Articles: middle-aged.
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The proportion of caesarean deliveries significantly increased from 2·0% in 1978--1985 to 36·6% in 2006-2010 among Chinese pregnant women. The rate reached 55% in 2014. In this study we explored the basic demographic characteristics and preferred method of delivery of pregnant women and analysed the associated social and psychological factors. ⋯ This project was supported by the Medjaden Academy and Research Foundation for Young Scientists (grant MJR20150047). This study was also funded by the Summer Social Practice Project of the School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University.
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Severe middle cerebral artery infarction is defined as an acute infarction in the entire middle cerebral artery territory. Several case series have indicated that decompressive hemicraniectomy for severe middle cerebral artery infarction is lifesaving. However, data concerning the long-term functional outcome are insufficient. We did a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of decompressive hemicraniectomy for patients with severe middle cerebral artery infarction. ⋯ None.
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Observational Study
Diseases associated with electrolyte imbalance in the ED: age-related differences.
The objective of the study is to investigate the prevalence of electrolyte imbalance (EI) in the emergency department (ED) with systemic diseases in different decades of life. ⋯ In our study, 13.7% of all patients showed an EI, and only 2% of cases were alone without any associated systemic disease. Most EIs are associated to other systemic diseases. The present data also depict different age-related and disease-associated prevalence patterns of EI, thus highlighting a complex clinical scenario.
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Many middle-aged Chinese people have experienced the Great Leap Forward Famine of 1959-61, which could have profound long-term health consequences for exposed birth cohorts. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarise reported famine effects on long-term health. ⋯ None.
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Although the relationship between psychological wellbeing and physical health has been the subject of many studies among middle-aged and older adults, little is known about whether psychological wellbeing is associated with mortality among the fastest growing population segment-the oldest old (aged ≥80 years). ⋯ The China Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey from which the data used in this article were derived was jointly funded by the US National Institute on Aging (grant R01 AG023627), China Natural Science Foundation (grants 70533010, 71110107025, 71233001, and 71490732), United Nations Population Fund, China Social Sciences Foundation, and Hong Kong Research Grants Council.