Age and Ageing

Editorial

John Gladman

Editorial
Age Ageing 1998 27: 3; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.3 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Amulree prize essay

Corrine J. Geppert

The long bereavement: ageing from a social point of view
Age Ageing 1998 27: 5-9; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.5 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Hall of Fame

Elizabeth Brown Prize

Spring meeting
Age Ageing 1998 27: 11; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.11 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Poster and Platform Presentations

Poster and platform presentations
Age Ageing 1998 27: 13; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.13 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Bone and Falls

O. Sahota, T. Masud, P. San, and D. J. Hosking

Vitamin D in Sufficiency and Related Bone Turnover Markers in Fit Active Elderly Women with Established Osteoporosis
Age Ageing 1998 27: 14; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.14-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

DG Bruce, I Laurence, and L NG and PRT Goldswain

Undernutrition and Hip Fracture: Poor Outcome is Not Due to Excess Infections
Age Ageing 1998 27: 14; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.14-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R Morris, N. Sonibare, D. J. Green, and T. Masud

Characteristics and Outcomes in Pelvic Fracture Patients Admitted to Medical And Geriatric Wards
Age Ageing 1998 27: 14; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.14-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M C Casey, J Lunec, and p Crome

The Contribution of Parathyroid Hormone to the Circadian Rhythm of Bone Turnover
Age Ageing 1998 27: 15; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.15-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Ravindrane, S Ivatts, M Goodyear, and M Reardon

Follow-Up of Elderly Fallers in Hospital
Age Ageing 1998 27: 15; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.15-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

AJJ Abdulla and VR Pearce

Prevalence of Falls Parkjson's Disease
Age Ageing 1998 27: 15; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.15-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F.E. Shaw, D.A. Richardson, J. Bond, I.G. McKeith, and R. Kenny

Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Attending an Accident and Emergency Department with Falls
Age Ageing 1998 27: 16; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.16-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

NF Horgan, C Cunningham, G McSorley, and M Sexton

Rehabilitation Following Hip Fracture: The Impact of Cognitive Impairment
Age Ageing 1998 27: 16; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.16-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Bath, K. Morgan, and N. Pendleton

Location of Fall and Survival in Older People
Age Ageing 1998 27: 16; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.16-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Simson and C H McAlpine

Awareness of Osteoporosis Risk Factors and Use of Treatment
Age Ageing 1998 27: 17; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.17-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K A Hicks, K Poole, K Govier, C Cooper, and D D Sandeman

Examination of the Relationship between Declining Renal Function Associated with Increasing Age, Parathyroid Hormone and the Development of Osteoporosis
Age Ageing 1998 27: 17; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.17-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Barnes, J Riley, M A Baird, and N Carroll

Elderly Fallers: Feasibility of Assessment and Intervention in Primary Care by a Falls Nurse
Age Ageing 1998 27: 18; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.18-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S.A. Ali, N M Lowe, C I A Jack, W.D. Fraser, and M.J. Jackson

Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Plasma Osteocalcin Levels in Healthy Young and Elderly Subjects
Age Ageing 1998 27: 18; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.18-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

SW Parry, Galloway, SR, J Bond, and RA Kenny

Validation of Falls, Confidence and Dizziness-Related Quality of Life Measures in an Elderly British Population
Age Ageing 1998 27: 18-19; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.18-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

DA Richardson and RA Kenny

Characteristics of Older Patients Attending Accident and Emergency Facilities with Unexplained Falls and an Asystolic Response to Carotid Sinus Massage
Age Ageing 1998 27: 19; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.19-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JM Simpson and J Hawke

Self- Esteem After Syncope and Falls a Qualitative Study
Age Ageing 1998 27: 19; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.19-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Joe Grey, Antony Johansen, Venkatesha Babu, and Mike Stone

Secondary Prevention of Hip Fracture:Developing a Simple Protocol for Trauma Wards
Age Ageing 1998 27: 19-20; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.19-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Antony Johansen, Chris Bartlett, Rupert Evans, and Mike Stone

