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Jan 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-17-1911
Amy K. ChesserCorresponding author
Falls continue to be a health concern for older adults. Gender and age are key predictors of falls, particularly for those with low health literacy. Data were collected by a State Health Department using the state-led supplemental question option for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C…
Nov 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2576-9383.jhhr-17-1787
Allison WilliamsCorresponding author
This paper discusses the challenges in recruiting a diverse sample of caregivers of older adults with multiple chronic conditions in two Canadian provinces – Ontario and Alberta, as well as the successful strategies to overcome these challenges. Four strategies were employed to overcome the recruitm…
Jul 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2577-2279.ijha-17-1538
Liping ZouCorresponding author
Status thymico-lymphaticus had ever been explained as a cause of sudden death usually in children, but few cases were reported in adults. We sought to determine the relationship between thymic hypertrophy and sudden unexpected death in adult (SUDA), and associated macroscopic and microscopic finding…
Aug 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-16-1157
Nimmathota ArlappaCorresponding author
Objectives: World has witnessed a considerable increase in the proportion of elderly population.Aging is associated with decreased physical activity and metabolism and thereby the changes in the nutritional requirements of older adults.The objective of this communication was to assess the nutritiona…
Aug 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-16-1104
Philip M. DiMuraCorresponding author
Lifestyle modification has been shown to improve cardiovascular health. This cross-sectional study investigated the association of number of healthy lifestyle behaviors with hypertension across racial/ethnic categories using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007-2010. The study p…
Jul 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-16-1123
Elizabeth P. HowardCorresponding author
Health care leaders and providers have introduced the assumption the typical elder, even in the presence of complex, chronic disease and prevailing illness, is capable of assuming greater personal responsibility for their health care, with a shift from provider-centered to a person-centered model of…
Mar 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-15-903
Nimmathota ArlappaCorresponding author
Objectives: Accurate measurement of height is difficult in older adults because of the reduction in height that occurs during the ageing process. Therefore, several western studies have demonstrated the arm span as an alternative anthropometric measurement to height among older adults, as the length…
Mar 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2476-1710.jdt-15-825
Deana B DavalosCorresponding author
The prevalence of young adults endorsing depressive symptomatology is thought to peak during late adolescence. While there has been a wealth of research assessing the relationship between decline of the prefrontal cortex and how this process impacts depression and therapy in older adults, very littl…
Feb 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-13-191
Pariya L. FazeliCorresponding author
Objective: This cross-sectional study examined cognitive subtypes and influential factors in HIV-positive (HIV+) adults. Method: Two-step cluster analysis was conducted on a neurocognitive test battery in a sample (N = 78) of adults and older adults with HIV (Mage = 46.1). Next, cognitive, functiona…
Jun 2026
Leen De ConinckCorresponding author
Background A persistent gap remains between evidence-based health care and its application in routine practice. This challenge is particularly prominent in allied health professions like occupational therapy (OT), where interventions are complex, individualized and centred on patients' daily functio…
Mar 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4518.jsdr-26-6010
Peter MarmannCorresponding author
Background/Aim Sleep disturbances are common and are associated with impaired daytime functioning, reduced quality of life, and increased health risks. Non-pharmacological neuromodulatory interventions have gained interest as alternatives to hypnotic medication. Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) t…
Aug 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.3066-8042.jac-25-5652
Davoud AmiriCorresponding author
Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood is increasingly recognized not only as a psychiatric condition but also as a trait with behavioral and occupational implications—particularly in high-stakes, fast-paced financial environments. Traits such as impulsivity, sensati…
Aug 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-25-5659
Ray MarksCorresponding author
Background Older adults with disabling osteoarthritis may be severely impacted by negative emotions and pain, especially if they feel isolated. Review Aims 1) To summarize the research base concerning the presence of depression in older adults suffering from osteoarthritis; 2) To examine the degree…
Jun 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-25-5598
Ray MarksCorresponding author
Osteoarthritis, the most prevalent joint disease and one affecting many aging adults is strongly associated with various degrees of disability and high health costs. Commonly deemed largely incurable and progressive, it appears muscle fat deposition and its encroachment on muscle tissue may account…
Sep 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2693-1176.ijgh-24-5215
Fiona AtimCorresponding author
Background The understanding of older persons with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) regarding health well-being is paramount and can translate to increased self-efficiency, independence, and enhanced well-being. However, little is known about older persons' understanding of the concept of health-rel…
Jun 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-24-5117
Do Hoon KimCorresponding author
In this study, the efficacy and safety of DKB-131 (extract of Siraitiagrosvenorii) in adults of both genders presenting mild symptoms of knee arthritis were evaluated in comparison to a placebo. This clinical trial was randomized, double-blind, multicenter, and lasted for 12 weeks. A total of 120 pa…
Apr 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2692-5257.ijgp-24-5041
Nicholas MuendoCorresponding author
Introduction Globally, 36.7 million individuals live with HIV/AIDS, with 2.5 million new cases annually. Youth (14-25 years) account for 45% of these new infections. Those aged 15-24 years are less likely to be aware of their HIV status and engage in HIV care compared to older adults. This study exp…
Dec 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-23-4848
Dangwe Temoua NaibeCorresponding author
Introduction Rheumatic heart disease is mostly common in low-income or developing parts of the world, such as Sub-Saharan Africa, with a high morbidity and mortality rate. There are few data that are available in Chad on rheumatic heart disease. Our objective was to study the clinical, echocardiogra…
Dec 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-23-4634
Alfred MakuraCorresponding author
Introduction Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a persistent global public health challenge. In 2020, approximately 37.9 million individuals were living with HIV globally, including 1.7 million children <15 years old, with a global HIV prevalence of 0.8% among adults. A larger portion of peo…
Sep 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-23-4635
Salma R. AlKalbaniCorresponding author
Tobacco use remains a leading cause of harm to public health. Despite nearly two decades of ratifying the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), Oman is still striving to achieve the best practice approach in different FCTC measures. Current epidemiological data shows that the prevalenc…