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Geriatrics & Aging

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Exergaming reduces fall rates in older adults with a 0.53 incidence rate ratio
Geriatrics & Aging Meta-analysis
Exergaming reduces fall rates in older adults with a 0.53 incidence rate ratio Exergaming may help reduce the risk of falls in older adults
This meta-analysis of trials involving 1385 individuals aged 60 years and older found that exergaming may reduce fall rates compared to acti…
Interactive video games that require physical movement could help older adults stay steady on their feet and reduce the number of falls.
Pretreatment sarcopenia and low PNI are associated with worse survival in ICI-treated HNSCC
Geriatrics & Aging Meta-analysis
Pretreatment sarcopenia and low PNI are associated with worse survival in ICI-treated HNSCC Muscle Loss and Nutrition Linked to Survival in Head Cancer
This meta-analysis evaluates the prognostic impact of CT-based sarcopenia and nutritional indices on overall survival in patients with recur…
Low muscle mass and poor nutritional status are linked to worse survival outcomes for patients with advanced head and neck cancer.
Multi-omics technologies and Artificial Intelligence facilitate biomarker screening and target prediction in aging research
Geriatrics & Aging Sys. Review
Multi-omics technologies and Artificial Intelligence facilitate biomarker screening and target prediction in aging research AI and multi-omics tools may help target aging processes
This systematic review examines the integration of multi-omics technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance anti-aging research.…
New technology combines complex biological data with artificial intelligence to identify new targets for personalized anti-aging treatments.
Moderate-intensity resistance training improves cognitive performance and brain health markers in older adults
Geriatrics & Aging Sys. Review
Moderate-intensity resistance training improves cognitive performance and brain health markers in older adults Resistance Training May Boost Brain Health in Older Adults
This narrative review of 28 peer-reviewed publications synthesizes evidence on the effects of low-, moderate-, and high-intensity resistance…
Lifting weights, especially at moderate intensity, may improve memory and thinking in older adults, a review finds.
Physical activity is associated with higher probability of ADL maintenance in older adults with persistent pain
Geriatrics & Aging Meta-analysis
Physical activity is associated with higher probability of ADL maintenance in older adults with persistent pain Physical Activity Linked to Better Independence for Seniors with Pain
This meta-analysis of observational studies examined factors associated with maintaining independence in activities of daily living (ADL) am…
Staying active may help older adults with persistent pain maintain their independence in daily activities like dressing and eating.
KOKU digital programme improves Berg Balance Score by mean difference of 6.35 in older adults
Geriatrics & Aging RCT
KOKU digital programme improves Berg Balance Score by mean difference of 6.35 in older adults Digital Program Improves Balance and Reduces Costs for Older Adults
This randomized controlled trial of 202 community-dwelling older adults (>=60 years) found that the KOKU digital programme significantly imp…
A new digital program helps older adults improve their balance significantly compared to standard care while potentially lowering the costs …
Unstable resistance training reduces fear of falling and improves mobility in older adults
Geriatrics & Aging Meta-analysis
Unstable resistance training reduces fear of falling and improves mobility in older adults Unstable resistance training reduces fear of falling in older adults
This meta-analysis of 7 RCTs compared unstable resistance training (URT) to stable resistance training (SRT) in older adults. Findings indic…
A new analysis finds unstable resistance training may help older adults feel less afraid of falling, with better mobility gains over time.
Neuroinflammation as an interconnected network process regulates synaptic integrity and neuronal survival in cognitive aging
Geriatrics & Aging Sys. Review
Neuroinflammation as an interconnected network process regulates synaptic integrity and neuronal survival in cognitive aging Neuroinflammation as a Network Process in Cognitive Decline
This mini-review explores neuroinflammation as a complex, interconnected network process influencing brain health. The authors synthesize ho…
A new mini-review suggests neuroinflammation acts as an interconnected network that can either protect or harm the brain, influencing cognit…
Therapeutic interventions improve gait and balance in adults with lower limb amputation
Geriatrics & Aging Meta-analysis
Therapeutic interventions improve gait and balance in adults with lower limb amputation Therapy helps people with limb loss walk and balance better
This meta-analysis of 654 patients found that therapeutic interventions, including cognitive training and exercise, significantly improved g…
A new analysis of 654 people shows that therapies like exercise and virtual reality improve walking and balance after limb loss.
Social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased frailty risk in general populations
Geriatrics & Aging Meta-analysis
Social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased frailty risk in general populations Social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of physical frailty
This meta-analysis of 78,769 individuals found that social isolation and loneliness significantly increase the risk of frailty. Specifically…
Feeling alone or isolated can lead to a higher risk of frailty, making it harder for older adults to stay strong and independent.
Virtual reality exercise training improves walking capacity and reduces fall risk in older adults
Geriatrics & Aging Meta-analysis
Virtual reality exercise training improves walking capacity and reduces fall risk in older adults Virtual reality exercise boosts walking and cuts fall risk in older adults
This meta-analysis of 2927 healthy older adults found that virtual reality (VR) based exercise training significantly improved six-minute wa…
Older adults who did VR-based exercise walked farther, moved faster, and felt less afraid of falling, a new analysis of 2,927 people finds.
Sarcopenia is associated with 2.30 higher odds of cognitive impairment in Latin American adults
Geriatrics & Aging Meta-analysis
Sarcopenia is associated with 2.30 higher odds of cognitive impairment in Latin American adults Sarcopenia Linked to Higher Risk of Cognitive Impairment
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 8 studies involving 13,395 community-dwelling adults in Latin America found that sarcopenia is s…
A large review of data from Latin America shows that muscle loss in older adults is linked to a much higher risk of cognitive impairment.

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