Why Do so Many Elderly Patients Need Hospital Admission After Presentation with a Fracture?
Age Ageing 1998 27: 20; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.20-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Cardiology

S Parry, D Richardson, D O'Shea, and RA Kenny

Diagnosis of Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity in Unexplained Falls and Syncope: Should Upright Carotid Sinus Massage Routinely be Performed?
Age Ageing 1998 27: 20; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.20-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MD Fotherby, J Williams, and GAA Ferns

Effect of Vitamin C Supplementation on Cholesterol Subfractions and Haemostatic Factors in Elderly Subjects
Age Ageing 1998 27: 20-21; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.20-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.A. Jones

Postural Hypotension in the Elderly with Type 2 Diabetes and Its Relation to Nocturnal Blood Pressure Fall
Age Ageing 1998 27: 21; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.21-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Bonapace, C. Rajkumar, and C.J. Bulpitt

Relationship Between Abdominal Aortic Diameter and Arterial Compliance in Elderly
Age Ageing 1998 27: 21; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.21-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

HB. Xiao, S. Rizvi, D. Mccrea, B. Kaufman, and M. Dancy

Right Atrial Enlargement in Atrial Fibrillation
Age Ageing 1998 27: 21-22; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.21-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. Feizi and A. Ainsworth

Transvenous Temporary Cardiac Pacing Practice: Pilot Study in a District General Hospital
Age Ageing 1998 27: 22; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.22-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N A Malik and M Thomas

Is Tilt Table Testing without Finapress of Diagnostic Value? Results of "Lowtech" Tilt Table Testing
Age Ageing 1998 27: 22; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.22-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Youde, C. Ruse, S. Parker, and M. Fotherby

High Diagnostic Yield in Elderly Patients Atending a Syncope Clinic
Age Ageing 1998 27: 22-23; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.22-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Graham, J. Lawson, R. Ross, and RA Kenny

Adverse Effects of Midodrinein the Elderly
Age Ageing 1998 27: 23; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.23-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Graham and RA Kenny

Vasovagal Syncope in the Elderly
Age Ageing 1998 27: 23; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.23-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Abdelgabar, I U Shah, A. D. White, M. U. Fernado, and I. D. Khan

Post Myocardial Infarction (Mi) Management in the Elderly
Age Ageing 1998 27: 24; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.24-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ge Mead Ad Flapan, S Faulkner, and AT Elder

Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation: Views of Geriatricians, Cardioilogsts and General Physicians
Age Ageing 1998 27: 24; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.24-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

NP. Kumar, R. Morris, A. Thomas, and T. Masud

Usefulness of the Head Up Tilt Test and Carotid Sinus Massage in a Geriatric Unit Setting
Age Ageing 1998 27: 24-25; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.24-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. A. Donnellan, N Sharma, and M. Lye

Effect of Diuretic Withdrawal on Haemodynamic Changes Following an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor in Elderly Heart Failure Patients
Age Ageing 1998 27: 25; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.25-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. A. Donnellan, N Sharma, and M. Lye

Neurohormonal Effects of an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor in Elderly Heart Failure Patients
Age Ageing 1998 27: 25; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.25-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Spencer, C.J. Turnbull, S. Benbow, and F.A. Damato

Ace Inhibitor Use - Evidence Based Practice
Age Ageing 1998 27: 25-26; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.25-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Crawford, A. Hendry, A. Potter, and A. Wilding

Management of Atrial Fibrillation in a General Practice Population
Age Ageing 1998 27: 26; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.26-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A J Davies, R A. Kenny, and R S Bexton

Rate Drop Pacemakers are Successful in Preventing Falls and Syncope
Age Ageing 1998 27: 26; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.26-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N Stout and R A Kenny

Causes and Treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension in Old Adults Referred to a Regional Syncope Service
Age Ageing 1998 27: 26-27; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.26-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Owen, C. Hughes, and M.A. Gosney

The Under-Investigation of Elderly Patients Admitted with Cardiac Chest Pain
Age Ageing 1998 27: 27; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.27-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gastroenterology

