GERIATRIC PATIENTS

This study tested a combination of ultrasonic cleaning and light therapy for severe bedsores (stage 3 or 4) in 118 patients aged 55 and older. The goal was to see if this approach could help wounds heal completely and reduce pain during dressing changes. Results showed that the c…

This study tested a simple, home-based tongue exercise (pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth) in 17 older adults with swallowing problems. The goal was to see if it could strengthen swallowing muscles and reduce the risk of food or liquid entering the airway. Partici…

This study looked at 207 older adults (65+) who came to the emergency room with a heart attack or related heart problem. Researchers measured their usual physical activity levels and tracked their health outcomes. They found that people who were more active had fewer serious hear…

This study looked at 2,744 older adults (65+) who came to the emergency room for non-injury reasons. Researchers checked how well different early warning scores—like NEWS and qSOFA—could predict who would die within 28 days. The goal was to find which score works best for this ag…

This study looked at 50 older adults (65+) having major surgery to see if a computer-controlled sedation method (TCI) helps protect brain function better than standard manual sedation. Participants were given one of the two methods after surgery, and their thinking skills were te…