Frailty and neurocognitive impairments in Chinese survivors of childhood cancer
Journal of Cancer Survivorship,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
prevalence
and
predictors
of
frailty
association
between
neurocognitive
impairments
among
Chinese
survivors
childhood
cancer.
Language: Английский
Retrospective observational study of the association between changes in physical activity and frailty in middle-aged and older adults: evidence from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (2006–2022)
Y Jung,
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Jinhyung Kim,
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Yun Seo Jang
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et al.
BMJ Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. e092072 - e092072
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Objectives
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
relationship
between
changes
in
physical
activity
and
frailty
among
middle-aged
older
adults
Korea,
using
panel
data
from
2006–2022
Korean
Longitudinal
Study
of
Aging
(KLoSA).
Design
Retrospective
observational
study.
Setting
For
this
longitudinal
study,
were
sourced
KLoSA
dataset.
Participants
We
analysed
5594
participants
(2855
males
2739
females)
extracted
collected
2006
2022.
Primary
secondary
outcome
measures
The
index
was
calculated
based
on
6
clinical
domains
comprising
34
age-related
health
deficits.
Changes
categorised
as
persistently
inactive,
decreased,
increased
or
active.
Logistic
regression
analysis
generalised
estimating
equations
conducted
assess
association
frailty.
Results
active
group
(OR=0.45,
95%
CI:
0.40
0.50)
showed
a
lower
likelihood
than
did
inactive
group.
In
that
their
activity,
OR
0.57
(95%
0.52
0.63),
higher
ORs
observed
for
current
smokers
those
residing
rural
areas.
Conclusions
demonstrated
persistent
is
associated
with
Korea.
Therefore,
participation
one
important
ways
prevent
Language: Английский
Neuroimaging Findings in Nondemented Frail Individuals: A Systematic Review
Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
Frailty
is
a
chronic
condition
characterised
by
the
progressive
decline
of
multiple
physiological
functions.
There
critical
need
to
investigate
neuroimaging
findings
in
nondemented
frail
individuals
better
understand
underlying
mechanisms
and
implications
frailty
on
brain
health.
This
paper
aimed
at
reviewing
studies
assessing
changes
neuropsychological
basis
frailty.
Methods
A
systematic
review
was
conducted
focusing
modalities
frailty,
including
MRI,
fMRI,
DTI
PET.
The
based
PRISMA
instructions
two‐step
screening
process.
evaluating
individuals,
regardless
publication
time
or
participant
age,
were
included.
Data
extracted
from
included
studies,
quality
as
well
risk
bias
assessed.
Results
Out
1604
screened,
22
eligible
these,
10
had
good
quality,
while
others
fair
according
Newcastle
Ottawa
scale
(NOS).
Of
these
18
used
Fried
criteria
modified
version
it
diagnose
Edmonton
score
(EFS),
Rockwood
Mitnitski
index
(FI)
implemented
remaining
studies.
MRI
indicated
significant
differences
structure
between
robust
an
increased
number
size
white
matter
hyperintensities,
reduced
grey
volume,
higher
cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF)
volume
cerebral
microbleeds
(CMBs)
participants
compared
ones.
showed
no
difference
at‐risk
groups
regarding
total
intracranial
(TIV).
CMBs
associated
with
prefrailty
status
its
severity.
fMRI
decreased
intranetwork
mean
functional
connectivity
(FC)
individuals.
lower
fractional
anisotropy
(FA),
axial
diffusivity
(
AD
)
radial
(RD)
group.
PET
scan
study
that
cortical
beta‐amyloid
level
not
FI,
but
accumulation
anterior
posterior
putamen
precuneus
region
significantly
correlated
Conclusion
reveals
structures
hyperintensities
volume.
These
suggest
vascular
atrophy
may
contribute
cognitive
impairment
dementia
future.
Language: Английский
Relationships between physical frailty and cognitive decline over 8 years: A longitudinal study among community-dwelling older Chinese immigrants
The journal of nutrition health & aging,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
29(4), P. 100511 - 100511
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Language: Английский
Effects of comprehensive intervention models on cognitive frailty in community-dwelling older adults: A 12-month follow-up study
Jin Huang,
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Q Wang,
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Rui Zhuo
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et al.
Geriatric Nursing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
62, P. 194 - 202
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Language: Английский
The relationship between multimorbidity and cognitive function in older Chinese adults: based on propensity score matching
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Sept. 12, 2024
The
goal
of
this
study
was
to
further
validate
the
effect
multimorbidity
on
cognitive
performance
in
older
adults
after
controlling
for
confounders
using
propensity
score
matching
(PSM).
Language: Английский
A Real-Time Web-Based Intervention with a Multicomponent Group-Based Program for Older Adults: Single-Arm Feasibility Study
Tsubasa Nakada,
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Kayo Kurotani,
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Takako Kozawa
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et al.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(23), P. 2365 - 2365
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Background/Objective:
Frailty
is
a
growing
public
health
challenge
in
Japan’s
rapidly
aging
population,
where
28.8%
are
aged
≥
65.
While
multicomponent
interventions
have
shown
potential
preventing
frailty,
traditional
face-to-face
programs
face
accessibility
challenges.
This
study
evaluated
the
feasibility
and
short-term
changes
of
an
online
intervention
on
frailty-related
factors
among
community-dwelling
older
adults.
Methods:
In
this
single-arm
study,
132
participants
(mean
age
75.7;
standard
deviation
4.8
years,
65.2%
women)
completed
six-week
combining
exercise,
nutrition
education,
cognitive
activities,
Coimagination
Method
to
foster
social
connections,
meeting
weekly
for
75
min
sessions
groups
up
10
participants.
