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Bone Mineral Density in the Noninstitutionalized Elderly: Influence of Sociodemographic and Anthropometric Factors

Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research, Volume 2016, Issue 1, 2016., 2016
Objective. Analysis of bone mineral density (BMD) in the elderly and its associated factors according to sex. Methods. A cross‐sectional study is presented herein, with a random sample of 132 noninstitutionalized elderly people. Individuals who did not use diuretics were excluded.
Ellen Cristina de Sousa e Silva Araujo, Valéria Pagotto, Erika Aparecida Silveira, Mariano Malaguarnera   +3 more
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Remission of Cognitive Deficits in Parkinson’s Disease: Recovery from a Nonamnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment or Psychiatric Symptoms Remission?

Case Reports in Psychiatry, Volume 2012, Issue 1, 2012., 2012
Mild cognitive impairment is a clinical condition more frequent in patients with Parkinson′s disease than in general population. The nonamnestic presentations, usually characterized by executive dysfunction, are most prevalent. We present a case report of a Parkinson’s disease patient diagnosed with nonamnestic mild cognitive impairment that showed ...
Jonas Jardim de Paula, Marco Túlio Gualberto Cintra, Débora Marques Miranda, Maria Aparecida Camargos Bicalho, Edgar Nunes Moares, Leandro Fernandes Malloy-Diniz, J. S. Brar, F. Pillmann, J. Saiz-Ruiz   +8 more
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“Convivência” Groups: Building Active and Healthy Communities of Older Adults in Brazil

Journal of Aging Research, Volume 2012, Issue 1, 2012., 2012
In old age, social groups can be a crucial component for health and well‐being. In 2009‐2010, a follow‐up survey was carried out in Florianópolis, Brazil to understand the impact of a variety of programs established since 2002 that were designed to enhance social activities among the older adult population.
Tânia R. Bertoldo Benedetti, Eleonora d′Orsi, Andiara Schwingel, Wojtek J. Chodzko-Zajko, Lynn Rochester   +4 more
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LRRK2 p.G2019S Mutation Is Not Common among Alzheimer’s Disease Patients in Brazil

Disease Markers, Volume 27, Issue 1, Page 13-16, 2009., 2009
Mutations in the leucine‐rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) gene have emerged as a potential common cause for both sporadic and familial Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in different populations. The pleomorphic features exhibited by LRRK2 mutation carriers and the central role of Lrrk2 protein in the proper functioning of central nervous system suggest that ...
Cíntia Barros Santos-Rebouças, Cláudia Bueno Abdalla, Paloma Águia Martins, Fábio José Rodrigues Baldi, Jussara Mendonça Santos, Luciana Branco Motta, Margarete Borges de Borges, Dorotéia Rossi Silva Souza, Marcela Augusta de Souza Pinhel, Jerson Laks, Márcia Mattos Gonçalves Pimentel   +10 more
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Male‐Male Greeting Behavior Observed in Chacma Baboons (Papio ursinus griseipes) in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique

American Journal of Biological Anthropology, Volume 188, Issue 4, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Objectives Male–male greetings have been described across many primate species, with varying forms and functions. Within Papio, their study has been of particular interest as baboons show variation in greeting, male–male cooperation, philopatry, and social systems.
Jana Muschinski
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Deprescribing no idoso

Revista Portuguesa de Clínica Geral, 2013
No doente idoso os riscos associados à polimedicação devem-se sobretudo ao aumento de interações medicamentosas, ao aumento de efeitos laterais e à má adesão terapêutica, dada a complexidade dos planos de prescrição, com agravamento subsequente das patologias de base. O deprescribing pode ser entendido como a suspensão de um fármaco, supervisionada por
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Non‐pharmacological strategies to reduce stress and anxiety in endovascular procedures: A scoping review

Nursing Open, Volume 11, Issue 3, March 2024.
Abstract Aim This study aimed to identify and map the production of knowledge on non‐pharmacological strategies to reduce stress and anxiety in patients undergoing endovascular procedures. Design Scoping review. Methods The review was performed using the PRISMA‐ScR guidelines.
Francisco de Cassio de Oliveira Mendes, Kauanny Vitoria Gurgel dos Santos, Joyce Karolayne dos Santos Dantas, Sara Cristina Matias de Araújo, Fernanda de Castro Teixeira, Karena Cristina da Silva Leal, Daniele Vieira Dantas, Rodrigo Assis Neves Dantas   +7 more
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Risco de disbiose e intolerância alimentar em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica

Revista Brasileira de Obesidade, Nutrição e Emagrecimento, 2022
Introdução: Uma das consequências da cirurgia bariátrica é a intolerância alimentar, geralmente vem acompanhada por náuseas, vômito, diarreia, obstipação e síndrome de dumping.
Marcela Larissa Costa, Milena Silva Gentil, Márcia Ferreira Cândido de Souza   +2 more
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UM ESTUDO SOBRE AÇÕES SOCIAIS DO ESTADO BRASILEIRO DIRECIONADAS AO IDOSO E A CONTRIBUIÇÃO DO IFRN ALUSIVA A ESSA TEMÁTICA

Holos, 2012
O presente artigo tem por objetivo evidenciar o desempenho do Estado no que diz respeito a ações sociais de atendimento ao idoso. O texto destaca os “Marcos Sociais” brasileiros em prol do idoso, bem como as primeiras medidas políticas do Estado ...
Betânia de França Xavier
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Sobrecarga de cuidadores idosos que cuidam de idosos dependentes

Revista Cuidarte, 2019
Introdução: Com a atual transição demográfica, o número de idosos está aumentando e com isso aumenta a demanda por cuidado. O processo de tornar-se cuidador é complexo e envolve mudanças no cotidiano e na saúde do cuidador, principalmente quando o cuidador também é idoso.
Wallison Pereira Dos Santos, Fernanda Beatriz Dantas De Freitas, Vinícius André Gouveia De Sousa, Annie Michelly Dornelas Oliveira, Jussara Maria Das Mercês Pontes Santos, Bernadete de Lourdes André Gouveia   +5 more
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