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Editorial: Could there Be Frailty in the Discrepancy between Lesions and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease?

J Frailty Aging

July 2022

Marco Canevelli, MD, PhD, Department of Human Neuroscience, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale dell'Università 30, 00185 Rome, Italy, Tel/fax +39 (0)6 49914604; Email:

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Study Objective: This study describes a pharmacist-led process to identify and discontinue inappropriate aspirin in patients receiving concomitant anticoagulant therapy and to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.

Setting: The study took place in an outpatient anticoagulation clinic within a small community hospital.

Participants: Patients ≥40 years old on indefinite anticoagulation therapy for atrial fibrillation and/or venous thromboembolism were included.

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Background: Gender-affirming surgery is a critical component of transgender health care, but access information is limited. The study aim was to assess workforce capacity to perform gender affirming bottom surgeries (GABSs) in the United States.

Methods: A questionnaire was administered via email, phone call, or fax from February to May 2020 to 86 practices identified as performing GABS by searching 10 Web-based databases with standardized keywords.

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High Estimated 24-Hour Urinary Sodium Excretion Is Related to Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study.

J Nutr Health Aging

June 2022

Yun Jong Lee, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro, 173 Beongil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620, Korea, Tel.: +82-31-787-7049, Fax.: +82-31-787-4051, E-mail:

Objectives: High salt intake results in various harmful effects on human health including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and reduced bone density. Despite this, there are very few studies in the literature that have investigated the association between sodium intake and osteoarthritis (OA). Therefore, we aimed to explore these associations in a Korean population.

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Relationship between Coffee Consumption and Osteoporosis Risk Determined by the ESR1 Polymorphism rs2982573.

J Nutr Health Aging

June 2022

Yung-Po Liaw, No. 110 Sec. 1 Jianguo N. Road, Department of Public Health and Institute of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City- 40201, Taiwan; Tel: +886436097722 ext. 11838; fax: +886423248179, Email:

Background: The development of osteoporosis is partly explained by interactions between genetic and lifestyle or environmental factors.

Objectives: In the current study, we determined the relationship between coffee consumption and the risk of osteoporosis among individuals with ESR1 rs2982573 in Taiwan.

Design, Participants And Setting: In this population-based cross-sectional study, we used genetic, demographic, and lifestyle data from participants recruited in Taiwan Biobank (TWB) between 2016 and 2019.

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Studies on the occurrence of injuries following consensual sexual intercourse (CSI) among patients treated by office-based gynecologists are lacking. This survey aimed to assess the presence and medical relevance of vaginal injuries after CSI in gynecological office-based practice, associated risk factors, and their significance for forensic medical assessment practice. All office-based gynecologists in Hamburg, Germany (n = 316), were asked to fill in a one-page questionnaire via a fax survey.

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This study compared the education and background, position characteristics, job responsibilities and satisfaction, and well-being of physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) in the United States. A mixed-methods, cross-sectional conventional mail survey design was used. The five sections of this survey included personal, education and background, position, and job satisfaction and well-being profiles.

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Interprofessional Education Module on Professionalism, Ethics, and Teamwork: Insights from Program Review Data of Health Professions Students.

J Allied Health

June 2022

Dep. of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Seton Hall University, Interprofessional Health Sciences Campus, 123 Metro Boulevard, Office 3319, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA. Tel 973-382-5396, fax 973-275-2171.

Formal interprofessional education provides health sciences students the opportunity to develop their knowledge in teamwork, communication, collaboration, and ethics. The purpose of this paper is to describe interprofessional students' perceptions of professionalism, ethics, and teamwork before and after being immersed in an interprofessional education Module on these topics. Through a program review process, pre- and post-Module survey responses from 10 interprofessional students were randomly reviewed by five faculty from different health sciences disciplines.

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FAK (focal adhesin kinase), a tyrosine kinase, plays an imperative role in cell-cell communication, particularly in cell signaling systems. It is a multi-functional signaling protein, which integrates and transduces signals into cancer cells through growth factor receptors or integrin and its interaction with Paxillin (PAX). The molecular processes by which FAK promotes the development and progression of cancer have progressively established the possible relationship between FAK-PAX complex in many types of cancer.

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Oncology care management via oral oncolytic therapy requires frequent laboratory monitoring for potential toxicities. A lag in these processes can result in treatment delays and care team dissatisfaction. A nurse-led quality improvement project was implemented to streamline processes, clearly define job tasks, and introduce a remote patient-reported symptom monitoring application to improve patient safety, access, operational productivity, and care team satisfaction.

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Decreased Diversity of Gut Microbiota Is Associated with Decreased Muscle Mass and Function in Older Adults Residing in a Nursing Home.

J Nutr Health Aging

May 2022

Keisuke Maeda, MD, PhD, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Hospital, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, 7-430 Morioka, Obu, Aichi, 474-8511, Japan, Phone: +81-562-46-2311; Fax: +81-562-44-8518, E-mail:

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Associations between Hair Mineral Concentrations and Skeletal Muscle Mass in Korean Adults.

