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ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS 4 Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics ELSEV IER 30 (2000) 281-283 Volume contents Volume 30 (2000) Research papers P. Fumelli, M. Boemi, F. Romagnoli, R. Anna Rabini, G. Brandoni, F. Carle, F. Verdenelli, D. Fumelli (Italy) Influence of body mass on glycemic control in a type 2 diabetic population: a 3-year follow-up R. Asplund (Sweden) Sleep, health and visual impairment in the elderly T. Mets, A.U. Monsch, J. Kellett, P.J. Ousset, F. Kuntzman, J. Pellerin, A. Leuschner, S. Meaume, D. Mischlich, R. Moulias, The Consensus Group (Belgium) Assessment of dementia in elderly outpatients: a comparative study of European centers and consensus statement D.K. Chan, G. Hillier, M. Coore, R. Cooke, R. Monk, J. Mills, W.T. Hung (Australia) Effectiveness and acceptability of a newly designed hip protector: a pilot study E. Londos, U. Passant, L. Gustafson (Sweden) Blood pressure and drug treatment in clinically diagnosed Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer’s disease w wa P. Starer, A. Likourezos, G. Dumapit (USA) The association of fecal impaction and urinary retention in elderly nursing home patients 282 Volume contents vol. 30 (2000) J. Woo, S.C. Ho, A.L.M. Yu (Hong Kong) The influence of income on morbidity, mortality and dependency in elderly Hong Kong Chinese 55 S. Di Mauro, A. Distefano, I. Di Fazio, C. Leotta, M. Malaguarnera (Italy) On the importance of multidimensional evaluation of elderly oncologic patients 63 L. Robichaud, R. Hébert, P.-M. Roy, C. Roy (Canada) A preventive program for community-dwelling elderly at risk of functional decline: a pilot study 73 Research papers Y. Ito, A. Tamakoshi, K. Yamaki, K. Wakai, T. Kawamura, K. Takagi, T. Hayakawa, Y. Ohno (Japan) Sleep disturbance and its correlates among elderly Japanese 85 M.R. Bonanno, M.S. Russo, M. Leonardo, A. Santangelo, A. Calanna, P. Barbagallo, S. Speciale, P. Panebianco, D. Maugeri (Italy) Leukoaraiosis, cognitivity and affectivity in elderly patients: on the lack of correlations between neurodiagnostic and psychometric findings 101 G. Mahendra, M.S. Kanungo (India) Age-related and steroid induced changes in the histones of the quail liver 109 R. Ylikoski, A. Ylikoski, R. Raininko, P. Keskivaara, R. Sulkava, R. Tilvis, T. Erkinjuntti (Finland, Sweden) Cardiovascular diseases, health status, brain imaging findings and neu- ropsychological functioning in neurologically healthy elderly individuals 115 J.C. Millan-Calenti, M. Gandoy-Crego, M. Antelo-Martelo, M. Loépez- Martinez, M.P. Riveiro-Lopez, J.M. Mayan-Santos (Spain) Helping the family carers of Alzheimer’s patients: from theory...to practice. A preliminary study 131 T. Brosche, D. Platt (Germany) Effect of borage oil consumption on fatty acid metabolism, transepider- mal water loss and skin parameters in elderly people 139 A.F. Al-Mobeireek (Saudi Arabia) Physicians’ attitudes towards ‘do-not-resuscitate’ orders for the elderly: a survey in Saudi Arabia Volume contents vol. 30 (2000) O. Miyaishi, S. Tanaka, R. Kanawa, K. Matsuzawa, K.-i. Isobe (Japan) Anisocytosis precedes onset of the large granular lymphocyte leukemia in aged F344/N rats Research papers C. Nygren, S. Iwarsson, O. Dehlin (Sweden) Exploration of subjective well-being and dependence in daily activities at the beginning of the geriatric rehabilitation process: a challenge to traditional goal-setting and evaluation procedures? F. Giurani, M. Hasan (UK) Post myocardial infarction use of /-blockers A. Ramos, J. Murillas, C. Mascias, B. Carretero, J.L. Portero (Spain) Influence of age on clinical presentation of acute pulmonary embolism S.-W. Yun, H. Lannert, S. Hoyer (Germany) Chronic exposure to low-level lead impairs learning ability during aging and energy metabolism in aged rat brain S. Tanaka, T. Segawa, N. Tamaya, T. Ohno (Japan) Establishment of an Aging Farm of F344/N Rats and C57BL/6 Mice at the National Institute for Longevity Sciences (NILS) P. Cicconetti, M. Cacciafesta, M. Migliori, C.F. Di Gioacchino, F. Vetta, F. Chiarotti, V. Marigliano (Italy) Influence of sex and age on blood pressure variability M. Malauguarnera, S. Di Mauro, A. Laurino, M. Motta, I. Di Fazio, D. Maugeri (Italy) The comorbidities of elderly oncologic patients P. Pongpaew, R. Tungtrongchitr, B. Phonrat, N. Vudhivai, P. Jintaridhi, S. Vorasanta, Y. Chantaranipapong, V. Supawan, D. Viroonudomphol, S. Trivunyatkul, C. Tongboonchoo, F.P. Schelp (Thailand, Germany) Activity, dietary intake, and anthropometry of an informal social group of Thai elderly in Bangkok G. Aliberti, I. Pulignano, M. Proietta, L.V. De Michele, S. Minisola (Italy) The acute myocardial infarction in very elderly M.C. Magnone, G. Rossolini, L. Piantanelli, P. Migani (Italy) Neurochemical parameters of the main neurotransmission systems in aging mice Volume Contents Author Index