A5032434746- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Bone Metabolism and Diseases
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Bone health and treatments
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
Laredo Community College
2015-2024
Universidad de Granada
2020
Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo
2020
Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil
2020
Hospital Luis Vernaza
2020
Miami Children's Hospital
2020
The University of Texas at San Antonio
2019
Universidad Anáhuac
2019
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
2002-2003
The University of Texas System
2002
To evaluate the course of glucocorticoid (GC) therapy and associated adverse events in a population-based cohort patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA).We identified 125 Olmsted County residents GCA diagnosed between 1950 1991 obtained followup information on 120 who were antemortem agreed to participate this study. Clinical variables, GC doses, each patient recorded. The relationship development was studied by Cox Anderson-Gill proportional hazards models.All treated GCs responded rapidly...
To examine national trends in fall-related injuries among older adults treated emergency departments (ED) and project these until the year 2030. The Web-based Injury Statistics Query Reporting System was used to generate data on ED. Joinpoint regression analysis average annual change injury rates over time. Fall-related hospitalisation increased by 2% (95% CI 1.5% 2.7%) 4% 2.9% 5.0%) per year, respectively. Assuming increase remains unchanged, number of may 5.7 million ED USA during study...
The present study based on a nationally representative sample of older adults living in the Andes mountains and coastal region country indicates that 34.7% had fallen previous year Ecuador. Among fallers, 30.6% reported fall-related injury. prevalence falls was higher women among residing rural mountains. In multivariate model, women, subjects with cognitive impairment, those reporting urinary incontinence, being physically active during were variables found independently associated...
Introduction: Fall‐related injuries are a major public health problem affecting ageing populations. Although previous studies have reported increasing hospitalization rates for fall‐related in United States older adults, recent trends these not been examined. Thus, the present study aimed to examine nationwide after emergency department (ED) visits injuries. Methods: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System‐All Program was used estimate hospitalizations ED adults ≥ 65 years between...
Objectives To describe the demographic characteristics and incidence of unintentional fall-related fractures among older adults treated in US hospital emergency departments (EDs). Design Retrospective observational study. Settings Hospitals’ ED participants National Electronic Injury Surveillance System All Program (NEISS-AIP). Participants The NEISS-AIP was used to generate national estimates visits for fracture aged 65 years or between 2001 2008. Census population were as denominator...
Objectives . To estimate the prevalence of 25‐hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) deficiency and its determinants among older adults in Ecuador. Methods 25(OH)D insufficiency rates were examined participants National Survey Health, Wellbeing, Aging. Logistic regression models used to evaluate demographic characteristics associated with deficiency. Results Of 2,374 a mean age 71.0 (8.3) years, present 67.8% (95% CI, 65.3–70.2) 21.6% 19.5–23.7) Ecuador, respectively. Women (OR, 3.19; 95% 3.15–3.22),...
Background Obesity has been consistently associated with lower 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations. BMI status also a major impact on 25(OH)D levels among vitamin supplement users. In our cross-sectional study, we aimed to discuss the prevalence of use and its effect according US adults. Methods The present analysis was based data from National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cycles 2011-2012 through 2013-2014. subjects aged 20 years older by selected characteristics...
To report the age-, sex-, and type-specific hip fracture incidence rates in Ecuador. A secondary objective was to examine geographic variations Latin America.The Anuario de Egresos Hospitalarios analyzed determine number of persons aged 50 years or older hospitalized with a principal diagnosis (ICD-10 S72) 2005. Census estimates population were used as denominator calculate per 100,000 inhabitants. Age-adjusted calculated by direct method using 2000 U.S. standard variations.A total 1 005...
Previous studies have reported conflicting results regarding the relationship between obesity and antiaging humoral factor klotho. Thus, present study aimed to examine association of anthropometric measurements, weight history change, vitamin D status with serum klotho levels.
To examine national estimates of forearm and wrist fractures among adults treated in US emergency departments.The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System All Program was used to estimate department visits for unintentional fall related and/or aged 50 years or older between 2001 2007. Census population were as the denominator calculate age-specific age-adjusted fracture rates per 100,000 persons.Based on 14,771 cases, an estimated 1,045,008 ≥50 hospital departments during study period....
To the Editor: Older adults have a 5- to 8 times greater risk of all-cause mortality during first 3 months after hip fracture, with almost half year attributed in-hospital deaths.1, 2Although fracture rates decreased in older United States since mid-1990s,3 there is little information about nationwide trends adults. A recent fracture–related study Texas demonstrated that deaths 1.8% per year, from 75.4% 1990 60.1% 2007.4 The aim current was examine between 1988 and 2007. National Hospital...
Objectives. To estimate the prevalence and determinants of fall-related injuries in previous year among adults aged 60 years or older Ecuador. Methods. The was estimated using cross-sectional data from first national survey Health, Wellbeing, Aging study. Logistic regression models were used to examine associations between participants' demographic characteristics injuries. Results. Of 5,227 participants with a mean age 72.6 years, 11.4% (95% CI, 10.3%-12.7%) reported injury Ecuador,...
Abstract Objective To evaluate the reliability and validity of number deformed joints (NDJ) as a surrogate measure joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods We tested interrater determining NDJ for consecutive patients with RA. rated each 48 normal or abnormal terms alignment range motion, expressed results total joints. compared severity on plain radiograph hands, scored using Sharp's technique, gold standard damage. also correlation between radiographic damage, one hand, disease...
Background Older adults (i.e., aged ≥ 60 years) are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency compared to younger as a result inadequate dietary intake and limited exposure sunlight. Thus, the present study aimed describe prevalence inadequacy among U.S. years effect supplementation on 25, hydroxyvitamin (25(OH)D) its metabolites concentrations. Methods The analysis was based data from 6,261 participants in National Health Nutrition Examination Survey cycles 2007/2008 through 2013/2014....
Prevention is the most cost-effective means of managing osteoporosis. However, little known about osteoporosis-related preventive practices in Mexican-American women. We examined factors that might influence women's decision to start measures for osteoporosis.Information was gathered through a cross-sectional survey low-income women who were seen at two clinics southern Texas.Of 270 participants, 37% reported calcium supplementation, and 41% regular weight-bearing exercise prevent Fifty...
Objectives. To examine trends in hip fracture-related mortality among older adults the United States between 1999 and 2013. Material Methods. The Wide-Ranging Online Data for Epidemiological Research system was used to identify aged 65 years with a diagnosis of fracture reported their multiple cause death record. Joinpoint regression analyses were performed estimate average annual percent change rates by selected characteristics. Results. A total 204,254 decedents listed on After age...
The aim of the present study was to analyze trends in hospitalizations for fall-related injury among older adults United States from 1988 2005. National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS) used generate hospitalization estimates based on recommendations State and Territorial Injury Prevention Directors Association. Hospital- ization rates were standardized year 2000 U.S. population account changes age distribution over time. Joinpoint regression analysis calculate annual percentage identify...