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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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Gout, allopurinol intake and clinical outcomes in the hospitalized multimorbid elderly [PDF]

, 2014
Background: Increased serum uric acid has been considered a cardiovascular risk factor but no study has assessed its relation with hospital mortality or length of stay.
Barbagallo, M., Conca, A., Corrao, S., Djade, C., DOMINGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, L., Franchi, C., Mannucci, P., Mansueto, P., Marcucci, M., Marengoni, A., Nobili, A., Pasina, L., Reposi, I., Salerno, F., Tettamanti, M.   +14 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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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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Familial hypercholesterolemia: The Italian Atherosclerosis Society Network (LIPIGEN) [PDF]

, 2017
Primary dyslipidemias are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by abnormal levels of circulating lipoproteins. Among them, familial hypercholesterolemia is the most common lipid disorder that predisposes for premature cardiovascular disease ...
Angelico, F., Arca, M, Averna, M., Bertolini, S, Calandra, S, Casula, M, Catapano, Al, Cefalù, Ab, Del Ben, M., Lipigen, Group, Maranghi, M, Montali, A., Noto, D, Tarugi, P.   +13 more
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Fatores Relacionados Ao ÓBito E À Internação Prolongada Em Uma Enfermaria De Geriatria [PDF]

Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging
OBJETIVO: Identificar fatores que podem determinar o período de internação superior a dez dias, assim como aqueles que contribuem para a mortalidade de idosos internados. MÉTODO: Realizamos entrevistas com pacientes ou cuidadores principais e levantamos
Rafaella Lígia Roque Cordeiro, Maurício de Miranda Ventura, Patrícia Bombicino Damian, Ana Lúcia Rosa Gomes, Sara de Paula Leite   +4 more
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Executive Functions in Latin American Older Adults: Exploring the Concept Shifting Test and Its Relationship with the APOE Gene in a Cross‐Sectional Sample from the LatAm‐FINGERS Study [PDF]

Alzheimers Dement
Abstract Background Latin America (LA) faces high vulnerability to dementia risk factors. Early detection of cognitive decline, particularly in executive functions (EF), is crucial. The Trail Making Test (TMT) has limitations, while the Concept Shifting Test (CST) offers potential advantages but lacks LA adaptation.
Cardoso D, Friedlaender C, Yassuda M, de Souza L, Crivelli L, Suemoto C, Martin M, Calandri I, Acosta‐Baena N, Surace E, Damian A, Martin M, Vigil‐Martinez A, Cançado G, Salinas‐Contreras R, Custodio B, Cusicanqui M, Delgado C, Leon‐Salas J, Duque L, Custodio N, Velazquez I, Charamelo A, Acosta D, Niño D, Sevlever G, Allegri R, Nitrini R, Sosa A, Gomes K, de Andrades A, Teixeira D, Figueiredo L, de Souza L, Jeunon V, Barbosa M, Vieira V, Lopes A, de Faria Rocha J, Prates M, Tossati J, Brucki S, Snyder H, Carrillo M, Kivipelto M, Caramelli P.   +45 more
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Faculty recruitment and development for innovative curricula in undergraduate health courses [PDF]

, 2011
A expansão do número de vagas no ensino superior, especialmente na área da saúde, deu-se principalmente às custas do setor privado e sob as recomendações das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais.
MACHADO, José Lúcio Martins, MACHADO, Valéria Menezes, VIEIRA, Joaquim Edson   +2 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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Prevalence and management of dysphagia in nursing home residents in Europe and Israel: the SHELTER Project

BMC Geriatrics, 2022
Background Dysphagia is a frequent condition in older nursing home residents (NHRs) which may cause malnutrition and death. Nevertheless, its prevalence is still underestimated and there is still debate about the appropriateness and efficacy of ...
Giuseppina Dell’Aquila, Nikolina Jukic Peladic, Vanessa Nunziata, Massimiliano Fedecostante, Fabio Salvi, Barbara Carrieri, Rosa Liperoti, Angelo Carfì, Paolo Eusebi, Graziano Onder, Paolo Orlandoni, Antonio Cherubini   +11 more
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