Impairment Functional
Mostrando 1-12 de 509 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Revisiting global cognitive and functional state 13 years after a clinical trial of lithium for mild cognitive impairment
Objectives: To re-evaluate a sample of older adults enrolled in a randomized controlled trial of lithium for amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI) after 11 to 15 years, re-assessing their current (or last available) global cognitive and functional state. Methods: We recalled all former participants of the Lithium-MCI trial conducted by our group between
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2023
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2. Long-term functional outcomes and quality of life after partial glossectomy for T2 squamous cell carcinomas
Abstract Introduction: Partial glossectomy and reconstruction strategy for malignant tongue tumors influences speech and swallowing. Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate long-term functional outcomes after partial glossectomy for pT2 mobile tongue carcinomas with a maximum dimension between 2 and 3 cm. Different reconstruction str
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Enthesitis-related arthritis: monitoring and specific tools
Abstract Objective: In this article, the authors aimed to review the different tools used in the monitoring of enthesitis-related arthritis. Sources: The authors performed a literature review on PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases. The dataset included the original research and the reviews including patients with enthesitis-related arthritis or ju
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Can timed up and go subtasks predict functional decline in older adults with cognitive impairment?
RESUMO Mesmo nos estágios iniciais do comprometimento cognitivo, os idosos podem apresentar alterações motoras importantes. No entanto, não há estudos que tenham investigado o timed up and go (TUG) e suas subtarefas como preditores do comprometimento da capacidade funcional ao longo do tempo nessa população. Objetivos: O objetivo deste estudo foi ver
Dementia & Neuropsychologia. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Otoneurological assessment and quality of life of individuals with complaints of dizziness and temporomandibular disorders: a case-control study
Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the impact of temporomandibular disorders on the quality of life of patients with dizziness. Methods: An observational, case-control study evaluated 60 individuals with dizziness (20 cases and 40 controls), who were matched for gender and age. The individuals underwent to anamnesis, overall physical and otoneurological exam
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Publicly versus privately funded cardiac rehabilitation: access and adherence barriers. A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) barriers are well-understood in high-resource settings. However, they are under-studied in low-resource settings, where access is even poorer and the context is significantly different, including two-tiered healthcare systems and greater socioeconomic challenges. OBJECTIVE: To investigate differences in char
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Inspiratory Muscle Weakness is Related to Poor Short-Term Outcomes for Heart Transplantation
Abstract Introduction: In heart transplantation (HT) recipients, several factors are critical to promptly adopting appropriate rehabilitation strategies and may be important to predict outcomes way after surgery. This study aimed to determine preoperative patient-related risk factors that could adversely affect the postoperative clinical course of patients
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2021-06
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8. Screening for cognitive impairment among individuals aged 60 years or over: scoping review
BACKGROUND: Growth in aging of the population has led to increasing numbers of elderly people presenting cognitive impairment and evolution to dementia. There is still no consensus within primary care on the best strategy for screening for cognitive impairment among elderly people. Standardization of a simple but reasonably accurate instrument for a brief c
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-05
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9. COVID-19: long-term respiratory consequences
BACKGROUND: Growth in aging of the population has led to increasing numbers of elderly people presenting cognitive impairment and evolution to dementia. There is still no consensus within primary care on the best strategy for screening for cognitive impairment among elderly people. Standardization of a simple but reasonably accurate instrument for a brief c
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-05
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10. Exploring the association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and entrepreneurship
Objective: To investigate the association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and entrepreneurial profiles and the effects of entrepreneurial characteristics in individuals who screen positive for ADHD and self-identify as entrepreneurs. Methods: We sent 4,341 questionnaires by e-mail to applicants for a career development cour
Braz. J. Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2021-04
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11. Prevalence and factors associated with body dysmorphic disorder in women under dermatological care at a Brazilian public institution,
Abstract Background: Body dysmorphic disorder consists of excessive concern with minimal appearance defects, which causes functional impairment. Its prevalence is estimated to range from 5% to 35% of dermatological patients, especially adult women with esthetic complaints. Objectives: To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with dysmorphic dis
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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12. Nasal Mucociliary Clearance in Smokers: A Systematic Review
Abstract Introduction Smoking is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity in the world, as it is related to the risk factor and etiology of respiratory-tract diseases. Long-term smoking causes both structural and functional damage in the respiratory airways, leading to changes in nasal mucociliary clearance (NMC). Objectives The aim of t
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2021-01