Elderly Patients
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1. Qual o tratamento para a estomatite protética e quais orientações devem ser dadas aos pacientes que utilizam prótese dentária removível?
Para o tratamento da estomatite protética, além do uso local e/ou sistêmico de antifúngicos faz-se necessário a implementação de hábitos de higiene pelo paciente e muitas vezes a substituição das próteses
. A conduta terapêutica a ser aplicada ao tratamento da estomatite protética vai depender do estado em que se encontra a mucosa oral,
Núcleo de Telessaúde Amazonas. Publicado em: 12/06/2023
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2. Evaluation of malnutrition frequency and related factors of geriatric patients in need of home healthcare
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The nutritional status of frail elderly people receiving home health services should be evaluated. This study aimed to determine the nutritional status of patients aged ≥65 years registered in the Home Healthcare Services unit and investigate the factors that may be associated with malnutrition. METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptiv
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023
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3. Effect of coolant spray on rib fracture pain of geriatric blunt thoracic trauma patients: a randomized controlled trial
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cryotherapy in elderly patients with rib fractures due to blunt thoracic trauma. METHODS: In this prospective randomized controlled study, geriatric patients were assigned to groups to receive either coolant spray (n=51) or placebo spray (n=50). The visual analog scale scores of all patie
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023
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4. Potentially inappropriate medication use in hospitalized elderly patients
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication prescription in hospitalized elderly patients according to the 2019 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria. METHODS: This study is a prospective analysis of electronic medical records of elderly patients admitted to the Department of Medicine, Hospital
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Prevalence of Oral Normal Variance in Healthy Elderly Patients: A Descriptive Study on Oral Pseudo-Lesions
Abstract Introduction The aging process in the elderly can change the condition of the oral cavity, regarding both clinical appearance and function. The oral mucosa becomes more susceptible to mechanical damage and irritant agents. Any changes in the oral mucosa, including normal variance, should be examined. This is especially true for the elderly, to impr
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Orthostatic changes in blood pressure and survival in elderly cardiopaths
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the association between orthostatic changes in blood pressure and mortality in elderly cardiopath patients. METHODS: A cohort of 455 elderly cardiopath patients, monitored at a referral outpatient cardiology clinic in Pernambuco, Brazil, from October 2015 to July 2018. The exposure groups were f
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Influence of small-group experiential learning of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine on the oral health knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of elderly patients with diabetes
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at the oral health problems of elderly patients with diabetes. A training course of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine was constructed, helping patients improve their oral health quality of life. METHODS: A randomized controlled prospective experimental study was conducted. A total of 190 elderly patient
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Correlation of Diuretic use and Sarcopenia in Elderly Patients with Hypertension
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Risk factors associated with treatment of hyperactive postoperative delirium in elderly patients following hip fracture surgery under regional anesthesia: a nationwide population-based study
Abstract Background and objectives: Delirium is common but is frequently undetected by clinicians, despite the fact that it can be life-threatening. This study aimed to identify the incidence of delirium and the preoperative factors associated with perioperative use of drugs to treat hyperactive delirium in elderly patients who underwent hip fracture surger
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Effectiveness of conventional versus virtual reality-based vestibular rehabilitation exercises in elderly patients with dizziness: a randomized controlled study with 6-month follow-up
Abstract Objectives: To investigate the effect of vestibular rehabilitation exercises supported with virtual reality containing real-life environments on dizziness, static and dynamic balance, functional mobility, fear of falling, anxiety, and depression in elderly patients with dizziness. Methods: In this prospective randomized controlled study, 32-patien
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Is atrial fibrillation a preoperative risk factor in elderly patients without heart failure after hip fracture surgery?
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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12. Effect of accelerated rehabilitation surgery nursing on laparoscopic radical surgery for elderly patients with colorectal cancer
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022