Older people 2009

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Research from 11 December 2008

  • Johnson, B. and Langford, A. Demographic, behavioural and socio-economic influences on the survival of retired people--evidence from a ten year follow up study of the General Household Survey, 1994. Health Stat.Q. [44], 27-34. 2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19994750

Research from 4 December 2009

  • Cigolle, C. T., Blaum, C. S., and Halter, J. B. Diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention in older adults. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine 25[4], 607-641. 2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19944264
  • Tourlouki, E., Polychronopoulos, E., Zeimbekis, A., Tsakountakis, N., Bountziouka, V., Lioliou, E., Papavenetiou, E., Polystipioti, A., Metallinos, G., Tyrovolas, S., Gotsis, E., Matalas, A. L., Lionis, C., and Panagiotakos, D. B. The 'secrets' of the long livers in Mediterranean islands: the MEDIS study. European Journal of Public Health . 30-11-2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19948776


Research from 27 November 2009

  • Jutberger, H., Lorentzon, M., Barrett-Connor, E., Johansson, H., Kanis, J. A., Ljunggren, O., Karlsson, M., Rosengren, B., Redlund-Johnell, I., Orwoll, E., Ohlsson, C., and Mellstrom, D. Smoking Predicts Incident Fractures in Elderly Men: Mr OS Sweden. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research . 23-11-2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19929437
     

Research from 6 November 2009

  • Lee, Y., Back, J. H., Kim, J., Kim, S. H., Na, D. L., Cheong, H. K., Hong, C. H., and Kim, Y. G. Systematic review of health behavioral risks and cognitive health in older adults. International Psychogeriatrics , 1-14. 3-11-2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19883522
     

Research from 9 October 2009

  • Coleman, A. L., Seitzman, R. L., Cummings, S. R., Yu, F., Cauley, J. A., Ensrud, K. E., Stone, K. L., Hochberg, M. C., Pedula, K. L., Thomas, E. L., and Mangione, C. M. The Association of Smoking and Alcohol Use with Age-related Macular Degeneration in the Oldest Old: The Study of Osteoporotic Fractures. American Journal of Ophthalmology . 29-9-2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19796757
     

Research from 25 September 2009

  • Sheel, A. W., Guenette, J. A., Yuan, R., Holy, L., Mayo, J. R., McWilliams, A. M., Lam, S., and Coxson, H. O. EVIDENCE FOR DYSANAPSIS USING COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGING OF THE AIRWAYS IN OLDER EX-SMOKERS. Journal of Applied Physiology . 17-9-2009.  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19762522

Research from 18 September 2009

  • Adams J. The role of time perspective in smoking cessation amongst older English adults. Health Psychology 28[5], 529-534. September 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19751078

Research from 28 August 2009

  • Alonso A, Mosley T, Gottesman R, Catellier D, Sharrett AR, Coresh J. Risk of dementia hospitalization associated with cardiovascular risk factors in midlife and older age: the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry . 19 August 2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19692426 

Research from 7 August 2009

  • Breitling LP, Rothenbacher D, Stegmaier C, Raum E, Brenner H. Older smokers’ motivation and attempts to quit smoking: epidemiological insight into the question of lifestyle versus addiction. Deutsches Ärzteblatt International. 106[27], 451-455. July 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19652767

Research from 3 July 2009

  • Mansvelder HD, Mertz M, Role LW. Nicotinic modulation of synaptic transmission and plasticity in cortico-limbic circuits. Seminars in Cell and Developmental Biology 20[4], 432-440. June 2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19560048
  • Naha N, Li SP, Yang BC, Park TJ, Kim MO. Time-dependent exposure of nicotine and smoke modulate ultrasubcellular organelle localization of dopamine D(1) and D(2) receptors in the rat caudate-putamen. Synapse  63[10], 847-854. 26 June 2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19562699
     

Research from 19 June 2009

  • Ho SH, Li CS, Liu CC. The influence of chronic disease, physical function, and lifestyle on health transition among the middle-aged and older persons in Taiwan. J.Nurs.Res. 17[2], 136-143. June 2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19516108


Research from 12 June 2009

  • Yaffe K, Fiocco AJ, Lindquist K, Vittinghoff E, Simonsick EM, Newman AB et al. Predictors of maintaining cognitive function in older adults: the Health ABC study. Neurology 72[23], 2029-2035. 9 June 2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19506226

Research from 29 May 2009

  • Jones GC, Rovner BW, Crews JE, Danielson ML. Effects of depressive symptoms on health behavior practices among older adults with vision loss. Rehabil.Psychol. 54[2], 164-172. May 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19469606


Research from 27 March 2009

  • Sachs-Ericsson N, Schmidt NB, Zvolensky MJ, Mitchell M, Collins N, Blazer DG. Smoking cessation behavior in older adults by race and gender: The role of health problems and psychological distress. Nicotine.Tob.Res.  18 March 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19299410

Research from 13 February 2009

  • Ottenbacher KJ, Graham JE, Al Snih S, Raji M, Samper-Ternent R, Ostir GV et al. Mexican Americans and Frailty: Findings From the Hispanic Established Populations Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly. American Journal of Public Health . 5 February 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19197079
  • Wolinsky FD, Bentler SE, Liu L, Obrizan M, Cook EA, Wright KB et al. Recent Hospitalization and the Risk of Hip Fracture Among Older Americans. J.Gerontol.A Biol.Sci.Med.Sci.  4 February 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19196641

Research from 6 February 2009

Research from 29 January 2009

  • Reuser M, Bonneux LG, Willekens FJ. Smoking Kills, Obesity Disables: A Multistate Approach of the US Health and Retirement Survey. Obesity.(Silver.Spring) . 22 January 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19165165

Research from 22 January 2009

  • Breitling LP, Raum E, Muller H, Rothenbacher D, Brenner H. Synergism between smoking and alcohol consumption with respect to serum gamma-glutamyltransferase. Hepatology . 5 November 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19152425
  • Steptoe A, McMunn A. Health behaviour patterns in relation to hypertension: the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Journal of Hypertension 27[2], 224-230. February 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19155779
  • Avendano M, Glymour MM, Banks J, Mackenbach JP. Health Disadvantage in US Adults Aged 50 to 74 Years: A Comparison of the Health of Rich and Poor Americans With That of Europeans. American Journal of Public Health . 15 January 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19150903
  • Martin R, O'Neill D. What determines the ability to stop smoking in old age? Age and Ageing . 15 January 2009. Abstract or full text available at: No abstract available

Research from 15 Janaury 2009

  • de Ruijter W, Westendorp RG, Assendelft WJ, den Elzen WP, de Craen AJ, le Cessie S et al. Use of Framingham risk score and new biomarkers to predict cardiovascular mortality in older people: population based observational cohort study. BMJ 338, a3083. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19131384

Research from 9 January 2009

  • Feinglass J, Song J, Manheim LM, Semanik P, Chang RW, Dunlop DD. Correlates of Improvement in Walking Ability in Older Persons in the United States. American Journal of Public Health . 23 December 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19106418
  • Peters R, Poulter R, Warner J, Beckett N, Burch L, Bulpitt C. Smoking, dementia and cognitive decline in the elderly, a systematic review. BMC.Geriatr. 8[1], 36. 23 December 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19105840


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