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Norms for the mini-mental state examination: adjustment of the cut-off point in population-based studies (evidences from the Bambuí health aging study) Normas para o uso do mini-exame do estado mental: adequação do ponto de corte em estudos populacionais (evidências do Projeto Bambuí)

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2008
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of cognitive impairment in an elderly population-based cohort, using several Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) cut-off points recommended by Brazilian authors and to examine the percentile distribution of MMSE ...
Érico Castro-Costa, Cíntia Fuzikawa, Elizabeth Uchoa, Josélia Oliveira Araújo Firmo, Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa   +4 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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Fatores associados à ingestão de cálcio em adultos e idosos de um município do sudeste brasileiro [PDF]

Cadernos de Saúde Coletiva
Resumo Introdução O cálcio é um mineral essencial para inúmeras funções do organismo, não obstante, fatores associados à sua ingestão por adultos e idosos ainda não foram suficientemente estudados.
Renata Luz, Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros, Daniela de Assumpção, Mariane de Mello Fontanelli, Antonio de Azevedo Barros Filho   +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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Mortality predictors of epilepsy and epileptic seizures among hospitalized elderly

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2015
Epilepsy and epileptic seizures are common brain disorders in the elderly and are associated with increased mortality that may be ascribed to the underlying disease or epilepsy-related causes.Objective To describe mortality predictors of epilepsy and ...
Telma M. R Assis, Aroldo Bacellar, Gersonita Costa, Osvaldo J. M. Nascimento   +3 more
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Effects of elastic-band power training interspersed with aerobic exercise on hemodynamic parameters and lowerlimb function in older adults

MedUNAB
Introduction. In 2022, ischemic heart disease, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were the primary causes of death globally. Although there is evidence of exercise in reducing blood pressure in older adults, there is still no consensus on ...
Tavares Gomes, Lucas, Costa Chaves, Luiz Filipe, da Silva Sousa, Thiago Matheus, Sotão Seguins, Samir, Sousa Rodrigues, Cintia, Matos da Silva, Antonio Ricardo, da Cruz Carvalho, Leandro Paim, Schwingel, Paulo Adriano, Bavaresco Gambassi, Bruno   +8 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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PRODUÇÃO CIENTÍFICA SOBRE A HOSPITALIZAÇÃO DE IDOSOS: UMA PESQUISA BIBLIOGRÁFICA

Cogitare Enfermagem, 2009
Pesquisa bibliográfica que teve como objetivo conhecer a produção científica brasileira acerca da temática “hospitalização de idosos”, em periódicos da área de saúde entre os anos de 2003 e 2008. Foram incluídos artigos na íntegra disponíveis na Internet
Ana Paula Lima, Maria de Fátima Mantovani, Elis Martins Ulbrich, Evana Terezinha de Castro Zavadil   +3 more
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