Jan Potter, Margaqret Roberts, and John Reilly

Randomised Controlled Trial, of Proiein Energy Supplemention in Elderly Emergency Admissions
Age Ageing 1998 27: 27; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.27-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Domjan, R Blaquiere, and A. Odurny

Is Minimal Preparation Computed Tomography Comparable with Barium Enema in Elderly Patients with Colonic Symptoms?
Age Ageing 1998 27: 27-28; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.27-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R.M. Doyle, C. Molony, C. Walsh, C. Keane, D. O'Neill, D. Coakley, and J.B. Walsh

Is There Life After Clostridium Difficile Diarrhoea?
Age Ageing 1998 27: 28; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.28-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Morrison, R. Peel, L. Macdonald, and I. Stolarek

Is Barium Enema Distressing for the Elderly? -A Prospective Survey
Age Ageing 1998 27: 28; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.28-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M P O' Connor, C Rodrigues, and W McNabb

Comparison of Gastrofntestinal Transit in Mobile and Non-Ambulant Elderly Inpatients
Age Ageing 1998 27: 28-29; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.28-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N.R. Balcombe

The Long Term Outcome of Stroke Patients Receiving Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Feeding
Age Ageing 1998 27: 29; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.29-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N.R. Balcombe

Does Stroke Severity Affect the Outcome of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEg) Feeding?
Age Ageing 1998 27: 29; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.29-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Heaney and JSA Collins

Audit of Open Access Barium Meal and Open Access Gastroscopy Service in the Elderly
Age Ageing 1998 27: 30; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.30-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A James, P Parish, W E Wilkins, and M Hasan

Percutaneous Endoscopic Castrostomy: Attitudes of General Practitioners
Age Ageing 1998 27: 30; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.30-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E Chua, M Lye, and M Lombard

Quantification of Mucosal Transferrin Receptor (TFR) Mrna Expression Along the Crypt-Villus Axis of the Rat Intestinal Mucosa
Age Ageing 1998 27: 30-31; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.30-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Health Service

A.J. Sinclair and A.J. Bayer

Unrecognised Visual Loss in Older Subjects with Diabetes: Results of the All Wales Research into Elderly (AWARE) Diabetes Study
Age Ageing 1998 27: 31; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.31-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Jones

Prospective Study of Hospital Admissions of 95 Year Olds and Over
Age Ageing 1998 27: 31; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.31-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CN Lee and PH Millard

The Winter Bed Crisis: A Problem of Supply and Demand
Age Ageing 1998 27: 31-32; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.31-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N.I. Edwards and D.A. Jones

Uptake of Breast Cancer Screening Amongst Older Women
Age Ageing 1998 27: 32; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.32-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T R O Beringer and P Flanagan

Use of Acute Hospital Care by Nursing Home Residents
Age Ageing 1998 27: 32; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.32-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D J Grant, M Pilcher, S Grindlay, M Anderson, and S Faulkner

Evaluating Health Gain from Geriatric Day Hospital Attendance
Age Ageing 1998 27: 32-33; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.32-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A James, J Williams, and W E Wilkins

A Pre-Discharge Ward for Patients of General Physicians
Age Ageing 1998 27: 33; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.33-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P J Petrie, Z Sadiq, MA Horan, and JE Clague

Undiagnosed and Discharged a Study of Elderly Patients Discharged from Casualty
Age Ageing 1998 27: 33; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.33-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. White

The Effect of a Consultant as "GATEKEEPER" on Acute Geriatric Admissions
Age Ageing 1998 27: 34; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.34-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Rizeq, A Malham, D Baker, and P Crome

General Practitioners' Views of Domiciliary Visits (DVs) in Geriatric Medicine
Age Ageing 1998 27: 34; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.34-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R B. Dunn, P A Lewis, and S.J Young

Evaluation of Geriatrician Input to General Surgical Patients a Controlled Study Using Routine Data
Age Ageing 1998 27: 34-35; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.34-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JED Rowe, B Panagamuwa, E Marouf, V Okafor, and S Farmer

