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The clinical frailty scale predicts functional decline and mortality when used by junior medical staff: a prospective cohort study

K.J. Gregorevic, R.E. Hubbard, W.K. Lim, et al.

BMC Geriatr. 2016;16(1):117

The objective of this study is to determine whether the clinical frailty scale (CFS) can be used to identify patient baseline frailty status in the acute general medical setting when used by junior medical staff using information obtained on routine clinical assessment. A high proportion of eligible patients had the frailty measure completed, demonstrating the acceptability of the CFS to clinicians. Despite lack of training for medical staff, increasing frailty was correlated with functional decline and mortality supporting the validity of the CFS as a frailty screening tool for clinicians.

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Disseminating a Clinically Effective Physical Activity Program to Preserve Mobility in a Community Setting for Older Adults

J. Laussen, C. Kowaleski, K. Martin, et al.

J Frailty Aging. 2016;5(2):82-7

The objective of this study is to assess the dissemination of an evidence-based PA program for older adults by evaluating program participation and its impact on mobility, strength and quality of life. Results obtained suggest that the dissemination of a clinically efficacious physical activity intervention into a community-based setting can improve mobility, strength and quality of life for older adults.

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Fried frailty phenotype assessment components as applied to geriatric inpatients

J. Bieniek , K. Wilczyński and J. Szewieczek

Clin Interv Aging. 2016;11:453-9

The aim of this article was to assess the usefulness and limitations of Fried frailty phenotype criteria in geriatric inpatients, characterized by comorbidity and functional impairments, and to estimate the frailty phenotype prevalence in this group. Data obtained suggest that Fried frailty phenotype criteria can useful for geriatric inpatient assessment, despite diagnostic limitations

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Serum markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in sarcopenia

B. Can, O. Kara, M.C. Kizilarslanoglu, et al.

Aging Clin Exp Res. 2017;29(4):745-752

The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between sarcopenia and biomarkers that may be involved in its pathogenesis and hence allow early detection. The present study demonstrated an association of sarcopenia with inflammatory markers CRP, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and adiponectin.

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