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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, EMBASE, Scopus and Google Scholar.
BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :49
Insulin resistance is associated with a lower walking speed in older non-diabetic men, but not women, making it a potential target for reducing functional decline with age in men.
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.
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Relationship between home care service use and changes in the care needs level of Japanese elderly Gohei Kato, Nanako Tamiya, Masayo Kashiwagi, Mikiya Sato, Hideto Takahashi BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :58 (21 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Association between SOD2 T-9C and MTHFR C677T polymorphisms and longevity: a study in Jordanian population Omar F Khabour, Essa S. Abdelhalim, Ahmad Abu-Wardeh BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :57 (15 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Identifying sexual differentiation genes that affect Drosophila life span Jie Shen, Daniel Ford, Gary N Landis, John Tower BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :56 (9 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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A new method to assess perceived well-being among elderly people - a feasibility study Jori Reijula, Toni Rosendahl, Kari Reijula, Paula Roilas, Heikki Roilas, Raimo Sepponen BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :55 (3 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Feasibility and effects of preventive home visits for at-risk older people: Design of a randomized controlled trial Malcolm P Cutchin, Susan Coppola, Vibeke Talley, Judie Svihula, Diane Catellier, Kendra Heatwole Shank BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :54 (3 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Falls following discharge after an in-hospital fall Rick D Davenport, Georgeta D Vaidean, Carol B Jones, A Michelle Chandler, Lori A Kessler, Lorraine C Mion, Ronald I Shorr BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :53 (1 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Comparing the Functional Independence Measure and the interRAI/MDS for use in the functional assessment of older adults: a review of the literature Christine Glenny, Paul Stolee BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :52 (29 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Implementation of preventive strength training in residential geriatric care: a multi-centre study protocol with one year of interventions on multiple levels Michael Brach, Frank Nieder, Ulrike Nieder, Heinz Mechling BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :51 (24 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Gender-specific associations of vision and hearing impairments with adverse health outcomes in older Japanese: a population-based cohort study Takehiro Michikawa, Yuji Nishiwaki, Yuriko Kikuchi, Makiko Nakano, Satoko Iwasawa, Keiko Asakura, Ai Milojevic, Kunio Mizutari, Hideyuki Saito, Susumu Ishida, Tomonori Okamura, Toru Takebayashi BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :50 (22 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Inverse association between insulin resistance and gait speed in nondiabetic older men: results from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2002 Chen-Ko Kuo, Lian-Yu Lin, Yau-Hua Yu, Kuan-Han Wu, Hsu-Ko Kuo BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9 :49 (19 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Review
The effects of age on skeletal muscle and the phosphocreatine energy system: can creatine supplementation help older adults Vincent J Dalbo, Michael D Roberts, Chris M Lockwood, Patrick S Tucker, Richard B Kreider, Chad M Kerksick Dynamic Medicine 2009, 8 :6 (24 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Design and baseline characteristics of a prospective cohort study for determinants of osteoporotic fracture in community-dwelling elderly Japanese men: the Fujiwara-kyo Osteoporosis Risk in Men (FORMEN) Study Masayuki Iki, Yuki Fujita, Junko Tamaki, Katsuyasu Kouda, Akiko Yura, Eiko Kadowaki, Yuho Sato, Jong-Seong Moon, Nozomi Okamoto, Norio Kurumatani, Study Group for Functioning Capacity and Quality of Life in Elderly Japanese (Fujiwara-kyo Study Group) BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10 :165 (24 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Remaining life expectancy among older people in a rural area of Vietnam: trends and socioeconomic inequalities during a period of multiple transitions Le V Hoi, Ho D Phuc, Truong V Dung, Nguyen TK Chuc, Lars Lindholm BMC Public Health 2009, 9 :471 (17 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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The PACE Study: A randomised clinical trial of cognitive activity (CA) for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Mandy R Vidovich, Nicola T Lautenschlager, Leon Flicker, Linda Clare, Osvaldo P Almeida Trials 2009, 10 :114 (14 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Case Report
Suprapubic catheterization complicated by an iatrogenic enterocutaneous fistula: a case report Kushal P Barai, Shahid Islam Cases Journal 2009, 2 :9311 (11 [Abstract ] [Full Text ] [PDF ]
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Fall-related injuries in a nursing home setting: is polypharmacy a risk factor? Federico Baranzini, Marcello Diurni, Francesca Ceccon, Nicola Poloni, Sara Cazzamalli, Chiara Costantini, Cristiano Colli, Laura Greco, Camilla Callegari BMC Health Services Research 2009, 9 :228 (11 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Back disorders and lumbar load in nursing staff in geriatric care: a comparison of home-based care and nursing homes Kathrin Kromark, Madeleine Dulon, Barbara-Beate Beck, Albert Nienhaus Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology 2009, 4 :33 (10 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Genes and gene expression modules associated with caloric restriction and aging in the laboratory mouse William R Swindell BMC Genomics 2009, 10 :585 (7 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Altemeier operation associated with dynamic graciloplasty: a case report Massimo Mongardini, Roberto Paolo Iachetta, Alessandra Cola, Eleonora Degli Effetti, Filippo Custureri Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3 :9317 (4 [Abstract ] [Full Text ] [PDF ]
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The cutoff values of visceral fat area and waist circumference for identifying subjects at risk for metabolic syndrome in elderly Korean: Ansan Geriatric (AGE) cohort study Ji A Seo, Byoung Gwon Kim, Hyunjoo Cho, Hye Sook Kim, Juri Park, Sei Hyun Baik, Dong Seop Choi, Moon Ho Park, Sangmee Ahn Jo, Young Ho Koh, Changsu Han, Nan Hee Kim BMC Public Health 2009, 9 :443 (2 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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