Does laparoscopic insufflation with room air cause exaggerated interleukin-6 response?
Exposure of the peritoneal cavity to atmospheric air, independently of the trauma of abdominal access, causes an exaggerated serum and gut mucosal IL-6 response 4 h after intervention. The beneficial effect of CO2 laparoscopy may be caused by the exclusion of general atmospheric air from the peritoneal cavity.
Screening and treatment was ineffective in improving total functional capacity of all seniors 65 years and older. Elderly people 75 years and older, however, who were living alone or lonely did benefit from screening and treatment showing an improvement in daily activities, mental health scores, and social functions. This finding has implications for selective preventive health care spending for the elderly. A 2-year follow-up period could be too brief to detect long-term effects of early intervention with younger, middle-class seniors, especially those who are already functionally active.