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Medicine, General & Internal
Pablo Martinez-Amezcua, Danielle Powell, Pei-Lun Kuo, Nicholas S. Reed, Kevin J. Sullivan, Priya Palta, Moyses Szklo, Richey Sharrett, Jennifer A. Schrack, Frank R. Lin, Jennifer A. Deal
Summary: Hearing impairment was found to be associated with poorer physical function, reduced walking endurance, and faster decline in physical function among nearly 3000 participants in a cohort study. The results suggest that managing hearing impairment may delay decline in physical function, which warrants further investigation.
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Environmental Sciences
Xiaobing Feng, Wenzhen Li, Man Cheng, Weihong Qiu, Ruyi Liang, Minjing Li, Weihong Chen, Dongming Wang
Summary: This study found a significant positive dose-response relationship between speech-frequency hearing loss and total mortality, with moderate to severe speech-frequency hearing loss significantly elevating the risk of heart disease mortality. Additionally, hearing thresholds above 25 dB at 500, 1000, or 2000 Hz were associated with increased mortality from all causes and specifically heart disease mortality.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jun Wang, Dan Liu, E. Tian, Zhao-Qi Guo, Jing-Yu Chen, Wei-Jia Kong, Su-Lin Zhang
Summary: This study found that hearing impairment is a risk factor for cognitive decline and all-cause mortality in older adults. Older adults with hearing impairment had a higher risk of all-cause mortality compared to those without hearing impairment. Additionally, older adults with both hearing impairment and cognitive impairment had an even greater risk of mortality.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Kam Chun Ho, Preeti Gupta, Eva K. Fenwick, Ryan E. K. Man, Alfred T. L. Gan, Ecosse L. Lamoureux
Summary: This article presents a systematic review on the relationships between sensory impairments (vision, hearing, smell, and taste) and sarcopenia and its associated components. The review suggests a potential association between single or multiple sensory impairments and sarcopenia, especially for vision, hearing, and smell. Further prospective studies are needed to better understand the relationship between sensory impairment and sarcopenia.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yee Mang Chan, Norhafizah Sahril, Ying Ying Chan, Nor' Ain Ab Wahab, Norliza Shamsuddin, Muhd Zulfadli Hafiz Ismail
Summary: This study investigated gender differences in vision and hearing impairments with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) disability among older adults in Malaysia. The results showed significant associations between vision and hearing impairments with ADL disability, with higher prevalence in females.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alison R. Huang, George W. Rebok, Bonnielin K. Swenor, Nicholas Reed, Michael Griswold, Xiaoqian Zhu, Jennifer A. Deal
Summary: The study found that older adults with dual sensory impairment had the most accelerated decline in memory, indicating a higher risk for cognitive decline.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
JuHee Lee, Yujin Suh, Jungah Park, Go-Un Kim, Sumi Lee
Summary: This study investigates the combined effects of handgrip strength and sensory impairment on cognitive impairment among older adults. It suggests that low handgrip strength, especially when combined with vision and hearing impairment, is associated with a higher risk of cognitive impairment.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yun-Guang Liu, Chao-Cai Wang, Qian Huang, Le Zhang, Yan Liu
Summary: Untreated vision and hearing impairments can negatively impact the physical and mental wellbeing of middle-aged and older Chinese adults. A study found that vision and hearing status were associated with increased depressive symptoms, and the use of glasses and hearing aids did not improve the symptoms.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Gerontology
Bernard A. Steinman, Jennifer Tabler, Casandra M. Mittlieder, Bremen Whitlock, Carrie E. Goodman
Summary: The study found that self-reported sensory impairments were not statistical predictors of self-rated health/mortality. When other dimensions of health, such as physical functioning, participation, and activities of daily living functioning were included in the models, they did not impact self-rated health/mortality status.
