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Integration of lung function in allostatic load scoring and its impact on mortality prediction

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By Mohammad Azizzadeh, Emiel F. M. Wouters, Ahmad Shah Karimi, Daisy J. A. Janssen, Bart Spaetgens, Sylvia Hartl, Robab Breyer-Kohansal, Marie-Kathrin Breyer
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Abstract Allostatic load refers to the physiological "wear and tear" that results from adaptation to stressors over the lifespan. In this study, we integrated lung function (LF) parameters into the calculation of the allostatic load score (ALS) to evaluate changes in its performance for predicting all-cause mortality. Data from 8,775 participants (aged 25–82 years; 52% female) who participated in the first wave of the Austrian LEAD cohort were used.
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The (Hypo)glycemic Iceberg in Long‐Term Care: Steering Beyond Hospital Admissions

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By Bart Spaetgens
| Wiley Online Library Verified
To the Editor, We read with interest the study by Wondimkun et al. [1] examining hospitalizations for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia among older adults newly admitted to long-term care facilities (LTCFs). The study provides important insights into risk factors for severe glycemic events in this vulnerable population, using high-quality, population-based registry data.
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Diagnostic persistence in geriatric medicine: A case of VEXAS syndrome in an older adult

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By Bart Spaetgens, Lynn Goovaerts, Roma Fourmanov, Ariëla Loupatty
| Wiley Online Library Verified
Dear Editor, In geriatric medicine, the need to balance thorough diagnostic evaluation with the potential burden of invasive testing is a well-known dilemma. Older adults often present with vague or nonspecific symptoms in the context of multimorbidity, which frequently leads to a pragmatic, symptom-oriented approach rather than an in-depth search for rare underlying conditions. However, a conservative diagnostic approach, although often justified, can delay the recognition of treatable diseases.
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