Academic Research Background With the global population aging rapidly, osteoporosis has gradually become a major disease threatening public health. Characterized by reduced bone mass and deterioration of bone microarchitecture, osteoporosis significantly increases the risk of fractures, severely impacts the quality of life of the elderly, and bring...

1. Academic Background: From Lifespan Extension to the Enhancement of Healthspan With the improvement of global medical and socioeconomic standards since the 20th century, overall human lifespan has significantly increased, especially in developing countries. However, healthspan—the number of years an individual lives in a state of complete health,...

Academic Background As global population ageing intensifies, the impact of air pollution on public health becomes increasingly significant. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution is recognized as a major factor contributing to health issues such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory illnesses, and cognitive impairments. Particularly in...

Aging is one of the major risk factors for a variety of chronic diseases and death. However, chronological age does not fully reflect individual differences in the biological aging process. Phenotypic age is a composite score based on routine clinical markers, used to differentiate individuals within the same age group who have varying risks of dis...

ESICM Consensus: Management and Challenges of Very Old Patients in Critical Care Academic Background With the global aging population, the proportion of “very old patients” (aged 80 years and above) in intensive care units (ICUs) is rapidly increasing. This group is characterized by functional impairments and a high prevalence of complex multimorbi...