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Beneficios de la actividad física durante un lapso de 16 semanas en pacientes con Enfermedad de Parkinson de la fundación “FUNDAPE”, Marzo–Septiembre 2019

INTRODUCCIÓN: La enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) es neurodegenerativa, explicada por la pérdida de neuronas dopaminérgicas de la sustancia negra, afecta mayormente a personas mayores de 60 años. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los beneficios tanto en la sintomatología motora como no motora, tr...

Estudio de la epidemiología neurológica en Colombia a partir de información administrativa (ESENCIA). Resultados preliminares 2015-2017

Resumen Introducción: Con la transición demográfica y epidemiológica, se espera que la prevalência de las patologías neurológicas aumente. En particular, Colombia no dispone de indicadores actualizados sobre la frecuencia de dichas enfermedades. Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de 10 patolog...

Disfunción sexual en mujeres de 60 años y más

La sexualidad es un aspecto importante en la calidad de vida de la mujer, sin embargo, los estudios sobre sexualidad dedicados a las mujeres de 60 años y más son escasos. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la prevalencia de la disfunción sexual femenina y sus dominios en mujeres de 60 años y ...

Active lifestyle enhances protein expression profile in subjects with Lewy body pathology

Dement. neuropsychol; 15 (1), 2021
ABSTRACT. Clinical trials of the effects of physical activity have reported improvements in symptoms and quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Additionally, morphological brain changes after exercising were reported in PD animal models. However, these lifestyle-related changes were n...

Cross-sectional associations between cognition and mobility in Parkinson's disease

Dement. neuropsychol; 15 (1), 2021
ABSTRACT. Cross-sectional studies show an association of decline in mental flexibility and inhibitory control with reduced gait speed and falls, as well as divided attention deficit and difficulty in initiating gait. Objective: To investigate the relationships between cognitive function and gait perform...

Impact of cognitive intervention on cognitive symptoms and quality of life in idiopathic Parkinson's disease: a randomized and controlled study

Dement. neuropsychol; 15 (1), 2021
ABSTRACT. Pharmacological treatments for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), are lacking, and alternative approaches have been implemented, including cognitive training (CT). Objective: To determine the impact of CT on cognitive and quality of life measures in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) who wer...

Impact of rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder and autonomic disorders on Parkinson's disease: a review

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 79 (2), 2021
ABSTRACT Parkinson's disease (PD) has heterogeneous clinical manifestations and prognoses. It is accompanied by a group of motor and non-motor symptoms ranging from independence to total disability, limiting work and personal care activities. Currently, disease subtype markers for informing prognosis rem...

Parkinson's disease effect on autonomic modulation: an analysis using geometric indices

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 79 (2), 2021
ABSTRACT Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) produces autonomic changes, indicating lower parasympathetic modulation and global variability, but these changes need further studying regarding geometric methods. Objective: To investigate the autonomic modulation in individuals with PD using heart rate v...

Descriptive epidemiological study on patients with movement disorders, with emphasis on Parkinson's disease

Säo Paulo med. j; 139 (1), 2021
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Knowing the epidemiological profile is relevant for improving healthcare practices. Movement disorders are neurological disorders characterized by the presence of involuntary movements. They have a negative impact on patients' quality of life. OBJECTIVES: To outline the frequenci...

Terapia comportamental associada a neuromodulação no tratamento da bexiga e intestino em indivíduos com Parkinson: um estudo piloto

Rev. Pesqui. Fisioter; 11 (1), 2021
OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos da terapia comportamental associada à neuromodulação na bexiga e intestino neurogênicos na Doença de Parkinson. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo piloto. Os participantes, após assinarem o termo de consentimento, foram submetidos à avaliação...