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		Research article Analysis of frailty and survival from late middle age in the Beijing Longitudinal Study of Aging Jing Shi, Xiaowei Song, Pulin Yu, Zhe Tang, Arnold Mitnitski, Xianghua Fang, Kenneth Rockwood BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:17 (20 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Effect of interventions to reduce potentially inappropriate use of drugs in nursing homes: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials Louise Forsetlund, Morten C Eike, Elisabeth Gjerberg, Gunn E Vist BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:16 (17 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Labor force participation in later life: Evidence from a cross-sectional study in Thailand Ramesh Adhikari, Kusol Soonthorndhada, Fariha Haseen BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:15 (8 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Dementia as a determinant of social and health service use in the last two years of life 1996-2003 Leena Forma, Pekka Rissanen, Mari Aaltonen, Jani Raitanen, Marja Jylhä BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:14 (6 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol A new combined strategy to implement a community occupational therapy intervention: designing a cluster randomized controlled trial Carola ME Döpp, Maud JL Graff, Steven Teerenstra, Eddy Adang, Ria WG Nijhuis - van der Sanden, Marcel GM OldeRikkert, Myrra JFJ Vernooij-Dassen BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:13 (30 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol The implementation of the serial trial intervention for pain and challenging behaviour in advanced dementia patients (STA OP!): a clustered randomized controlled trial Marjoleine JC Pieper, Wilco P Achterberg, Anneke L Francke, Jenny T van der Steen, Erik JA Scherder, Christine R Kovach BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:12 (24 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Study protocol Nursing home care for people with dementia and residents' quality of life, quality of care and staff well-being: Design of the Living Arrangements for people with Dementia (LAD) - study Bernadette M Willemse, Dieneke Smit, Jacomine de Lange, Anne Pot BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:11 (17 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Home: The place the older adult can not imagine living without Catharina Gillsjö, Donna Schwartz-Barcott, Iréne von Post BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:10 (17 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Effects of oral intake of water in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia Martha JP Karagiannis, Leonie Chivers, Tom C Karagiannis BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:9 (1 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Incident venous thromboembolic events in the Prospective Study of Pravastatin in the Elderly at Risk (PROSPER) Dilys J Freeman, Michele Robertson, E Ann Brown, Ann Rumley, Edward S Tobias, Marijke Frölich, P Eline Slagboom, J Wouter Jukema, Anton JM de Craen, Naveed Sattar, Ian Ford, Allan Gaw, Ian A Greer, Gordon DO Lowe, David J Stott BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:8 (22 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol An interdisciplinary intervention to prevent falls in community-dwelling elderly persons: protocol of a cluster-randomized trial [PreFalls] Wolfgang A Blank, Ellen Freiberger, Monika Siegrist, Peter Landendoerfer, Klaus Linde, Tibor Schuster, Klaus Pfeifer, Antonius Schneider, Martin Halle BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:7 (17 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article A multi-faceted intervention to implement guideline care and improve quality of care for older people who present to the emergency department with falls Nicholas Waldron, Ian Dey, Yusuf Nagree, Jianguo Xiao, Leon Flicker BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:6 (31 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Eccentric exercise versus Usual-care with older cancer survivors: The impact on muscle and mobility- an exploratory pilot study Paul C LaStayo, Robin L Marcus, Lee E Dibble, Sheldon B Smith, Susan L Beck BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:5 (27 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Fecal pancreatic elastase-1 levels in older individuals without known gastrointestinal diseases or diabetes mellitus Karl-Heinz Herzig, Anna-Kaisa Purhonen, Kati M Räsänen, Joanna Idziak, Petri Juvonen, Ryszard Phillps, Jaroslaw Walkowiak BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:4 (25 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary One fifth of older people without known diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases or gastrointestinal surgery have elevated levels of fecal elastase-1, suggesting that these individuals may benefit from enzyme supplementation therapy to prevent malnutrition.
