Retrospective study revealed that Zn relate to improvement of swallowing function in the older adults.

Background: Zinc is an essential micronutrient for maintaining biological activity. The level of zinc in the blood is known to decrease with age, especially in those over 75 years of age. In older adults patients with impaired functional status, aspiration pneumonia based on dysphagia often becomes problematic.

The influence of sex on patients with rheumatoid arthritis in a large observational cohort.

Objective: To compare the sex differences of various components of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Methods: Data of 4823 patients from a large observational cohort study were analyzed. Remarkable differences were noted between the sexes, and overall, women had significantly higher disease activity.