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Phagocytosis and nitric oxide production by peritoneal adherent cells in response to Candida albicans in aging: a collaboration to elucidate the pathogenesis of denture stomatitis

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (3), 2017
Abstract Elderly denture wearers are commonly affected by Candida-associated denture stomatitis (DS), an inflammatory process of the oral mucosa strongly associated with Candida spp and other microorganisms, as well as local and systemic factors. The impaired immune response against pathogens is among th...

Educação Médica em Geriatria: desafio brasileiro e mundial

O acentuado envelhecimento da população mundial aumenta a demanda por profissionais com formação adequada para o atendimento da população idosa. Há carência e má distribuição de profissionais de saúde em todo o mundo, situação também vivenciada pelos profissionais capacitados para o atendi...

Vision status, ophthalmic assessment, and quality of life in the very old

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To determine the vision status, ophthalmic findings, and quality of life among the very elderly. Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study of individuals aged 80 years and above. A comprehensive ophthalmic exam was performed with mea surement of both the presenting (PVA)...

Functional capacity and reported morbidities: a comparative analysis in the elderly

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the influence of chronic morbidities on the functional capacity of elderly persons living in the municipal region of Herval d' Oeste, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 272 elderly peopl...

Prevalence of fear of falling, in a sample of elderly adults in the community

Abstract Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of fear of falling among a sample of elderly persons in the community, and to analyze its correlation with age, self-perceived health, difficulty walking, use of an assistive device for walking, history of falls, and functional capacity. Method: A cr...

Tracking cognitive deficit in elderly with diabetesmellitus

Mundo Saúde (Online); 41 (3), 2017
To track the cognitive deficits of type 2 diabetics and to correct the cognitive deficit with socioeconomic and demographicdata. An analytical, cross - sectional study of a quantitative approach, carried out with 240 elderly patients attending theendocrinology department of the University Hospital Presid...

Obesidade e estado nutricional de indivíduos envelhescentes na Região amazônica

Mundo Saúde (Online); 41 (3), 2017
Comprender las relaciones de los factores que tienen influencia directa o indirectamente en la obesidad y en el estadonutricional de individuos tendría como resultado una visión amplia y bastante completa de esta relevante cuestión desalud pública. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar el estado nut...

Efeito da chia sobre a função intestinal, parâmetros antropométricos e hemodinâmicos em idosas

Mundo Saúde (Online); 41 (3), 2017
O processo de envelhecimento vem associado à diversas alterações funcionais, evidenciando-se a constipação intestinalcomo uma das mais prevalentes. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o efeito da semente de chia na constipação intestinale sua interferência nas medidas de peso, circunferência da cin...

Fatores associados à obesidade em idosos quilombolas, Bahia, Brasil

Rev. APS; 20 (2), 2017
Este trabalho teve como objetivo estimar a prevalência e os fatores associados à obesidade em idosos residentes em comunidades quilombolas no sudoeste da Bahia, Brasil, segundo dois pontos de corte para o IMC. Estudo transversal de base populacional, com amostra de 177 idosos. Os desfechos adotados lev...

Adult spine deformity - an overview of radiographic and clinical considerations

Coluna/Columna; 16 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT Adult spine deformity is a complex pathology that represents a public health problem with a deep impact on society. When evaluating the patient, not only the clinical and radiographic aspects are essential, but also the clear understanding of the specific needs and expectations of the individual...