Elderly Women
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13. Can the Impact of the Excessive Use of Salt and its Chronic Consequences be Atenuated by Functional Foods?
Abstract Background Epicardial fat (EF) thickness is a marker of visceral adiposity and consequently considered an important predictive marker of cardiovascular and metabolic risk. Objective To describe echocardiographic features of the heart in an elderly population and to study the correlation between EF thickness and clinical and anthropometric variab
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-04
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14. Rivaroxaban: is it Really Need to Monitor its Anticoagulant Effect in Clinical Practice?
Abstract Background Epicardial fat (EF) thickness is a marker of visceral adiposity and consequently considered an important predictive marker of cardiovascular and metabolic risk. Objective To describe echocardiographic features of the heart in an elderly population and to study the correlation between EF thickness and clinical and anthropometric variab
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-04
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15. Knee extension strength and handgrip strength are important predictors of Timed Up and Go test performance among community-dwelling elderly women: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Handgrip and knee extension strengths have each been used to characterize disability. However, it has been reported that the association between handgrip and knee extension strengths is weak. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of knee extensor and handgrip muscle strength on Timed Up and Go (TUG) test results among elderly women wi
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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16. Posturographic Analysis in the Elderly with and without sensorineural Hearing Loss
Abstract Introduction Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a serious public health problem. Some evidence suggests a significant relationship between SNHL and balance disorders. The inability to maintain balance associated with SNHL while standing further increases the risk of falls among older people. Objective To investigate the association between SNHL
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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17. Correlations among vitamin K intake, body fat, lipid profile and glucose homeostasis in adults and the elderly
ABSTRACT Objective Recent research has investigated the possible inverse relationship between vitamin K intake and body fat. In addition, an increasing number of studies are supporting a key role for this vitamin in improving lipid profile and insulin sensitivity and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, but little is known about what mechanisms w
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2020-08
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18. Risk factors associated with drug therapy among elderly people with Alzheimer’s disease: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Improving knowledge and establishing strategies and policies for better patient safety are worldwide priorities. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate drug safety among elderly people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study among elderly people within the National AD Assistance Protocol (PCDTDA/MS) who were livi
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2020-06
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19. Profile of sexuality and symptoms of lower urinary tract in non-institutionalized elderly
ABSTRACT Introduction: Urinary or sexual dysfunction in the elderly are underreported. However, they are highly prevalent. This study aims to identify the prevalence of these conditions. Objective: The aim is to carry out an investigation in non-institutionalized individuals over 60 years of age, to obtain data on its sexual and urinary health in São Paul
Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2020-06
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20. Bladder pseudo-tumor: case report of vesical tamm-horsfall protein deposit
ABSTRACT Introduction: Urinary or sexual dysfunction in the elderly are underreported. However, they are highly prevalent. This study aims to identify the prevalence of these conditions. Objective: The aim is to carry out an investigation in non-institutionalized individuals over 60 years of age, to obtain data on its sexual and urinary health in São Paul
Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2020-06
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21. Tuberculosis associated with diabetes mellitus by age group in Brazil: a retrospective cohort study, 2007-2014
ABSTRACT Diabetes mellitus (DM) has important implications for tuberculosis (TB), as it increases the risk for disease activation and is associated with unfavorable TB treatment outcomes. This study analyzed the association between TB and DM (TBDM) in Brazil from 2007 to 2014. This was a retrospective cohort study carried out in 709,429 new cases of TB repor
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-04
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22. Severe Dizziness Related to Postural Instability, Changes in Gait and Cognitive Skills in Patients with Chronic Peripheral Vestibulopathy
Abstract Introduction Peripheral vestibular disorders can lead to cognitive deficits and are more common in elderly patients. Objective To evaluate and correlate cognitive, balance and gait aspects in elderly women with chronic peripheral vestibular dizziness, and to compare them with elderly women without vestibular disorders. Methods Twenty-two wome
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2020-03
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23. Profile of Laryngeal Microsurgeries in Patients Over 60 Years Old
Abstract Introduction The increase in life expectancy is an incentive to the development of researches with the elderly population aiming at actions that may ensure healthy and active aging. Objective To analyze the profile of laryngeal microsurgery performed in patients > 60 years old. Methods A retrospective observational study, with a cross-section
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2020-03
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24. Leprosy in the elderly population of an endemic state in the Brazilian Northeast (2001-2017): epidemiological scenario,
Abstract This ecological study aims to analyze both the tendency and the characteristics of leprosy in the elderly population in the state of Bahia, 2001-2017. The tendency was analyzed through joinpoint regression. Epidemiological variables were also included in the study. The average detection rate was 38.73/100,000, with prevalence of men (45.19/100,000).
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2020-02