Introduction: Epidemiological studies that demonstrate the association between diabetes and muscle strength (MS) classify individuals as diabetic or non-diabetic. Thus, is not known how such associations behave in undiagnosed ...

Introduction: Studies have shown that Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase 10 (ADAM10) is the main α-secretase in the non-amyloidogenic cleavage of amyloid precursor protein (APP). ADAM10 prevents the production of β-amyloid ...

Introduction: The demand for services provided by Long-Term Institutions for the Elderly (LTCIs) grows with the aging of the population. These spaces can represent a positive alternative of protection, protection and ...

INTRODUCTION: Family caregivers of people with chronic diseases often experience life changes, which may impact on their ability to provide care. In this context, knowing the skills of the caregivers is relevant, aiming ...

The objective of this study was to develop, validate and make reproducible a new histological evaluation of the knee joint complex of rats. To acquire the sample (experimental procedure), 20 rats were divided into 5 groups: ...

Objective: The aim of the present study is to develop, validate and make reproducible standardized anatomical regions of interest for bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMO) of rat knee at different times ...

Sarcopenic older adults are at greater risk of falls, hospitalization, death, diminished functional and cognitive capacity and a poorer quality of life compared to non-sarcopenic older adults. The aims of the present study ...

The changes resulting from the aging process are related to the increase in the incidence and prevalence of chronic noncommunicable diseases and may lead to a decline in functional and cognitive capacity as well as sleep ...