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{"title":"Sexual libido of the elderly woman: myth of asexual old age","authors":"Edienne Rosângela Sarmento Diniz","doi":"10.15406/mojgg.2019.04.00172","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/mojgg.2019.04.00172","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this article is to analyze the scientific evidence that addresses the factors that interfere in the sexuality of the elderly. The search was carried out in pairs, online, including original articles that were in the Portuguese, English or Spanish language and answered the study objective. Had by Database: Medline, Lilacs, CIDSAÚDE and BDENF. The selected articles were evaluated for methodological quality by means of two instruments: CASP and the Hierarchical Classification of Evidence. After analysis, 7 articles were included in the review, which discuss the culture of asexuality of the elderly.","PeriodicalId":318494,"journal":{"name":"MOJ Gerontology & Geriatrics","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130000801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bone turnover markers in old vs early postmenopausal women","authors":"C. Inderjeeth","doi":"10.15406/mojgg.2019.04.00171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/mojgg.2019.04.00171","url":null,"abstract":"Background and objectives: Osteoporosis has two distinct varieties described–post-menopausal and senile. We hypothesize that bone turnover markers may help distinguish between these two pathogeneses. Design and participants: A retrospective review of 976 fasting metabolic bone studies (FMBS) performed in an outpatient clinic identified 55 patients who met inclusion criteria. They were divided into the postmenopausal (age 50-65) and old-old (age 75 and above) groups. Measurements: We compared bone resorption (urinary N-Telopeptide/Creatinine (NTx/Cr)) and formation (Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) and Procollagen type 1 N-terminal propeptide (P1NP) in the two groups using independent sample t-tests. Results: P1NP was significantly lower in the OO group (73.9 vs 41.6, p=0.037). There was no difference in ALP (88.7 vs 78.3, p=0.127) and NTx/Cr (40.0 vs 42.8, p=0.554). Conclusion: This study suggests that in PM osteoporosis bone formation is preserved with increased resorption. In senile osteoporosis there is reduced formation combined with high resorption suggesting uncoupling. This supports the hypothesis of senile vs postmenopausal osteoporosis being different in pathogenesis. This may be important in choice of treatments. P1NP is a good marker of formation, but ALP is not. Bone ALP may need study. NTx/Cr may be influenced by other physiological and bone factors.","PeriodicalId":318494,"journal":{"name":"MOJ Gerontology & Geriatrics","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126028701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Validity and reliability of a 10-second foot-tap test in older adults ","authors":"M. Hinman","doi":"10.15406/mojgg.2019.04.00175","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/mojgg.2019.04.00175","url":null,"abstract":"The purposes of this study were to: (1) compare differences in foot-tap speed between younger and older adults; (2) examine the relationship between foot-tap time and foot-activated reaction time (RT); and (3) assess test-retest reliability of the foot-tap test. Number of Subjects: 115 adults (F=70, M4=5) were recruited from local schools and churches; the sample included 72 young adults (18-64 yo) and 43 older adults (65-92 yo). Subjects with known cognitive, visual, or lower extremity motor deficits were excluded. Methods: After signing an informed consent, subjects were seated at a table where they performed a computerized reaction time test by depressing a foot pedal when a stoplight changed colour. SRTs for 5 trials were averaged for each foot. Subjects then performed the foot-tap test using an electronic tapping device (Western Psychological Services, Los Angeles, CA) which recorded the number of foot taps performed during a 10-sec interval. The subjects’ dominant foot was tested first, followed by a test of the non-dominant foot, and a repeat test of the dominant foot (to assess reliability). A 1-min rest was provided between tests. An independent t-test compared the mean number of foot-taps (on each foot) between age groups, and a paired t-test compared the number of foot-taps between subjects’ dominant and non-dominant feet. A Pearson correlation coefficient was used to analyze the relationship between SRT and number of foot-taps, and an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC3,1) and Limits of Agreement (LOA) graph were used to assess test-retest reliability. All data were analyzed at the .05 alpha level using SPSS 23 statistical software. Results: The mean number of foot taps differed significantly (p≤.001) between age groups with younger subjects averaging 41.45 (±10.91) taps with the dominant foot and 40.65 (±11.44) taps with the non-dominant foot. Older subjects averaged 28.29 (±10.21) taps with the dominant foot and 26.81 (±11.20) with the non-dominant foot. A mean difference of ≈ 3 taps was found between the dominant and non-dominant feet across all subjects (t=4.616, p≤.001). A moderate, inverse correlation (r=-.451,p=.001) was found between SRT and number of foot taps on the dominant foot. A significant correlation was found between the 2 foot-tap tests performed with the dominant foot (ICC=.793, p≤.001). Conclusions: Younger adults averaged 13 to 14 more foot-taps during the 10-sec test than older adults. Additionally, all subjects demonstrated slightly more foot taps using their dominant foot. Faster reaction times were moderately associated with a higher number of foot taps, and test-retest reliability of the foot-tap test was acceptable. Clinical Relevance: This study demonstrates the moderate effect that normal aging has on foot-tap speed and provides normal values that clinicians may use as a reference when testing individuals with various neurological