Ioana Dana Alexa

Comorbidity Count Versus the Charlson Comorbidity Index in Predicting Hospital Stay After Hip Fracture in Older Adults: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Background and Objectives: Hip fracture in older adults is associated with high morbidity, and length of hospital stay is the simplest summary of the acute admission. We aimed to identify the clinical factors associated with prolonged hospital stay in older adults admitted with a...

The Benefits of Non-Pharmaceutic Interventions on Intrinsic Capacity in Insulin-Resistant Adult and Geriatric Populations—A Narrative Review

Insulin resistance (IR) is a well-established metabolic disorder characterized by reduced responsiveness of peripheral tissues to insulin, leading to hyperglycemia and compensatory hyperinsulinemia. Background: In older adults, IR tends to develop gradually and may remain undiagn...