Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and its precursor, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), is critical for effective prevention and treatment. Computer-aided diagnosis using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides a cost-effective and objectiv...
BACKGROUND: Vascular depression (VaDep) is a prevalent affective disorder in older adults that significantly impacts functional status and quality of life. Early identification and intervention are crucial but largely insufficient in clinical practic...
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Obesity is a well-established risk factor for gallstone formation, but traditional anthropometric measures (e.g., BMI, waist circumference) inadequately assess metabolically active visceral adiposity. The novel Metabolic Score fo...
BACKGROUND: With the aging demographic on the rise, we're seeing a spike in the occurrence of postoperative delirium (POD). Our research aims to delve into the connection between plasma bilirubin levels and postoperative delirium, with the goal of cr...
BACKGROUND: The rising prevalence of dementia necessitates a scalable solution to cognitive assessments. The Autonomous Cognitive Examination (ACoE) is a foundational cognitive test for the phenotyping of cognitive symptoms across the primary cogniti...
BACKGROUND: Vertebral recompression after percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) may lead to recurrent pain, deformity, and neurological impairment, compromising prognosis and quality of life.
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to understand factors influencing individuals' risk perceptions and health behaviors. This study aimed to explore the roles of individuals' knowledge, perception, and health-related issues in det...
BMC medical informatics and decision making
Jul 28, 2025
BACKGROUND: Lumbar spinal stenosis is one of the most common surgery-requiring conditions of the spine in the aged population. As elderly patients often present with multiple comorbidities and limited physiological reserve, individualized risk assess...
While social robots offer potential benefits like task assistance and companionship, their integration raises concerns about the erosion of human connection and the dehumanization of care. Through a qualitative study of older adults, family caregiver...
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