Results:
The
demonstrated
with
96.4%
retention
rate
94.0%
average
participation
rate.
no
significant
were
observed
physical
activity
levels,
autonomic
nervous
system
indicators,
or
function,
carotenoid
scores
hemoglobin
concentration
improved
significantly,
more
pronounced
improvements
women
than
men.
Conclusions:
demonstrates
high
adults
suggests
benefits
nutritional
status
markers,
particularly
women.
These
findings
indicate
promising
accessible
approach
frailty
prevention,
though
randomized
controlled
trials
longer
periods
direct
assessments
required
establish
effectiveness
conclusively.
Study
Trial
registration:
UMIN
Clinical
Trials
Registry
(UMIN000053089).
Language: Английский
Prevalence and risk factors of subjective cognitive decline in older adults in Baotou, China: a cross-sectional study
Shang-Jia Ma,
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Yan-Xue Yu,
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Kai Tian
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et al.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Objectives
Subjective
cognitive
decline
(SCD)
as
a
stage
between
healthy
cognition
and
early
neurocognitive
disorders,
has
been
proposed
to
be
helpful
in
the
diagnosis
of
prodromal
disorders.
To
investigate
prevalence
SCD
related
risk
factors
on
prevalence.
Methods
A
cross-sectional
study
involving
1,120
elderly
subjects
residing
Baotou,
China.
From
June
2021
2023,
data
were
gathered
by
research
assistants
with
training
utilizing
standardized
questionnaires.
The
following
evaluated:
subjective
decline,
physical
activity
levels,
past
medical
history,
demographics,
instrumental
activities
daily
living,
function.
Risk
used
chi-square
tests
multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis.
Results
was
43.8%.
Permanent
residence,
marital
status,
BMI,
dietary
habits,
average
sleep
duration
per
night,
smoking,
diabetes,
coronary
heart
disease,
visual
impairment
significantly
associated
(
p
<
0
0.05).
Multivariable
analysis
showed
obesity,
vegetarian-based,
smoking
for
long
time,
diabetes
impairment,
no
spouse,
night
<6
h
independent
SCD.
Based
gender
analysis,
difference
drinking,
hypertension
statistically
significant
0.001).
Conclusion
high
among
elder
adults.
We
discovered
differences
or
men
women
based
their
sex.
This
provides
more
theoretical
basis
prevention
screening
diseases
population.
Language: Английский
Frailty and Neurocognitive Impairments in Chinese Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
prevalence
and
predictors
of
frailty
association
between
neurocognitive
impairments
among
Chinese
survivors
childhood
cancer.
Methods
A
total
185
cancer
were
recruited
from
a
long-term
follow-up
clinic
in
Hong
Kong
(response
rate:
94.4%;
48.1%
female;
mean
age
28.9
years,
standard
deviation
=
6.7
years).
Frailty
was
assessed
using
Fried
criteria.
Neurocognitive
outcomes
evaluated
performance-based
test.
Multivariable
logistic
regression
used
identify
frailty.
generalized
linear
models
explore
associations
cognitive
outcomes.
Results
The
proportions
with
pre-frailty
22.7%
27.0%,
respectively.
“Frail”
more
likely
be
diagnosed
at
younger
(odds
ratio
[OR]
0.93,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
0.87–0.99,
P
0.041)
have
coexisting
chronic
health
conditions
(OR
4.63,
CI:
1.68–12.80,
0.003)
than
“non-frail”
“pre-frail”
survivors.
Survivors
exhibited
worse
attention
detectability
(unstandardized
point
estimate
[Est]
4.57,
error
[SE]
1.69,
0.007),
omissions
(Est
3.68,
SE
1.15,
0.001),
flexibility
8.08,
3.08,
0.009)
Conclusions
More
one
fifth
participating
identified
as
phenotypically
frail.
associated
performance
executive
function.
Implications
for
Cancer
Survivors:
findings
highlight
needs
regular
monitoring
early
interventions
that
can
modify
aging
pathway
continuum,
mitigate
improve
psychosocial
during
survivorship.
Language: Английский
The bidirectional association between self-perceptions of aging and frailty: the mediating role of subjective cognitive decline
Xianghua Fang,
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Minghui Deng,
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Wei Zhang
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et al.
BMC Geriatrics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
With
the
global
population
aging
rapidly,
understanding
factors
influencing
health
outcomes
in
older
adults
is
crucial.
This
study
explores
longitudinal
causal
relationship
between
self-perceptions
of
and
frailty
examines
whether
subjective
cognitive
decline
mediated
associations.
The
Brief-Aging
Perceptions
Questionnaire(B-APQ),
Frailty
Phenotype
Assessment
Scale,
Subjective
Cognitive
Decline
Questionnaire
were
used
to
survey
619
community-dwelling
Xinxiang,
Henan,
China,
from
March
October
2021
2023,
respectively.
A
cross-lagged
model
was
employed
analyze
potential
mediating
roles
decline,
controlling
for
confounders
including
age,
gender,
income,
employment
status,
education.
(1)
analysis
revealed
a
bidirectional
(P
<
0.001),
with
effect
T1
on
T2
(β
=
0.109,
SE
0.038,
P
0.01)
reverse
0.129,
0.041,
0.01).
Further
comparisons
path
coefficients
indicated
that
sizes
two
paths
showed
no
statistical
difference
(χ2
0.119,
>
0.05).
(2)
mediation
had
an
indirect
through
(indirect
0.011).
Concurrently,
also
indirectly
influenced
via
0.010),
all
effects
demonstrating
significance
demonstrates
frailty,
identified
as
mechanism.
These
findings
provide
important
guidance
future
efforts
aimed
at
reducing
rates
among
community
settings.
Language: Английский