JOURNAL OF AGING AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Laura Campos, Allan Prochazka, Melinda Anderson, Alexander Kaizer, Carol Foster, Timothy Hullar
Summary: Older adults with hearing loss have a higher risk of falls compared to those with normal hearing. This study found that wearing hearing aids, especially consistently, can lower the odds of falling in these individuals.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hongguo Rong, Xiao Wang, Xiaozhen Lai, Weijie Yu, Yutong Fei
Summary: The study found that both short and long sleep duration were associated with a higher risk of visual and hearing impairments. Women and individuals over the age of 60 were more sensitive to short sleep duration and had a higher risk of sensory impairments.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Shuang Han, Yue Gao, Da Gan
Summary: The combined associations of depression and cognitive impairment with functional disability and mortality were explored in this study. It was found that there were interactions between depression and cognitive impairment in relation to functional disability and cardiovascular mortality. Participants with both depression and cognitive impairment had the highest odds of disability and the highest risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Alexander S. Kim, Joshua F. Betz, Marilyn Albert, Jennifer A. Deal, Sarah P. Faucette, Esther S. Oh, Nicholas S. Reed, Frank R. Lin, Carrie L. Nieman
Summary: This study found that self- and proxy-rated hearing assessments have low sensitivity compared to audiometry, which may lead to underreporting and unaddressed hearing loss among older adults. Female sex was positively associated with concordance for self-rated hearing assessments.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Chelsea Liu, Niranjani Nagarajan, Lama Assi, Kening Jiang, Danielle S. Powell, Emily Pedersen, Lori Rosman, Dillan Villavisanis, Michelle C. Carlson, Bonnielin K. Swenor, Jennifer A. Deal
Summary: There is variation in methods used to assess sensory impairment in studies measuring cognitive function among older adults. Standardized protocols are needed to ensure equitable inclusion of study participants.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Alexandra K. Lee, L. Grisell Diaz-Ramirez, W. John Boscardin, Alexander K. Smith, Sei J. Lee
Summary: This study aimed to create a comprehensive prognostic tool that predicts the risk of mortality, ADL disability, and walking disability simultaneously for older adults. By evaluating 40 predictors and applying novel methods to optimize the models, the final prognostic tool was developed. The results of calibration and discrimination showed good predictive ability of the model.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Megan Armstrong, Narin Aker, Pushpa Nair, Kate Walters, Yolanda Barrado-Martin, Nuriye Kupeli, Elizabeth L. Sampson, Jill Manthorpe, Emily West, Nathan Davies
Summary: This study explores the impact of covid-19 on trust and mistrust among Black and South-Asian people living with dementia and their carers. It identifies trust issues at the structural, organisational, community, and individual level. The findings highlight the need to improve trust in the government and health professionals and to culturally adapt health messaging.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rachel Kimble, Gillian McLellan, Lucy T. Lennon, A. Olia Papacosta, John C. Mathers, S. Goya Wannamethee, Peter H. Whincup, Shenna E. Ramsay
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
A. E. M. Liljas, N. K. Jensen, J. Pulkki, I Andersen, I Keskimaki, B. Burstrom, J. Agerholm
Summary: This study examines and compares the views of nurses in three Nordic cities on the discharge and post-hospital care of older people with complex health and social care needs. The findings suggest that the patient's health status is the key factor determining the discharge date and further care, while gender or ethnicity have less influence. The cost of care and the patient's home situation also play important roles in the discharge and care process.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGEING
(2022)
Article
Primary Health Care
Cini Bhanu, Irene Petersen, Mine Orlu, Daniel Davis, Kate Walters
Summary: This study investigated the incidence of postural hypotension in general practice between 2008 and 2018, and examined how the trends varied by age, sex, year, and social deprivation. The results showed that the incidence of postural hypotension increased with age and social deprivation, and was higher in males compared to females, especially in older age groups (>80 years).
