Elderly People
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25. Diabetes and hypertension are associated with lowered cognitive performance among middle-aged Brazilian adults: cross-sectional analyses nested in the longitudinal Pró-Saúde study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular risk factors are frequently associated with lowered cognitive performance among elderly people, but rarely among middle-aged adults. OBJECTIVES: To investigate associations between cardiovascular risk factors (age, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol use, hypertension and diabetes) and lower cognitive performance amo
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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26. 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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27. Choosing statins: a review to guide clinical practice
ABSTRACT Statins are among the most widely prescribed medicines in the world and have proved their value in reducing cardiovascular events and mortality. Many patients report adverse effects that lead to interruption of treatment. This review aims to individualize statin treatment, considering efficacy for reducing cardiovascular risk and safety, in the sett
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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28. 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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29. Free access to medicines among older adults in primary care: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Access to medicines is an important indicator of healthcare system quality and capacity to resolve problems. The healthcare system needs to ensure free access to medicines for elderly people, in order to provide greater effectiveness of disease control, thus reducing morbidity and mortality, and improving health and quality of life. O
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2020-06
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30. Association between Central Obesity and Biochemical Markers of Cardiometabolic Risk in Elderly Attended in Geriatric Ambulatory - Lagarto/SE
Abstract Backgroud: Central obesity, especially visceral adipose tissue (VAT), represents a health risk due to its endocrine and metabolic capacity, contributing to the development of the atherogenic profile and strongly associating with cardiovascular morbimortality. Objective: To identify the association between central obesity and biochemical markers of
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2020-05
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31. Acute Pericarditis in Crohn's Disease under Pharmacological Immunosuppression: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemma
Abstract Backgroud: Central obesity, especially visceral adipose tissue (VAT), represents a health risk due to its endocrine and metabolic capacity, contributing to the development of the atherogenic profile and strongly associating with cardiovascular morbimortality. Objective: To identify the association between central obesity and biochemical markers of
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2020-05
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32. Influenza A and B in a cohort of outpatient children and adolescent with influenza like-illness during two consecutive influenza seasons
ABSTRACT Introduction Influenza is an important cause of morbimortality worldwide. Although people at the extremes of age have a greater risk of complications, influenza has been more frequently investigated in the elderly than in children, and inpatients than outpatients. Yearly vaccination with trivalent or quadrivalent vaccines is the main strategy to co
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-02
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33. Frailty-associated factors among Brazilian community-dwelling elderly people: longitudinal study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Frailty among elderly people is associated with negative health outcomes. Through gaining better understanding of this syndrome over different time periods, healthcare actions that take predictive factors into consideration may be facilitated. OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with frailty syndrome among community-dwelling el
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 13/01/2020
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34. Assessment of risk factors associated with falls among the elderly in a municipality in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Falls among the elderly are one of the main public health problems that have direct consequences for their health. They reduce these individuals’ autonomy and functional independence. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the risk factors associated with falls among elderly people enrolled within primary healthcare
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 13/01/2020
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35. Sociodemographic and psychological variables, physical activity and quality of life in elderly at Unati Campinas, São Paulo
Resumo Introdução: apesar de o perfil sociodemográfico e o nível de atividade física de idosos das Universidades da Terceira Idade (Unati) terem sido caracterizados em estudos anteriores, encontram-se lacunas acerca das relações com os aspectos psicológicos e a qualidade de vida. Objetivo: verificar as relações entre variáveis sociodemográfic
Fisioter. mov.. Publicado em: 13/01/2020
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36. Implicit attitudes toward the elderly among health professionals and undergraduate students in the health field: a systematic review
Resumo Objetivo Realizar uma revisão sistemática de artigos publicados que avaliam atitudes implícitas em relação ao idoso de profissionais de saúde e estudantes de cursos de graduação da área da saúde. Método A pesquisa foi realizada nos bancos de dados PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus e LILACS, buscando artigos relevantes publicados
Trends Psychiatry Psychother.. Publicado em: 10/01/2020