pathologies. However, the moderate correlation found be","PeriodicalId":318494,"journal":{"name":"MOJ Gerontology & Geriatrics","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127044546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The impact of COVID-19 on the rapid response team: short term assessment rehabilitation and reablement service (STARRS) in England","authors":"E. Chua","doi":"10.15406/mojgg.2021.06.00277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/mojgg.2021.06.00277","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Rapid Response Services have become commonplace in the assessment and management of the older person at home. However, since the arrival of COVID-19, there have been scarce data regarding how the global pandemic has affected the efficacy and modality of such services. Aim: We examined data from referrals to the Rapid Response Team (STARRS) during the first and second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in England over the course of one year. We then compared to this to data from the previous year. Weexamined the mode of consultations before referral, hospital avoidance and hospital readmission after 28 days post-discharge. Results: There was a significant 30% reduction in referrals from A&Ewith increase in GP and LAS referrals such that overall, there was no statistically significant difference in total referral rates. Hospital avoidance and hospital admission at 28 days post-discharge remained unchanged. The most dramatic change was a significant increase in telephone consultations in place of face-to-face consultation before referral to STARRS. Conclusion: An increase in telephone consultations before being triaged to STARRS is likely to be the new norm; as such STARRS must adapt to ensure governanceon service deliveranceis maintained","PeriodicalId":318494,"journal":{"name":"MOJ Gerontology & Geriatrics","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128964129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Vitamin K and hip fractures: what do we know?","authors":"R. Marks","doi":"10.15406/mojgg.2022.07.00286","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/mojgg.2022.07.00286","url":null,"abstract":"Hip fractures remain highly prevalent oftentimes life-threatening events among older populations, despite years of multiple related preventive endeavors. In an effort to explore options for mitigating hip fracture disability and premature death, this mini-review strove to examine whether: 1) Vitamin K, an important dietary compound is a potentially important hip fracture determinant, and 2) whether more research and consideration of this vitamin is warranted. After exploring relevant data concerning this topic as extracted from three well-established preselected electronic data bases housing English language research or commentary reports published over the last 20 years (2000-2022) it is concluded that more intense and thoughtfully designed research to examine the multiple ways vitamin K may mediate bone health, may help towards reducing the persistent global age-associated hip fracture burden and its immense associated human and social costs.","PeriodicalId":318494,"journal":{"name":"MOJ Gerontology & Geriatrics","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114589336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness on the use of the GripAble platform in distal radius fracture: case study","authors":"Carlota Vieira","doi":"10.15406/mojgg.2022.07.00295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/mojgg.2022.07.00295","url":null,"abstract":"Distal radius fracture is characterized by loss of bone continuity and is often caused due to falls on the hands. It can occur at any age and can cause changes in customers' activities of daily living. The aim of this case study is to analyze the efficacy of conventional occupational therapy treatment, associated with the use of the GripAble platform in a person diagnosed with distal radius fracture. We intended to conduct a prospective observational study with descriptive basis, with a 62-year-old female subject with distal radius fracture treated conservatively. The patient was followed by Occupational Therapy on a south hospital in Portugal. Occupational Therapy using virtual rehabilitation through GripAble allowed to achieve significant improvements in pain, joint range of motion and grip strength of the case under study. Virtual rehabilitation through GripAble, associated with conservative treatment, was effective in the rehabilitation process of a case of distal radius fracture.","PeriodicalId":318494,"journal":{"name":"MOJ Gerontology & Geriatrics","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133648897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risks of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in older patients with COVID-19","authors":"Gabriel Mulinari dos Santos","doi":"10.15406/mojgg.2023.08.00311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/mojgg.2023.08.00311","url":null,"abstract":"Coronavirus disease can cause respiratory complications and a systemic hyper inflammation. One of the most proposed treatments for COVID-19 still is the use of corticotherapy or antiresorptive drugs. However, these drugs have positive effects to COVID-19 patients, they also are associated with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Therefore, older adults requiring procedures involving bone need detailed anamnesis to avoid osteonecrosis of the jaw after infection with COVID-19.","PeriodicalId":318494,"journal":{"name":"MOJ Gerontology & Geriatrics","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134557920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rosacea: a kidney disease","authors":"P. Cusack","doi":"10.15406/mojgg.2023.08.00301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/mojgg.2023.08.00301","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":318494,"journal":{"name":"MOJ Gerontology & Geriatrics","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124932522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}