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PGC-1α and Myokines in the Aging Muscle – A Mini-Review
Arnold, A.-S. ;    Egger, A. ;    Handschin, C. ;   
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000281883)
Published Online: February 4, 2010    
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Nuclear and Chromatin Reorganization during Cell Senescence and Aging – A Mini-Review
Shin, D.-M. ;    Kucia, M. ;    Ratajczak, M.Z. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000281882)
Published Online: February 4, 2010    
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Sleep, Immunity, and Circadian Clocks: A Mechanistic Model
Bollinger, T. ;    Bollinger, A. ;    Oster, H. ;    Solbach, W. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000281827)
Published Online: February 3, 2010    
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Food Allergy: Only a Pediatric Disease?
Diesner, S.C. ;    Untersmayr, E. ;    Pietschmann, P. ;    Jensen-Jarolim, E. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000279756)
Published Online: January 29, 2010    
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Aging and Regional Differences in Fat Cell Progenitors – A Mini-Review
Sepe, A. ;    Tchkonia, T. ;    Thomou, T. ;    Zamboni, M. ;    Kirkland, J.L. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000279755)
Published Online: January 29, 2010    
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Examination of the Common Cause Account in a Population-Based Longitudinal Study with Narrow Age Cohort Design
Sternäng, O. ;    Jonsson, B. ;    Wahlin, Å. ;    Nyberg, L. ;    Nilsson, L.-G. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000279754)
Published Online: January 29, 2010    
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RNA Interference in Ageing Research – A Mini-Review
Minois, N. ;    Sykacek, P. ;    Godsey, B. ;    Kreil, D.P. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000277626)
Published Online: January 20, 2010    
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Walking for the Assessment of Balance in Healthy Subjects Older than 40 Years
Spagnuolo, D.L. ;    Jürgensen, S.P. ;    Iwama, SPACE.M. ;    Dourado, V.Z. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000275686)
Published Online: January 13, 2010    
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Current Trends in Treating Hearing Loss in Elderly People: A Review of the Technology and Treatment Options – A Mini-Review
Sprinzl, G.M. ;    Riechelmann, H. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000275062)
Published Online: January 12, 2010    
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Low Serum 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Level and Risk of Respiratory Infections in Institutionalized Older People
Asamura, T. ;    Ohrui, T. ;    Nakayama, K. ;    He, M. ;    Yamasaki, M. ;    Ebihara, T. ;    Ebihara, S. ;    Furukawa, K. ;    Arai, H. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000275061)
Published Online: January 12, 2010    
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Potential Mechanisms Contributing to Decision-Making Difficulties in Late Adulthood
McCarrey, A.C. ;    Henry, J.D. ;    Luszcz, M. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000275060)
Published Online: January 12, 2010    
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Influence of Aging on Movement of the Hyoid Bone and Epiglottis during Normal Swallowing: A Motion Analysis
Kang, B.-S. ;    Oh, B.-M. ;    Kim, I.S. ;    Chung, S.G. ;    Kim, S.J. ;    Han, T.R. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000274517)
Published Online: January 8, 2010    
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Further Thoughts on Gender and Lifetime Health
Månsdotter, A. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000274381)
Published Online: December 31, 2009    
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On the Perception of Time
Bruss, F.T. ;    Rüschendorf, L. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000272315)
Published Online: December 29, 2009    
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Clinical Presentation and Outcome of Geriatric Depression in Subcortical Ischemic Vascular Disease
Bella, R. ;    Pennisi, G. ;    Cantone, M. ;    Palermo, F. ;    Pennisi, M. ;    Lanza, G. ;    Zappia, M. ;    Paolucci, S. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000272003)
Published Online: December 24, 2009    
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A Revised Activities of Daily Living/Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Instrument Increases Interpretive Power: Theoretical Application for Functional Tasks Exercise
Fieo, R. ;    Watson, R. ;    Deary, I.J. ;    Starr, J.M. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000271603)
Published Online: December 23, 2009    
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Cardiac Surgery in Nonagenarians: Single-Centre Series and Review
Guilfoyle, M.R. ;    Drain, A.J. ;    Khan, A. ;    Ferguson, J. ;    Large, S.R. ;    Nashef, S.A.M. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000271602)
Published Online: December 23, 2009    
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Coupling Aging Immunity with a Sedentary Lifestyle: Has the Damage Already Been Done? – A Mini-Review
Simpson, R.J. ;    Guy, K. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000270905)
Published Online: December 19, 2009    
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Telomeres and Immunological Diseases of Aging
Andrews, N.P. ;    Fujii, H. ;    Goronzy, J.J. ;    Weyand, C.M. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000268620)
Published Online: December 17, 2009    
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Book Review
Robert, L. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000267226)
Published Online: December 14, 2009    
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Book Review
Robert, L. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000267225)
Published Online: December 14, 2009    
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Medical Imaging of Mummies and Bog Bodies
Lynnerup, N. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000266031)
Published Online: December 11, 2009    
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Metacognitive Training at Home: Does It Improve Older Adults’ Learning?
