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Low-level laser therapy associated to a resistance training protocol on bone tissue in diabetic rats

ABSTRACT Objective The present study aimed to evaluate the in vivo response of a resistance training and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on tibias and femurs of rats with diabetes mellitus (DM). Materials and methods Forty male Wistar rats were randomly distributed into four experimental groups: contr...

Factors associated with subendocardial ischemia risk in patients on hemodialysis

J. bras. nefrol; 38 (3), 2016
Abstract Introduction: Bone metabolism disorder (BMD) and vascular dysfunction contribute to excess cardiovascular mortality observed in hemodialysis patients. Vascular dysfunction, a new marker of atherosclerosis, can play a role in this risk. Even though associated with higher mortality in the general...

Swimming and cycling do not cause positive effects on bone mineral density: a systematic review

Rev. bras. reumatol; 56 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Osteoporosis is considered a common metabolic bone disease and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. In this context, physical activity has been used as a non-pharmacological tool for prevention and auxiliary treatment of this disease. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effe...

Psoriasis: new comorbidities

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (1), 2016
Abstract Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with several comorbidities. A few decades ago, it was considered an exclusive skin disease but today it is considered a multisystem disease. It is believed that 73% of psoriasis patients have at least one comorbidity. Studies have demonstrat...

Osteoarticular diseases and physical performance of Brazilians over 80 years old

Abstract Objective To investigate the physical performance of Brazilian individuals older than 80 years with and without OD. Methods The sample consisted of 135 individuals (aged > 80 years) of both gender. Identification of osteopenia/osteoporosis was verified by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, and...

Efectos óseos de la cirugía bariátrica
Effects of bariatric surgery on bone

Actual. osteol; 12 (3), 2016
La cirugía bariátrica es un recurso terapéutico cuyo uso para el manejo de la obesidad mórbida crece rápidamente. La intervención induce varios cambios en el perfil hormono-metabólico de los pacientes: disminuye la absorción de calcio, caen los niveles de vitamina D, se produce un hiperparatiroid...

Osteodistrofia renal y trastornos del metabolismo y la mineralización ósea asociados a enfermedad renal crónica: manifestaciones en radiología

Rev. chil. radiol; 22 (1), 2016
Abstract. Chronic kidney disease is a public health problem worldwide, with disorders of bone mineralisation and metabolism being common problems associated with this disease, causing significant morbidity and impaired quality of life. The expression of the findings in the chronic kidney disease can be c...

Serum testosterone does not affect bone mineral density in postmenopausal women

Objective The purpose of the present study was to investigate the correlation between serum testosterone levels and bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women.Materials and methods The study group was made up of postmenopausal women admitted to our tertiary center. Serum calcium, phosphorus, albu...

Factores de riesgo para alteraciones de la densidad mineral ósea en mujeres posmenopáusicas
Risk factors for alterations in bone mineral density in postmenopausal women

OBJETIVO: Determinar los factores de riesgo para presentar alteraciones de la densidad mineral ósea (DMO) en mujeres posmenopáusicas atendidas en la consulta de Menopausia y Climaterio de la Maternidad "Dr. Armando Castillo Plaza", de Maracaibo, Venezuela. MÉTODOS: Investigación descriptiva, con dise...

Evaluación del manejo farmacológico de la osteoporosis y la osteopenia en una institución de régimen especial de Bogotá

Rev. salud pública; 17 (4), 2015
Objetivo Evaluar los hábitos de prescripción de medicamentos utilizados en el tratamiento de osteoporosis y osteopenia en una institución de salud de régimen especial de Bogotá, comparados guías de manejo internacional de la osteoporosis. Metodología Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptiv...