Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Kirstyn James, Ariela R. Orkaby, Andrea Wershof Schwartz
Summary: As people age, foot disorders become more common and can lead to various issues such as falls, lower limb ulcers, and pain. Regular foot examinations are essential for detecting problems and preventing falls in older adults. While foot pain and pathologies are prevalent, regular foot care can help alleviate these issues and improve overall foot health in the elderly.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ganna Kravchenko, Renata Korycka-Bloch, Serena S. Stephenson, Tomasz Kostka, Bartlomiej K. Soltysik
Summary: With an aging population, the concept of multimorbidity has gained interest, particularly in relation to frailty. This study aimed to assess the association between the VES-13 score, a widely used measure of frailty, and common diseases in hospitalized adults aged 60 and above. The study found that certain conditions such as diabetes, coronary artery disease, and depression were associated with higher frailty scores, while lipid disorders and gastrointestinal diseases were associated with lower frailty risk.
Article
Nursing
Minhui Liu, Tianxue Hou, Manka Nkimbeng, Yuxiao Li, Janiece L. Taylor, Xiaocao Sun, Siyuan Tang, Sarah L. Szanton
Summary: Pain, difficulty initiating sleep, and depressive symptoms are independent risk factors for frailty in older adults, and they may have a synergistic impact on frailty, exacerbating its effects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jonathan K. L. Mak, Sara Hagg, Maria Eriksdotter, Martin Annetorp, Ralf Kuja-Halkola, Laura Kananen, Anne-Marie Bostrom, Miia Kivipelto, Carina Metzner, Viktoria Back Jerlardtz, Malin Engstrom, Peter Johnson, Lars Goran Lundberg, Elisabet Akesson, Carina Suhl Oberg, Maria Olsson, Tommy Cederholm, Juulia Jylhava, Dorota Religa
Summary: An electronic frailty index (eFI) developed from electronic health records (EHRs) has strong associations with adverse outcomes in hospitalized older adults, suggesting its potential use in risk stratification.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Ioanna V. Papathanasiou, Evangelos C. Fradelos, Dimitrios Mantzaris, Anna Rammogianni, Foteini Malli, Dimitrios Papagiannis, Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between multimorbidity, traumatic events, and frailty in older adults, finding that frailty is associated with having two or more chronic diseases, experiencing a serious illness, and having a loved one experiencing a serious illness.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yurun Cai, Suzanne G. Leveille, Jeffrey M. Hausdorff, Jonathan F. Bean, Brad Manor, Robert R. McLean, Tongjian You
Summary: This study found an association between chronic pain and slower foot reaction time in older adults, with pain severity and knee pain being linked to slower foot reaction time. Cognitive measures had little impact on this relationship, and it was only observed in participants with lower education levels. These findings suggest that chronic pain may increase fall risk in older adults by affecting foot reaction time.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jinlong Zhao, Yat Wa Justina Liu, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Julian Mutz
Summary: This study reviewed the existing definitions of psychological frailty and provided a comprehensive overview of the concept and associated measurements. Psychological frailty is a complex concept whose definition lacks consensus and may include both psychological and physical features. Future research can further refine the concept of psychological frailty.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Roberta Zupo, Fabio Castellana, Vito Guerra, Rossella Donghia, Ilaria Bortone, Chiara Griseta, Luisa Lampignano, Vittorio Dibello, Madia Lozupone, Helio Jose Coelho-Junior, Vincenzo Solfrizzi, Gianluigi Giannelli, Giovanni De Pergola, Heiner Boeing, Rodolfo Sardone, Francesco Panza
Summary: Preventive nutritional management of frailty may reduce adverse health-related outcomes in older adults. A novel measure combining physical frailty with nutritional imbalance, known as nutritional frailty, was found to be a better predictor of all-cause mortality compared to physical frailty alone or cognitive frailty.
JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chenhui Huang, Fumiyuki Nihey, Kazuki Ihara, Kenichiro Fukushi, Hiroshi Kajitani, Yoshitaka Nozaki, Kentaro Nakahara
Summary: This article presents a method for long-term daily frailty monitoring using an in-shoe motion sensor. By constructing a lightweight and interpretable hand grip strength estimation model and designing a frailty risk score that combines gait speed, the study achieved monitoring and assessment of frailty. The research discovered new gait predictors for hand grip strength estimation via in-shoe motion sensors and successfully built a highly effective model.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Qi Liu, Janice B. Schwartz, Patricia W. Slattum, S. W. Johnny Lau, Daphne Guinn, Rajanikanth Madabushi, Gilbert Burckart, Robert Califf, Francesca Cerreta, Carolyn Cho, Jack Cook, Jamie Gamerman, Paul Goldsmith, Piet H. van der Graaf, Jerry H. Gurwitz, Sebastian Haertter, Sarah Hilmer, Shiew-Mei Huang, Sharon K. Inouye, Bindu Kanapuru, Munir Pirmohamed, Phil Posner, Barbara Radziszewska, H. Keipp Talbot, Robert Temple
Summary: In order to better understand and evaluate the safety and effectiveness of drugs in older adults, it is necessary to increase the representation of older adults in clinical trials, eliminate barriers and set enrollment goals, and obtain various relevant data during trials to guide dosing decisions and reduce risks. Additionally, trial data should be analyzed to assess differences caused by age or common conditions, and drug labels should be updated throughout the product lifecycle.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nuccia Morici, Stefano De Servi, Leonardo De Luca, Gabriele Crimi, Claudio Montalto, Roberta De Rosa, Giuseppe De Luca, Andrea Rubboli, Marco Valgimigli, Stefano Savonitto
Summary: Older patients are underrepresented in ACS studies, but specific trials have been conducted to provide more evidence-based management. Older adults are a diverse group with complex needs, requiring a multidimensional clinical approach beyond anatomical variables.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Zenong Yin, Shiyu Li, William M. Land, Sarah L. Ullevig, Fernando Juarez, Arthur E. Hernandez, Catherine Ortega, Neela K. Patel, Maureen J. Simmonds
Summary: This study found that physical activity mediated the relationship between chronic pain and physical frailty, but not between pain interference and physical frailty. Higher levels of physical activity can mitigate the negative impact of pain on physical frailty.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bader A. Alqahtani, Aqeel M. Alenazi
Summary: This study reveals a high prevalence of cognitive frailty among Saudi community-dwelling older individuals and identifies age, being single, and number of chronic conditions as associated factors.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Shelda Sajeev, Stephanie Champion, Anthony Maeder, Susan Gordon
Summary: This study utilized machine learning methods to identify factors contributing to the early trajectory from good health to pre-frailty in middle aged and older adults. Physiological, social, and lifestyle variables were found to be associated with pre-frailty outcomes. Machine learning models indicated that high BMI, low muscle mass, poor grip strength and balance, emotional distress, poor sleep quality were linked to pre-frailty.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lixing Zhou, Hui Shi, Rui Cheng, Meiling Ge, Fengjuan Hu, Lisha Hou, Xin Xia, Xiaolei Liu, Yixin Liu, Yunli Zhao, Linghui Deng, Wanyu Zhao, Zhiliang Zuo, Xuelian Sun, Jirong Yue, Birong Dong
Summary: This study identified a potential association between pTau and frailty in older adults. Further research should monitor the longitudinal trajectory of pTau changes in frail individuals and investigate the molecular mechanisms involved.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luis Sante, Maria Luisa Gomez-Lus, Carlos Martin-Villa, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Luis Alou, David Sevillano
Summary: The use of Triclosan 0.5% by scrubbing does not meet the criteria for surgical hand preparation (SHP) according to UNE-EN12791. However, using Triclosan 0.5% by scrubbing followed by hand rubbing with 70% ethanol is suitable, although it does not provide sustained effect. Therefore, the use of Triclosan in SHP should be avoided due to restrictions on its use in consumer antiseptic products.
INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Emmanuel Navarro-Flores, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Israel Casado-Hernandez, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Carlos Romero-Morales, Patricia Palomo-Lopez, Daniel Lopez-Lopez, Ana Marta Jimenez-Cebrian
Summary: This study aimed to provide appropriate footwear recommendations for different situations and patients. Footwear alterations can lead to musculoskeletal disorders, foot ulcers, increased plantar pressure, bacterial growth, and low back pain. The assessment tool showed good test-retest reliability and applicability, with no significant differences between most domains except for forefoot height.
JOURNAL OF TISSUE VIABILITY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Miguel Angel Melero-Lozano, Marta San-Antolin, Davinia Vicente-Campos, J. L. Chicharro, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, David Rodriguez-Sanz, Cesar Calvo-Lobo
Summary: The use of new technology in racing shoes has been shown to improve the performance of runners, especially in terms of oxygen consumption. However, there is still a lack of understanding about which specific features of the shoes can decrease oxygen consumption during running. This study aimed to determine the influence of footwear features, such as shoe mass, cushioning system, longitudinal bending stiffness, and comfort feeling, on running economy.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Maria Victoria Andreo-Garcia, Emmanuel Navarro-Flores, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Juan Gomez Salgado, Daniel Lopez-Loperz
Summary: Foot health problems can have a negative impact on quality of life and overall health. A study conducted in a rural population found that individuals with foot pathologies have a lower quality of life, especially in terms of physical function, physical role, body pain, and general health.
JOURNAL OF TISSUE VIABILITY
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Leila Ahmadnezhad, Daniel Lopez-Lopez, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Ana Maria Jimenez-Cebrian, Juan Gomez-Salgado, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Maria Victoria Andreo-Garcia, Emmanuel Navarro-Flores
Summary: This study aimed to develop and introduce the Persian translation and adaptation of the Podiatric Health Questionnaire (PHQ). The results showed that the Persian version of PHQ has good validity and reliability for use in the Iranian population.
JOURNAL OF TISSUE VIABILITY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Ana Isabel Benito-de-Pedro, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, David Rodriguez-Sanz, Cesar Calvo-Lobo, Maria Benito-de-Pedro
Summary: This study aimed to compare the short-term efficacy of acupuncture and percutaneous electrolysis on active myofascial trigger points. The results showed that acupuncture and percutaneous electrolysis have similar short-term effects, but percutaneous electrolysis is more painful than acupuncture.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Maria Penado Abilleira, Maria-Paula Rios-de-Deus, David Tome-Lourido, Maria-Luisa Rodicio-Garcia, Maria-Jose Mosquera-Gonzalez, Daniel Lopez-Lopez, Juan Gomez-Salgado
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the levels of physical and mental health and anxiety-depressive symptomatology among a group of Galician inmates, and if these were influenced by their sports practice. The results showed that those who engaged in physical activity during their incarceration had better physical and mental health and lower levels of anxiety and depression. The study also found a negative association between perceived health levels and anxiety-depressive symptoms, with perceived physical health explaining 35% of the variance in perceived mental health. These findings highlight the importance of promoting physical activity in penitentiary institutions.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anna Sanchez-Serena, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Angel Morales-Ponce, Alfredo Soriano-Medrano, Eduardo Perez-Boal, Jessica Grande-del-Arco, Israel Casado-Hernandez, Eva Maria Martinez-Jimenez
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of using a Morton's extension on the pressure in the metatarsal bones of the foot. The results showed a reduction in pressure on the second and third metatarsal heads with the application of a Morton's extension. Therefore, using a Morton's extension may be beneficial for managing forefoot pathology.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eva Maria Martinez-Jimenez, Raquel Jimenez-Fernandez, Inmaculada Corral-Liria, David Rodriguez-Sanz, Cesar Calvo-Lobo, Daniel Lopez-Lopez, Eduardo Perez-Boal, Bibiana Trevisson-Redondo, Jessica Grande-del-Arco
Summary: This study found that latent myofascial trigger points improved pain pressure threshold after calf MIT, but there was no change in ankle dorsiflexion with knee bent or knee flexed in healthy subjects.
Article
Biology
Orlando Santiago Moreno-Barriga, Carlos Romero-Morales, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Juan Gomez-Salgado, Julio Caballero-Lopez, Liz Carol Vidal-Valverde, Daniel Lopez-Lopez
Summary: This study assessed the impact of different types of medial foot arch on postural stability and core center of gravity muscle activity among collegiate athletes. The results showed no significant differences between high, low, and neutral arches in terms of muscle activity and stability. Targeted training focusing on the internal oblique muscle can improve postural stability.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Carlos Romero-Morales, Ana Matilde-Cruz, Maria Garcia-Arrabe, Felix Higes-Nunez, Alexandre Dias Lopes, Sergio Jimenez Saiz, Helios Pareja-Galeano, Daniel Lopez-Lopez
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of prophylactic ankle taping on balance, knee valgus, and ankle range of motion in healthy participants. The results showed that ankle taping led to an increase in knee valgus and a decrease in lower limb balance. Therefore, prophylactic ankle taping is not recommended for healthy individuals due to the increased risk of injury.
SAO PAULO MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Francisco Javier Ruiz-Sanchez, Maria do Rosario Martins, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Juan Gomez-Salgado, Carlos Romero-Morales, Ana Maria Jimenez-Cebrian, Daniel Lopez-Lopez
Summary: The study aims to assess the quality of life and factors related to foot and general health in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The results show that MS patients have lower foot health and lower correlation with foot health compared to healthy subjects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
