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Predictive validity of measures of comorbidity in older community dwellers: the insufficienza cardiaca negli anziani residenti a dicomano study

Article Abstract:

A study to compare the predictive validity of disease count, Charlson Comorbidity Index, Index of Co-Existent Diseases, Geriatric Index of Comorbidity and Chronic Diseases Score, in unselected community-dwelling elderly populations, is presented.

Author: Marchionni, Niccolo, Masotti, Giulio, Matteuzzi, Daniela, Pozzi, Claudia, Pini, Riccardo, Bari, Mauro Di, Virgillo, Andriana, Inzitari, Marco, Mazzaglia, Giampiero, Geppetii, Pierangelo
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006

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AGS/NIA symposium covers new findings and pressing questions concerning co-morbidity, a common problem among older adults

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The salient points discussed in "Co-morbidity from Bedside to Bench", a symposium conducted jointly by American Geriatrics Society and National Institute on Aging are discussed.

Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Sales Meetings, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Conferences and conventions

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AGS joins in John A. Hartford Foundation's 75th anniversary celebration

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American Geriatrics Society participated in John A. Hartford Foundation's 75th Anniversary Celebration. The foundation was started to improve healthcare for elderly persons.

Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
SOCIAL SERVICES, Social Assistance, Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations, Nonprofit Institutions, Social Services & Nonprofit Institutns, Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Nonprofit organizations

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, United States, Analysis, Comorbidity, Services, American Geriatrics Society
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