Publications by authors named "A Mark Clarfield"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the prevalence and factors associated with orthostatic hypotension (OH) in older adults with hypertension in northern Ethiopia, highlighting the risks and impacts of this condition.
- - Conducted with 240 participants aged 60 and older, the research found a prevalence rate of 23.8% for OH, with calcium channel blocker medications identified as a significant risk factor.
- - The results indicate that many patients experiencing OH also reported relevant symptoms, suggesting a need for greater awareness and management of this condition in older populations.
Kidnapped But Not Kids: A Case Series of Three Octogenarian Hostages Held in Captivity by Hamas.
Rambam Maimonides Med J
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an attack from Gaza into Israel, resulting in around 1,200 civilian deaths and 255 people taken hostage, including many elderly individuals.
- Among the hostages, 13% were over the age of 65, with some being over 80 years old, highlighting the vulnerability of older individuals in this crisis.
- The text presents case histories of three elderly abductees, detailing their extreme vulnerabilities and the severe psychological and physical stresses they endure, marking this as a significant instance of elder abuse in modern history.