Interest of F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography for Fever and Inflammatory Syndrome of Unknown Origin in Elderly Patients: A Retrospective Real-Life Single-Center Study from a University Referral Hospital.

Fever and inflammatory syndrome of unknown origin pose diagnostic challenges, particularly in elderly patients with atypical presentations. F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (F-FDG PET/CT) has proven useful in these cases, yet its role in geriatric populations remains underexplored. This study evaluates the impact of F-FDG PET/CT on the management of these conditions in elderly patients.

Spatio-Temporal Gait Parameters of Hospitalized Older Patients: Comparison of Fallers and Non-Fallers.

Gait disorders are predisposing factors for falls. They are accessible to rehabilitation and can be analyzed using tools that collect spatio-temporal parameters of walking, such as the GAITRite mat. The objective of this retrospective study was to find differences between the spatio-temporal parameters in patients who had fallen compared to patients who did not fall in a population of older patients hospitalized in acute geriatrics department.

Infant botulism: a descriptive study in a pediatric intensive care unit.

Introduction. Infant botulism (IB) is the most common form of human botulism in Argentina. Our objective was to describe the main aspects of diagnosis and management of patients with IB admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

Survey on the use and practice of transcranial Doppler ultrasound in neurocritical patients in pediatric intensive care Units in Argentina.

Introduction: The use of transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound in neurocritical patients is reported to be increasingly common in pediatric intensive care units. The objective of this survey was to know about the use and practice of TCD ultrasound in neurocritical care and the training process of staff members performing it.

Material And Methods: Survey administered to providers from 23 pediatric intensive care units of Argentina.

Humoral immune response after COVID-19 infection or BNT162b2 vaccine among older adults: evolution over time and protective thresholds.

The objectives of this study were to assess the dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 anti-RBD-IgG response over time among older people after COVID-19 infection or vaccination and its comparison with indicative levels of protection. Geriatric patients with SARS-CoV-2 serological test results were included and divided into three groups. A vaccine group (n = 34), a group of natural COVID-19 infection (n = 32), and a group who contracted COVID-19 less than 15 days after the first injection (n = 17).

Older Persons Displaying Parkinsonian Gait: Prediction and Explanation of the Recurrent Falling Phenomenon and Its Related Poor Prognosis.

Introduction: Parkinsonian gait in older persons is a major risk factor for recurrent falling. This prospective, longitudinal study (named EVAMAR-AGEX) aimed to validate the threshold value of two or more falls per year for distinguishing non-recurrent (NRF) from recurrent fallers (RF), to explore predictive factors for recurrent falling, and to identify factors which underlie the transition of patients from NRF to RF. The study took place over 2 years, with an intermediate analysis at 1 year of follow-up.

Animal-assisted intervention and agitation in patients with dementia: evaluation in a special care unit by the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory.

Background: Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) show promising results, but they suffer from a lack of studies and contradictory results.

Objective: Our study deals with dog intervention and agitation in older patients with dementia.

Methods: An epidemiological quasi-experimental study was carried out in patients living in a special care unit (SCU) in an Ehpad in the French Haut-Rhin region.

[Animal-assisted intervention and agitation in patients with dementia: evaluation in a special care unit by the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory].

Background: Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) show promising results but they suffer from a lack studies and contradictory results.

Objective: Our study deals with dog intervention and agitation in older patients with dementia.

Methods: An epidemiological quasi-experimental study was carried out in patients living in a Special Care Unit (SCU) of an Ehpad in the French Region of Haut-Rhin.

Presence of active myocarditis at the 6 month follow-up appointment for a severe form of COVID-19: a case report.

Here, we present the case of an 81-year-old male patient, who was hospitalized for a severe form of COVID-19. Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) performed 1 month after symptom onset was normal. Respiratory evolution was favourable, and the patient was discharged at Day 78.

Therapeutic prevention of COVID-19 in elderly: a case-control study.

COVID-19 is a particularly aggressive disease for the elderly as 86% of deaths related to COVID-19 occur in people over 65 years of age. Despite the urgent need for a preventive treatment, there are currently no serious leads, other than the vaccination. The aim of this retrospective case-control study is to find a pharmacological preventive treatment of COVID-19 in elderly patients.

