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BMC Geriatrics is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the health and healthcare of older people, including the effects of healthcare systems and policies. The journal also welcomes research focused on the aging process, including cellular, genetic, and physiological processes and cognitive modifications.
BMC Geriatrics (ISSN 1471-2318) is indexed/tracked/covered by PubMed, MEDLINE, CAS, Scopus, EMBASE and Google Scholar.
BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :47
One in four Mexicans aged 65-69 and nearly half those over 85 are so frail, as measured by a new index created from self-reported deficits, that they have an increased risk of dying in the next two years.
BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :30
Inappropriate use of medications, particularly long-acting benzodiazepines, is associated with an increased risk of falling in elderly people, according to a large, prospective, cohort study.
BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :23
Elderly American Caucasians perform better at cognitive tests than their English counterparts despite having a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, possibly due to less depression and higher levels of education and wealth among this population.
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A frailty index to predict the mortality risk in a population of senior mexican adults Jose Juan Garcia-Gonzalez, Carmen Garcia-Pena, Francisco Franco-Marina, Luis Miguel Gutierrez-Robledo BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :47 (3 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Falls among community-residing stroke survivors following inpatient rehabilitation: a descriptive analysis of longitudinal data Laura M Wagner, Victoria L Phillips, Amanda E Hunsaker, Pamela G Forducey BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :46 (14 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Self reported health status, and health service contact, of illicit drug users aged 50 and over: a qualitative interview study in Merseyside, United Kingdom Caryl M Beynon, Brenda Roe, Paul Duffy, Lucy Pickering BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :45 (9 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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WHEDA study: Effectiveness of occupational therapy at home for older people with dementia and their caregivers - the design of a pragmatic randomised controlled trial evaluating a Dutch programme in seven German centres Sebastian Voigt-Radloff, Maud Graff, Rainer Leonhart, Katrin Schornstein, Myrra Vernooij-Dassen, Marcel Olde-Rikkert, Michael Huell BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :44 (2 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Association between subjective memory complaints and health care utilisation: a three-year follow up Frans Boch Waldorff, Volkert Siersma, Gunhild Waldemar BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :43 (23 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Evaluation of an evidence-based guidance on the reduction of physical restraints in nursing homes: a cluster-randomised controlled trial [ISRCTN34974819] Antonie Haut, Sascha K BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :42 (7 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Dual-tasking and gait in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment. The effect of working memory Manuel Montero-Odasso, Howard Bergman, Natalie A Phillips, Chek H Wong, Nadia Sourial, Howard Chertkow BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :41 (1 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Implementation of an active aging model in Mexico for prevention and control of chronic diseases in the elderly V BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :40 (26 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Are non-slip socks really 'non-slip'? An analysis of slip resistance Satyan Chari, Terrence Haines, Paul Varghese, Alyssia Economidis BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :39 (25 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Challenges to conducting research with older people living in nursing homes Sue Hall, Susan Longhurst, Irene J Higginson BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :38 (24 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Enzymatic digestion of articular cartilage results in viscoelasticity changes that are consistent with polymer dynamics mechanisms Ronald K June, David P Fyhrie BioMedical Engineering OnLine 2009, 8 :32 (4 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Case report
Ulceration of the oral mucosa induced by antidepressant medication: a case report Fernanda Bertini, Nivea Cristina Sena Costa, Adriana AIGOTTI HABERBECK Brandao, Ana Sueli RODRIGUES Cavalcante, Janete DIAS Almeida Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3 :98 (3 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Accumulation of neutral lipids in peripheral blood mononuclear cells as a distinctive trait of Alzheimer patients and asymptomatic subjects at risk of disease Alessandra Pani, Antonella Mandas, Giacomo Diaz, Claudia Abete, Pier Luigi Cocco, Fabrizio Angius, Annalisa Brundu, Nico Mucaka, Maria Elena Pais, Antonio Saba, Luigi Barberini, Cristina Zaru, Manuela Palmas, Paolo F Putzu, Alessandra Mocali, Francesco Paoletti, Paolo La Colla, Sandra Dessi BMC Medicine 2009, 7 :66 (2 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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The Healthy Steps Study: A randomized controlled trial of a pedometer-based Green Prescription for older adults: Trial protocol Gregory S Kolt, Grant M Schofield, Ngaire Kearse, Nick Garrett, Philip Schluter, Toni Ashton, Asmita Patel BMC Public Health 2009, 9 :404 (1 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Utilisation of podiatry services in Australia under the Medicare Enhanced Primary Care program, 2004-2008 Hylton B Menz Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2009, 2 :30 (30 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Suboptimal management of severe menopausal symptoms by Nigerian Gynaecologists: a call for mandatory continuing medical education for physicians Peter O Nkwo BMC Women's Health 2009, 9 :30 (23 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Chronic disease prevalence and care among the elderly in urban and rural Beijing, China - a 10/66 Dementia Research Group cross-sectional survey Zhaorui Liu, Emiliano Albanese, Shuran Li, Yueqin Huang, Cleusa P Ferri, Fang Yan, Renata Sousa, Weimin Dang, Martin Prince BMC Public Health 2009, 9 :394 (21 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Case report
Cobalamin deficiency resulting in a rare haematological disorder: a case report Thomas M Chapuis, Bernard Favrat, Patrick Bodenmann Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3 :80 (20 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Dietary supplementation by older adults in southern China: a hospital outpatient clinic study Wenbin Liang, Andy H Lee, Colin W Binns BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9 :39 (20 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Prevalence of dementia and major dementia subtypes in Spanish populations: A reanalysis of dementia prevalence surveys, 1990-2008 Jes BMC Neurology 2009, 9 :55 (19 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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