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Medical Causes of Death among the Elderly in a Tertiary Hospital, South East Nigeria

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.326
Pages: 
50–5
Synopsis: 
We reviewed the causes of death among the elderly aged 60 years and above. Cerebrovascular accident, chronic kidney disease, and diabetic complications were the most common causes of death among men, while cerebrovascular accident, heart failure from especially hypertensive heart disease and chronic kidney disease were the most common causes of death among women.
ABSTRACT
 
Background: There are few data on morbidity and mortality patterns among the elderly in Africa, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The aim of this study was to determine the causes of death among the elderly population in the internal medicine wards of a tertiary health institution in South East Nigeria.
 
Received: 
19 Nov, 2014
Accepted: 
06 Jan, 2015
Published: 
08 Mar, 2017
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
elderly
Death
medical causes
Southeast Nigeria
Journal Authors: 
EB Arodiwe
SC Nwokediuko
SO Ike
II Ulasi
CK Ijoma
e-Published: 17 Jul, 2015

Polypharmacy and the Risk of Malnutrition among Independently-living Elderly Persons in Trinidad and Tobago

Issue: 
Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.285
Pages: 
323-7
Synopsis: 
In this study, we investigated the association between polypharmacy and risk of malnutrition. The findings indicate that among independent-living elderly persons, polypharmacy was associated with increased risk of malnutrition.

 

Objective: In this study, we evaluated the association of polypharmacy and nutritional status among independently-living elderly persons attending the outpatient clinics at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC).

Received: 
15 Oct, 2014
Accepted: 
29 Oct, 2014
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
elderly
malnutrition
polypharmacy
Journal Authors: 
P Ramgoolie
S Nichols
e-Published: 15 May, 2015

Underestimated Prevalence of Chronic Heart Failure among Elderly Residing in Care Homes in Aruba

Issue: 
Vol 63, Issue 6: Oct (2014)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.277
Pages: 
610–5
Synopsis: 
The prevalence of chronic heart failure (CHF) among the elderly in care homes in Aruba is high (31%) and underestimated. B-type natriuretic peptide testing adds value to the usual diagnostic work-up for CHF in these elderly.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Diagnosing chronic heart failure (CHF) is important, since subsequent treatments by medication and cardiac intervention improve quality of life. However, accurate CHF diagnosis in the elderly residing in care homes (residents) is hampered by suboptimal diagnostic tools, co-morbidity and physician’s unawareness of CHF. We sought to estimate the CHF prevalence among Aruban residents.

Received: 
09 Oct, 2013
Accepted: 
23 Jan, 2014
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
prevalence
elderly
B-type natriuretic peptide
chronic heart failure
Aruba
care homes
Journal Authors: 
E Stoutjesdijk
M Barents
RM Brouns
MJL DeJongste
HJ Besselink
JD Cheng
R Wever
FAJ Muskiet
e-Published: 04 Nov, 2014

Salivary Parameters (Salivary Flow, pH and Buffering Capacity) in Stimulated Saliva of Mexican Elders 60 Years Old and Older

Issue: 
Vol 63, Issue 7: Dec (2014)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.036
Pages: 
758–65
Synopsis: 
Chewing-stimulated saliva (paraffin method) was collected and the salivary flow rate, pH and buffer capacity were measured in a group of Mexican elders. We found that salivary parameters varied in relation to selected socio-economic, clinical and behavioural variables.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To compare a limited array of chewing-stimulated saliva features (salivary flow, pH and buffer capacity) in a sample of elderly Mexicans with clinical, socio-demographic and socio-economic variables.

Received: 
05 Feb, 2014
Accepted: 
01 Apr, 2014
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Journal Sections: 
Dental Forum
Keywords: 
elderly
saliva
Buffer capacity
salivary flow
Journal Authors: 
H Islas-Granillo
SA Borges-Yañez
CE Medina-Solís
CA Galan-Vidal
JJ Navarrete- Hernández
M Escoffié-Ramírez
G Maupomé
e-Published: 03 Sep, 2014

A Report Summarizing Measures Formulated to Prevent Aspiration Pneumonia

Issue: 
Vol 60, Issue 3 (2011)
Pages: 
371–2
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Journal Sections: 
Letters to the Editor
Keywords: 
elderly
Aspiration pneumonia
prevent
Journal Authors: 
Y Fujita
K Inoue
e-Published: 31 Jan, 2014

Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms among Elderly Persons from Two Communities in Kingston, Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 62, Issue 7: Sept (2013)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2012.273
Pages: 
615–9
Synopsis: 
In this study of 200 elderly persons aged 60 years and over, predictors of depression were older age, female gender, low socio-economic status and low level of cognitive function.
ABSTRACT
 
Objective: To explore possible associations of age, gender, socio-economic status, educational level and level of cognitive functioning with depressive symptoms in a community sample of elderly persons.
 
Received: 
08 Oct, 2012
Accepted: 
27 Feb, 2013
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
elderly
Depression
Caribbean region
Journal Authors: 
RC Gibson
SM Neita
WD Abel
K James
D Eldemire-Shearer
e-Published: 22 Jan, 2014

Effects of a Mat Pilates Programme on Body Composition in Elderly Women

Issue: 
Vol 62, Issue 6: July (2013)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2012.107
Pages: 
524–8
Synopsis: 
An eight-week mat Pilates exercise programme may contradict or even reverse some of the most serious consequences of ageing associated with an increased fat mass and reduced lean body mass in elderly females.

ABSTRACT 

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
elderly
exercise
Alternative medicine
Anthropometry
complementary medicine
Aged
Journal Authors: 
M Fourie
GM Gildenhuys
I Shaw
BS Shaw
AL Toriola
DT Goon
e-Published: 14 Nov, 2013

Evaluation and Management of Hypertension in the Elderly

Issue: 
Vol 61, Issue 9 (2012)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2012.063
Pages: 
907–11
Synopsis: 
Screening for elevated blood pressure in the elderly is recommended, since the prevalence of hypertension increases with age, and can reduce the incidence of morbidity and mortality. A careful and individualized approach is needed when treating hypertension in the elderly, taking into account the presence of co-morbid diseases, drug interaction, side effects, lifestyle and functional state.

ABSTRACT

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
blood pressure
Hypertension
cardiovascular event
elderly
erectile dysfunction
Journal Authors: 
AK Soyibo
EN Barton
e-Published: 24 Jun, 2013

Surgery in the Elderly: Is Age a Risk Factor?

Issue: 
Vol 54, Issues 3 (2005)
Pages: 
171–75
Synopsis: 
Elderly surgical patients at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica, had less emergency admissions, underwent more surgery, had a longer mean hospital stay, a higher mortality rate and a greater mortality amongst emergency admissions. Cancer was the commonest admission diagnosis and that amongst mortalities.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
elderly
Surgery
Journal Authors: 
IW Crandon
H Harding
R Carpenter
JM Branday
DT Simeon
e-Published: 05 Jun, 2013

Evaluation and Management of Hypertension in the Elderly

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2012.063

ABSTRACT

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
blood pressure
Hypertension
cardiovascular event
elderly
erectile dysfunction
Journal Authors: 
AK Soyibo
EN Barton
e-Published: 21 Feb, 2013

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