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O Ensino de Geriatria e Gerontologia na Graduação Médica

Revista Brasileira de Educação Médica
RESUMO Este ensaio evidencia aspectos de relevância para o ensino de Geriatria e Gerontologia nas escolas médicas brasileiras, balizados na literatura atual sobre a temática e no diálogo com docentes de Geriatria.
Vitor Jorge Woytuski Brasil, Nildo Alves Batista   +1 more
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Frequência da Síndrome de Imobilidade em Uma Enfermaria de Geriatria [PDF]

Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging
Introdução: O envelhecimento populacional é um fenômeno de abrangência mundial. O aumento do número de idosos eleva as possibilidades de aparecimento das doenças crônico-degenerativas, com consequente perda da funcionalidade e imobilidade.
Carla Araujo Ribeiro, Denise de Alvarenga Marcondes e Silva, Luciano Almeida Rizzo, Maurício Miranda Ventura   +3 more
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Mexican Teachers' Cohort Cognitive Study: A pilot of home-based assessments. [PDF]

Alzheimers Dement
Abstract INTRODUCTION Expanding research on aging and cognition in low‐ and middle‐income countries is critical, yet logistically complex. Large, established cohorts, such as the Mexican Teachers’ Cohort (MTC; >100,000 women), pose unique opportunities for neurocognitive research in Latin America.
Jaen J, Cortés-Valencia A, Rodríguez AS, Manrique-Espinoza B, Bello-Chavolla OY, Tapia BM, Levy TS, Mundo-Rosas V, Ortiz ALS, Castillo IA, Gomez-Flores-Ramos L, Lamar M, Bennett DA, Grodstein F, Lajous M.   +14 more
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Barriers and facilitators for the implementation of an integrated evaluation for older adults including a digital cognitive tool in primary care settings in Mexico City [PDF]

Alzheimers Dement
Abstract Background In Mexico, cognitive impairment and dementia go undetected due to lack of policies and complementary services. In addition, health care professionals (HCPs) are rarely trained in geriatrics/gerontology, the diagnosis and management of these conditions. Lack of training not only prevents optimal care, but generates important barriers
López‐Ortega M.
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Accelerated biological aging is associated with cognitive performance among older adults in Mexico, India, United States and England: A cross‐national retrospective analysis [PDF]

Alzheimers Dement
Abstract Background Age is a major risk factor for cognitive decline; however, chronological age alone cannot capture the complex biological, genetic, and environmental changes involved in aging. A novel biological age metric based on anthropometric data, AnthropoAge, was recently developed and was shown to be a better predictor of mortality than ...
Martins‐Pais I, Fermín‐Martínez C, Bello‐Chavolla O, Coelho P, Vidal‐Ferreira N, Suemoto C, Goncalves N.   +6 more
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Clinimetric testing in Mexican elders: associations with age, gender and place of residence

Frontiers in Medicine, 2014
Aim. To evaluate the ability of five clinimetric instruments to discriminate between subjects >60 years of age living at home versus those living in a residency.Methods. Trained nutritionists applied five instruments (Cognition/ Depression/ Functionality/
Lorena eTavano-Colaizzi, Pedro eArroyo, Alvar eLoria, Ana Bertha ePérez-Lizaur, Mario Ulises Pérez-Zepeda   +4 more
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Recognizing burden and quality of life of family caregivers of frail elderly [PDF]

, 2013
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the correlation between the levels of functional dependence of elderly living in the community, the burden related to care and the perception of quality of life in familiar caregivers.
Rosa Cristina Cervi Santos, Wachholz, Patrick Alexander [UNESP], Wachholz, Patrick Alexander, Wolf,Loreci Santos Pereira, Santos, Rosa Cristina Cervi, Santos,Rosa Cristina Cervi, Loreci Santos Pereira Wolf, Wolf, Loreci Santos Pereira, Patrick Alexander Wachholz, Wachholz,Patrick Alexander   +9 more
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Osteoporosis in men: a case report

Clinical Management Issues, 2010
Osteoporosis in men is frequently not considered, underdiagnosed and often undertreated. In contrast with osteoporosis occurring in women, the genesis is frequently secondary (30-60%) with a complex diagnostic approach.
Ligia J. Dominguez, Simona Miraglia, Mario Barbagallo   +2 more
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Movement behavior and longevity: an evolutionary concept—the Physical Activity and Longevity Interest Group of the Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology [PDF]

Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging
The concept of 24-hour movement behavior proposes an integrated approach that considers physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep as interdependent elements in promoting health and longevity.
Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira, Piettra Moura Galvão Pereira, Rondinei Silva Lima, Talita Cezareti da Silva   +3 more
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Interação medicamentosa e a farmacoterapia de pacientes geriátricos com síndromes demenciais

Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia
OBJETIVO: Investigar as possíveis interações medicamentosas, a fim de identificar os prováveis eventos adversos relacionados à farmacoterapia das síndromes demenciais.
Juliana Souza Pinheiro, Maristela Ferreira Catão Carvalho, Graziela Luppi   +2 more
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