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Evidencias internacionales de trabajo social en gerontología. El ámbito comunitario [PDF]
Un elemento con el cual me gustaría comenzar la presente recensión corresponde a la excelente presentación y trabajo editorial establecida para el libro Evidencias internacionales de trabajo social en gerontología. El ámbito comunitario, publicado por la
Martínez Matamala, Carlos
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Oxidative Stress Indexes for Diagnosis of Health or Disease in Humans
Oxidative stress (OS) is the imbalance between oxidant and antioxidant molecules, in favor of oxidants, that causes aging and disease. Many studies have been published that demonstrate the relationship between OS and human health and disease; however, the following questions arise: (i) how are we sure that the OS is present in a biological process? (ii)
Martha A. Sánchez-Rodríguez +2 more
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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Tai Chi on biological markers of oxidative stress in saliva and its relationship with periodontal disease (PD) in older adults. We carried out a quasi‐experimental study with a sample of 71 sedentary volunteers with PD who were divided into a control group of 34 subjects and an experimental group of ...
Víctor Manuel Mendoza-Núñez +5 more
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Effect of Tai Chi versus Walking on Oxidative Stress in Mexican Older Adults
It has recently been reported that the practice of Tai Chi reduces oxidative stress (OxS), but it is not clear whether walking or Tai Chi produces a greater antioxidant effect. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the practice of Tai Chi and walking on markers for OxS.
Juana Rosado-Pérez +4 more
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Este artigo retrata a Gerontologia como área rica e cheia de lacunas a serem preenchidas pelas disciplinas que a compõem, indo além das abordagens convencionais à clientela idosa, visando a caminhos renovados para a Enfermagem, que, dentre tantas ...
Alessandra Conceição Leite Funchal Camacho
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El empoderamiento en el ámbito de la gerontología clínica y ...
Fernández Prado, Sandra +11 more
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Strategies to optimize pharmacological management in older adults
Population aging increases the prevalence of chronic and multiple morbid illnesses and increases the consumption of multiple medications and related problems accordingly.
Paola Casas-Vásquez +2 more
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Competencias en gerontología: Imperativo demográfico [PDF]
Este artículo tiene como objetivo principal fundamentar el imperativo de desarrollar competencias en gerontología en los y las futuras trabajadoras sociales en Puerto Rico.
Mabel T. López Ortiz
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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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Usefulness of the comprehensive geriatric assessment for evaluating the health of older adults
Older adults comprise a heterogeneous population group that usually has a high disease burden, comorbidities, and, in many cases, subclinical conditions that compromise their health and quality of life.
Miguel Gálvez-Cano +2 more
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