		Research article Reduced clinical and postmortem measures of cardiac pathology in subjects with advanced Alzheimer's Disease Thomas G Beach, Chera L Maarouf, Reed G Brooks, Scophil Shirohi, Ian D Daugs, Lucia I Sue, Marwan N Sabbagh, Douglas G Walker, LihFen Lue, Alex E Roher BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:3 (25 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Are old-old patients with major depression more likely to relapse than young-old patients during continuation treatment with escitalopram? Constantine G Lyketsos, Emmanuelle Weiller, Cornelius Katona, Phillip Gorwood BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:2 (14 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary Young-old (65-74 years of age) and old-old (≥ 75 years) patients with major depressive disorder undergoing escitalopram treatment have comparable rates of relapse and withdrawal, with significantly lower rates of relapse on escitalopram than on placebo.
		Research article The assessment of renal function in relation to the use of drugs in elderly in nursing homes; a cohort study Sara Modig, Christina Lannering, Carl Östgren, Sigvard Mölstad, Patrik Midlöv BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:1 (11 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Determining the association of medical co-morbidity with subjective and objective cognitive performance in an inner city memory disorders clinic: a retrospective chart review Corinne E Fischer, Depeng Jiang, Tom A Schweizer BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:89 (17 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The spiritual distress assessment tool: an instrument to assess spiritual distress in hospitalised elderly persons Stefanie M Monod, Etienne Rochat, Christophe J Büla, Guy Jobin, Estelle Martin, Brenda Spencer BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:88 (13 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The newly developed Spiritual Distress Assessment Tool defines four dimensions of spirituality and is a clinically acceptable instrument for assessing spiritual distress in hospitalized elderly patients.
		Research article Behavioural and psychological symptoms in the older population without dementia - relationship with socio-demographics, health and cognition Rianne van der Linde, Blossom CM Stephan, Fiona E Matthews, Carol Brayne, George M Savva, the Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:87 (30 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Technical advance Improving diaper design to address incontinence associated dermatitis Anne-Marie Beguin, Evelyne Malaquin-Pavan, Claudine Guihaire, Anne-Marie Hallet-Lezy, Sandrine Souchon, Vanessa Homann, Petra Zöllner, Maximilian Swerev, Rüdiger Kesselmeier, Fridmann Hornung, Hans Smola BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:86 (22 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Diagnostic accuracy of plasma NT-proBNP levels for excluding cardiac abnormalities in the very elderly Bert Vaes, Victoria Delgado, Jeroen Bax, Jan Degryse, Rudi GJ Westendorp, Jacobijn Gussekloo BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:85 (11 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Measurement properties of the Minimal Insomnia Symptom Scale (MISS) in an elderly population in Sweden Amanda Hellström, Peter Hagell, Cecilia Fagerström, Ania Willman BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:84 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Use of health services and medicines amongst Australian war veterans: a comparison of young elderly, near centenarians and centenarians Elizabeth E Roughead, Lisa M Kalisch, Emmae N Ramsay, Philip Ryan, Andrew L Gilbert BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:83 (4 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article How can we improve targeting of frail elderly patients to a geriatric day-hospital rehabilitation program? Silvia RM Pereira, Wendy Chiu, Alyson Turner, Stephanie Chevalier, Lawrence Joseph, Allen R Huang, Jose A Morais BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:82 (3 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The differential impact of subjective and objective aspects of social engagement on cardiovascular risk factors Yumiko Kamiya, Brendan Whelan, Virpi Timonen, Rose Kenny BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:81 (2 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Characteristics of general practice care: What do senior citizens value? A qualitative study P(Ine) GJ Berkelmans, Annette J Berendsen, Peter FM Verhaak, Klaas van der Meer BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:80 (2 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Comparison of hemodynamic and nutritional parameters between older persons practicing regular physical activity, nonsmokers and ex-smokers Cristina O Francisco, Natalia A Ricci, Marcelo N Rebelatto, José R Rebelatto BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:79 (1 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Assessment of fall-related self-efficacy and activity avoidance in people with Parkinson's disease Maria H Nilsson, Anna-Maria Drake, Peter Hagell BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:78 (25 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Loneliness and the rate of motor decline in old age: the rush memory and aging project, a community-based cohort study Aron S Buchman, Patricia A Boyle, Robert S Wilson, Bryan D James, Sue E Leurgans, Steven E Arnold, David A Bennett BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:77 (22 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol A trial assessing N-3 as treatment for injury-induced cachexia (ATLANTIC trial): does a moderate dose fish oil intervention improve outcomes in older adults recovering from hip fracture? Michelle