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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jetsada Ruangsuriya, Rawiwan Wongpoomchai, Somdet Srichairatanakool, Wachiranun Sirikul, Nida Buawangpong, Penprapa Siviroj
Summary: Frailty is a concern among northern Thai elderly as they move towards an aging society. A cross-sectional study investigated the association between diets consumed by Thai elders and frailty. Consuming guava fruit and Acacia pennata vegetable was significantly associated with lower odds of frailty, with higher levels of phytochemicals and antioxidant capacity compared to other foods. These findings may be utilized in health promotion programs to prevent frailty among Thai elderly.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jinshil Hyun, Mindy J. Katz, Carol A. Derby, Nelson Roque, Elizabeth Munoz, Martin J. Sliwinski, Gina S. Lovasi, Richard B. Lipton
Summary: This study examined the association between healthy food availability and cognitive performance among urban older adults. It found that subjective availability of healthy foods, but not objective food environments, was associated with better processing speed and memory binding performance. Furthermore, a portion of this association was mediated through fruit and vegetable consumption.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
X. T. Shang, Z. H. Wei
Summary: This study aimed to explore socio-economic inequalities in the health status of older people in China using the most recent data available. The study found significant socio-economic differences in self-rated health, functional limitations, and reported chronic diseases, particularly in the area of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) limitations. These findings highlight the need for explicit attention to address these inequalities and target vulnerable subgroups to reduce socio-economic disparities.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Masanori Iwasaki, Akihiro Yoshihara
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the impact of dentition status on higher-level functional capacity trajectories in individuals aged 70-80. Findings revealed three distinct trajectories, with lower teeth count and no denture use at age 70 predicting a higher likelihood of functional decline. These results suggest that preserving natural teeth and using dentures could help maintain higher-level functional competence in older adults.
GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Takamasa Komiyama, Takashi Ohi, Wakana Ito, Yoshitada Miyoshi, Takako Hiratsuka, Sanae Matsuyama, Ichiro Tsuji, Makoto Watanabe, Yoshinori Hattori
Summary: This prospective cohort study examined the relationship between the number of remaining teeth, maximum occlusal force, and incidence of gastrointestinal cancer in community-dwelling older Japanese individuals. The study found that low maximum occlusal force was associated with the incidence of gastrointestinal cancer.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Upul Cooray, Richard G. Watt, Georgios Tsakos, Anja Heilmann, Masanori Hariyama, Takafumi Yamamoto, Isuruni Kuruppuarachchige, Katsunori Kondo, Ken Osaka, Jun Aida
Summary: The prevalence of tooth loss in older adults has increased due to population aging, impacting physical and social well-being. High-dimensional epidemiological data was used to identify predictors of tooth loss, with age, gender, teeth count, denture use, and chewing difficulty being key factors. Machine learning predictions showed that tooth loss was mainly driven by demographic, oral health, and socioeconomic variables, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing these factors in prevention strategies.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Pia Lopez-Jornet, Carmen Zamora Lavella, Eduardo Pons-Fuster Lopez, Asta Tvarijonaviciute
Summary: Dementia patients have poorer oral health, are more likely to have fewer teeth, oral issues, and a higher risk of cognitive decline.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jie Shen, Shujiao Qian, Liyan Huang, Yang Tao, Hui Chen, Ke Deng, Fei Yang, Geng Zong, Yan Zheng, Xiaofeng Wang, Maurizio Tonetti, Changzheng Yuan
Summary: There is an association between the number of natural teeth and overall dietary diversity and nutritional status among older adults in China. Older adults with poor dentition have lower dietary diversity, lower intake frequencies of healthy foods, and worse nutritional status.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Annabel P. P. Matison, Anbupalam Thalamuthu, Victoria M. M. Flood, Julian N. N. Trollor, Vibeke S. S. Catts, Margaret J. J. Wright, David Ames, Henry Brodaty, Perminder S. S. Sachdev, Simone Reppermund, Karen A. A. Mather
Summary: Previous research suggests that a higher intake of fruits and vegetables may protect against depression in older adults. This study aims to estimate the genetic and environmental influences on fruit and vegetable consumption in older adults, and explore the potential shared genetic influences on consumption and depression.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Eduardo Bernabe, Cesar de Oliveira, Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira Duarte, Fabiola Bof de Andrade, Wael Sabbah
Summary: This study evaluated the associations of tooth loss, vision, and hearing impairments with social participation among older adults. The findings suggest that tooth loss, vision, and hearing impairments are associated with reduced social participation among older adults.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2023)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Leandro Machado Oliveira, Thayna Regina Pelissari, Carlos Heitor Cunha Moreira, Thiago Machado Ardenghi, Flavio Fernando Demarco, Fabricio Batistin Zanatta
Summary: This study investigated whether the association between alcohol consumption and tooth loss is influenced by socioeconomic positions in Brazilian older adults. The results showed that heavy drinkers with low socioeconomic status and low educational attainment had a higher prevalence of tooth loss compared to their counterparts. This association was confirmed in sensitivity analyses.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luciene Fatima Fernandes Almeida, Taiane Goncalves Novaes, Milene Cristine Pessoa, Ariene Silva do Carmo, Larissa Loures Mendes, Andreia Queiroz Ribeiro
Summary: The study found that the distance older adults traveled to establishments selling unprocessed/minimally processed foods was inversely associated with the regular consumption of fruits and vegetables. Additionally, older adults living farther from establishments selling ultra-processed foods, mixed establishments, or all categories of establishments had lower prevalence of regular consumption of fruits and vegetables.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2021)
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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)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Fabiola Bof de Andrade, Richard G. Watt, Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa, Cesar de Oliveira
