McMaster Evidence Updates: High Quality Articles in Aging
This list contains citations to the latest journal articles in the field of geriatrics and is provided by an alert from Evidence Updates at McMaster University. These citations (from over 120 premier clinical journals) are pre-rated for quality by Evidence Updates research staff, then rated for clinical relevance and interest by at least 3 members of a worldwide panel of practicing physicians. Each citation includes a link to the article on PubMed.
Stellar articles are the geriatrics-related articles in Evidence Updates that have been most accessed by registered users and highest rated by McMaster's clinical raters in the last year.
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| 25117129 | Effect of flexible sigmoidoscopy screening on colorectal cancer incidence and mortality: a randomized clinical trial. | 08/13/2014 | Holme O, Loberg M, Kalager M, Bretthauer M, Hernan MA, Aas E, Eide TJ, Skovlund E, Schneede J, Tveit KM, Hoff G |
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| 25117130 | Perioperative atrial fibrillation and the long-term risk of ischemic stroke. | 08/13/2014 | Gialdini G, Nearing K, Bhave PD, Bonuccelli U, Iadecola C, Healey JS, Kamel H | JAMA |
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| 25072449 | PREOP-Gallstones: A Prognostic Nomogram for the Management of Symptomatic Cholelithiasis in Older Patients. | 07/28/2014 | Parmar AD, Sheffield KM, Adhikari D, Davee RA, Vargas GM, Tamirisa NP, Kuo YF, Goodwin JS, Riall TS | Annals of surgery | |
| 24994809 | Implications of expanding indications for drug treatment to prevent fracture in older men in United States: cross sectional and longitudinal analysis of prospective cohort study. | 07/03/2014 | Ensrud KE, Taylor BC, Peters KW, Gourlay ML, Donaldson MG, Leslie WD, Blackwell TL, Fink HA, Orwoll ES, Schousboe J | BMJ (Clinical research ed.) |
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| 24890517 | Can performance on daily activities discriminate between older adults with normal cognitive function and those with mild cognitive impairment? | 07/01/2014 | Rodakowski J, Skidmore ER, Reynolds CF 3rd, Dew MA, Butters MA, Holm MB, Lopez OL, Rogers JC | Journal of the American Geriatrics Society |
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| 25037651 | An elastic band exercise program for older adults using wheelchairs in Taiwan nursing homes: A cluster randomized trial. | 06/19/2014 | Chen KM, Li CH, Chang YH, Huang HT, Cheng YY | International journal of nursing studies | |
| 24876182 | Pharmacological treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | 05/29/2014 | Wang J, Yu JT, Wang HF, Meng XF, Wang C, Tan CC, Tan L | Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry |
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| 24786913 | New oral anticoagulants in elderly adults: evidence from a meta-analysis of randomized trials. | 05/01/2014 | Sardar P, Chatterjee S, Chaudhari S, Lip GY | Journal of the American Geriatrics Society |
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| 24572077 | 4 Gy versus 24 Gy radiotherapy for patients with indolent lymphoma (FORT): a randomised phase 3 non-inferiority trial. | 04/01/2014 | Hoskin PJ, Kirkwood AA, Popova B, Smith P, Robinson M, Gallop-Evans E, Coltart S, Illidge T, Madhavan K, Brammer C, Diez P, Jack A, Syndikus I | The Lancet. Oncology | |
| 24554232 | Preventive effects of ramelteon on delirium: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. | 04/01/2014 | Hatta K, Kishi Y, Wada K, Takeuchi T, Odawara T, Usui C, Nakamura H | JAMA psychiatry |
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| 24635004 | Montreal Cognitive Assessment Memory Index Score (MoCA-MIS) as a Predictor of Conversion from Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer's Disease. | 03/17/2014 | Julayanont P, Brousseau M, Chertkow H, Phillips N, Nasreddine ZS | Journal of the American Geriatrics Society | |
| 24637848 | Potentially inappropriate drug use among hospitalised older adults: results from the CRIME study. | 03/17/2014 | Tosato M, Landi F, Martone AM, Cherubini A, Corsonello A, Volpato S, Bernabei R, Onder G | Age and ageing |
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| 24638908 | Effect of Long-Chain omega-3 Fatty Acids and Lutein + Zeaxanthin Supplements on Cardiovascular Outcomes: Results of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) Randomized Clinical Trial. | 03/17/2014 | Bonds DE, Harrington M, Worrall BB, Bertoni AG, Eaton CB, Hsia J, Robinson J, Clemons TE, Fine LJ, Chew EY | JAMA | |
| 24597866 | Radical prostatectomy or watchful waiting in early prostate cancer. | 03/06/2014 | Bill-Axelson A, Holmberg L, Garmo H, Rider JR, Taari K, Busch C, Nordling S, Haggman M, Andersson SO, Spangberg A, Andren O, Palmgren J, Steineck G, Adami HO, Johansson JE | NEJM: the New England Journal of Medicine | |
