International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(22), P. 15374 - 15374
Published: Nov. 21, 2022
Background:
There
is
a
global
agreement
in
the
medical
community
that
significant
proportion
of
dementia
cases
could
be
prevented
or
postponed.
One
factors
behind
this
comes
from
scientific
evidence
showing
mind-body
interventions
such
as
mindfulness
and
yoga
for
elderly
have
been
related
to
range
positive
outcomes,
including
improved
cognition
performance
seniors
with
mild
cognitive
impairment
(MCI).
Objective:
This
study
aims
evaluate
effectiveness
yoga-based
intervention
(YBM)
versus
psychoeducational
sessions
older
adults
MCI
attending
Hospital
Clinic
Universidad
de
Chile
Santiago.
Method:
Two-arm,
individually
randomized
controlled
trial
(RCT)
will
carried
out
at
Clinical
Older
people
over
60
years
any
type
using
score
<
21
Montreal
Cognitive
Assessment
(MoCA)
test
0.05
Dementia
Rating
(CDR)
Scale;
preserved
activities
daily
living
randomly
assigned
an
allocation
ratio
1:1
either
active
control
group
based
on
psycho-educational
program.
People
who
performed
and/or
last
6
months
or/and
psychiatric
clinical
diagnosis
excluded
study.
Assessment,
Lawton
Instrumental
Activities
Daily
Living
Scale
(IADL),
Barthel
Index
(BI),
Pemberton
happiness
index,
Geriatric
Anxiety
Inventory
(GAI)
well
Depression
(GDS-5)
administered
by
blinded
outcomes
assessors
before
random
assignment
(Pre-test),
week
following
session
(post-test),
then
after
3-
6-months
follow-up.
Results:
The
YBM
protocol
video
recording
has
adapted
designed.
first
RCT
examine
effects
improving
physical
functions
mental
health
Chilean
diagnosed
MCI.
It
expected
implemented
acceptable
effective
non-pharmacological
option
Conclusion:
Providing
evidence-based
programs
preventive
therapy
Alzheimer’s
disease
relevant
implications
public
services
Chile.
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
384(1), P. 116 - 122
Published: July 25, 2022
Endothelial
dysfunction
represents
a
key
mechanism
underlying
heart
failure
with
preserved
ejection
fraction
(HFpEF),
diabetes
mellitus
(DM),
and
frailty.
However,
reliable
biomarkers
to
monitor
endothelial
in
these
patients
are
lacking.
In
this
study,
we
evaluated
the
expression
of
panel
circulating
microRNAs
(miRs)
involved
regulation
function
frail
older
adults
HFpEF
DM
that
were
treated
for
3
months
empagliflozin,
metformin,
or
insulin.
We
identified
unique
pattern
miRs
significantly
regulated
compared
healthy
controls
after
treatment
SGLT2
inhibitor
empagliflozin.
Three
downregulated
(miR-126,
miR-342-3p,
miR-638)
two
upregulated
(miR-21
miR-92)
controls.
Strikingly,
reduced
3-month
empagliflozin
whereas
no
significant
differences
profile
miRNAs
detected
metformin
Significance
Statement
have
first
time
signature
microRNA
functionally
is
diabetes.
The
caused
modification
some
direction
was
opposite
what
observed
patients,
indicating
rescue
function.
Our
findings
relevant
inasmuch
as
novel
disease
well
response
therapy
been
established.
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
30(12), P. 1283 - 1288
Published: May 17, 2023
Abstract
Aims
Pre-diabetes
is
a
condition
that
confers
an
increased
cardiovascular
risk.
Frailty
very
common
in
hypertensive
patients,
and
insulin
resistance
has
been
linked
to
frailty
older
adults
with
diabetes.
On
these
grounds,
our
aim
was
evaluate
the
association
between
cognitive
impairment
pre-diabetic
frail
adults.
Methods
results
We
studied
consecutive
elders
presenting
at
Avellino
local
health
authority
of
Italian
Ministry
Health
(ASL
AV)
from
March
2021
2022.
