Effects of extended outpatient rehabilitation after hip fracture: a randomized controlled trial

Article Abstract:

A study to determine whether the extended outpatient rehabilitation, which includes progressive resistance training, improves physical function and reduces disability compared with low-intensity home exercise among physically frail elderly patients with hip fracture is presented. The results indicate that six months of extended outpatient rehabilitation can improve physical function and quality of life, and reduce disability compared with low intensity home exercise.

Evaluation, Hip joint, Hip fractures, Ambulatory medical care, Ambulatory care

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Effect of DHEA on abdominal fat and insulin action in elderly women and men

Article Abstract:

A study conducted to determine whether (DHEA) replacement therapy decreases abdominal fat and improves insulin action in elderly persons is presented. It is concluded that DHEA replacement could play a vital role in prevention and treatment of the metabolic syndrome associated with abdominal.

Aged patients, Elderly patients, Dehydroepiandrosterone, Metabolic syndrome X

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Bone Mineral Density Response to Estrogen Replacement in Frail Elderly Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Article Abstract:

Hormone replacement therapy can increase bone density in elderly women, according to a study of 67 women 75 years or older with mild to moderate physical frailty. Women in this age group have the highest rate of bone fractures from osteoporosis.

Bones, Physiological aspects, Hormone therapy, Bone density, Aged women, Elderly women

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