1. Vitamin D deficiency in bedridden elderly people at home

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate serum 25(OH)D concentrations in the homebound elderly people and relate them to level of dementia, nutritional risk, and route of dietary administration. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study involving 207 bedridden elderly people assisted by the Home Care Service in the city of Santo André – S

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023

2. Evaluation of malnutrition frequency and related factors of geriatric patients in need of home healthcare

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The nutritional status of frail elderly people receiving home health services should be evaluated. This study aimed to determine the nutritional status of patients aged ≥65 years registered in the Home Healthcare Services unit and investigate the factors that may be associated with malnutrition. METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptiv

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023

3. Effect of coolant spray on rib fracture pain of geriatric blunt thoracic trauma patients: a randomized controlled trial

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cryotherapy in elderly patients with rib fractures due to blunt thoracic trauma. METHODS: In this prospective randomized controlled study, geriatric patients were assigned to groups to receive either coolant spray (n=51) or placebo spray (n=50). The visual analog scale scores of all patie

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023

4. Prevalence of Oral Normal Variance in Healthy Elderly Patients: A Descriptive Study on Oral Pseudo-Lesions

Abstract Introduction The aging process in the elderly can change the condition of the oral cavity, regarding both clinical appearance and function. The oral mucosa becomes more susceptible to mechanical damage and irritant agents. Any changes in the oral mucosa, including normal variance, should be examined. This is especially true for the elderly, to impr

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022

5. Cognitive Alterations in Elderly Patients with Heart Failure’

Abstract Background: Among the various pathologies that affect the elderly, Heart Failure (HF) stands out. Recently, an attempt has been made to verify the existence of cognitive impairment associated with HF. Objectives: To compare the cognitive performance of elderly people with heart failure with that of age-matched individuals without this pathology. C

International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022

6. Potentially inappropriate medication use in hospitalized elderly patients

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication prescription in hospitalized elderly patients according to the 2019 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria. METHODS: This study is a prospective analysis of electronic medical records of elderly patients admitted to the Department of Medicine, Hospital

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022

7. Choir Singing Practice and Temporal Ordering in the Elderly

Abstract Introduction The importance of temporal ordering and sequencing in the auditory system is discussed because these are considered basic functions for language. Objective To verify the correlation between the practice of choir music and the temporal ordering in elderly with no prior formal musical experience. Method The study design is cross-sectio

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022

8. Orthostatic changes in blood pressure and survival in elderly cardiopaths

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the association between orthostatic changes in blood pressure and mortality in elderly cardiopath patients. METHODS: A cohort of 455 elderly cardiopath patients, monitored at a referral outpatient cardiology clinic in Pernambuco, Brazil, from October 2015 to July 2018. The exposure groups were f

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022

9. Influence of small-group experiential learning of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine on the oral health knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of elderly patients with diabetes

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at the oral health problems of elderly patients with diabetes. A training course of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine was constructed, helping patients improve their oral health quality of life. METHODS: A randomized controlled prospective experimental study was conducted. A total of 190 elderly patient

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022

10. Effectiveness of conventional versus virtual reality-based vestibular rehabilitation exercises in elderly patients with dizziness: a randomized controlled study with 6-month follow-up

Abstract Objectives: To investigate the effect of vestibular rehabilitation exercises supported with virtual reality containing real-life environments on dizziness, static and dynamic balance, functional mobility, fear of falling, anxiety, and depression in elderly patients with dizziness. Methods: In this prospective randomized controlled study, 32-patien

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022

11. Comment on “Orthostatic changes in blood pressure and survival in elderly cardiopaths”

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022

12. Predicting Kidney Injury Following Valvular Heart Surgery in An Elderly Cohort: The Missing Links…

Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022