Validity of the two different scoring methods of the Clinical Dementia Rating scale in staging and detection of cognitive impairment in the Peruvian population. [PDF]
Abstract INTRODUCTION In Peru, the Global Deterioration Scale is the only available tool for assessing dementia severity. The Spanish translation and cultural adaptation of the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) is used locally but requires formal psychometric validation in the Peruvian sociocultural context.
Senador J +9 more
europepmc +2 more sources
One-Pot Morita-Baylis-Hillman/Allylic Substitution in Deep Eutectic Solvents: Access to γ-Hydroxy Derivatives via Sequential CC and CX (X = P, N, S, B, Si) Bond Formation. [PDF]
Sustainable one‐pot synthesis of functionalized γ‐hydroxy derivatives in deep eutectic solvents. A green, sequential CC/CX bond‐forming strategy enables diverse γ‐hydroxy derivatives via Morita–Baylis–Hillman and nucleophilic functionalization in ChCl/Gly deep eutectic solvent.
Ramos-Martín M +3 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Clinical characterization of probable Dementia with Lewy Bodies based on the initial clinical presentation in a Latin American Low‐ and Middle‐ Income Country [PDF]
Abstract Background Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) is a specific type of dementia associated with the accumulation of alpha‐synuclein protein in the brain. The disease often presents heterogeneously in its early stages, and little is known about how this variability affects its progression.
Custodio N +9 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Assessing the Overlap in Diagnostic Criteria for Primary Progressive Aphasia in a Latin American Population [PDF]
Abstract Background Primary progressive aphasias (PPA) are characterized by a progressive deterioration of language. Despite the establishment of international criteria in 2011 defining three variants (semantic, nonfluent, and logopenic), these variants can present overlapping symptoms, making their identification and differentiation challenging.
Bustamante‐Paytan D +11 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Relationship between genetic risk and p‐tau concentration on cognitive performance in a multiethnic population from Peru [PDF]
Abstract Background The presence of APOE 4 is considered the main genetic risk factor for the development of dementia. Additionally, plasma p‐tau has been shown to be an important biomarker associated with Alzheimer's disease. However, these factors have been understudied in Latin American ethnic minorities, such as the Quechuas and Aymaras.
Rivera‐Fernandez C +6 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Seventy Years of Treating Delusional Disorder with Antipsychotics: A Historical Perspective
For many decades, delusional disorder (DD) has been considered a treatment-resistant disorder, with antipsychotics acknowledged as the best, though imperfect, treatment.
Alexandre González-Rodríguez +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Clinical Scores for Predicting Outcomes in Pediatric Oncology Sepsis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Background Pediatric oncology patients with sepsis are at high risk of morbidity and mortality due to immunosuppression and acute or fulminant multiorgan dysfunction. There have been many clinical scores proposed for risk of mortality prediction (PELOD‐2, pSOFA, and Phoenix), but it remains unknown how well these scores predict risk in pediatric ...
Domínguez-Rojas JÁ +8 more
europepmc +2 more sources
BACKGROUND: Autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) are severe neurodevelopmental alterations characterised by deficits in social communication and repetitive and restricted behaviours.
Maria J. Arranz +13 more
doaj +1 more source
L’article sintetitza els resultats obtinguts en una enquesta realitzada a tots els centres de docència de Catalunya que han impartit estudis superiors o cursos especialitzats o relacionats amb l’àrea de Ciència i Tecnologia de la Informació Geogràfica ...
Pere Serra Ruiz +2 more
doaj +1 more source
El text que segueix és una reflexió sobre les possibilitats educatives de la Viquipèdia en la matèria d’etnologia regional d’Amèrica, a partir d’un projecte docent portat a terme simultàniament en dues universitats catalanes i d’una experiència ...
Montserrat Ventura i Oller +2 more
doaj +1 more source

