Background: The rapid expansion of the global aging population, combined with caregiver shortages and rising care demands, highlights the urgent need for innovative, non-intrusive, and user-centered solutions in elderly healthcare.
The aim of this commentary is to highlight the divergent impact of Dynapenic Abdominal Obesity (D/AO) on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) risk in middle-aged versus older adults. Based on a nationwide prospective cohort study (CHARLS, N = 5,932), D/AO conferred a 2.4-fold higher CKD risk in middle-aged adults
Introduction: Antibiotic allergy is a commonly reported condition, particularly among older adults, and may contribute to inappropriate antibiotic prescribing and adverse health outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of suspected antibiotic allergy in patients over 65 years residing in a long-term care facility, Centre Sociosanitari Colisee Dolors Aleu (Barcelona), and to assess whether reported allergies were confirmed through allergological evaluation or based solely on clinical suspicion.
Cellular senescence is characterized by a permanent cessation of cell division and the acquisition of a distinctive secretory profile, termed the Senescence-Associated Secretory Phenotype (SASP). With advancing age, senescent cells accumulate in tissues and contribute to age-related pathologies by fostering chronic inflammation and remodeling the tumor microenvironment.
Prostate cancer treatment, particularly Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT), has been increasingly recognized for its potential neurocognitive consequences, especially in aging populations. As survival rates improve, understanding and mitigating these effects have become critical aspects of long-term care.
