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OBJETIVO: Avaliar a sensibilidade e a especificidade diagnósticas, e a concordância da Escala de Avaliação de Demência, com diagnóstico clínico de comprometimento cognitivo, e compará-las com as do Miniexame do Estado Mental.
Alessandro Ferrari Jacinto +4 more
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RESUMO A doença de Alzheimer (DA) e outras demências neurodegenerativas têm um curso progressivo com comprometimento da cognição, capacidade funcional e comportamento. A maioria dos estudos enfocou a DA.
Sonia Maria Dozzi Brucki +17 more
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ABSTRACT Background Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is characterised by impairments across several neurocognitive domains, including memory and executive function. The study explored the effectiveness of a 3‐month individual Cognitive Stimulation (iCS) program in older adults with mild AD.
Susana I. Justo‐Henriques +5 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma (SRHCC) presents a critical clinical challenge, with early haemostasis often difficult to achieve and limited data available on subsequent treatment strategies. This study aims to evaluate whether the initial hemostatic approach influences early prognosis and facilitates further ...
Apolline Commin +22 more
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Adaptation and feasibility assessment of an intervention using mHealth and care navigation systems for people living with demencia and their caregivers in Peru [PDF]
Abstract Background Dementia is a complex health condition that poses challenges not only to people living with dementia (PLWD) but to their families, the health system and society as a whole. Even though there is still no cure for dementia, different interventions are showing substantial contribution.
Flores M +4 more
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Abstract INTRODUCTION Demographically adjusted norms are essential for interpreting cognitive tests, yet none exist in Peru for the Alzheimer's Disease Centers’ (ADCs) neuropsychological test battery, especially among low‐education populations. METHODS We assessed 340 healthy adults (ages 43–79, 70% female), balanced by education level (0–6 years, n ...
Gregory Brown +11 more
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Influence of behavioral and psychological symptoms on caregiver burden for different types of dementia: clinical experience in Lima, Peru [PDF]
Abstract Background People caring of individuals with dementia are prone to suffering from burden. Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) may have an impact on caregiver burden. In Latin American countries there is lack of research on caregiver burden. We aimed to determine which BPSD have the greatest impact on caregiver burden among
Montesinos R +9 more
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APOE and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias risk among 12,221 Hispanics/Latinos
Abstract BACKGROUND Effect of apolipoprotein E (APOE) on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) risk is heterogeneous across populations, with scarce data on Hispanics/Latinos. METHODS APOE genotype was studied in 12,221 Hispanics/Latinos (per cohort and via metanalysis): Caribbean‐Hispanics, Mexicans, Mexican‐Americans, and Peruvians ...
Sandra Barral +27 more
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Investigações epidemiológicas sobre demência nos países em desenvolvimento
Na medida em que a população mundial está envelhecendo, a demência está se constituindo em importante problema de saúde pública, particularmente nos países em desenvolvimento.
M Scazufca +10 more
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Cognitive improvement via cortical cannabinoid receptors and choline‐containing lipids
Background and Purpose Recent research linking choline‐containing lipids to degeneration of basal forebrain cholinergic neurons in neuropathological states illustrates the challenge of balancing lipid integrity with optimal acetylcholine levels, essential for memory preservation.
Marta Moreno‐Rodríguez +8 more
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