Telomere length, comorbidity, functional, nutritional and cognitive status as predictors of 5 years post hospital discharge survival in the oldest old.

Zekry, D

Telomere length, comorbidity, functional, nutritional and cognitive status as predictors of 5 years post hospital discharge survival in the oldest old. [electronic resource] - The journal of nutrition, health & aging Mar 2012 - 225-30 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1760-4788

10.1007/s12603-011-0138-x doi


Aged, 80 and over
Aging--physiology
Biomarkers
Body Mass Index
Cognition Disorders--mortality
Comorbidity
Female
Flow Cytometry
Geriatric Assessment
Health Status
Humans
Leukocytes--cytology
Male
Nutritional Status
Obesity--mortality
Patient Discharge--statistics & numerical data
Prospective Studies
Survival Analysis
Telomere--ultrastructure
Telomere Homeostasis