Over the last decade, there has been increased interest in the role of the gut microbiome in
health including brain health. This is by no means a new theory; Elie Metchnikoff proposed …

• The integration of geriatric principles into routine care in the intensive care unit (ICU)
should be considered as part of the comprehensive care of all older adults.• Frailty is …

The world's population is aging rapidly. In the United States, 15% of the population is older
than 65 years, the category defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as …

Abstract Purpose of Review The portion of the population comprised by those aged 65 years
and older is the fastest growing age group. With the aging of Americans, so goes the age of …

Aging is a continuous process promoted by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors that each
trigger a multitude of molecular events. Increasing evidence supports a central role for …

The definition of “old” varies greatly. The most common definition of the geriatric patient,
including that of the World Health Organization, is an adult greater than or equal to age 65 …

• L'intégration des principes gériatriques aux soins habituels dans les unités des soins
intensifs (USI) devrait faire partie des soins globaux pour toutes les personnes âgées.• La …

Para el 2020 se estimó una prevalencia mundial del 9.3% de personas mayores de 65 años
y se espera una prevalencia del 15.9% para el 2025. En 2019 en México se reportó una …

Critical care poses significant challenges for all patients. However, the elderly population
requires extra vigilance owing to age-related changes in physiology, multiple medical …