Bailey, H. ;    Dunlosky, J. ;    Hertzog, C. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000266030)
Published Online: December 11, 2009    
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Research on Ageing, Health and Gender: A Long and Winding Road
Perrig-Chiello, P. ;    Hutchison, S. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000266029)
Published Online: December 11, 2009    
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Prevalence of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in Nursing Home Residents – A Nationwide Survey in Germany
Wirth, R. ;    Bauer, J.M. ;    Willschrei, H.P. ;    Volkert, D. ;    Sieber, C.C. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000265998)
Published Online: December 11, 2009    
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Change of Body Movement Coordination during Cervical Proprioceptive Disturbances with Increased Age
Patel, M. ;    Fransson, P.A. ;    Karlberg, M. ;    Malmstrom, E.M. ;    Magnusson, M. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000265750)
Published Online: December 10, 2009    
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Immune Reactivity and Attractiveness
Oberzaucher, E. ;    Grammer, K. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000265559)
Published Online: December 9, 2009    
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How Can We Not ‘Lose It’ if We Still Don’t Understand How to ‘Use It’? Unanswered Questions about the Influence of Activity Participation on Cognitive Performance in Older Age – A Mini-Review
Bielak, A.A.M. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000264918)
Published Online: December 7, 2009    
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Foot and Ankle Strength Assessment Using Hand-Held Dynamometry: Reliability and Age-Related Differences
Spink, M.J. ;    Fotoohabadi, M.R. ;    Menz, H.B. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000264655)
Published Online: December 3, 2009    
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Antiangiogenic Drugs in Oncology: A Focus on Drug Safety and the Elderly – A Mini-Review
Boehm, S. ;    Rothermundt, C. ;    Hess, D. ;    Joerger, M. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000262450)
Published Online: November 26, 2009    
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Evaluation of Biological Aging Process – A Population-Based Study of Healthy People in China
Bai, X. ;    Han, L. ;    Liu, Q. ;    Shan, H. ;    Lin, H. ;    Sun, X. ;    Chen, X. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000262449)
Published Online: November 26, 2009    
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A Dynamic Systems Approach to the Effects of Aging on Bimanual Coordination
Temprado, J.-J. ;    Vercruysse, S. ;    Salesse, R. ;    Berton, E. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000262445)
Published Online: November 26, 2009    
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Procalcitonin: Inflammatory Biomarker for Assessing the Severity of Community-Acquired Pneumonia – A Clinical Observation in Geriatric Patients
Heppner, H.J. ;    Bertsch, T. ;    Alber, B. ;    Esslinger, A.S. ;    Dragonas, C. ;    Bauer, J.M. ;    Sieber, C.C. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000262285)
Published Online: November 25, 2009    
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Molecular Signaling Networks That Choreograph Epimorphic Fin Regeneration in Zebrafish – A Mini-Review
Tal, T.L. ;    Franzosa, J.A. ;    Tanguay, R.L. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000259327)
Published Online: November 18, 2009    
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Pedestrian Fatalities and Injuries Involving Irish Older People
Martin, A.J. ;    Hand, E.B. ;    Trace, F. ;    O’Neill, D. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000258052)
Published Online: November 11, 2009    
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When Grandmothers Matter: A Debate
van Bodegom, D. ;    Rozing, M. ;    May, L. ;    Kuningas, M. ;    Thomese, F. ;    Meij, H. ;    Westendorp, R. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000255170)
Published Online: November 2, 2009    
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Evaluation of Participant Comprehension of Information Received in an Exercise and Diet Intervention Trial: The DR’s EXTRA Study
Länsimies-Antikainen, H. ;    Pietilä, A.-M. ;    Kiviniemi, V. ;    Rauramaa, R. ;    Laitinen, T. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000254484)
Published Online: October 30, 2009    
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The Grandmother Effect and the Uniqueness of the Human Aging Phenotype: A Debate
Herndon, J.G. ;    Walker, L.C. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000253884)
Published Online: October 28, 2009    
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Space, Gravity and the Physiology of Aging: Parallel or Convergent Disciplines? A Mini-Review
Vernikos, J. ;    Schneider, V.S. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000252852)
Published Online: October 23, 2009    
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Reference Values for 27 Clinical Chemistry Tests in 70-Year-Old Males and Females
Carlsson, L. ;    Lind, L. ;    Larsson, A. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000251722)
Published Online: October 21, 2009    
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Health and Psychosocial Complaints of Elderly Ijaw Widows in Yenagoa, Nigeria
Ogungbamila, B. ;    Adeyanju, A.B. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000251713)
Published Online: October 21, 2009    
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Aging and Decision-Making: A Neurocognitive Perspective
Brand, M. ;    Markowitsch, H.J. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000248829)
Published Online: October 13, 2009    
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The Elderly Patient and Cardiac Surgery – A Mini-Review
Wiedemann, D. ;    Bernhard, D. ;    Laufer, G. ;    Kocher, A. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000248761)
