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Clinical ResearchInternal Medicine (General)Open access

Rethinking Muscle Wasting in Critical Illness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Myofiber Size and Protein Turnover.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined skeletal muscle dysfunction in adults with critical illness, analyzing myofiber size and protein turnover.

Crit Care MedAug 7, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGastroenterologyOpen access

Acute-on-chronic liver failure following pneumonia in an elderly woman with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver cirrhosis.

A woman in her 80s with cirrhosis associated with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease developed prolonged acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) triggered by pneumonia.

Clin J GastroenterolAug 7, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPsychiatryOpen access

Psychological adversities and epigenetic ageing in midlife and older age: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined associations between psychological adversities and epigenetic age acceleration (EAA) from midlife onward.

J Prev Alzheimers DisAug 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Response-optimised training improves learning of a complex motor task and closely related motor tasks.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of response-optimized dynamic balance training on motor learning in 30 healthy older adults.

Exp GerontolAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInternal Medicine (General)

An expanded breakfast buffet increases daily energy and protein intakes in hospitalised patients: A prospective crossover quality improvement study.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of an expanded breakfast buffet on daily energy and protein intakes in hospitalized patients.

Clin NutrAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurologyOpen access

Blue light therapy delivered through light glasses improves sleep quality and daytime sleepiness in Parkinson's disease: A randomized trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of blue light therapy delivered through glasses on sleep quality and daytime sleepiness in individuals with Parkinson's disease.

J Parkinsons DisAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Nutritional Support With Or Without Exercise for Older Adults With GLIM-Compatible Malnutrition: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This meta-analysis evaluated the impact of adding exercise to nutritional support in older adults with GLIM-compatible malnutrition.

Clin TherAug 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Responsiveness of muscle mass gain to different load intensities of resistance training in older women: A randomized crossover study.

This randomized crossover study examined the effects of two resistance training load intensities (15RM and 10RM) on skeletal muscle mass (SMM) in 27 older women.

Exp GerontolAug 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Effects of digital health-based exercise interventions on older adults with sarcopenia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of digital health-based exercise interventions for older adults with sarcopenia, including 14 randomized controlled trials with 927 participants.

Exp GerontolAug 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Who Responds Positively? Examining Factors Associated With Benefits From Exposure to the Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) Program.

This pragmatic clinical trial evaluated the Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) program in 130 nursing home residents with dementia.

J Am Med Dir AssocAug 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

The Impact of Social Participation Interventions on Quality of Life of Older Adults in Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review examined social participation interventions and quality of life among adults aged 65 years and older living in residential aged care homes. Ten studies met the review criteria.

J Clin NursAug 4, 2026Read summary
Case ReportInfectious Diseases

Case Commentary: Emergence of clinically relevant fidaxomicin-resistant Clostridioides difficile strains.

An elderly patient with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) experienced treatment failure while on a pulsed-taper fidaxomicin regimen.

Antimicrob Agents ChemotherAug 3, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

Intensive glycemic control in adults aged 80 years and older: A randomized trial evaluating diabetes complications and competing mortality.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of intensive glycemic control on diabetes complications in adults aged 80 years and older.

Diabetes Res Clin PractAug 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Optimal aerobic exercise dose for improving metabolic health and functional outcomes in frail older adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.

This systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis evaluated the effects of aerobic exercise on frailty and health outcomes in adults aged 60 and older.

Clin NutrAug 1, 2026Read summary

July 202610

Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Effectiveness of an Augmented Reality-Assisted Baduanjin on Multidimensional Frailty Among Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facility: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial.

This three-arm randomized controlled trial assessed the impact of augmented reality (AR)-assisted Baduanjin on multidimensional frailty in 117 older adults (average age 75.5 years) in long-term care facilities.

J Am Med Dir AssocJul 31, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Early mobilization within 24 to 48 h improves postoperative clinical outcomes in older adults with hip fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of early mobilization (within 24 to 48 hours) on postoperative outcomes in older adults with hip fractures.

Int J Nurs StudJul 31, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

A systematic review of the current prognostic tools used to predict the survival length of people living with advanced dementia.

This systematic review evaluated prognostic tools for estimating survival in individuals with advanced dementia, analyzing data from 225,553 patients across various settings.

Palliat MedJul 31, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Effects of Exergame Balance Training with Variable Cognitive Motor Challenges on Serum BDNF, p-tau181, and Cognitive Functions in Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Trial.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of cognitive-motor exergame balance training on serum BDNF, p-tau181, and cognitive functions in 97 adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Games Health JJul 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinologyOpen access

Beyond Glycaemia: Fear of Hypoglycaemia, Cognition and Functional Mobility After Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop Therapy in Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Prespecified Secondary Analysis of a Randomised, Single-Centre Study.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of advanced hybrid closed-loop (AHCL) therapy on psychological and functional outcomes in older adults (≥65 years) with type 1 diabetes.

Diabetes Obes MetabJul 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Changes in hippocampal functional connectivity and volume associated with cognitive improvement and decline in amnestic mild cognitive impairment following computerized cognitive training.

This randomized controlled trial investigated hippocampal changes associated with cognitive improvement in 50 individuals with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) following computerized cognitive training (CCT).

J Psychiatr ResJul 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Evaluating a culturally adapted question prompt list to improve end-of-life communication among indonesian migrant caregivers: A randomized controlled trial with qualitative insights.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated a culturally adapted Question Prompt List (QPL) aimed at improving end-of-life communication among 60 Indonesian caregivers in Taiwan.

Patient Educ CounsJul 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatricsOpen access

Interventions for Oral Frailty and Related Oral Functional Decline in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated non-pharmacological interventions for oral frailty in older adults aged 65 and above, analyzing 23 studies with 2,412 participants.

J Oral RehabilJul 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatricsOpen access

Epigenetic aging biomarkers in dietary geroscience: feasibility, participant perceptions, and trial design considerations.

This randomized controlled trial assessed the feasibility of using epigenetic aging biomarkers in dietary interventions among 34 adults aged 48-81 with metabolic syndrome.

GeroscienceJul 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

The prevalence and impact of medication-related harm in people living with dementia - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the prevalence and impact of medication-related harm in people living with dementia (PLWD).

Res Social Adm PharmJul 29, 2026Read summary

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