Standing test: aging research evidence

BJS OpenOct 25

Program did not cut complications after bowel cancer surgery

Complications occurred in 47.5% of the preparation group versus 45.0% receiving standard care in a randomized trial of adults undergoing colon and rectal cancer surgery.Complications occurred in 47.5% of the preparation group versus 45.0% receiving standard care in a randomized trial of adults undergoing colon and rectal cancer surgery.

Randomized trial · 242 peoplePostoperative complications

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Journal of Functional Morphology and KinesiologyOct 25

Resistance training strengthened breathing muscles in older adults

In a randomized trial of 60 adults aged 60–75, 12 weeks of supervised resistance training improved breathing muscle strength and blood markers of inflammation.In a randomized trial of 60 adults aged 60–75, 12 weeks of supervised resistance training improved breathing muscle strength and blood markers of inflammation.

Randomized trial · 60 peopleResistance training

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Perceptual and Motor SkillsOct 25

Rising from the Floor: A Movement Analysis of Older Adults and Individuals With Parkinson's Disease

Cross-sectional study in peopleParkinson's disease

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RIAGE - Revista Ibero-Americana de GerontologiaOct 24

Effectiveness of a multicomponent exercise program with vestibular training on functional capacity and fall risk in a geriatric population

Non-randomized trial in 65 peopleStrength training

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BMC GeriatricsOct 23

Diet and activity program improved leg strength in older adults

At three months, participants assigned to the program improved by 1.3 more chair stands in 30 seconds than those in the control group.At three months, participants assigned to the program improved by 1.3 more chair stands in 30 seconds than those in the control group.

Randomized trial · 296 peopleInterventions

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Chinese Journal of GeriatricsOct 22

Diagnostic value of CT-related skeletal muscle parameters at the third lumbar vertebra level for sarcopenia in elderly patients with gastrointestinal tumors

Cross-sectional study of 216 peopleSarcopenia

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BMC GeriatricsOct 21

Aerobic exercise improved balance more than Pilates in older adults

A randomized trial of 44 adults aged 60–69 compared eight weeks of exercise and found greater gains in balance and walking speed with aerobic training.A randomized trial of 44 adults aged 60–69 compared eight weeks of exercise and found greater gains in balance and walking speed with aerobic training.

Randomized trial · 44 peopleAerobic exercise