Published Online: October 13, 2009    
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Development of the Performance Measure for Activities of Daily Living-8 for Patients with Congestive Heart Failure: A Preliminary Study
Shimizu, Y. ;    Yamada, S. ;    Suzuki, M. ;    Miyoshi, H. ;    Kono, Y. ;    Izawa, H. ;    Kato, R. ;    Murohara, T. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000248628)
Published Online: October 13, 2009    
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Cognitive Functioning Is Related to Physical Functioning in a Longitudinal Study of Women at Midlife
Ford, K. ;    Sowers, M. ;    Seeman, T.E. ;    Greendale, G.A. ;    Sternfeld, B. ;    Everson-Rose, S.A. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000247132)
Published Online: October 10, 2009    
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Age-Associated Increase in Abdominal Obesity and Insulin Resistance, and Usefulness of AHA/NHLBI Definition of Metabolic Syndrome for Predicting Cardiovascular Disease in Japanese Elderly with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sakurai, T. ;    Iimuro, S. ;    Araki, A. ;    Umegaki, H. ;    Ohashi, Y. ;    Yokono, K. ;    Ito, H. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000246970)
Published Online: October 10, 2009    
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Cross-Sectional Study of the Characteristics of Reported Elder Self-Neglect in a Community-Dwelling Population: Findings from a Population-Based Cohort
Dong, X.-Q. ;    Simon, M. ;    Evans, D. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000243164)
Published Online: September 26, 2009    
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Erythrocyte Aggregation and Neutrophil Function in an Aging Population
Christy, R.M. ;    Baskurt, O.K. ;    Gass, G.C. ;    Gray, A.B. ;    Marshall-Gradisnik, S.M. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000242461)
Published Online: September 24, 2009    
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Memory Complaints Are Frequent but Qualitatively Different in Young and Elderly Healthy People
Ginó, S. ;    Mendes, T. ;    Maroco, J. ;    Ribeiro, F. ;    Schmand, B.A. ;    de Mendonça, A. ;    Guerreiro, M. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000240048)
Published Online: September 17, 2009    
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Age-Related Changes of Anti-Elastin Antibodies in Senescence-Accelerated Mice
Atanasova, M. ;    Konova, E. ;    Georgieva, M. ;    Dimitrova, A. ;    Coquand-Gandit, M. ;    Faury, G. ;    Baydanoff, S. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000238304)
Published Online: September 11, 2009    
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Proactive and Coactive Interference in Age-Related Performance in a Recognition-Based Operation Span Task
Zeintl, M. ;    Kliegel, M. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000237875)
Published Online: September 10, 2009    
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Noninvasive Home Mechanical Ventilation in Elderly Patients
Crespo, A. ;    Muñoz, X. ;    Torres, F. ;    Martí, S. ;    Ferrer, J. ;    Morell, F. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000237874)
Published Online: September 10, 2009    
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Sleep Disorders in the Older Adult: A Mini-Review
Neikrug, A.B. ;    Ancoli-Israel, S. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000236900)
Published Online: September 9, 2009    
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Fall Incidence in a Population of Elderly Persons in Nigeria
Bekibele, C.O. ;    Gureje, O. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000236327)
Published Online: September 5, 2009    
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Validation of the Falls Efficacy Scale and Falls Efficacy Scale International in Geriatric Patients with and without Cognitive Impairment: Results of Self-Report and Interview-Based Questionnaires
Hauer, K. ;    Yardley, L. ;    Beyer, N. ;    Kempen, G. ;    Dias, N. ;    Campbell, M. ;    Becker, C. ;    Todd, C. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000236027)
Published Online: September 2, 2009    
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Cochlear Implantation in Elderly Patients: Surgical and Audiological Outcome
Migirov, L. ;    Taitelbaum-Swead, R. ;    Drendel, M. ;    Hildesheimer, M. ;    Kronenberg, J. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000235864)
Published Online: August 27, 2009    
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Aging-Related Differences in Maximum Force, Unloaded Velocity and Power of Human Leg Multi-Joint Movement
Yamauchi, J. ;    Mishima, C. ;    Nakayama, S. ;    Ishii, N. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000235814)
Published Online: August 26, 2009    
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Health and Well-Being in Old Age: The Pertinence of a Gender Mainstreaming Approach in Research
Perrig-Chiello, P. ;    Hutchison, S. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000235813)
Published Online: August 25, 2009    
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Calorie Restriction and Dwarf Mice in Gerontological Research
McKee Alderman, J. ;    DePetrillo, M.A. ;    Gluesenkamp, A.M. ;    Hartley, A.C. ;    Verhoff, S.V. ;    Zavodni, K.L. ;    Combs, T.P. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000235720)
Published Online: August 19, 2009    
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Out Cold: Biochemical Regulation of Mammalian Hibernation – A Mini-Review
Storey, K.B. 
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000228829)
Published Online: July 14, 2009    
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Book Review
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000225374)
Published Online: June 12, 2009    
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Book Review
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000156700)
Published Online: September 16, 2008    
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