Aspiration pneumonia: dental and oral risk factors in an older veteran population

Article Abstract:

This article examines the contributions of dental and medical factors in the development of aspiration pneumonia in aged veterans. Findings indicate that an increased risk of aspiration pneumonia is associated with feeding assistance, tooth decay, diabetes, dental units, obstructive pulmonary disease, and the presence of specific bacteria in saliva.

Statistical Data Included, Risk factors, Dental caries, Lung diseases, Obstructive, Chronic obstructive lung disease, Saliva, Dental equipment and supplies, Dental equipment, Dental supplies, Aspiration pneumonia

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Insulin resistance and executive dysfunction in older persons

Article Abstract:

The association between insulin resistance (IR) and executive dysfunction in a large, population-based study of older persons without diabetes mellitus (DM) or dementia is examined. However, it is concluded that IR is independently associated with frontal cortex function evidenced by poor Trail Making Test times in older persons without DM or dementia.

Science & research, Research, Insulin resistance, Diabetes in old age

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Potentially inappropriate prescribing in elderly veterans: are we using the wrong drug, wrong dose, or wrong duration?

Article Abstract:

Based on the data from Veterans Health Administration's databases, the extent of inappropriate prescriptions to elderly veterans is analyzed. The criteria set by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and Beers are used for determining the incorrect use of drug, dosage and duration.

General services, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, General medical & surgical hospitals, Veterans, Veterans & Military Hospitals, Care and treatment, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Company systems management, Information management, Hospitals, Veterans', Veterans hospitals, Medication abuse, Prescription drug abuse

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