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4 articles for “Geriatric Syndrome”
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Prevalence of Frailty and Its Association with Information and Communication Technologies Use among Older Adults
Abstract: Frailty phenotype (FP) refers to a clinical syndrome characterized by a lack of effective response to stressors due to a decline in physiological reserve. The presence of FP is associated with negative outcomes in elders, like disability. Information and communication technology (ICT) is defined as a unit of technology that an individual can use to produce, store, and communicate information, e.g., mobile phones (MP) and internet browsing. The aim of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 40–48 Read article
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A Review on Sarcopenic Obesity: A Rising Epidemic
Abstract: Age-related changes in body composition in geriatrics coupled with increased prevalence of obesity because of immobility and reduced activity gives rise to excess weight and reduced muscle mass or strength; the condition is recently defined as Sarcopenic obesity (SO).The prevalence of sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity increases with age. Muscle and fat mass are strongly interconnected pathogenetically. A better understanding of the mechanisms which lead from loss of muscle mass to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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The Prevalence of Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome and Dementia in Community Residing Older Adults
Abstract: Motoric cognitive risk (MCR) syndrome is characterized by cognitive complaints and slow gait and identifies non-demented older individuals at high risk for transitioning to dementia. MCR has been implicated as predictor of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults and associated with increased mortality.The objective is to find out the prevalence of dementia and MCR and assess association between the fall risk and factors of MCR. A cross sectional study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Overview On Lauha Rasayana W.S.R. To Rasayogasagar
Abstract: Ayurved is the ancient science which addresses disorders with the natural pharmaceuticals, including those derived from animals, plants, minerals and metals. Rasashastra is a pharmaceutical branch of Ayurved medicine, which developed in mediaeval period and focuses on therapeutic use of metals and minerals. Treatment with using of this metals, minerals, gemstones, animal product and herbal ingredients is known as Rasachikitsa. The key objective of Rasachikitsa is to deliver high-quality, safe …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 11–16 Read article