D Miller, Alison Yaxley, Anthony Villani, Lynne Cobiac, Robert Fraser, Leslie Cleland, Michael James, Maria Crotty BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:76 (22 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Body composition in older acute stroke patients after treatment with individualized, nutritional supplementation while in hospital Lisa Ha, Truls Hauge, Per Ole Iversen BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:75 (18 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Effect of standing posture during whole body vibration training on muscle morphology and function in older adults: A randomised controlled trial Monica Mikhael, Rhonda Orr, Fleur Amsen, David Greene, Maria A Fiatarone Singh BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:74 (15 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article What are the beliefs, attitudes and practices of front-line staff in long-term care (LTC) facilities related to osteoporosis awareness, management and fracture prevention? Arthur N Lau, George Ioannidis, Yelena Potts, Lora M Giangregorio, Mary-Lou Van der Horst, Jonathan D Adachi, Alexandra Papaioannou BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:73 (8 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Validity, responsiveness and the minimal clinically important difference for the de Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI) in an older acute medical population Natalie A de Morton, Megan Davidson, Jennifer L Keating BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:72 (30 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Is there an association between low dose aspirin and anemia (without overt bleeding)?: narrative review Helen Gaskell, Sheena Derry, R Andrew Moore BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:71 (29 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Hypothermia predicts mortality in critically ill elderly patients with sepsis Ravindranath Tiruvoipati, Kevin Ong, Himangsu Gangopadhyay, Subhash Arora, Ian Carney, John Botha BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:70 (27 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article A discharge summary adapted to the frail elderly to ensure transfer of relevant information from the hospital to community settings: a model Marie-Jeanne Kergoat, Judith Latour, Isabelle Julien, Marie-Andrée Plante, Paule Lebel, Dominique Mainville, Aline Bolduc, Julie Buckland BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:69 (23 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Use of an innovative model to evaluate mobility in seniors with lower-limb amputations of vascular origin: a pilot study Claude Vincent, Émilie Demers, Hélène Moffet, Hélène Corriveau, Sylvie Nadeau, Catherine Mercier, other members of the RQRV group 2006-2009 BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:68 (20 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Development of the interRAI Pressure Ulcer Risk Scale (PURS) for use in long-term care and home care settings Jeff Poss, Katharine M Murphy, M Woodbury, Heather Orsted, Kimberly Stevenson, Gail Williams, Shirley MacAlpine, Nancy Curtin-Telegdi, John P Hirdes BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:67 (20 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Palliative care for the elderly - developing a curriculum for nursing and medical students Johannes M Just, Christian Schulz, Maren Bongartz, Martin W Schnell BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:66 (20 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Older hip fracture patients: three groups with different needs Anette H Ranhoff, Kristin Holvik, Mette I Martinsen, Kirsti Domaas, Ludvig F Solheim BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:65 (18 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Correspondence Engaging the oldest old in research: lessons from the Newcastle 85+ study Karen Davies, Joanna C Collerton, Carol Jagger, John Bond, Sally AH Barker, June Edwards, Joan Hughes, Judith M Hunt, Louise Robinson BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:64 (17 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Risk of venous thromboembolism after total hip and knee replacement in older adults with comorbidity and co-occurring comorbidities in the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (2003-2006) Alok Kapoor, Alan J Labonte, Michael R Winter, Jodi B Segal, Rebecca A Silliman, Jeffrey N Katz, Elena Losina, Dan Berlowitz BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:63 (17 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Cognitive performance and leukocyte telomere length in two narrow age-range cohorts: a population study Karen A Mather, Anthony F Jorm, Kaarin J Anstey, Peter J Milburn, Simon Easteal, Helen Christensen BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:62 (16 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Mothers and daughters-in-law: a prospective study of informal care-giving arrangements and survival in Japan Akihiro Nishi, Nanako Tamiya, Masayo Kashiwagi, Hideto Takahashi, Mikiya Sato, Ichiro Kawachi BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:61 (29 August 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Community based intervention to optimize osteoporosis management: randomized controlled trial Patricia M Ciaschini, Sharon E Straus, Lisa R Dolovich, Ron A Goeree, Karen M Leung, Carol R Woods, Greg M Zimmerman, Sumit R Majumdar, Silvana Spadafora, Luke A Fera, Hui N Lee BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:60 (27 August 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Burden of anemia in patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in French secondary care Gergana Zlateva, Ruth Diazaraque, Muriel Viala-Danten, Liviu Niculescu BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:59 (26 August 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol "Research protocol: a synthesis of qualitative studies on the process of adaptation to dependency in elderly persons and their families" Eva Abad-Corpa, Teresa González-Gil, Ana M Barderas-Manchado, Carmen de la Cuesta-Benjumea, Olga Monistrol-Ruano, Vinita Mahtani-Chugani, Antonio Martínez-Hernández, the Group RETICEF-evidencia BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:58 (25 August 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article A Frailty Instrument for primary care: findings from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) Roman Romero-Ortuno, Cathal D Walsh, Brian A Lawlor, Rose Kenny BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:57 (24 August 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 3 comments

