BMC Geriatrics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Physical
activity
was
associated
with
the
risk
of
all-cause
and
cardiovascular
mortality.
However,
little
is
known
about
older
adults,
especially
those
aged
over
80
years.
2863
adults
in
Chinese
Longitudinal
Healthy
Longevity
Survey
(CLHLS)
were
enrolled.
score
used
to
evaluate
physical
activity.
Serum
25-hydroxyvitamin
D
demographic
characteristics
collected
at
baseline.
We
multivariable-adjusted
Cox
regression
models
stratified
analysis
determine
association
between
activity,
vitamin
all-cause/cardiovascular
Mediation
performed
mediating
effect
The
median
age
this
population
87
years,
70.27%
oldest-old
(age
≥
years).
observed
a
tendency
for
higher
concentration
participants
levels.
Both
levels
inversely
mortality
all
participants.
Between
mortality,
mediation
proportions
7.76%
(P
<
0.001)
4.13%
0.001),
respectively.
remained
significant
various
types
activities.
Furthermore,
accounted
greater
proportion
activities
housework
raising
domestic
animals/pets.
could
reduce
mediated
by
adults.
BMC Geriatrics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Nov. 23, 2022
Abstract
Background
This
study
evaluated
the
determinants
of
disability
and
quality
life
in
elderly
people
who
participated
at
multi-centred
RubiN
project
(Regional
ununterbrochen
betreut
im
Netz)
Germany.
Methods
Baseline
data
subjects
aged
70
years
older
were
used
only
with
complete
sets
considered
for
ensuing
analysis
(complete
case
(CCA)).
Disability
was
examined
using
concepts
ADL
(activities
daily
living)
IADL
(instrumental
activities
living).
Subjects
exhibiting
one
or
more
deficiencies
respectively
as
disabled.
Quality
assessed
WHOQOL-BREF
WHOQOL-OLD.
Applying
multivariate
analysis,
sociodemographic
factors,
psychosocial
characteristics
well
functional,
nutritional
cognitive
status
explored
potential
elderly.
Results
One
thousand
three
hundred
seventy-five
from
exhibited
completeness
regarding
baseline
data.
both
associated
respective
other
construct
disability,
sex,
a
reduced
functional
domains
WHOQOL-BREF.
Furthermore,
related
to
social
participation,
while
linked
age,
education
support.
Sex,
income,
support
participation
predictors
domain
‘Physical
Health’
(WHOQOL-BREF).
The
facet
‘Social
Participation’
(WHOQOL-OLD)
affected
by
also
status.
Conclusions
Several
identified
confirmed
this
study.
Attention
should
be
drawn
prevention
schemes
many
these
appear
least
partly
modifiable.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Nov. 16, 2023
The
limitation
of
activities
daily
living
(ADL)
affects
the
mental
health
older
adults.
We
distinguished
into
basic
(BADL)
and
instrumental
(IADL)
aimed
to
explore
relationship
between
two
limitations
depressive
symptoms
among
Chinese
adults
by
using
nationally
representative
cross-sectional
data.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(2)
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
Abstract
Single‐atom
nanozyme
materials
have
demonstrated
exceptional
specific
catalytic
activity
due
to
the
atomic‐level
dispersion
of
their
active
centers.
However,
exploration
mechanisms
for
single‐atom
catalysts
is
so
far
limited
2D
surfaces
nanozymes.
In
this
study,
porous
Fe
(psaFeN)
successfully
prepared
through
a
straightforward
coordination‐assisted
polymerization‐assembly
strategy.
The
psaFeN
composite
nanospheres
are
uniformly
sized,
exhibiting
excellent
dispersibility
with
well‐organized
pore
channels
extending
from
center
surface.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
that
in
nanozyme,
(010)
facets
serve
as
primary
surface,
where
atoms
form
tri‐coordinated
or
tetra‐coordinated
structures
doped
nitrogen
atoms.
(100)
act
auxiliary
reactive
Fe─N
center.
exhibits
POD‐like
(
K
m
=
1.77
mM;
V
max
173.53
×
10
−
⁸
M
s
−1
).
Given
bioactivity,
portable
colorimetric
biosensor
constructed
distinguishing
artificially
ripened
fruits
naturally
ones.
sensor
achieves
precise
discrimination
detection
limit
low
310
nmol
L
.
This
study
anticipated
offer
valuable
insights
into
understanding
3D
nanozymes,
promoting
application
development
robust
biosensors
food
safety.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1), P. e0294017 - e0294017
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Background
Falls
contribute
to
impairments
in
activities
of
daily
living
(ADLs),
resulting
significant
declines
the
quality
life,
safety,
and
functioning
older
adults.
Understanding
magnitude
duration
effect
falls
on
ADLs,
as
well
identifying
characteristics
adults
more
likely
have
post-fall
ADL
impairment
is
critical
inform
fall
prevention
intervention.
The
purpose
this
study
1)
Quantify
association
between
2)
Model
trajectories
pre-
estimate
long-term
impact
identify
most
impairment.
Method
Study
participants
were
from
Ginkgo
Evaluation
Memory
Study,
a
randomized
controlled
trial
(age
75+)
United
States.
Self-reported
incident
scores
ascertained
every
6
months
over
7-year
period.
We
used
Cox
proportional
hazards
analyses
(n
=
2091)
quantify
latent
class
trajectory
modeling
748)
visualize
pre-and
post-fall.
Results
reported
previous
associated
with
ADLs
(HR:
1.42;
95%
CI
1.32,
1.52)
fully
adjusted
models.
Based
748),
19%
139)
had
increased,
persistent
after
falling.
