BMC Geriatrics

Section Editors

Ian Cameron, University of Sydney
Kee-Lee Chou, The Hong Kong Institute of Education
Danan Gu, United Nations
Koen Milisen, KU Leuven
John Tower, University of Southern California
Pieter Jelle Visser, Vrije Universiteit Medical Center

Executive Editor

Irene Pala, BioMed Central

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Video analysis of falls in older adults

A fall video analysis questionnaire reliably identifies key aspects of fall initiation, descent, and impact in older adults, suggesting that this tool may help reveal fall mechanisms and guide fall prevention strategies.

BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:40
Vaccination may improve the health of the elderly

Currently only herpes zoster and pneumococcal disease vaccines appear to be cost-effective in improving the health of an aging population, but more data is needed on the effectiveness of other vaccines in the elderly.

BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:32
Dementia changes pain expression

Elderly people with dementia who cannot verbalize their experiences express pain through increased disruptive behaviours such as aggression and agitation, but decreased locomotive behaviours, suggesting some potential benefits of effective pain management.

BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:14
Prophylaxis for vitamin B6 deficiency in elderly

Vitamin B6 deficiency is prevalent in elderly residents in Norwegian nursing homes, but was easily remedied with vitamin supplementation, suggesting this measure should be potentially considered in all nursing homes.

BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:13
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Comments

Correction: predicted DFS formula for males

Comment on: Romero-Ortuno et al. BMC Geriatrics 2012, 10:57
concerns about study method

Comment on: Szczepura et al. BMC Geriatrics 2012, 11:82
Table 3 - mistake

Comment on: Lins et al. BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:26

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Scope

BMC Geriatrics is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on 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.

It is journal policy to publish work deemed by peer reviewers to be a coherent and sound addition to scientific knowledge and to put less emphasis on interest levels, provided that the research constitutes a useful contribution to the field.

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