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Kate Dotsikas, David Osborn, Kate Walters, Jennifer Dykxhoorn
Summary: This study investigates the association between trajectories of housing affordability problems and mental health.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Primary Health Care
Annie Jeffery, Cini Bhanu, Kate Walters, Ian C. K. Wong, David Osborn, Joseph F. Hayes
Summary: This study investigates the association between the number of prescribed medications and early discontinuation of antidepressant treatment in adults with type 2 diabetes. The findings suggest that individuals with higher levels of concurrent polypharmacy are more adherent to treatment, while individuals with lower levels of concurrent polypharmacy may benefit from adherence support.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Simone Jayakumar, Stacey Jennings, Kristoffer Halvorsrud, Christophe Clesse, Muhammad Magdi Yaqoob, Livia A. Carvalho, Kamaldeep Bhui
Summary: This study reviewed and analyzed multiple studies to find that depression in CKD/ESKF patients is associated with increased inflammation levels and decreased levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Annie Jeffery, Cini Bhanu, Kate Walters, Ian C. K. Wong, David Osborn, Joseph F. Hayes
Summary: This study found that individuals with physical comorbidities and polypharmacy are more likely to experience depression relapse after discontinuing antidepressant treatment. Additionally, longer durations of previous antidepressant treatment are associated with a higher risk of relapse.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Katie Thomson, Stephen Rice, Oluwatomi Arisa, Eugenie Johnson, Louise Tanner, Christopher Marshall, Tumi Sotire, Catherine Richmond, Hannah O'Keefe, Wael Mohammed, Margot Gosney, Anne Raffle, Barbara Hanratty, Claire McEvoy, Dawn Craig, Sheena E. Ramsay
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of oral nutritional supplements in frail older adults who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. The meta-analysis results suggested positive effects of oral nutritional supplements on energy intake and poor mobility, but no significant effects on body weight and body mass index.
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rachel Kimble, A. Olia Papacosta, Lucy T. Lennon, Peter H. Whincup, Robert J. Weyant, John C. Mathers, S. Goya Wannamethee, Sheena E. Ramsay
Summary: This study investigates the prospective associations between oral health and progression of physical frailty in older adults. The findings indicate that oral health problems, particularly tooth loss and dry mouth, are associated with progression to frailty in later life.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Janne Agerholm, Jutta Pulkki, Natasja K. Jensen, Ilmo Keskimaki, Ingelise Andersen, Bo Burstrom, Esa Jamsen, Liina-Kaisa Tynkkynen, Par Schon, Ann E. M. Liljas
Summary: The aim of this study was to outline the organization and responsibility for health and social care provided to older people in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. Data on the care systems were collected from literature and expert consultations. The study found that in all three countries, the state is responsible for policy guidance and funding, while the provision of care services is largely decentralized and organized by regions and municipalities. The focus of care for older citizens is to enable them to live independently in their own homes. However, the decentralized care systems face challenges of local variations, potentially jeopardizing care equity.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Jennifer Dykxhoorn, David Osborn, Laura Fischer, David Troy, James B. Kirkbride, Kate Walters
Summary: This study aimed to measure social exclusion and its domains using population-based data in England. The findings revealed higher levels of social exclusion in younger age groups, and elevated levels among ethnic minority groups. Different patterns of social exclusion were identified within each domain.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sarah Griffiths, Emily Spencer, Jane Wilcock, Claire Bamford, Alison Wheatley, Greta Brunskill, Federica D'Andrea, Kate R. Walters, Natalia Lago, Aidan O'Keeffe, Rachael Hunter, Remco Tuijt, Karen Harrison Dening, Sube Banerjee, Jill Manthorpe, Louise Allan, Louise Robinson, Greta Rait, PriDem Study Team
Summary: This study aims to assess the feasibility and implementation of a person-centred intervention for dementia care led by Clinical Dementia Leads working in primary care. Data from patients, carers, and healthcare professionals will be collected and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jennifer S. Pigott, Nathan Davies, Elizabeth Chesterman, Joy Read, Danielle Nimmons, Kate Walters, Megan Armstrong, Anette Schrag
Summary: Cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease (PD) poses complex challenges for clinical management and healthcare interactions. The support needs of both PD patients and caregivers are often unmet, with inconsistent diagnostic pathways and poor awareness of cognitive impairment in PD. Clinicians should adapt their approach and provide tailored information and support, while services should be more streamlined and collaborative. Wider awareness and understanding of this condition and its differences from other types of dementia are needed.
PARKINSONS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cini Bhanu, Irene Petersen, Mine Orlu, Daniel Davis, Reecha Sofat, Juan Carlos Bazo-Alvarez, Kate Walters
Summary: This study reveals the existence of different clusters of drugs associated with orthostatic hypotension in practice, which vary with age. The combination of cardiovascular system drugs, psychoactive drugs, and alpha-blockers may increase the cumulative risk of orthostatic hypotension in older adults.
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY
(2023)
