• Author: Jorge G. Ruiz
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The association of non-severe COVID-19 infection and progression to frailty among robust older Veterans

Abstract: Background: Studies have shown that frailty was increased in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. However, it is not clear whether non-severe COVID-19 increases the risk for …

Association between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and inpatient mortality in hospitalized older veterans with covid-19 infection

Abstract: Objectives: Determine the association of high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) values with inpatient mortality and other outcomes in older veterans hospitalized with …

Frailty as a risk factor for post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 among US veterans during the Delta and Omicron waves

Abstract: Background: Older populations have suffered the highest rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated complications, including Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection …

Association of frailty and cardiopulmonary resuscitation outcomes in older U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Determine the association between frailty and immediate survival of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in older Veterans. Secondary outcomes: compare …

The cross-sectional association of frailty with chronic past and current use of benzodiazepine drugs

Abstract: Background: Frailty, a clinical syndrome characterized by vulnerability to stressors resulting from multisystemic loss of physiological reserve. The use of …