older adults

Major Depressive Disorder and Measures of Cellular Aging: An Integrative Review.

Published May 22, 2013

Major Depressive Disorder and Measures of Cellular Aging: An Integrative Review.

Nurs Res Pract. 2013; 2013: 469070
Kinser PA, Lyon DE

Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects millions of individuals and causes significant suffering worldwide. It has been speculated that… Continue reading →

Frontal Plane Instability Following Rapid Voluntary Stepping: Effects of Age and a Concurrent Cognitive Task.

Published May 18, 2013

Frontal Plane Instability Following Rapid Voluntary Stepping: Effects of Age and a Concurrent Cognitive Task.

J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2013 May 16;
Kurz I, Berezowski E, Melzer I

BACKGROUND: Quick step execution may prevent falls when… Continue reading →

A Bivalent Ligand Targeting the Putative Mu Opioid Receptor and Chemokine Receptor CCR5 Heterodimers: Binding Affinity Versus Functional Activities.

Published May 18, 2013

A Bivalent Ligand Targeting the Putative Mu Opioid Receptor and Chemokine Receptor CCR5 Heterodimers: Binding Affinity versus Functional Activities.

Medchemcomm. 2013 May 1; 4(5): 847-851
Yuan Y, Arnatt CK, El-Hage N, Dever SM, Jacob JC, Selley DE, Hauser KF,… Continue reading →

Retinal Contrast Transfer Functions in Adults With and Without ADHD.

Published May 10, 2013

Retinal Contrast Transfer Functions in Adults with and without ADHD.

PLoS One. 2013; 8(5): e61728
Bubl E, Dörr M, Philipsen A, Ebert D, Bach M, van Elst LT

In previous studies, we found a strong reduction in contrast perception… Continue reading →

Strategies to Improve Recruitment and Retention of Older Stroke Survivors to a Randomized Clinical Exercise Trial.

Published May 10, 2013

Strategies to Improve Recruitment and Retention of Older Stroke Survivors to a Randomized Clinical Exercise Trial.

J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2013 May 2;
Taylor-Piliae RE, Boros D, Coull BM

BACKGROUND: Relatively few exercise randomized clinical trials (RCTs) among stroke… Continue reading →

The Digital Divide Among Low-Income Homebound Older Adults: Internet Use Patterns, eHealth Literacy, and Attitudes Toward Computer/Internet Use.

Published May 5, 2013

The Digital Divide Among Low-Income Homebound Older Adults: Internet Use Patterns, eHealth Literacy, and Attitudes Toward Computer/Internet Use.

J Med Internet Res. 2013; 15(5): e93
Choi NG, Dinitto DM

Internet technology can provide a diverse array of online resources… Continue reading →

Is Kyphosis Related to Mobility, Balance, and Disability?

Published May 4, 2013

Is Kyphosis Related to Mobility, Balance, and Disability?

Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2013 Apr 29;
Eum R, Leveille SG, Kiely DK, Kiel DP, Samelson EJ, Bean JF

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the association… Continue reading →

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Following Non-Surgical (Routine) Tooth Extraction: A Pilot Study.

Published May 2, 2013

Oral health-related quality of life following non-surgical (routine) tooth extraction: A pilot study.

Contemp Clin Dent. 2012 Oct; 3(4): 427-32
Adeyemo WL, Taiwo OA, Oderinu OH, Adeyemi MF, Ladeinde AL, Ogunlewe MO

The study was designed to explore the… Continue reading →

Can Medicare Survive if We Stick With the “Do Nothing Plan”?

Published April 26, 2013

by roberthuffstutter

Question by pdooma: Can Medicare survive if we stick with the “do nothing plan”?
Ohhh or tackle “waste, fraud and abuse” which is the catch all promise that never seems to happen.

Best answer:

Answer by Steve O… Continue reading →

Development of Figurative Language Skills Following Central Nervous System-Directed Chemotherapy Delivered in Early Childhood.

Published April 25, 2013

Development of figurative language skills following central nervous system-directed chemotherapy delivered in early childhood.

Int J Speech Lang Pathol. 2013 Apr 23;
Dowling EK, Lewis FM, Murdoch BE

Central nervous system (CNS)-directed chemotherapy is delivered for the treatment of… Continue reading →