Publications by authors named "Deniz M Surmeli"
Objectives: To assess the impact of sarcopenia and vitamin D levels on the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
Methods: A total of 193 male patients, aged 60 years and above, who visited the geriatric outpatient clinic at Ibn-i Sina Hospital in Ankara, Turkey, between December 2019 and March 2021, were enrolled. Sarcopenia was diagnosed according to the criteria set by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People.
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- Depression is a prevalent issue among older adults, often overlooked in many countries, which can lead to undiagnosed psychiatric disorders.
- A study of 235 elderly patients showed that 34.9% had high depression scores, linked to poor cognitive function, nutrition, and overall frailty.
- The findings suggest that depression in older adults is related to both emotional and functional aspects, indicating that symptoms can be atypical compared to younger populations.
Introduction: In advanced age, both sarcopenia and erectile dysfunction (ED) occur with similar underlying causes through different mechanisms. In our study we investigated the association between sarcopenia and ED in older men.
Methods: A total of 193 male patients aged 60 years and older were included in the study.
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- Falls significantly contribute to health risks in older adults, and this study explores the link between sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass) and blood pressure in elderly patients who experience falls.
- The study involved 72 elderly patients, revealing that the majority had varying degrees of sarcopenia, with higher arterial stiffness indicated by increased pulse wave velocity in those affected.
- Findings suggest that sarcopenia is associated with fluctuations in central and peripheral blood pressure, highlighting the need for thorough blood pressure assessments in older adults diagnosed with sarcopenia to better manage fall risk.