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		Research article Analysis of frailty and survival from late middle age in the Beijing Longitudinal Study of Aging Jing Shi, Xiaowei Song, Pulin Yu, Zhe Tang, Arnold Mitnitski, Xianghua Fang, Kenneth Rockwood BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:17 (20 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Effect of interventions to reduce potentially inappropriate use of drugs in nursing homes: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials Louise Forsetlund, Morten C Eike, Elisabeth Gjerberg, Gunn E Vist BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:16 (17 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Labor force participation in later life: Evidence from a cross-sectional study in Thailand Ramesh Adhikari, Kusol Soonthorndhada, Fariha Haseen BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:15 (8 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Dementia as a determinant of social and health service use in the last two years of life 1996-2003 Leena Forma, Pekka Rissanen, Mari Aaltonen, Jani Raitanen, Marja Jylhä BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:14 (6 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol A new combined strategy to implement a community occupational therapy intervention: designing a cluster randomized controlled trial Carola ME Döpp, Maud JL Graff, Steven Teerenstra, Eddy Adang, Ria WG Nijhuis - van der Sanden, Marcel GM OldeRikkert, Myrra JFJ Vernooij-Dassen BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:13 (30 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol The implementation of the serial trial intervention for pain and challenging behaviour in advanced dementia patients (STA OP!): a clustered randomized controlled trial Marjoleine JC Pieper, Wilco P Achterberg, Anneke L Francke, Jenny T van der Steen, Erik JA Scherder, Christine R Kovach BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:12 (24 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Study protocol Nursing home care for people with dementia and residents' quality of life, quality of care and staff well-being: Design of the Living Arrangements for people with Dementia (LAD) - study Bernadette M Willemse, Dieneke Smit, Jacomine de Lange, Anne Pot BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:11 (17 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Home: The place the older adult can not imagine living without Catharina Gillsjö, Donna Schwartz-Barcott, Iréne von Post BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:10 (17 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Effects of oral intake of water in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia Martha JP Karagiannis, Leonie Chivers, Tom C Karagiannis BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:9 (1 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Incident venous thromboembolic events in the Prospective Study of Pravastatin in the Elderly at Risk (PROSPER) Dilys J Freeman, Michele Robertson, E Ann Brown, Ann Rumley, Edward S Tobias, Marijke Frölich, P Eline Slagboom, J Wouter Jukema, Anton JM de Craen, Naveed Sattar, Ian Ford, Allan Gaw, Ian A Greer, Gordon DO Lowe, David J Stott BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:8 (22 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol An interdisciplinary intervention to prevent falls in community-dwelling elderly persons: protocol of a cluster-randomized trial [PreFalls] Wolfgang A Blank, Ellen Freiberger, Monika Siegrist, Peter Landendoerfer, Klaus Linde, Tibor Schuster, Klaus Pfeifer, Antonius Schneider, Martin Halle BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:7 (17 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article A multi-faceted intervention to implement guideline care and improve quality of care for older people who present to the emergency department with falls Nicholas Waldron, Ian Dey, Yusuf Nagree, Jianguo Xiao, Leon Flicker BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:6 (31 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Eccentric exercise versus Usual-care with older cancer survivors: The impact on muscle and mobility- an exploratory pilot study Paul C LaStayo, Robin L Marcus, Lee E Dibble, Sheldon B Smith, Susan L Beck BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:5 (27 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Fecal pancreatic elastase-1 levels in older individuals without known gastrointestinal diseases or diabetes mellitus Karl-Heinz Herzig, Anna-Kaisa Purhonen, Kati M Räsänen, Joanna Idziak, Petri Juvonen, Ryszard Phillps, Jaroslaw Walkowiak BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:4 (25 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary One fifth of older people without known diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases or gastrointestinal surgery have elevated levels of fecal elastase-1, suggesting that these individuals may benefit from enzyme supplementation therapy to prevent malnutrition.