Participants
who
female,
lived
neighborhood
higher
deprivation,
or
experienced
polypharmacy
Conclusions
are
increased
impairment,
can
persist
time.
It
crucial
that
all
adults,
particularly
those
at
risk
access
comprehensive
assessment
evidence-based
interventions,
help
mitigate
negative
impacts
function.
Journal of Tissue Viability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
34(2), P. 100857 - 100857
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
An
accurate
assessment
of
pressure
injury
healing
is
crucial
for
the
timely
implementation
nursing
intervention.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
accuracy
infrared
thermography-based
wound
temperature
measurement
in
predicting
outcomes.
prospective,
16
days
observational
included
156
adults
with
injury.
The
bed,
periwound
skin
and
normal
was
recorded
by
using
thermography
every
three
days.
After
that,
relative
temperatures
PI
were
analyzed.
aim
assess
significance
outcomes
injuries.
Relative
between
positively
correlated
(r
>
0.64).
Particularly
first
day
follow
up,
it
found
be
closely
related
=
0.687).
On
last
median
time
(the
eighth
ninth
day)
optimal
cutoff
values
indicator
negative
(periwound
lower
than
skin).
COX
proportional
hazard
regression
model
analysis
showed
that
on
follow-up
most
significant
predictor
healing,
risk
increased
largest-
8.79
times
(95%CI:
4.53,
17.05),
when
its
greater
0.000
°C.
monitoring
better
visual
which
can
objectively
serve
as
an
status
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Background
Obesity,
through
mechanisms
such
as
insulin
resistance
and
systemic
low-grade
inflammation,
can
damage
the
central
nervous
system
impair
cognitive
function.
Weight-adjusted
waist
index
(WWI)
is
a
novel
measure
of
obesity
that
may
offer
more
precise
assessments
muscle
fat
mass.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
association
between
WWI
function
in
older
Chinese
men.
Methods
Data
from
2011–2018
China
Longitudinal
Health
Longevity
Survey
(CLHLS)
were
used
this
study.
examined
both
linear
non-linear
situations
using
Kaplan–Meier
survival
curves,
multivariate
Cox
regression
models,
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
regression.
Results
included
1,392
men
aged
65
years
over
for
whom
complete
data
available.
After
controlling
all
potential
confounding
variables,
our
analysis
showed
statistically
significant
positive
decline.
Specifically,
every
1
cm/√kg
increase
WWI,
risk
impairment
increased
by
17%
(HR
=
1.17,
95%
CI:
1.02–1.35).
Using
11.52
cutoff
point
we
found
High
was
associated
with
44%
compared
Low
1.44,
1.07–1.96).
RCS
confirmed
correlation
impairment.
Conclusion
Higher
linked
worse
performance
BMC Geriatrics,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: April 15, 2021
Abstract
Backgrounds
The
oldest-old
population
is
increasing
sharply
in
China,
and
intergenerational
support
has
been
their
primary
source
of
caregiving.
Although
found
to
be
associated
with
wellbeing
older
people
previous
study,
most
analysis
were
from
the
perspective
children’s
characteristics
exchange
patterns.
This
study
aims
investigate
impact
different
types
on
subjective
among
Chinese
variation
across
groups
economic
status,
based
five-tier
needs
(physiological
needs,
safety
love/belonging
esteem
self-actualization
needs).
Methods
We
included
adults
aged
≥
80
years
2018
longitudinal
Healthy
Longevity
Survey
(CLHLS).
assessed
people’s
by
life
satisfaction
psychological
health.
evaluated
four
support:
parents
provide
financial
support,
receive
financial,
instrumental
emotional
support.
applied
binary
logistic
regression
analyze
association
between
moderating
effect
self-rated
status
this
relationship.
Results
A
total
8.794
participants
included,
a
mean
age
91,46
(standard
deviation:7.60).
Older
who
(OR:
1.37,
95%
CI:
1.01,
1.85)
1.99,
1.40,
2.83)
report
better
wellbeing.
However,
receiving
depressed
health
0.67,
0.56,
0.79)
while
improved
1.42,
1.04,
1.55).
Receiving
promoted
parents’
all
combinations
three
together
raised
most.
Conclusions
Our
recognizes
that
higher
level
for
related
providing
certain
In
addition,
can
moderate
these
associations.
BMC Geriatrics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Aug. 22, 2023
With
modernization
and
ageing
in
China,
the
population
of
older
adults
living
alone
is
increasing.
Living
may
be
a
potential
risk
factor
for
depressive
symptoms.
However,
no
parallel
mediation
model
analysis
has
investigated
mediating
factors
or
not
(living
arrangements)
symptoms.This
cross-sectional
study
included
total
number
10,980
participants
from
Chinese
Longitudinal
Healthy
Longevity
Survey
(CLHLS),
1699
whom
lived
9281
did
live
alone.
Binary
logistic
regression
effect
were
used
to
explore
relationship
between
symptoms
possible
effects.
Bootstrap
was
examine
on
symptoms.Compared
who
alone,
group
had
higher
rate
The
binary
showed
that
after
adjusting
other
covariates,
approximately
0.21
times
compared
(OR
=
1.21,
95%
CI:
1.06,
1.37).
Further,
results
bootstrap
supported
partial
role
sleep
quality
anxiety.
Mediation
revealed
anxiety
partially
mediate
(β
0.008,
CI
[0.003,
0.014];
β
0.015,
[0.008,
0.024],
respectively).Sleep
identified
as
mediators
Older
with
poorer
more
pronounced
positively
associated
levels
should
encouraged
engage
social
activities
improve
quality,
relieve
anxiety,
feelings
loneliness
caused
by
Meanwhile,
receive
attention
support
alleviate
their