Benefits of Organised Care for Patients with Lower Limb Amputations
Age Ageing 1998 27: 35; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.35-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A.J. Baxter, H.L. Crabtree, R. Prescott, and C.S. Gray

Acute Admissions from Nursing Homes; Hospital Utilization and Outcome
Age Ageing 1998 27: 35; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.35-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Brown, A J Hildreth, and C S Gray

Readmissions in the Elderly: A Prospective Cohort Study
Age Ageing 1998 27: 35-36; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.35-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M J O'Donnell

Effect of Audit on Geriatric Day Hospital Activity Over Three Years
Age Ageing 1998 27: 36; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.36-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I Chadwick, I Philp, GK Armstrong, G Coyle, and ABC Machado

A Better Way to Measure Disability in Older People
Age Ageing 1998 27: 36; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.36-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A K McKenzie and J M A Burns

Outcome and Dependency of Patients Admitted to Geriatric Continuing Care Compared to Nursing Home
Age Ageing 1998 27: 36-37; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.36-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Neurology/Psychiatry

A Denihan, I Bruce, D Coakley, and B A Lawlor

Psychiatric Morbidity in Cohabitants of Community Dwelling Elderly Depresseves
Age Ageing 1998 27: 37; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.37-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Clark, I Pomeroy, C Parkhouse, and I Philp

The Effectiveness of Very Short Scales for Depression Screening in Elderly Medical Patients
Age Ageing 1998 27: 37; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.37-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C.P. Maguire, R. Coen, D O'Neill, B Lawlor, J B Walsh, M Rowan, and D Coakley

Electrophysiological Representation of a Mneumonic Demand Test in Alzheimer's Disease
Age Ageing 1998 27: 38; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.38-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J M Coyle, B K Bhowmick, J P Hobson, and R J Meara

Cardiovascular Reflexes in Parkinson's Disease
Age Ageing 1998 27: 38; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.38-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K Amar, S MacGowan, G Wilcock, T Lewis, and M Scott

Are Genetic Factors Relevant for the Aetiology of Leukoaraiosis?
Age Ageing 1998 27: 38; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.38-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A J J Abdulla and V R Pearce

The Nighttime Problems of Parkinson's Disease
Age Ageing 1998 27: 39; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.39-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Denihan, I Bruce, D Coalkey, and B A Lawlor

Use of Psychotropic Medication in Long Term Residents of a General Nursing Home
Age Ageing 1998 27: 39; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.39-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Arnold Natasha and Kalman Kafetz

Use of the Geriatric Depression Score(GDS) to Predict Persistent Depressive Symptoms in Acute Elderly Medical Admissions
Age Ageing 1998 27: 39-40; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.39-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S MacGowan, G. Wilcock, and M Scott

Effect of Gender and Apolipoprotein E Genotype on Response to Anticholenesterase Therapy in Alzhelmer's Disease
Age Ageing 1998 27: 40; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.40-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P McDonald, S T O'Keeffe, and J R Playfer

Hallucinations in Parkinson's Disease
Age Ageing 1998 27: 40; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.40-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P Medcalf and H.J. Sagar

Pergolide is Safe & Effective in Very Elderly Patients with Parkinson's Disease without Significant Cognitive Impairment
Age Ageing 1998 27: 41; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.41-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T Malone, G. Fenwick, and V Pearce

The Use of Pergolide in Older Parkinsonian Patients
Age Ageing 1998 27: 41; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.41-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Respiratory

A. M. Yohannes, J. Roomi, and M. J. Connolly

The Manchester Respiraiory ADL (KRADL) Questionnaire: Validation and Responsiveness
Age Ageing 1998 27: 41; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.41-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Shu F Ho, P Breay, S O'Mahony, and M Burr

Community Survey of Breathlessness in Older People
Age Ageing 1998 27: 42; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.42-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. H. AL-Hillawi and S. J. Williams

Cardiopulmonary Hazards of Fibreoptic Bronchoscopy in the Elderly
Age Ageing 1998 27: 42; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.42-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L Phelps, L Fower, K Waters, and DR L Dow

