A5077289884- Aging, Health, and Disability
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health and Medical Education
- Internet Traffic Analysis and Secure E-voting
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Access Control and Trust
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Historical Art and Architecture Studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Cryptography and Data Security
- Telomeres, Telomerase, and Senescence
- Privacy, Security, and Data Protection
- Medieval and Early Modern Iberia
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Mexican Social Security Institute
2016-2025
Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXI
2014-2025
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
2004-2024
Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital
2023
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
2007-2021
Hospital General Universitario de Ciudad Real
2005-2019
Hospital San Agustin
2018
Universidad Cuauhtémoc
2018
Central University Hospital of Asturias
2016-2017
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
2016
Anthropometric evaluation is an essential feature of geriatric nutritional for determining malnutrition, being overweight, obesity, muscular mass loss, fat gain and adipose tissue redistribution. indicators are used to evaluate the prognosis chronic acute diseases, guide medical intervention in elderly. We evaluated anthropometric measurements status as they relate age gender healthy elderly people.
ABSTRACT Background: The Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE) is the most widely used cognitive test, both in clinical settings and epidemiological studies. However, correcting its score for education may create ceiling effects when poorly educated people floor those with higher education. Methods: MMSE a recent seven minute screen (7MS), were serially administered to community sample of Mexican elderly. 7MS test scores equated scores. MMSE-equated differences indicated or effects. An...
Aim To estimate the prevalence of frailty phenotypes and their association with sociodemographic characteristics, health state use services in last 6 months among community‐dwelling elderly M exico C ity. Methods The present study included 1933 individuals from We estimated phenotype based on F ried W alston. H ousehold interviews were carried out to collect information sociodemographics (sex, age, education, marital status, live alone, paid job), (activities daily living, cognitive...
Background: The study of frailty is important to identify the additional needs medical long-term care and prevent adverse outcomes in community dwelling older adults. This aimed determine prevalence its association with Methods: A cross-sectional was carried out from April September 2014. population sample 1,252 adults (≥60 years) who were beneficiaries Mexican Institute Social Security (IMSS) Mexico City. Data derived database "Cohort Obesity, Sarcopenia Frailty Older Adults" (COSFOMA)....
Determine the impact of poor oral health on health-related quality life (OHRQoL) in community-dwelling older adults. Cross-sectional study adults Mexico City. Sociodemographic characteristics were obtained and assessed their OHRQoL according to Geriatric/General Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). Clinical evaluation health: painful chewing, use dentures, dry mouth, xerostomia, plaque, calculus, coronal root caries, tooth loss gingival bleeding. Finally, we determined participants through...
To evaluate the psychometric properties of Geriatric/General Oral Health Assessment Index, Spanish version (GOHAI-Sp) and their relationship with dentition status an elderly Mexican population as a discriminatory validation.A cross-sectional study was conducted among persons over 60 years age. A GOHAI-Sp validated in Spain institutionalized geriatric patients used. Clinical evaluation done order to determine experience coronal root caries.Measurement internal consistency GOHAI gave Cronbach...
Background/Aim: To estimate the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and its subtypes, taking into account education health status. Methods: This is first report our Study on Aging Dementia in Mexico. study included 2,944 elderly individuals 60 years old or more with in-home assessment for impairment. The MCI was based Petersen criteria. classified as amnestic single domain (a-MCI-s) multiple (a-MCI-md) nonamnestic (na-MCI-s) (na-MCI-md). In addition to a battery neuropsychological...
Abstract Background To determine the association between oral health condition and development of frailty over a 12-month period in community-dwelling older adults. Methods Population-based, case-cohort study derived from Cohort Obesity, Sarcopenia, Frailty Older Mexican Adults (COSFOMA) study, including data years 2015 2016. Using latent class analysis, we determined adults with teeth (t 0 ), i.e., functional teeth, presence coronal caries, root periodontal disease, dental calculus,...
OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between components of social networks and health-related quality life (HRQL) in older adults with without depressive symptoms. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Comparative cross-sectional study data from cohort "Integral Study Depression", carried out Mexico City during 2004. The sample was selected through a multi-stage probability design. HRQL measured SF-36. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Short Anxiety Screening Test (SAST) determined symptoms anxiety. T-test...
Abstract Background Worldwide population aging has been considered one of the most important demographic phenomena, and is frequently referred as a determinant health costs expenditures. These are an effect either process itself (social) or because increase that comes with older age (individual). Objective To analyze expenditures its determinants in sample Mexican population, for three dimensions acute morbidity, ambulatory care hospitalization focusing on different groups, particularly...
The present study aims to explore characteristics associated with low perception of autonomy among community-dwelling older adults.This original research was derived from a cross-sectional based on the COSFOMA information 1,252 (60 years and older) adults whose data obtained through questionnaire that included sociodemographic characteristics, as well different scales geriatric assessment. evaluated sub-scale Quality Life Scale Older Adults World Health Organization (World Adults,...
Several studies have documented associations between social isolation and poor physical health or well-being. However, little is known of the importance support among older adults on specific topics about their quality life. The purpose present study was to determine relationship life adults.A cross-sectional study.Mexico City.1,252 subjects aged ≥ 60 years living at home.We used Abbreviated Version Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-6) assess World Health Organization Quality Life...
Sleep disorders, including insomnia, are common during aging, and these conditions have been associated with cognitive decline in older adults. Moreover, the aging process, neurotransmitters, neurohormones, neurotrophins decrease significantly, leading to impairment of functions. In this sense, BDNF, most abundant neurotrophic factor human brain, has suggested as a potential target for prevention improvement aging; however, current evidence demonstrates that exogenous administration BDNF...
Plenty of evidence shows how social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased risk for numerous diseases mortality. But findings about their interactive or combined effects on health outcomes mortality remains inconclusive.
Abstract: Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are common in multiple myeloma (MM). Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is used to stabilize vertebral collapse and treat the pain. Few studies have been carried out on PVP MM follow‐up has tended be short. We prospectively evaluated safety efficacy of VCFs resulting from or plasmacytomas. Nineteen were performed 12 consecutive patients. monitored their pain functional status using visual analog (VAS) Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG)...