Caso clínico: paciente geriátrico [PDF]
Dissertação para obtenção do grau de Mestre no Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas MonizEste caso clínico consiste na reabilitação oral de um paciente geriátrico, apresentando um tratamento multidisciplinar que passa pela área da Periodontologia,
Secca, Inês de Oliveira Pires Forjaz
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Cambios en asistencia al anciano después promulgación del Estatuto del Anciano según profesionales de hospital geriátrico [PDF]
Este estudo objetivou conhecer o contato da equipe multiprofissional com o Estatuto do Idoso e qual a interferência dessa Lei na assistência ao idoso institucionalizado. O cenário do estudo foi um Hospital Geriátrico de São Paulo, onde residem 297 idosos.
MARTINS, Maristela Santini +1 more
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Abstract INTRODUCTION Cross‐national evidence on undiagnosed dementia and its prognostic implications remains limited. We compared the proportion of undiagnosed dementia, associated factors, and mortality in the United States and Brazil. METHODS This population‐based cohort study included adults aged ≥ 65 years from the 2016 US Health and Retirement ...
Márlon Juliano Romero Aliberti +11 more
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Ultrasound assisted great saphenous vein ligation and division: an office procedure
The aim of this proof of concept study is to describe an ultrasound (US) assisted simplified surgical procedure for pre-terminal great saphenous vein (GSV) high ligation/division avoiding groin dissection and tributary interruption, in an office setting,
Stefano Ricci +2 more
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Functional changes during hospital stay in older patients admitted to an acute care ward : a multicenter observational study [PDF]
Objectives: Changes in physical performance during hospital stay have rarely been evaluated. In this study, we examined functional changes during hospital stay by assessing both physical performance and activities of daily living.
Corsonello, Andrea +6 more
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Bedside cognitive screening to detect dementia and predict poor outcomes in hospitals
Abstract INTRODUCTION Cognitive impairment in hospitalized older adults without delirium is often undiagnosed. We evaluated the diagnostic accuracy and prognostic value of two brief bedside screening tools—the 10‐point Cognitive Screener (10‐CS) and Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ).
Márlon Juliano Romero Aliberti +17 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]
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 +45 more
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Adherence to antithrombotic therapy guidelines improves mortality among elderly patients with atrial fibrillation: insights from the REPOSI study [PDF]
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a substantial risk of thromboembolism and mortality, significantly reduced by oral anticoagulation. Adherence to guidelines may lower the risks for both all cause and cardiovascular (CV) deaths.
Alessandro Nobili +9 more
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The landscape of dementia research, diagnosis, treatment, and care in Latin America
Abstract Latin America is undergoing rapid population aging alongside a rising burden of dementia. While the region holds substantial potential for dementia risk reduction, challenges remain, such as delayed diagnoses, limited access to specialized care and biomarker testing, persistent stigma, and deep‐rooted structural inequities.
Claudia K. Suemoto +41 more
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A case of inflammatory ascites
Even ascites appears mainly as sign of portal hypertension in patiens with liver cirrhosis, in some case depends on a different lying condition such as right congestive heart failure, peritoneal carcinomatosis or tuberculosis.
Marco Biolato +7 more
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