The Use of Inhaled Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids in Older People - A Population Study
Age Ageing 1998 27: 42-43; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.42-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Clare and C Teale

Evaluation of a ‘Windmill Trainer’ Device to Improve Peak Flow Technique in the Elderly
Age Ageing 1998 27: 43; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.43-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C.A. Dyer, S.L. Hill, R.A. Stockley, and A.J. Sinclair

A Community-Based Case-Control Study of Quality of Life in Older People with Asthma
Age Ageing 1998 27: 43; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.43-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.J. Croucher and T. Villar

Staff Knowledge of Inhaler Devices on an Acute Elderly Care Unit
Age Ageing 1998 27: 43-44; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.43-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

EC Pulford and MJ Connolly

Dose-Response to Atrovent in Elderly Stable Copd: An Unblinded Pilot Study
Age Ageing 1998 27: 44; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.44-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S.C. Allen

Inspiratory Impedance as an Alternative Measure of Air Flow Obstruction in Elderly Asthmatics
Age Ageing 1998 27: 44; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.44-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. Jones, C. Fernandez, and P. Diggory

A Randomised Comparison of Inhaler Technique among Elderly People Using One of Three Inhalers for the First Time
Age Ageing 1998 27: 44-45; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.44-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Clare and C. Teale

Peak Expiratory Flow Measurement in the Elderly
Age Ageing 1998 27: 45; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.45-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C.A.E. Dyer, S.L. Hill, R.A. Stockley, and A.J. Sinclair

The Measurement of Airway Resistance in Older Adults
Age Ageing 1998 27: 45; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.45-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. J. Stott, G. D. Murray, A. Elder, W. B. Carman, and on behalf of the West of Scotland Influenza Study Group

Influenza Vaccination of Health Care Workers in Long-Term Care Protects Elderly Patients
Age Ageing 1998 27: 45-46; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.45-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Stroke

KC Li, CA Oborne, GM Batty, CG Swift, and SHD Jackson

Are Nursing Home Patients Receiving Appropriate Stroke Prophylaxis?
Age Ageing 1998 27: 46; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.46-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Smith H.A, S.H. Lee, P.A. O'Neill, and M.J. Connolly

Does Oxygen (O₂) Desaturation on Swallowing Predict Aspiration in Acute Stroke?
Age Ageing 1998 27: 46; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.46-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Sudlow, H. Rodgers, R.A. Kenny, and R.G. Thomson

Identification of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter (Af) in the Community: A Study of Screening Methods
Age Ageing 1998 27: 47; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.47-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Guest, A. Deighton, M Patel, N. Donnelly, M Fairhurst, and J. Potter

Computer Analysis of Standard Line Drawing to Assess Visual Neglect in Stroke
Age Ageing 1998 27: 47; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.47-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S.L. Dawson, S.N. Evans, B.N. Manktelow, M.D. Fotherby, T.G. Robinson, and J.F. Potter

Stroke Subtype Influences Both Systolic and Diastolic Diurnal Blood Pressure Change
Age Ageing 1998 27: 47-48; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.47-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Price, P. Franklin, R. Curless, G. Johnson, and H. Rodgers

A non-invasive examination ot scapula motion in affected and unaffected shoulders after stroke: correlations with pain, muscle tone and subluxation
Age Ageing 1998 27: 48; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.48-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Patel, J. Potter, I. Perez, C Swift, and L Kalra

The Dynamics of Functional Recovery from Stroke in Specialist Settings
Age Ageing 1998 27: 48; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.48-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

GE Mead, JM Wardlaw, S Lewis, and MS Dennis

Can Simple Clinical Features be Used to Identify Symptomatic Patients with Severe Carotid Stenosis?
Age Ageing 1998 27: 48-49; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.48-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Powell, M. Cameron, M. Granat, D. Pandyan, and D. J. Stott

Electrical Stimulation at the Wrist in Post-Stroke Hemiplegia
Age Ageing 1998 27: 49; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.49-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