Gait Disorder among Elderly People, Psychomotor Disadaptation Syndrome: Post-Fall Syndrome, Risk Factors and Follow-Up - A Cohort Study of 70 Patients.

Introduction: Falls among older people are a major health issue and the first cause of accidental death after 75 years of age. Post-fall syndrome (PFS) is commonly known and yet poorly studied.

Objective: Identify risk factors for PFS and do a follow-up 1 year later.

Parkinsonian gait in elderly people: Significance of the threshold value of two and more falls per year.

Objectives: Parkinsonism in the elderly presents a major risk factor for recurrent falls (2 and more falls per year), which is associated with increased morbidity. The main objective was to investigate explanatory variables relating to the risk of being recurrent fallers (RF) in persons with parkinsonian gait.

Methods: Seventy-nine among 172 eligible persons were enrolled in this prospective study, the findings of which were analyzed at 12 months.

Effects of a short-term interval aerobic training program with recovery bouts on vascular function in sedentary aged 70 or over: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Interval aerobic training programs with active recovery bouts (IATP-R) are reported as being more adapted to seniors while improving cardiorespiratory and endurance parameters. Report of benefits on vascular function is still limited.

Purpose: To measure the impact of IATP-R on vascular function among seniors.

Systematic Review and Pragmatic Clinical Approach to Oral and Nasal Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Treatment in Patients with Vitamin B12 Deficiency Related to Gastrointestinal Disorders.

The objective of this review is to provide an update on the effectiveness of oral and nasal vitamin B12 (cobalamin) treatment in gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Relevant articles were identified by PubMed and Google Scholar systematic search, from January 2010 and June 2018, and through hand search of relevant reference articles. Additional studies were obtained from references of identified studies, the Cochrane Library and the ISI Web of Knowledge.

Effects of Interval Aerobic Training Program with Recovery bouts on cardiorespiratory and endurance fitness in seniors.

Interval aerobic training programs (IATP) improve cardiorespiratory and endurance parameters. They are, however, unsuitable to seniors as frequently associated with occurrence of exhaustion and muscle pain. The purpose of this study was to measure the benefits of an IATP designed with recovery bouts (IATP-R) in terms of cardiorespiratory and endurance parameters and its acceptability among seniors (≥70 years).

Effects of a short-term Interval Aerobic Training Programme with active Recovery bouts (IATP-R) on cognitive and mental health, functional performance and quality of life: A randomised controlled trial in sedentary seniors.

Background: Interval aerobic training programme with active recovery bouts (IATP-R) has shown to improve tolerance to IATP among seniors. However, data concerning its benefits for seniors' health are still limited.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of IATP-R on seniors' health status.

Critically ill elderly patients (≥ 90 years): Clinical characteristics, outcome and financial implications.

Background: Patients aged over 90 are being admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) with increasing frequency. The appropriateness of such decisions still remains controversial due to questionable outcome, limited resources and costs. Our objective was to determine the clinical characteristics and outcome in elderly patients (≥ 90 years) admitted in a medical ICU, with an additional focus on medico-economic implications.

Effect of Aerobic Training on Peak Oxygen Uptake Among Seniors Aged 70 or Older: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Older adults undergo a progressive decline in cardiorespiratory fitness and functional capacity. This lower peak oxygen uptake (VO) level is associated with increased risk of frailty, dependency, loss of autonomy, and mortality from all causes. Regular physical activity and particularly aerobic training (AT) have been shown to contribute to better and healthy aging.

History and Outcome of Febrile Neutropenia Outside the Oncology Setting: A Retrospective Study of 76 Cases Related to Non-Chemotherapy Drugs.

Background: Despite major advances in its prevention and treatment, febrile neutropenia remains a most concerning complication of cancer chemotherapy. Outside the oncology setting, however, only few data are currently available on febrile neutropenia related to non-chemotherapy drugs. We report here data on 76 patients with febrile neutropenia related to non-chemotherapy drugs, followed up in a referral center within a university hospital.