All
them
fulfilled
following
inclusion
criteria:
previous
diagnosis
hypertension
no
clinical
or
laboratory
evidence
secondary
causes,
confirmed
pre-diabetes,
age
>65
years,
Montreal
Cognitive
Assessment
(MoCA)
Score
<26,
frailty.
enrolled
178
which
141
successfully
completed
study.
observed
strong
inverse
correlation
(r
=
−0.807;
P
<
0.001)
MoCA
Homeostatic
Model
for
Insulin
Resistance
(HOMA-IR).
The
were
by
linear
regression
analysis
using
as
dependent
variable,
after
adjusting
several
potential
confounders.
Conclusion
Taken
together,
data
highlight
first
time
global
function
pre-diabetes.
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: April 10, 2024
Abstract
Background
Hypertension
and
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
pose
significant
public
health
challenges,
sharing
intertwined
pathophysiological
mechanisms.
Prediabetes
is
recognized
as
a
precursor
to
diabetes
often
accompanied
by
cardiovascular
comorbidities
such
hypertension,
elevating
the
risk
of
pre-frailty
frailty.
Albuminuria
hallmark
organ
damage
in
hypertension
amplifying
pre-frailty,
frailty,
cognitive
decline
older
adults.
We
explored
association
between
albuminuria
impairment
frail
adults
with
prediabetes
CKD,
assessing
levels
based
on
estimated
glomerular
filtration
rate
(eGFR).
Methods
conducted
study
involving
consecutive
patients
recruited
from
March
2021
2023
at
ASL
(local
unit
Italian
Ministry
Health)
Avellino,
Italy,
followed
up
after
three
months.
Inclusion
criteria
comprised
age
over
65
years,
prior
diagnosis
without
secondary
causes,
prediabetes,
frailty
status,
Montreal
Cognitive
Assessment
(MoCA)
score
<
26,
CKD
eGFR
>
15
ml/min.
Results
237
completed
study.
examined
MoCA
Score,
revealing
inverse
correlation
(r:
0.8846;
p
0.0001).
Subsequently,
we
compared
Score
eGFR,
observing
difference
(
These
findings
were
further
supported
multivariable
regression
analysis,
dependent
variable.
Conclusions
Our
represents
pioneering
effort
establish
function
hypertensive
afflicted
CKD.
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: April 21, 2023
Abstract
Background
Women
have
a
high
risk
of
frailty
independently
age
and
menopause
state.
Diabetes
hypertension
increase
the
cognitive
impairment.
Metformin
has
been
employed
in
post-menopausal
women
some
reports
shown
encouraging
effects
terms
attenuated
frailty.
However,
impact
on
performance
recently
introduced
extended-release
formulation
metformin
never
explored.
Methods
We
studied
consecutive
frail
hypertensive
diabetic
older
presenting
at
ASL
(local
health
authority
Italian
Ministry
Health)
Avellino,
Italy,
from
June
2021
to
August
2022,
who
were
treated
or
not
with
metformin.
included
control
group
males
diabetes
regular
Results
A
total
145
patients
successfully
completed
study.
At
end
6-month
follow-up,
we
observed
significantly
different
compared
baseline
(p:
0.007).
Then,
follow-up
groups
significant
differences
between
vs.
untreated
0.041),
men
0.016),
0.048).
confirmed
crucial
role
applying
multivariable
logistic
analysis
adjust
for
potential
confounders.
Conclusions
evidenced,
first
time
best
our
knowledge,
favorable
impairment
hypertension.
CoDAS,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
37(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Purpose
This
study
aimed
to
adapt
the
Montreal
Cognitive
Assessment
Hearing
Impaired
(MoCA-H)
into
Brazilian
Portuguese
(BP).
Methods
was
a
descriptive,
cross-sectional,
quantitative,
and
qualitative
involving
participants
selected
by
convenience.
