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Síntomas psicológicos en la transición menopáusica
Psychological symptoms in the menopausal transition

RESUMEN OBJETIVO: Conocer los síntomas en la Transición Menopáusica, mediante el autoinforme de la mujer, clasificado en tres grupos: 1er. Temprana de la Transición Menopáusica (etapa −2), 2°. Tardía de la Transición Menopáusica y Temprana de Postmenopausia (etapas −1 y +1a) y 3er. ...

Performances on the Timed Up and Go Test and subtasks between fallers and non-fallers in older adults with cognitive impairment

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (6), 2018
ABSTRACT This work aimed to compare performances on the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and its subtasks between faller and non-faller older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild Alzheimer's disease (AD). A prospective study was conducted, with 38 older adults with MCI and 37 with mild AD. Part...

Características cognitivas y oculares en enfermedad de Alzheimer

NOVA publ. cient; 16 (29), 2018
Resumen La enfermedad de Alzheimer/AD es un trastorno neurodegenerativo progresivo que afecta la memoria y todas las funciones cognitivas con una edad de inicio tardío o precoz, y se presenta con una muy baja frecuencia por causa genética por alteración en el gen de la PPA, PS1 O PS2. El elemento etio...

Effects of cerebral oxygen changes during coronary bypass surgery on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients: a pilot study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 68 (2), 2018
Abstract Background and objectives: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is common after cardiac surgery. Adequate cerebral perfusion is essential and near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) can measure cerebral oxygenation. Aim of this study is to compare incidence of early and late postoperative cognitive dy...

Association between cognitive function and parameters of echocardiography and coronary artery angiography

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT We aimed to determine whether there is an association between cognition and the results of echocardiography and angiography, based on neuropsychological assessments. Methods: We assessed the cognition of 85 patients who had recently undergone coronary artery angiography. We calculated the Gensi...

Validity and reliability of the Cognitive Complaints in Bipolar Disorder Rating Assessment (COBRA) in Brazilian bipolar patients

Abstract Introduction: In Brazil, there is no valid instrument to measure subjective cognitive dysfunction in bipolar disorder. The present study analyzed the psychometric properties of the Cognitive Complaints in Bipolar Disorder Rating Assessment (COBRA) in Brazilian bipolar patients. We further inves...

Physical activity and depression in older adults with and without cognitive impairment

Dement. neuropsychol; 12 (1), 2018
ABSTRACT Low physical activity and depression may be related to cognitive impairment in the elderly. Objetive: To determine depression and physical activity (PA) among older adults with and without cognitive impairment. Methods: 156 older adults, both males and females, aged ≥60 years, were asked...

Drug administration adjustments for elderly patients with dysphagia: A case report

Dement. neuropsychol; 12 (1), 2018
ABSTRACT An elderly patient, aged 76 years, diagnosed with dysphagia, depression, hypothyroidism, Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive deficit, was identified with sertraline and levothyroxine- drug-related problems. Medication Therapy Management (MTM) was used to adjust therapy to the patient's needs ...

Funcionamiento cognitivo en adultos mayores: rol de la reserva cognitiva, apoyo social y depresión

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (3), 2018
Background: Cognitive reserve (CR) is a protective factor in aging. Depression and perceived social support are associated with cognitive performance in older adults. However, their role in the relationship between CR and cognitive functioning is less clear. Aim: To determine the relationship between CR...

Can the CERAD neuropsychological battery be used to assess cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease?

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT The Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease (CERAD) neuropsychological battery was created to assess cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease (AD) but it is widely-used for various dementias. The aim of this study was to analyze the efficacy of using the CERAD battery in th...