Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
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Associations of impaired renal function with decline in muscle strength and muscle function in older men: findings from the CHAMP Study
Published 2019-10-01Background Advanced kidney disease is associated with reduced muscle strength and physical performance. However, associations between early stages of renal impairment and physical outcomes are unclear. Methods The Concord ...Article -
Polypharmacy in older adults: association rule and frequent-set analysis to evaluate concomitant medication use
Published 2017-02-01The aim of this study was to apply Association Rule and Frequent-Set analysis, and novel means of data visualisation to ascertain patterns of medication use and medication combinations contributing to medication group ...Article -
Natural history of non-neurogenic overactive bladder and urinary incontinence over five years in community-dwelling older men: the Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project
Published 2017-02-01Aims To describe the natural history of non‐neurogenic overactive bladder (OAB) and urgency incontinence in community‐dwelling older men. Methods A representative sample of 1,705 community‐dwelling men aged 70 and older ...Article -
SIRT1 polymorphisms and serum-induced SIRT1 protein expression in aging and frailty: the CHAMP study
Published 2017-03-01The nutrient sensing protein, SIRT1 influences aging and nutritional interventions such as caloric restriction in animals, however, the role of SIRT1 in human aging remains unclear. Here, the role of SIRT1 single-nucleotide ...Article -
A longitudinal study of the influence of comorbidities and lifestyle factors on low back pain in older men
Published 2017-08-01Older adults are largely under-represented in low back pain (LBP) research. In light of the ageing population, it is crucial to understand the influence of comorbidities and lifestyle factors on the risk and prognosis of ...Article