1.1. 1. Internal medicine

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Nutritional risk as predictor for healthcare-associated infection among hospitalized elderly patients in the acute care setting

Poor nutritional status is associated with high rates of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) among hospitalized elderly patients. Early recognition of patients at risk for HCAIs is important. The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is a screening tool able to predict nutrition-related

Cost-effective osteoporosis treatment thresholds for people living with HIV infection in Greece.

We aimed to specifically define the FRAX-based cost-effective treatment thresholds for osteoporosis among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Greece and to compare them with those of the general population. A previously described state transition Markov cohort model was used

Factors affecting the health status of elderly people receiving home care

The objective of this study is to assess the interaction between comorbidities and self-reported health status as the basis for preventive intervention in care if the elderly. A cross-sectional study was conducted with elderly people (n=120, >65 years) registered in

Could Nutritional and Functional Status Serve as Prognostic Factors for COVID-19 in the Elderly?

Geriatric patients seem to be the most vulnerable group in COVID-19. These patients are usually characterized by impaired mobilization and malnutrition. In addition, obesity has been correlated with increased mortality rates after COVID-19 infection, highlighting the role of nutrition in

Community-acquired and Nursing Home acquired pneumonia in Older People

Pneumonia is a significant factor for morbidity and mortality in older people and a primary reason for transfer to acute care facilities, either they live in the community or in long-term care facilities. An important arising issue is the difficulty

Nursing Care of Patients with Fragility Fractures

Οι ασθενείς με κατάγματα ευθραυστότητας είναι οι συνηθέστερα νοσηλευόμενοι ασθενείς με ορθοπαιδικό τραύμα, που απαντώνται σε μεγάλους αριθμούς σε κάθε γενικό νοσοκομείο σε κάθε χώρα. Η φροντίδα παρέχεται σε αυτούς σε νοσοκομειακές μονάδες, καθώς και σε χώρους προνοσοκομειακής φροντίδας, τμήματα