scholarly journals Unexplained Anemia in the Elderly: Potential Role of Arterial Stiffness

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Montero ◽  
Candela Diaz-Cañestro ◽  
Andreas Flammer ◽  
Carsten Lundby
Keyword(s):  
Arterial Stiffness ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
The Elderly

scholarly journals Prognostic value of arterial stiffness measurements in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and its complications: The potential role of sodium‐glucose co‐transporter‐2 inhibitors

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 562-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Patoulias ◽  
Christodoulos Papadopoulos ◽  
Konstantinos Stavropoulos ◽  
Ioanna Zografou ◽  
Michael Doumas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Arterial Stiffness ◽  
Prognostic Value ◽  
Potential Role

Critical Issues in the Health of the Elderly: The Role of Physical Activity

1984 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 199-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roy J. Shephard
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Health Care Expenditures ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Present Evidence ◽  
Critical Issues

ABSTRACTThe potential role of physical activity in the primary, secondary, tertiary and quarternary treatment of disease is examined with particular reference to the health care needs of the elderly. Areas requiring further research are stressed. On present evidence, it would appear likely that enhanced physical activity could make a useful contribution to the containment of health care expenditures; however, it still has to be established how far the gains of physical condition and resultant improvements of health status that are seen in younger individuals could be realized by the various categories of geriatric patient.

scholarly journals Potential Role of Phenolic Extracts of Mentha in Managing Oxidative Stress and Alzheimer’s Disease

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 631
Author(s):  
Doaa M. Hanafy ◽  
Geoffrey E. Burrows ◽  
Paul D. Prenzler ◽  
Rodney A. Hill
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Phenolic Constituents ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Developed Nations

With an increase in the longevity and thus the proportion of the elderly, especially in developed nations, there is a rise in pathological conditions that accompany ageing, such as neurodegenerative disorders. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive cognitive and memory decline. The pathophysiology of the disease is poorly understood, with several factors contributing to its development, such as oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, cholinergic neuronal apoptotic death, and the accumulation of abnormal proteins in the brain. Current medications are only palliative and cannot stop or reverse the progression of the disease. Recent clinical trials of synthetic compounds for the treatment of AD have failed because of their adverse effects or lack of efficacy. Thus, there is impetus behind the search for drugs from natural origins, in addition to the discovery of novel, conventional therapeutics. Mints have been used traditionally for conditions relevant to the central nervous system. Recent studies showed that mint extracts and/or their phenolic constituents have a neuroprotective potential and can target multiple events of AD. In this review, we provide evidence of the potential role of mint extracts and their derivatives as possible sources of treatments in managing AD. Some of the molecular pathways implicated in the development of AD are reviewed, with focus on apoptosis and some redox pathways, pointing to mechanisms that may be modulated for the treatment of AD, and the need for future research invoking knowledge of these pathways is highlighted.

Oral Care and the Elderly

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. Ashford ◽  
Michelle Skelley
Keyword(s):  
Potential Role ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Severe Illness ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Diverse Environment ◽  
Oropharyngeal Cavity ◽  
Normal Environment ◽  
Oral Pathogens

Abstract The purpose of this report is to review the normal environment of the oropharyngeal cavity, examine its potential role in the development of pneumonia, and examine the beneficial effects of oral care in the prevention of pneumonia among the sick and elderly. The oropharynx is a very diverse environment of structures, functions, and ecology. Normal bacterial florae existing in this environment are limited in their efforts to colonize in the moist oral tissues by immune properties present in saliva and mucous. Lack of oral maintenance or the occurrence of a severe illness may provide an opportunity for these pathogens to colonize and multiply. Aspiration of certain oral pathogens into the lower respiratory tract has been associated with the development of pneumonia leading to illness complications and death in some elderly or sick persons. Oral care using brushes and oral rinses have been shown to significantly reduce pneumonia development and fever in the sick and elderly populations. An important new role of speech-language pathologists is to assert themselves as practitioners and advocates of better oral health with these populations.

The potential role of plant-derived natural products in improving arterial stiffness: A review of dietary intervention studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 99 ◽  
pp. 426-440
Author(s):  
Mona Alidadi ◽  
Tannaz Jamialahmadi ◽  
Arrigo F.G. Cicero ◽  
Vanessa Bianconi ◽  
Matteo Pirro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Arterial Stiffness ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Intervention Studies ◽  
Dietary Intervention

scholarly journals Arterial Stiffness Is Increased in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Without Cardiovascular Disease: A potential role of low-grade inflammation

Diabetes Care ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 1083-1089 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Llaurado ◽  
V. Ceperuelo-Mallafre ◽  
C. Vilardell ◽  
R. Simo ◽  
N. Freixenet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Arterial Stiffness ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Low Grade Inflammation
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