J Nutr Health Aging

May 2022

Sang-Wook Song, MD, PhD, Department of Family Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Jungbu-daero 93, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16247, Republic of Korea, TEL: 82-31-881-8856, FAX: 82-31-248-7404, E-mail:

Objectives: Muscle health plays an important role in maintaining function and independence in the elderly, and some nutrients provide protection against the age-related decline of muscle strength and function. Minerals are important nutrients that may contribute to the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia, but they have not been well-studied. This study investigated whether hair mineral concentrations differ between subjects with low muscle mass (LMM) and subjects with normal muscle mass.

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Higher Body Mass Index in Hospitalized Older Patients Is Related to Higher Muscle Quality.

J Nutr Health Aging

May 2022

Naoki Akazawa, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Tokushima Bunri University, Hoji 180, Nishihama, Yamashiro-cho, Tokushima-city, Tokushima 770-8514, Japan, Tel +81 88 602 8000, Fax +81 88 602 8146, Email

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the relationship between muscle mass, intramuscular adipose tissue, and body mass index (BMI) in older inpatients.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: Hospital-based study.

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Association between Malnutrition Severity and Swallowing Function in Convalescent Rehabilitation Wards: A Multi-Center Cohort Study in Malnourished Patients with Sarcopenic Dysphagia.

J Nutr Health Aging

May 2022

Hidetaka Wakabayashi, MD, PhD, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan, 8-1, Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Code; 162-0054, Tel: +81-3-3353-8111, Fax: +81-3-5269-7639, E-mail:

Objectives: To evaluate the characteristics of sarcopenic dysphagia (SD) and the prognosis of swallowing function in convalescent rehabilitation hospital patients; and to investigate the association between malnutrition severity and SD.

Design: A prospective, multi-center, cohort study.

Setting: We extracted registry data from the Japanese Sarcopenic Dysphagia Database, focusing on patients admitted to convalescent rehabilitation hospitals.

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Mediating Effects of Malnutrition on the Relationship between Depressive Symptoms Clusters and Muscle Function Rather than Muscle Mass in Older Hemodialysis Patients.

J Nutr Health Aging

May 2022

Qi Guo, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, 1500 Zhouyuan Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, 201318, China, Phone: 86-22-8333-6977, Fax: 86-22-8333-6977, E-mail:

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the association and mediation pathways among muscle mass, muscle function (muscle strength and physical performance), and malnutrition with depressive symptoms clusters in the older hemodialysis patients.

Design: A multi-center cross-sectional study.

Setting And Participants: A total of 499 patients aged ≥ 60 on hemodialysis from seven facilities in Shanghai of China from 2020 to 2021.

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Association of Loss of Occlusal Pairs of Teeth with Sarcopenia in a Chinese Population of Community-Dwelling Elderly.

J Nutr Health Aging

May 2022

Wei Gao, MD, PhD, Department of Geriatrics, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 211166, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. Email: Jin-Shui Xu, MD, Jiangsu Province Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing 210009, China. E-mail: Tel: +86-25-83759916, Fax: +86-25-83759546.

Objectives: Tooth loss, which usually leads to malnutrition, is common in the elderly. However, limited information is available regarding its association with sarcopenia. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between loss of occlusal pairs of tooth and sarcopenia.

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Study Protocol of a Comprehensive Activity Promotion Program for the Prevention of Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol.

J Prev Alzheimers Dis

May 2022

Prof. Hiroyuki Shimada, National Centre for Geriatrics and Gerontology, 7-430 Morioka-cho, Obu, Aichi 474-8511, Japan, Tel: +81-562-44-5651 (ext. 5680), Fax: +81 562-46-8294, E-mail:

Background: Several technical devices are available to monitor and promote changes in behavior toward higher activity. In particular, smartphones are becoming the primary platform for recognizing human activity. However, the effects of behavior change techniques that promote physical, cognitive, and social activities on incident dementia in older adults remain unknown.

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Identifying Dementia Risk in Older Veterans Using A Mailing Survey.

J Prev Alzheimers Dis

May 2022

Jorge G. Ruiz, MD, Associate Director for Clinical Affairs, Miami VA Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), GRECC (11GRC), Bruce W. Carter Miami VAMC, 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, Florida 33125, USA, Telephone: (305) 575-3388 / Fax: (305) 575-3365, E-mail: ORCID: 0000-0003-3069-8502.

Evidence suggests that dementia can be prevented. Patients with frailty may be particularly at risk for cognitive impairment (CI). The aim of this study was to determine dementia risk in older Veterans and whether the risk varies according to frailty status.