The
instrument
adapted
from
its
original
version,
in
six-stage
process
consisting
of
following:
Stage
1
-
Translation
back
translation
MoCA-H;
2
Stimulus
analysis
selection;
3
Semantic
stimuli;
4
Analysis
non-expert
judges,
part
1;
5
2;
6
Pilot
study.
following
statistical
methods
were
used
this
study:
parametric
T-test,
Gwet’s
first-order
Agreement
Coefficient
(AC1),
Content
Validity
Ratio
(CVR).
Results
Cultural
linguistic
adaptations
made
as
well
changes
administration
procedures
improve
respondent
comprehension.
Participants
with
without
hearing
loss
had
some
comprehension
difficulties
visualspatial/executive
domain
task.
observed
not
only
but
also
beginning
adaptation
process.
Conclusion
yielded
an
satisfactory
content
validity.
Cardiovascular Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2025(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Breath
and
brain
activity
have
been
integral
to
daily
life
since
time
immemorial.
Cognition
cardiorespiratory
responses
are
closely
interlinked,
necessitating
further
investigation
into
their
dynamics.
The
potential
benefits
of
combining
motor
imagery
(MI)
action
observation
(AO)
based
breathing
exercises
in
rehabilitation
not
fully
explored.
This
study
was
aimed
at
assessing
the
acute
effects
MI
combined
with
AO
on
cognitive
function
responses.
Thirty‐three
healthy
adults
were
randomized
(MI+AO),
active
respiratory
exercise
(ARE),
control
groups,
equal
distribution
across
groups.
Electroencephalography
(EEG)
data
collected
using
a
Muse
EEG
headband,
assessed
Montreal
Cognitive
Assessment
(MoCA)
while
imagining
activities
measured
via
Kinesthetic
Visual
Imagery
Questionnaire
(KVIQ).
Significant
improvements
Timed
Up
Go
(TUG)
test
systolic
blood
pressure
observed
ARE
group
(
p
<
0.05),
alongside
MoCA
KVIQ
scores
0.05).
revealed
significant
decreases
delta
theta
power
temporoparietal
(TP)
location
These
findings
suggest
that
AO,
when
exercises,
may
serve
as
effective
passive
strategies
support
cognition
function,
particularly
individuals
who
struggle
actively
participate
pulmonary
rehabilitation.
Trial
Registration:
ClinicalTrials.gov
identifier:
NCT06099483
Frontiers in Aging,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
3
Published: July 18, 2022
Emerging
evidence
has
shown
that
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
play
critical
role
in
the
pathogenesis
of
several
disorders.
In
present
minireview,
we
focus
our
attention
on
functional
a
specific
miRNA,
namely
miR-34a,
pathophysiology
frailty
and
diabetes
mellitus.
Based
current
literature,
speculate
this
miRNA
may
serve
as
potential
biomarker
diabetic
older
adults.
Additionally,
its
actions
oxidative
stress
might
represent
druggable
target
to
obtain
new
potentials
treatments.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: April 12, 2022
Cognitive
impairment
is
a
prevailing
event
in
hypertensive
patients
and
frail
older
adults.
Endothelial
dysfunction
has
been
shown
to
underlie
both
hypertension
cognitive
dysfunction.
Our
hypothesis
that
L-Arginine,
which
known
ameliorate
endothelial
dysfunction,
could
counteract
high-risk
population
of
We
designed
clinical
trial
verify
the
effects
4-weeks
oral
supplementation
L-Arginine
on
global
function
patients.
The
study
was
successfully
completed
by
35
elderly
assigned
37
placebo.
At
follow-up,
we
found
significant
difference
Montreal
Assessment
(MoCA)
test
score
between
treated
group
placebo
(p:
0.0178).
Moreover,
demonstrated
significantly
attenuates
Angiotensin
II-induced
mitochondrial
oxidative
stress
human
cells.
In
conclusion,
our
findings
indicate
for
first
time
improves
adults.www.ClinicalTrials.gov,
identifier:
NCT04962841.