The gut is able to maintain tolerance to microbial and food antigens. The intestine minimizes
the number of harmful bacteria by shaping the microbiota through a symbiotic relationship …

The transition from independence to disability in older adults is characterized by detectable
changes in body composition and physical function. Epidemiologic studies have shown that …

In the US, the total projected cancer incidence will increase by 45% yearly from 2010 to
2030. The majority of these neoplasms will affect the elderly. The National Institute on Aging …

Context.—Cancer pain can be relieved with pharmacological agents as indicated by the
World Health Organization (WHO). All too frequently pain management is reported to be …

ContextCriteria for potentially inappropriate medication use among elderly patients have
been used in the past decade in large US epidemiological surveys to identify populations at …

The integration of frailty measures in clinical practice is crucial for the development of
interventions against disabling conditions in older persons. The frailty phenotype (proposed …

OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of adverse drug reaction (ADR)‐related hospital
admissions in an older population, to describe the most common clinical manifestations and …

Objective: To evaluate the impact of a programme of integrated social and medical care
among frail elderly people living in the community. Design: Randomised study with 1 year …

Background. Optimal care for frail elderly patients depends on comprehensive assessment.
This is especially true in the complex setting of interdisciplinary home care programs. To …

Aims Non-potassium-sparing diuretics are commonly used in heart failure (HF). They
activate the neurohormonal system, and are potentially harmful. Yet, the long-term effects of …