		Research article Reduced clinical and postmortem measures of cardiac pathology in subjects with advanced Alzheimer's Disease Thomas G Beach, Chera L Maarouf, Reed G Brooks, Scophil Shirohi, Ian D Daugs, Lucia I Sue, Marwan N Sabbagh, Douglas G Walker, LihFen Lue, Alex E Roher BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:3 (25 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Are old-old patients with major depression more likely to relapse than young-old patients during continuation treatment with escitalopram? Constantine G Lyketsos, Emmanuelle Weiller, Cornelius Katona, Phillip Gorwood BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:2 (14 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary Young-old (65-74 years of age) and old-old (≥ 75 years) patients with major depressive disorder undergoing escitalopram treatment have comparable rates of relapse and withdrawal, with significantly lower rates of relapse on escitalopram than on placebo.
		Research article The assessment of renal function in relation to the use of drugs in elderly in nursing homes; a cohort study Sara Modig, Christina Lannering, Carl Östgren, Sigvard Mölstad, Patrik Midlöv BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:1 (11 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Determining the association of medical co-morbidity with subjective and objective cognitive performance in an inner city memory disorders clinic: a retrospective chart review Corinne E Fischer, Depeng Jiang, Tom A Schweizer BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:89 (17 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The spiritual distress assessment tool: an instrument to assess spiritual distress in hospitalised elderly persons Stefanie M Monod, Etienne Rochat, Christophe J Büla, Guy Jobin, Estelle Martin, Brenda Spencer BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:88 (13 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The newly developed Spiritual Distress Assessment Tool defines four dimensions of spirituality and is a clinically acceptable instrument for assessing spiritual distress in hospitalized elderly patients.
		Research article Behavioural and psychological symptoms in the older population without dementia - relationship with socio-demographics, health and cognition Rianne van der Linde, Blossom CM Stephan, Fiona E Matthews, Carol Brayne, George M Savva, the Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:87 (30 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Technical advance Improving diaper design to address incontinence associated dermatitis Anne-Marie Beguin, Evelyne Malaquin-Pavan, Claudine Guihaire, Anne-Marie Hallet-Lezy, Sandrine Souchon, Vanessa Homann, Petra Zöllner, Maximilian Swerev, Rüdiger Kesselmeier, Fridmann Hornung, Hans Smola BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:86 (22 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Diagnostic accuracy of plasma NT-proBNP levels for excluding cardiac abnormalities in the very elderly Bert Vaes, Victoria Delgado, Jeroen Bax, Jan Degryse, Rudi GJ Westendorp, Jacobijn Gussekloo BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:85 (11 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Measurement properties of the Minimal Insomnia Symptom Scale (MISS) in an elderly population in Sweden Amanda Hellström, Peter Hagell, Cecilia Fagerström, Ania Willman BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:84 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Use of health services and medicines amongst Australian war veterans: a comparison of young elderly, near centenarians and centenarians Elizabeth E Roughead, Lisa M Kalisch, Emmae N Ramsay, Philip Ryan, Andrew L Gilbert BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:83 (4 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article How can we improve targeting of frail elderly patients to a geriatric day-hospital rehabilitation program? Silvia RM Pereira, Wendy Chiu, Alyson Turner, Stephanie Chevalier, Lawrence Joseph, Allen R Huang, Jose A Morais BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:82 (3 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The differential impact of subjective and objective aspects of social engagement on cardiovascular risk factors Yumiko Kamiya, Brendan Whelan, Virpi Timonen, Rose Kenny BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:81 (2 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Characteristics of general practice care: What do senior citizens value? A qualitative study P(Ine) GJ Berkelmans, Annette J Berendsen, Peter FM Verhaak, Klaas van der Meer BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:80 (2 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Comparison of hemodynamic and nutritional parameters between older persons practicing regular physical activity, nonsmokers and ex-smokers