| 24617899 | FRAX without Bone Mineral Density Versus Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Screening Tool as Predictors of Osteoporosis in Primary Screening of Individuals Aged 70 and Older. | 03/01/2014 | Pang WY, Inderjeeth CA | Journal of the American Geriatrics Society | |
| 24569873 | Aromatherapy for dementia. | 02/25/2014 | Forrester LT, Maayan N, Orrell M, Spector AE, Buchan LD, Soares-Weiser K | Cochrane Database Syst Rev | |
| 24388619 | Competing cardiovascular and noncardiovascular risks and longevity in the systolic hypertension in the elderly program. | 02/15/2014 | Kostis WJ, Cabrera J, Messerli FH, Cheng JQ, Sedjro JE, Cosgrove NM, Swerdel JN, Deng Y, Davis BR, Kostis JB | The American journal of cardiology |
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| 24521366 | Validation of the charlson comorbidity index in acutely hospitalized elderly adults: a prospective cohort study. | 02/01/2014 | Frenkel WJ, Jongerius EJ, Mandjes-van Uitert MJ, van Munster BC, de Rooij SE | Journal of the American Geriatrics Society | |
| 24673674 | Validation of the Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit in older emergency department patients. | 02/01/2014 | Han JH, Wilson A, Graves AJ, Shintani A, Schnelle JF, Dittus RS, Powers JS, Vernon J, Storrow AB, Ely EW |
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| 23813846 | Effects of antihypertensive treatment in patients over 65 years of age: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled studies. | 02/01/2014 | Briasoulis A, Agarwal V, Tousoulis D, Stefanadis C | Heart (British Cardiac Society) |
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| 24450890 | Phase 3 trials of solanezumab for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. | 01/23/2014 | Doody RS, Thomas RG, Farlow M, Iwatsubo T, Vellas B, Joffe S, Kieburtz K, Raman R, Sun X, Aisen PS, Siemers E, Liu-Seifert H, Mohs R | NEJM: the New England Journal of Medicine | |
| 24434187 | Advance Care Planning for Adults With CKD: A Systematic Integrative Review. | 01/13/2014 | Luckett T, Sellars M, Tieman J, Pollock CA, Silvester W, Butow PN, Detering KM, Brennan F, Clayton JM | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | |
| 24414552 | Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults. | 01/10/2014 | Bjelakovic G, Gluud LL, Nikolova D, Whitfield K, Wetterslev J, Simonetti RG, Bjelakovic M, Gluud C | Cochrane Database Syst Rev |
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| 24383523 | Effect of Tai Chi on Cognitive Performance in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. | 01/02/2014 | Wayne PM, Walsh JN, Taylor-Piliae RE, Wells RE, Papp KV, Donovan NJ, Yeh GY | Journal of the American Geriatrics Society |
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| 24293578 | Effect of low-dose oral prednisolone on symptoms and systemic inflammation in older adults with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. | 01/01/2014 | Abou-Raya A, Abou-Raya S, Khadrawi T, Helmii M | The Journal of rheumatology |
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| 23978408 | Comparison of effects between home visits with telephone calls and telephone calls only for transitional discharge support: a randomised controlled trial. | 01/01/2014 | Wong FK, Chow SK, Chan TM, Tam SK | Age and ageing |
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| 24381025 | Effect of a multifactorial, interdisciplinary intervention on risk factors for falls and fall rate in frail older people: a randomised controlled trial. | 12/30/2013 | Fairhall N, Sherrington C, Lord SR, Kurrle SE, Langron C, Lockwood K, Monaghan N, Aggar C, Cameron ID | Age and ageing |
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| 24354884 | Community-based interventions to promote management for older people: an integrative review. | 12/20/2013 | Anuruang S, Hickman LD, Jackson D, Dharmendra T, Van Balen J, Davidson PM | Journal of clinical nursing | |
| 24490265 | Long-term multivitamin supplementation and cognitive function in men: a randomized trial. | 12/17/2013 | Grodstein F, O'Brien J, Kang JH, Dushkes R, Cook NR, Okereke O, Manson JE, Glynn RJ, Buring JE, Gaziano M, Sesso HD | Annals of internal medicine | |
| 24355431 | Screening for Delirium in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review. | 12/16/2013 | Lamantia MA, Messina FC, Hobgood CD, Miller DK | Annals of emergency medicine | |
| 23954343 | Benefits of statins in elderly subjects without established cardiovascular disease: a meta-analysis. | 12/03/2013 | Savarese G, Gotto AM Jr, Paolillo S, D'Amore C, Losco T, Musella F, Scala O, Marciano C, Ruggiero D, Marsico F, De Luca G, Trimarco B, Perrone-Filardi P | Journal of the American College of Cardiology |
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| 24222659 | Drug cessation in complex older adults: time for action. | 11/12/2013 | van der Cammen TJ, Rajkumar C, Onder G, Sterke CS, Petrovic M | Age and ageing |
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| 24043661 | Efficacy and safety of cognitive enhancers for patients with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | 11/05/2013 | Tricco AC, Soobiah C, Berliner S, Ho JM, Ng CH, Ashoor HM, Chen MH, Hemmelgarn B, Straus SE | CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale |
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| 24192250 | The impact of first- and second-eye cataract surgery on injurious falls that require hospitalisation: a whole-population study. | 11/04/2013 | Meuleners LB, Fraser ML, Ng J, Morlet N | Age and ageing |
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| 24171946 | The risk of adverse outcomes in hospitalized older patients in relation to a frailty index based on a comprehensive geriatric assessment. | 10/30/2013 | Evans SJ, Sayers M, Mitnitski A, Rockwood K | Age and ageing |
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| 24169944 | The effect of fall prevention exercise programmes on fall induced injuries in community dwelling older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. | 10/29/2013 | El-Khoury F, Cassou B, Charles MA, Dargent-Molina P | BMJ |
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| 24145578 | Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: A Systematic Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. | 10/22/2013 | Lin JS, O'Connor E, Rossom RC, Perdue LA, Eckstrom E | Annals of internal medicine |
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| 23932219 | Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria in the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and Clostridium difficile diarrhoea in older inpatients (PLACIDE): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre trial. | 10/12/2013 | Allen SJ, Wareham K, Wang D, Bradley C, Hutchings H, Harris W, Dhar A, Brown H, Foden A, Gravenor MB, Mack D |
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| 24079873 | Present status and future directions of intraoperative radiotherapy. | 10/01/2013 | Debenham BJ, Hu KS, Harrison LB | ||
| 23980077 | Randomized, multicenter, open-label study of oxaliplatin plus fluorouracil/leucovorin versus doxorubicin as palliative chemotherapy in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma from Asia. | 10/01/2013 | Qin S, Bai Y, Lim HY, Thongprasert S, Chao Y, Fan J, Yang TS, Bhudhisawasdi V, Kang WK, Zhou Y, Lee JH, Sun Y | ||
| 24002519 | Multicenter randomized trial of centralized nurse-led telephone-based care coordination to improve outcomes after surgical resection for colorectal cancer: the CONNECT intervention. | 10/01/2013 | Young JM, Butow PN, Walsh J, Durcinoska I, Dobbins TA, Rodwell L, Harrison JD, White K, Gilmore A, Hodge B, Hicks H, Smith S, O'Connor G, Byrne CM, Meagher AP, Jancewicz S, Sutherland A, Ctercteko G, Pathma-Nathan N, Curtin A, Townend D, Abraham NS, Longfield G, Rangiah D, Young CJ, Eyers A, Lee P, Fisher D, Solomon MJ | ||
| 24047061 | Surgery versus physiotherapy for stress urinary incontinence. | 09/19/2013 | Labrie J, Berghmans BL, Fischer K, Milani AL, van der Wijk I, Smalbraak DJ, Vollebregt A, Schellart RP, Graziosi GC, van der Ploeg JM, Brouns JF, Tiersma ES, Groenendijk AG, Scholten P, Mol BW, Blokhuis EE, Adriaanse AH, Schram A, Roovers JP, Lagro-Janssen AL, van der Vaart CH |
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| 24085737 | Treatment for mild cognitive impairment: systematic review. | 09/01/2013 | Cooper C, Li R, Lyketsos C, Livingston G |
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| 23830534 | Improving herpes zoster vaccination rates through use of a clinical pharmacist and a personal health record. | 09/01/2013 | Otsuka SH, Tayal NH, Porter K, Embi PJ, Beatty SJ |
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| 23896958 | The long-term effects of conventional and atypical antipsychotics in patients with probable Alzheimer's disease. | 09/01/2013 | Lopez OL, Becker JT, Chang YF, Sweet RA, Aizenstein H, Snitz B, Saxton J, McDade E, Kamboh MI, DeKosky ST, Reynolds CF 3rd, Klunk WE |
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| 23929443 | Comparative mortality risks of antipsychotic medications in community-dwelling older adults. | 08/08/2013 | Gerhard T, Huybrechts K, Olfson M, Schneeweiss S, Bobo WV, Doraiswamy PM, Devanand DP, Lucas JA, Huang C, Malka ES, Levin R, Crystal S |
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| 23543530 | Megestrol acetate for treatment of anorexia-cachexia syndrome. | 08/02/2013 | Ruiz Garcia V, Lopez-Briz E, Carbonell Sanchis R, Gonzalvez Perales JL, Bort-Marti S | ||
| 23740535 | Cognitive training and cognitive rehabilitation for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. | 08/02/2013 | Bahar-Fuchs A, Clare L, Woods B | Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) |
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| 23744578 | Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of home palliative care services for adults with advanced illness and their caregivers. | 08/02/2013 | Gomes B, Calanzani N, Curiale V, McCrone P, Higginson IJ | ||
| 23728651 | Rivastigmine for vascular cognitive impairment. | 08/02/2013 | Birks J, McGuinness B, Craig D |