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Elderly rodents typically die of cancer or kidney disease, but not of cardiovascular disease. In humans, the relative incidence of cancer increases exponentially with age for most cancers, but levels off or may even decline by age 60–75 [ 3 ] (although colon / rectal cancer continues to increase).
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, [1] is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of the elderly. [2] The term geriatrics originates from the Greek γέρων geron meaning "old man", and ιατρός iatros meaning "healer".
The geriatric rheumatology clinic provides evaluation and management services to patients with various musculoskeletal and soft tissue disorders.Evaluation of the elderly patient is often complex due to the many comorbid conditions encountered in this population often compounded by cognitive disorders, functional decline, polypharmacy and limited social supports.
Immunosenescence is the gradual deterioration of the immune system, brought on by natural age advancement.A 2020 review concluded that the adaptive immune system is affected more than the innate immune system. [1]
A number of expert groups have proposed an increase in dietary protein recommendations for older age groups to 1.0–1.2 g/kg body weight per day. [48] [49] Ensuring adequate nutrition in older adults is of interest in the prevention of sarcopenia and frailty, since it is a simple, low-cost treatment approach without major side effects. [50]
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Globally, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 will have an osteoporotic fracture. [194] Data from the United States shows a decrease in osteoporosis within the general population and in white women, from 18% in 1994 to 10% in 2006. [198] White and Asian people are at greater risk. [3]
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