SN Evans, U Ahmed, and MD Fotherby

Effect of Antihypertensive Therapy on Blood Pressure After Stroke
Age Ageing 1998 27: 49; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.49-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Cunningham, G. Hughes, M. Hurson, J. Slattery, D. Robinson, P. Flood, JB Walsh, D. Coakley, and D. O'Neill

Outcome of Acute Stroke Complicated by Severe Dysphagia
Age Ageing 1998 27: 49-50; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.49-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. G. Spilg, D. J. Stott, A. Rumley, L. Bell, A. M. Campbell, M. A. Mansoor, and G. D. O. Lowe

Homocysteine in Ischaemic Stroke and Vascular Dementia
Age Ageing 1998 27: 50; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.50-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Anderson, I. Deary, M. Dennis, C. Nicolson, and J. Starr

Choice of Tests to Measure Cognitive Function After Stroke
Age Ageing 1998 27: 50; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.50-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Anderson, I. Deary, M. Dennis, C. Nicolson, and J. Starr

Correlates of Subjective Cognitive Decline After Stroke
Age Ageing 1998 27: 50-51; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.50-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

HA Smith, SH Lee, PA O'Neill, and MJ Connolly

Bedside Swallow Assessment (BSA) Versus Radiological Assessment of Aspiration
Age Ageing 1998 27: 51; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.51-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Sudlow, B. Thwaites, H. Rodgers, R.G. Thomson, and R.A. Kenny

Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter (AF): Prevalence and Eligibility for Anticoagulants
Age Ageing 1998 27: 51; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.51-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Rodgers, R.G. Thomson, R.A. Kenny, and M. Sudlow

A Community Survey of Subjects with Atrial Fibrillation (AF): Associated Disabilities and Treatment Preferences
Age Ageing 1998 27: 51-52; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.51-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Stockdale, S. Hill, and P. Crome

The Orpington Prognostic Score (OPS) in an Acute Stroke Unit
Age Ageing 1998 27: 52; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.52-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K R Brittain, S M Peet, S I Perry, C Shaw, and C M Castleden

The Prevalence of Faecal Incontinence in Community Dwelling Stroke Survivors
Age Ageing 1998 27: 52; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.52-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B Carey, S Dawson, I Wroe, and M Ardron

Incidence & Characteristics of Post Stroke Pain
Age Ageing 1998 27: 52-53; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.52-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D R Collins and D. O'Neill

Input of Geriatric Medicine Consultations on Elderly Stroke Patients
Age Ageing 1998 27: 53; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.53-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. White and D. O'Neill

Community-Based Study of Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention
Age Ageing 1998 27: 53; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.53-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Gani, H Rodgers, R Dobson, J Murphy, B Herd, O James, and R Thomson

The Tees Stroke Register: The Value of Multiple Sources of Case Ascertainment
Age Ageing 1998 27: 54; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.54-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Reid

Changes in Serum Albumin Concentration and Outcome in Stroke
Age Ageing 1998 27: 54; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.54-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Allder, A Moody, J Gladman, and G Lennox

Extending the Therapeutic Window of Stroke?Insights from Multi-Modal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Age Ageing 1998 27: 54-55; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.54-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Crawford, A. Hendry, A. Potter, and A. Wilding

Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Risk: Assessment in Primary Care
Age Ageing 1998 27: 55; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.55-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Hendry, P. Crawford, A. Potter, and A. Wilding

Antithrombotic Prescribing for Atrial Fibrillation in a Primary Care Setiing
Age Ageing 1998 27: 55; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.55-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D L Leung, Kmahmoud, and R Lodwick

Patient Knowledge About the Use and Side-Effects of Warfarin for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrilation
Age Ageing 1998 27: 55-56; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.55-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L Johns, J. Davies I, T. Hutchin, and A.J.. Sinclair

A Model of Focal Brain Ischaemia and Assessment of Cerebral Damage
Age Ageing 1998 27: 56; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.56-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Miscellaneous

CA Bryant, J. Sydenham, J Suckling, Howard RJ, SCR Williams, CG Swift, and SHD Jackson

Functional Neuroimaging to Investigate Cortical Activation in Hypertension
Age Ageing 1998 27: 56; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.56-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CA Oborne, KC Li, CG Swift, and SHD Jackson