Cristina O Francisco, Natalia A Ricci, Marcelo N Rebelatto, José R Rebelatto BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:79 (1 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Assessment of fall-related self-efficacy and activity avoidance in people with Parkinson's disease Maria H Nilsson, Anna-Maria Drake, Peter Hagell BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:78 (25 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Loneliness and the rate of motor decline in old age: the rush memory and aging project, a community-based cohort study Aron S Buchman, Patricia A Boyle, Robert S Wilson, Bryan D James, Sue E Leurgans, Steven E Arnold, David A Bennett BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:77 (22 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol A trial assessing N-3 as treatment for injury-induced cachexia (ATLANTIC trial): does a moderate dose fish oil intervention improve outcomes in older adults recovering from hip fracture? Michelle D Miller, Alison Yaxley, Anthony Villani, Lynne Cobiac, Robert Fraser, Leslie Cleland, Michael James, Maria Crotty BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:76 (22 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Body composition in older acute stroke patients after treatment with individualized, nutritional supplementation while in hospital Lisa Ha, Truls Hauge, Per Ole Iversen BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:75 (18 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Effect of standing posture during whole body vibration training on muscle morphology and function in older adults: A randomised controlled trial Monica Mikhael, Rhonda Orr, Fleur Amsen, David Greene, Maria A Fiatarone Singh BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:74 (15 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article What are the beliefs, attitudes and practices of front-line staff in long-term care (LTC) facilities related to osteoporosis awareness, management and fracture prevention? Arthur N Lau, George Ioannidis, Yelena Potts, Lora M Giangregorio, Mary-Lou Van der Horst, Jonathan D Adachi, Alexandra Papaioannou BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:73 (8 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Validity, responsiveness and the minimal clinically important difference for the de Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI) in an older acute medical population Natalie A de Morton, Megan Davidson, Jennifer L Keating BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:72 (30 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Is there an association between low dose aspirin and anemia (without overt bleeding)?: narrative review Helen Gaskell, Sheena Derry, R Andrew Moore BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:71 (29 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Hypothermia predicts mortality in critically ill elderly patients with sepsis Ravindranath Tiruvoipati, Kevin Ong, Himangsu Gangopadhyay, Subhash Arora, Ian Carney, John Botha BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:70 (27 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article A discharge summary adapted to the frail elderly to ensure transfer of relevant information from the hospital to community settings: a model Marie-Jeanne Kergoat, Judith Latour, Isabelle Julien, Marie-Andrée Plante, Paule Lebel, Dominique Mainville, Aline Bolduc, Julie Buckland BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:69 (23 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Use of an innovative model to evaluate mobility in seniors with lower-limb amputations of vascular origin: a pilot study Claude Vincent, Émilie Demers, Hélène Moffet, Hélène Corriveau, Sylvie Nadeau, Catherine Mercier, other members of the RQRV group 2006-2009 BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:68 (20 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Development of the interRAI Pressure Ulcer Risk Scale (PURS) for use in long-term care and home care settings Jeff Poss, Katharine M Murphy, M Woodbury, Heather Orsted, Kimberly Stevenson, Gail Williams, Shirley MacAlpine, Nancy Curtin-Telegdi, John P Hirdes BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:67 (20 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Palliative care for the elderly - developing a curriculum for nursing and medical students Johannes M Just, Christian Schulz, Maren Bongartz, Martin W Schnell BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:66 (20 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Older hip fracture patients: three groups with different needs Anette H Ranhoff, Kristin Holvik, Mette I Martinsen, Kirsti Domaas, Ludvig F Solheim BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:65 (18 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
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