Prospective association between low and high total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and coronary heart disease in elderly men

Article Abstract:

The relationship between total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and the incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) in elderly men are examined. The U-shaped association between TC and LDL-C and CHD implies a complex relationship between lipids and CHD in the late life.

Causes of, Risk factors, Coronary heart disease, Cholesterol, HDL, HDL cholesterol lipoproteins, Low density lipoproteins

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Thursdays with Caroline

Article Abstract:

Ritabelle Fernandes an ex-piano teacher from Bombay describes dekher friend Caroline that she met at the Waikiki Friendly Neighbors Program. She feels that Caroline loves to drive to the store and draws her attention to the present moment.

Public affairs, Social aspects

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Tetanus immunity in long-term care facilities

Article Abstract:

Research suggests that immunization history may not be a reliable indicator of immunity to tetanus in an institutionalized elderly population. Implications for immunization and disease control for long-term care facilities are discussed.

Management dynamics, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, General medical & surgical hospitals, Long-Term Care Hospitals, Management, Measurement, Prevention, Physiological aspects, Demographic aspects, Immunity, Immunity (Physiology), Company business management, Viral antibodies, Tetanus, Antibodies, Long-term care facilities, Long term care facilities

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