Publications by authors named "K Kozaki"
Article Synopsis
- The concept of oral frailty was introduced in Japan in 2014 to raise awareness about declining oral function among older adults, which can lead to eating and communication difficulties.
- Oral frailty can be identified using a simple 5-item checklist (OF-5) without needing a dental professional, and is defined by having at least two specific oral health issues, such as fewer teeth or difficulty swallowing.
- Approximately 40% of older adults living in the community experience oral frailty, which is linked to poor nutrition, social isolation, and increased risks of disability and mortality.
Monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphoma(MEITL)is very rare and aggressive subtype of lymphoma with poor prognosis. A 60-year-old man complaining of abdominal pain was underwent partial resection of the jejunum for panperitonitis with a small intestinal perforation. The histopathological and immunohistochemical findings led to the diagnosis of MEITL.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: Since the declaration of an emergency following the spread of COVID-19, the number of elderly patients complaining of delusions has increased. Therefore, we investigated the characteristics of patients diagnosed with delusional disorders in our clinic.
Methods: A total of 1,884 patients ≥ 65 years old who visited the Center for Comprehensive Care on Memory Disorders at Kyorin University Hospital from January 2017 to December 2021 were included in the study.
In current clinical practice, when a fall occurs in a long-term care facility, it is often treated as an accident. Falls are classified as one of the most commonly prevalent geriatric syndromes. As their causes are extremely diverse and complex, their occurrence rate depends on individual susceptibility, even if appropriate fall prevention measures are taken.
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