Studies investigating the associations of oral function and dysphagia with frailty and
sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults are increasing; however, they have not been …

This essay considers the factors that have contributed to very high COVID-19 mortality in
longer-term care facilities (LTCFs). We compare the demographic characteristics of LTCF …

Background The same pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) have been used in adults
and children in many settings. Differences in the epidemiology of pneumococcal disease …

Streptococcus pneumoniae (Spn) is a major public health problem, as it is a main cause of
otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia, bacteremia, sepsis, and meningitis. Acute …

Individuals with clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) are at increased risk
of aging related health conditions and all-cause mortality, but whether CHIP affects risk of …

Background Frailty is associated with poor prognosis in a wide range of illnesses. However,
its prognostic implications for older patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are …

Aims Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) are common worldwide. Patients with heart
failure and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFmrEF/HFpEF) have a high risk …

Background Pneumonia is a major cause of death in the elderly population. Considering
body weight loss, muscle loss, and reflux after gastrectomy, elderly patients are considered …

Background Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) have an immediate significant impact
on morbidity and mortality among older adults. However, the impact following the infectious …

Background Recently, several studies reported that pneumonia might increase the risk of
cognitive decline and dementia due to increased frailty. Objectives This study aims to …