Publications by authors named "U Braisch"
Introduction: Although anemia is associated with low muscle strength, hemoglobin has been rarely studied considering ferritin.
Aim: To analyze the association between hemoglobin and grip strength in community-dwelling older adults.
Methods: We used data from a German cohort of adults ≥ 65 years, excluding those with CRP > 10 mg/L or taking iron supplements.
Background: The association of frailty based on the accumulation of deficits with postoperative delirium (POD) has been poorly examined. We aimed to analyze this association in older patients undergoing elective surgery.
Methods: Preoperative data was used to build a 30-item frailty index (FI) for participants of the PAWEL-study.
Aims: Available upper reference levels (URLs) in older adults for N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), an established biomarker for heart failure, are mainly based on small samples. We aimed to identify NT-proBNP URL in a population-based reference sample of individuals aged ≥65 years.
Methods And Results: We analysed established NT-proBNP predictors using quantile regression among 2459 participants of two-independent population-based cohorts located in Germany, the Activity and Function in the Elderly Study (ActiFE, n = 1450) and the Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP-TREND-0, n = 1009).
Article Synopsis
- TRADE is a study focused on understanding how transfers and discharges between healthcare settings affect the onset of delirium and cognitive decline in older adults, aiming to create a better intervention for caregiver involvement.
- The research follows a structured two-step approach involving both development and feasibility testing to gather comprehensive data on delirium occurrences and caregivers' roles during patient transitions.
- Conducted in four hospitals in southwest Germany, the study aims to analyze various outcomes, including the incidence of delirium, cognitive function, and the effectiveness of the developed intervention over time.
Current evidence is insufficient to support different hypertension treatment targets in older adults. We evaluated whether frailty modifies the association between systolic blood pressure (SBP) and 8-year all-cause mortality in community-dwelling older adults. Longitudinal data from the ActiFE Ulm study (Activity and Function in the Elderly in Ulm; Germany) was collected.
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