Summary: This study evaluates the association between normative and subjective oral health measures and poor self-reported sleep quality among community-dwelling older adults in Brazil. The results show that there is an association between oral health and sleep quality, emphasizing the importance of oral health to general health.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Takafumi Abe, Kazumichi Tominaga, Yuichi Ando, Yuta Toyama, Miwako Takeda, Masayuki Yamasaki, Kenta Okuyama, Tsuyoshi Hamano, Minoru Isomura, Toru Nabika, Shozo Yano
Summary: The study examined the relationship between oral health, including the number of teeth and masticatory function, and the pathogenesis of sarcopenia and diabetes mellitus in older adults. It found that maintaining good oral health may help prevent the development of these conditions in older individuals.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
D. S. Brennan, S. Chrisopoulos, L. Luzzi, D. N. Teusner
AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL
(2020)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
YoungHa Song, Liana Luzzi, Sergio Chrisopoulos, David Brennan
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2020)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
YoungHa Song, Liana Luzzi, David S. Brennan
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES
(2020)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
YoungHa Song, Liana Luzzi, Sergio Chrisopoulos, David S. Brennan
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2020)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
K. A. Singh, D. S. Brennan
Summary: The study found that dental visiting and services were associated with factors such as gender, dental anxiety, income, and social support. While need and cost factors can predict dental service use, psychosocial variables like health competence and social support also play a role.
AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL
(2021)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
L. Jamieson, L. Do, K. Kapellas, S. Chrisopoulos, L. Luzzi, D. Brennan, X. Ju
Summary: The study found that between 2004-06 and 2017-18, Indigenous Australians still experienced poorer oral health compared to non-Indigenous Australians, with a greater gap in the more recent survey.
AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL
(2021)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Peter Arrow, Susan Piggott, Sheryl Carter, Rob McPhee, David Atkinson, David Simon Brennan, Sanjeewa Kularatna, Utsana Tonmukayakul, Soniya Nanda, Tamara Mackean, Lisa Jamieson
Summary: The study aimed to compare the impact of early childhood caries treatment on child oral health-related quality of life and dental anxiety among Aboriginal children, finding that the use of ART/HT approach had positive effects in remote Aboriginal communities.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Dandara G. Haag, Pedro R. Santiago, Helena S. Schuch, David S. Brennan, Lisa M. Jamieson
Summary: The association between social support and oral health outcomes is influenced by levels of household income. Individuals with lower levels of social support and lower household income have poorer oral health. The provision of social support has a stronger association with the oral health of low-income participants, suggesting that socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals would benefit the most from a social support intervention.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Mehrsa Zakershahrak, Pedro Henrique Ribeiro Santiago, Sneha Sethi, Dandara Haag, Lisa Jamieson, David Brennan
Summary: This study aimed to validate the EQ-5D-3L in a large population sample in Australia for the first time, and found that it displayed good psychometric properties as a health-related quality of life measure. The EQ-5D-3L was able to discriminate between health states in the general South Australian population. Future research should investigate the psychometric properties of the EQ-5D-5L in South Australia and explore whether an increased number of response categories can mitigate the observed ceiling effects.
CURRENT MEDICAL RESEARCH AND OPINION
(2022)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
L. A. Crocombe, S. Chrisopoulos, K. Kapellas, D. Brennan, L. Luzzi, S. Khan
Summary: This paper investigated the associations between oral health and various factors, and compared the results in three Australian regional areas. The results showed that poorer oral health was associated with household income, education level, smoking habits, reasons for dental visits, and frequency of dental visits in less urban areas compared to major cities.
AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Arash Ghanbarzadegan, Murthy Mittinty, David S. Brennan, Lisa M. Jamieson
Summary: This study investigated the mechanisms of financial barriers to dental service utilization in Australian adults. The results showed that household income directly affected the financial burden of dental services, regardless of insurance status, concession card ownership, or service sector.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mehrsa Zakershahrak, David Brennan
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether positive personality traits could modify the association between low income and oral and general health-related quality of life. The results showed that low-income individuals with higher positive personality trait scores had better performance in terms of oral and general health-related quality of life. Specifically, individuals with higher emotional stability scores were able to alleviate the adverse effect of low income on health-related quality of life.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
P. Arrow, S. Piggott, L. Jamieson, D. Brennan, U. Tonmukayakul, S. Kularatna, D. Atkinson, S. Nanda
Summary: The presence of EDs among young Indigenous children was associated with a higher risk of dental caries.
AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Arash Ghanbarzadegan, Murthy Mittinty, David S. Brennan, Lisa M. Jamieson
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate how education level affects dental service utilization patterns in the Australian adult population. The results showed that individuals with lower education were less likely to visit a dentist or receive dental care, and were more inclined towards receiving emergency and treatment services.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mehrsa Zakershahrak, David Brennan
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the effects of positive personality traits (PTs) on income and self-rated health. The results showed a correlation between positive personality traits and self-rated health, and these traits modified the self-rated health inequalities associated with low income.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)