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Melissa Norton, MD

Medical Editor
Jigisha Patel, MRCP PhD

In-house Editor
Natalie Pafitis MSc


Welcome to BMC Geriatrics published by BioMed Central
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 Featured articles

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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.


BMC  Latest articles published in BMC Geriatrics        [more info]


Research article
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 (3November2009)
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Research article
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 (14October2009)
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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 (9October2009)
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Study protocol
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 (2October2009)
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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 (23September2009)
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Study protocol
Evaluation of an evidence-based guidance on the reduction of physical restraints in nursing homes: a cluster-randomised controlled trial [ISRCTN34974819]
Antonie Haut, Sascha Kpke, Anja Gerlach, Ingrid Mhlhauser, Burkhard Haastert, Gabriele Meyer
BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9:42 (7September2009)
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Research article
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 (1September2009)
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Study protocol
Implementation of an active aging model in Mexico for prevention and control of chronic diseases in the elderly
Vctor Manuel Mendoza-Nez, Mara de la Luz Martnez-Maldonado, Elsa Correa-Muoz
BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9:40 (26August2009)
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Research article
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 (25August2009)
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Research article
Challenges to conducting research with older people living in nursing homes
Sue Hall, Susan Longhurst, Irene J Higginson
BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9:38 (24August2009)
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Research
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 (4November2009)
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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 (3November2009)
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Research article
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 (2November2009)
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Study protocol
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 (1November2009)
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Research
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 (30October2009)
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Research article
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 (23October2009)
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Research article
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 (21October2009)
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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 (20October2009)
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Research article
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 (20October2009)
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Research article
Prevalence of dementia and major dementia subtypes in Spanish populations: A reanalysis of dementia prevalence surveys, 1990-2008
Jess de Pedro-Cuesta, Javier Virus-Ortega, Saturio Vega, Manuel Seijo-Martnez, Pedro Saz, Fernanda Rodrguez, Angel Rodrguez-Laso, Ramn Re, Susana Prez de las Heras, Raimundo Mateos, Pablo Martnez-Martn, Jos Mara Manubens, Ignacio Mahillo-Fernandez, Secundino Lpez-Pousa, Antonio Lobo, Jordi Llins Regl, Jordi Gascn, Francisco Jos Garca, Manuel Fernndez-Martnez, Raquel Boix, Flix Bermejo-Pareja, Alberto Bergareche, Julin Benito-Len, Ana de Arce, Jos Luis del Barrio
BMC Neurology 2009, 9:55 (19October2009)
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