Are American Neuroleptic Prescribing Guidelines Applicable in UK Nursing Homes?
Age Ageing 1998 27: 56-57; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.56-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

SI. Perry, C. Shaw, FK. Mensah, CW McGrother, and The MRC Inconinence Study Team

The Prevalence of Faecal Incontinence in a Community-Based Population
Age Ageing 1998 27: 57; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.57-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JM Simpson, C Worsfold, and J Hawke

Balance Confidence in Elderly People the CONFbal Scale
Age Ageing 1998 27: 57; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.57-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. R. Brown and N. J. Turner

Outpatient Appointment Letters - Are they Readable?
Age Ageing 1998 27: 58; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.58-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

DG Bruce, TME Davis, W Davis, and M Knuiman

The Effect of Old Age on Glycaemic Control in Niddm in the Fremantle Diabetes Study
Age Ageing 1998 27: 58; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.58-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C.J. Patterson, N.D. Penn, and W Davis

What Do Elderly Patients Think Our Specialty Should be Called?
Age Ageing 1998 27: 58; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.58-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M I Wiggam, B Sheridan, P M Bell, D McMaster, D H Gilmore, and T R O Beringer

Abnormal Thyroid Hormone Levels in Elderly Subjects: Relationship with Selenium Status
Age Ageing 1998 27: 59; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.59-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Reid, E Dexter, M Payne, and R Brooks

Appropriateness of Acute Medical Admissions in the Elderly
Age Ageing 1998 27: 59; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.59-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Horan, D. Jones, S. K. Biswas, H. Brady, J. O'Donnell, and E. C. Mulkerrin

Aetiology of Hyperkalaemia in Elderly Patients
Age Ageing 1998 27: 59-60; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.59-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

NKG Smith, FK Mensah, SI Perry, C Shaw, and RP Assassa and the MRC Incontinence Study

Relation of Chest and Heart Symptoms to Nocturia
Age Ageing 1998 27: 60; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.60-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P.F. Findlay, W.R. Primrose, Y. Gibbonsd, and D.G. Seymour

A Prospective Study of Factors Associated with Duration of Stay in a Department of Medicine for the Elderly
Age Ageing 1998 27: 60; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.60-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Lien, N H Ismail, P K Lieu, and M L Ling

Factors Which Determine the in-Hospital Survival of Elderly Patients with Bacteraemia
Age Ageing 1998 27: 60-61; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.60-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Scott Murray, Adrian Wagg, and James Malone-Lee

The Validity of Efficacy Measures in Interventions for Detrusor Instability
Age Ageing 1998 27: 61; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.61-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H Bhat, H G M Shetty, and A Short

Heparin Use for Deep Vein Thrombosis - An Audit
Age Ageing 1998 27: 61; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.61-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Alldred and O J Corrado

Discharge Medication Prescribing: Errors Could Prove Costly
Age Ageing 1998 27: 62; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.62-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Roffe, S Sills, and P Crome

The Effect of Participation in a Study on Patents' Perception of Cramp Frequency
Age Ageing 1998 27: 62; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.62-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. White and D. O'Neill

Neurodegenerative Illness in Older Drivers a European Perspective
Age Ageing 1998 27: 62; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.62-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Kelly, T. Warke, and I.C. Steele

Medical Restrictions to Driving -Awareness of Patients and Doctors
Age Ageing 1998 27: 63; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.63-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M A Cottee, C N Lee, R Pearse, A MacKinnon, and P H Millard

The Value of Albert's Test and Line Bisection in Geriatric Patients
Age Ageing 1998 27: 63; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.63-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CA Bryant, K Quaiff, J Suckling, RJ Howard, SCR Williams, CG Swift, and SHD Jackson

Functional Neuroimaging to Investigate Anticholinesterase Therapy in Alzheimer's Disease
Age Ageing 1998 27: 63; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.63-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Index of Authors

Author Index
Age Ageing 1998 27: 65-66; doi:10.1093/ageing/27.suppl_2.65 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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