The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences
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J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci. · Oct 2006
Persistent changes in interleukin-6 and lower extremity function following hip fracture.
A hip fracture often heralds a period of functional decline in elderly persons. Although an inflammatory reaction would be expected following a hip fracture, whether the degree of this response is associated with adverse functional outcomes is unknown. ⋯ Higher IL-6 levels are adversely associated with recovery of lower extremity function after hip fracture. Factors that predict cytokine response and the potential mechanisms by which this effect is mediated warrant further study.
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J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci. · Oct 2006
Falls risk and functional decline in older fallers discharged directly from emergency departments.
There is currently no standard approach to falls risk assessment and management for older fallers presenting to the emergency department (ED) who are discharged directly home. Hence, this study was conducted to describe the prevalence of falls risk factors associated with older fallers presenting to the ED and to identify the factors associated with postdischarge decline in function in this group. ⋯ Older fallers discharged directly from the ED have a high prevalence of falls risk factors and are at risk of functional decline.