Efficacy of Oral Ivermectin as Empirical Prophylaxis for Strongyloidiasis in Patients Treated with High-Dose Corticosteroids: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

People living in areas endemic for strongyloidiasis are at risk of latent Strongyloides stercoralis infection. Corticosteroid therapy is a well-established risk factor for life-threatening hyperinfection syndrome and disseminated disease owing to suppression of the immune system. There are limited data available on the efficacy and cost of providing oral ivermectin prophylaxis to all patients receiving high-dose corticosteroids for strongyloidiasis in endemic areas.

Prevalence and factors influencing slow gait speed among geriatric patients at outpatient clinic of a tertiary care hospital.

Background: Slow gait speed (GS) is a marker of functional decline and overall poor health status and could be considered as possible sarcopenia. Early detection with modified treatable causes is likely to lessen adverse health outcomes in older adults.

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of slow GS and related factors of older adults in an outpatient setting of a tertiary care hospital.

The Prevalence of Low Handgrip Strength and Its Predictors among Outpatient Older Adults in a Tertiary Care Setting: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Low muscle strength is linked to several adverse health outcomes. However, there are limited data regarding its prevalence and associated factors in Thai older adults. This study aimed to fill that gap.

Polypharmacy in Older Adults Undergoing Major Surgery: Prevalence, Association With Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and Potential Associated Anesthetic Agents.

Background: Polypharmacy, which is defined as the use of 5 or more medications, can exert significant adverse impact on older adult patients. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of polypharmacy, and to investigate its association with postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in older adult patients who underwent elective major surgery at Siriraj Hospital-Thailand's largest national tertiary referral center.

Methods: This prospective study included older adult patients aged ≥65 years who were scheduled for elective major surgery during December, 2017 to December, 2019 study period.