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Impact of postoperative cognitive decline in quality of life: a prospective study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 67 (4), 2017
Abstract Background Regardless the progress in perioperative care postoperative cognitive decline (PCD) has been accepted unequivocally as a significant and frequent complication of surgery in older patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of postoperative cognitive decline and its ...

Alternativas instrumentales para la exploración cognitiva breve del adulto mayor: más allá del Minimental Test
Instrumental alternatives for brief cognitive exploration in the senior adult: beyond the Minimental Test

Introducción: en Cuba, la esperanza de vida al nacer supera actualmente los 77 años. Esta realidad trae consigo un incremento exponencial en el número de adultos mayores que son diagnosticados con un síndrome demencial. Uno los instrumentos de screening cognitivo más conocido y utilizado es el Minim...

What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about non-pharmacological interventions for treating cognitive decline and dementia?

Säo Paulo med. j; 135 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dementia is a highly prevalent condition worldwide. Its chronic and progressive presentation has an impact on physical and psychosocial characteristics and on public healthcare. Our aim was to summarize evidence from Cochrane reviews on non-pharmacological treatments for cognitive ...

The effect of two different glycemic management protocols on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in coronary artery bypass surgery

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 67 (3), 2017
Abstract Introduction: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is an adverse outcome of surgery that is more common after open heart procedures. The aim of this study is to investigate the role of tightly controlled blood glucose levels during coronary artery surgery on early and late cognitive decli...

Usefulness of diffusion tensor imaging in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: potential biomarker and association with the cognitive profile

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 75 (5), 2017
ABSTRACT The objective of this preliminary study was to correlate diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) alterations with the cognitive profile of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Methods This was a case-control study conducted from December 1, 2012 to December 1, 2014. Clinical and demograph...

Perfiles cognitivos en pacientes con hipotiroidismo congénito detectado y tratado en forma temprana

Arch. argent. pediatr; 115 (1), 2017
Introducción. Los niños con hipotiroidismo congénito (HC) detectados por pesquisa neonatal y tratados adecuadamente presentarían defectos cognitivos leves. Objetivos. Evaluar el coeficiente intelectual de niños con HC e identificar la presencia de déficits cognitivos específicos. Población y mét...

Cuestionario de actividades de la vida diaria (T-ADLQ): utilidad en pacientes con accidente cerebrovascular menor

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (2), 2017
Background: The inability to carry out activities of daily living (ADL) is prevalent in elderly people and it is associated with hypertension and stroke. Aim: To evaluate ADLs using the T-ADLQ in hypertensive patients with minor stroke. Subjects and Methods: T-ADLQ, Cognitive tests (Minimental and Addenb...

Exposição ao chumbo e estresse psicológico como preditores de declínio cognitivo durante o envelhecimento: estudo de coorte

Evidências recentes têm revelado que a exposição ambiental ao chumbo (Pb), relevante contaminante ambiental, pode comprometer o funcionamento do eixo Hipotálamo-Pituitário-Adrenal (HPA), principal regulador neuroendócrino da resposta de estresse. Tanto o estresse como o Pb agem em estruturas cereb...

Queixa subjetiva de memória e a relação com a fluência verbal em idosos ativos

CoDAS; 29 (3), 2017
RESUMO Objetivo Verificar a queixa subjetiva de memória relacionada com a fluência verbal em idosos participantes de grupos de convivência. Método Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico, quantitativo, realizado em grupos de convivência de idosos do município de Florianópolis, Estado de Santa Cata...

Demencia en enfermos renales crónicos mayores de 55 años en Guatemala: prevalencia y factores asociados

Cienc. tecnol. salud; 4 (2), 2017
La demencia es un desorden que se caracteriza por un deterioro progresivo que limita la funcionalidad del individuo. Se han postulado varios factores de riesgo independientes para su desarrollo, entre ellos la enfermedad renal crónica. Se realizó un estudio transversal en 328 participantes mayores de 5...