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Dec 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2998-4211.jalr-17-1884
Roberto PaganelliCorresponding author
This editorial for the Journal of Alzheimers Research and Therapy outlines persistent questions in Alzheimer biology and care, and highlights emerging tools and study designs. The journal aims to connect mechanistic insight with therapeutic development and practice. It invites interdisciplinary work…
May 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-16-1350
Hsueh-Fen S. KaoCorresponding author
The prevalence of type-2 diabetes (T2DM) among Mexican-American older adults along the U.S.-Mexico border region is at epidemic proportions. Healthcare reform is trending toward long-term home-based management of chronic conditions. Under the Mexican cultural norm of familism, daily care for elders…
Sep 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-16-1177
Susan J WhitingCorresponding author
Loss of muscle mass and functionality leads to increased risk for falls and onset of frailty, especially residents of long term care (LTC) homes. Hand grip strength (HGS) is emerging as a promising tool to measure muscle strength and a proxy for functionality. Given its promise as a screening tool,…
Feb 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-15-828
E.E Enwereji,Corresponding author
College of Medicine, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
Introduction Working with people who are HIV positive is a herculean task and relevant theories to assist them medically, psychologically, economically, socially and otherwise are necessary. People who are living positively with HIV and AIDS are usually ridiculed, discriminated against, rejected and…
Nov 2013 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-13-200
Ruheena SangrarCorresponding author
Various sporting activities are being used as vehicles for HIV/AIDS education and prevention within the field of sport-for-development (SFD). Kicking AIDS Out! is one SFD program that aims to promote protective attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS amongst youth. This study explored organizers’ perspectives…
Jun 2013 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-12-74
Sphiwe MadibaCorresponding author
HIV infected children who started antiretroviral therapy (ART) in public health facilities in South Africa have survived to older age and disclosure has become an essential part of their care. Available data on HIV disclosure to children were collected much earlier in the provision of ART in South A…