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The Effects of Dual-Task Training on Cognitive and Physical Functions in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment; A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

J Prev Alzheimers Dis

May 2022

Tong Wang, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 300 of Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China. Tel: +86 13951680478, fax: +862583318752. E-mail: Yi Zhu, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 300 of Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China. Tel: +86 13705164030, fax: +862583318752. E-mail:

Background And Objective: Individuals with Alzheimer disease and dementia experience cognitive decline and reduction in physical capabilities. Engaging in cognitive challenges and physical exercises is effective in reducing age-related cognitive and physical decline. It is believed that physical activity in the context of cognitive challenges might enhance the process of neurogenesis in the adult brain, but how effective are such interventions? Is there enough evidence to support that dual-task training is more effective than cognitive or physical training alone? To what extent can such training improve cognitive and physical functions in patients at various stages of cognitive decline?

Methodology: This systematic review with meta-analysis summarizes the emerging evidence of dual-task training for enhancing cognitive and physical functions in older individuals with cognitive impairment, dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

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Plasma MMP-9 Levels as the Future Risk of Conversion to Dementia in ApoE4-Positive MCI Patients: Investigation Based on the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Database.

J Prev Alzheimers Dis

May 2022

Yuhei Chiba, 3-9 Fukuura Kanazawa-Ku Yokohama Kanagawa 236-0004, Japan, Telephone: +81-45-787-2667, FAX: +81-45-783-2540, E-mail:

Background: Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) has been reported to be correlated with declines in hippocampal volume and cognitive function in ApoE4-positive MCI patients.

Objectives: The present study was aimed to investigate the effects of plasma matrix MMP-9 on the conversion risk between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) patients with and without ApoE4.

Design And Setting: Retrospective observational study using the data extracted from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative database.

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Dual Task Performance Is Associated with Amyloidosis in Cognitively Healthy Adults.

J Prev Alzheimers Dis

May 2022

Jason K. Longhurst, PT, DPT, PHD, Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, 63104, tel: 314-977-8533, fax: 314-977-8513.

Background: Preclinical Alzheimer's disease (AD) provides an opportunity for the study and implementation of interventions and strategies aimed at delaying, mitigating, and preventing AD. While this preclinical state is an ideal target, it is difficult to identify efficiently and cost-effectively. Recent findings have suggested that cognitive-motor dual task paradigms may provide additional inference.

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Detection and Management of Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease Treated with Anti-Amyloid Beta Therapy.

J Prev Alzheimers Dis

May 2022

Jerome Barakos, Medical Imaging, Neuroscience, Bioclinica, 7707 Gateway Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Newark, CA 94560, USA. Tel: 415 515-3058, Fax: 415 753-9363. E-mail:

Article Synopsis
  • Amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) are side effects noted in Alzheimer's disease treatments using anti-amyloid beta therapies, affecting drugs like aducanumab and lecanemab.
  • *The exact cause of ARIA is unknown, but it's thought to involve antibody interactions with accumulated amyloid beta in the brain, leading to issues like swelling and leakage from blood vessels.
  • *While ARIA is mostly temporary and may not show symptoms, monitoring is essential, and treatment may need to be paused based on radiographic findings, with regular checks recommended for safety.
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Association between Inflammation and Functional Outcome in Patients with Sarcopenic Dysphagia.

J Nutr Health Aging

April 2022

Hidetaka Wakabayashi, MD, PhD, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, 8-1, Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Code; 162-0054, Tel: +81-3-3353-8111, Fax: +81-3-5269-7639, E-mail:

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate whether inflammation affects the outcome of swallowing ability to improve treatment for sarcopenic dysphagia.

Design: A retrospective observational cohort study was performed using data from the Japanese sarcopenic dysphagia database.

Setting: The database was constructed using data from 19 hospitals and one home visiting rehabilitation team.

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Social Detachment Influenced Muscle Mass and Strength during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japanese Community-Dwelling Older Women.

J Frailty Aging

April 2022

Son BK, PhD., Institute of Gerontology, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan. Phone: 81 3 5800 6534, Fax: 81 3 5800 8837, E-mail:

Social detachment due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has caused a decline in physical activity, leading to sarcopenia and frailty in older adults. This study aimed to compare muscle mass, strength, and function values in older women before and after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic (April-May 2020). Furthermore, changes in muscle measures across women who experienced different levels of impact on their social participation due to the COVID-19 pandemic were examined.

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Vitamin D Supplementation Is Associated with a Reduction in Self-Reported Falls among Older Adults with Previous Fall History - Feasibility Study.

J Frailty Aging

April 2022

Stephen D. Anton, Department of Aging and Geriatric Research, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA, Tel.: +1 (352)-273-7514; Fax: +1 (352)-273-5920.

Background: Vitamin D insufficiency contributes to muscle weakness and a higher risk of falls in older adults.

Objectives: This study explored the impact of vitamin D supplementation on self-reported falls and physical function in older adults with low vitamin D levels and a recent fall history.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-five older adults ≥ 70 years with two or more falls during the past year, low vitamin D blood levels (≥10 ng/ml and < 30 ng/mL), and slow gait speed (1.

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