OBJECTIVE To examine the association between nutritional deficit and oral health problems in noninstitucionalized elderly adults in a Brazilian community. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, data were obtained from 267 elderly adults (160 women, 107 men) with ages between 60 and 74 years, identified through a census in the area covered by the Family Health Program in Londrina, Brazil. The ...

BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disorders are an important public health problem worldwide. They are also the leading cause of mortality and morbidity. Therefore, American Heart Association proposed cardiac rehabilitation program as an essential part of care for cardiac patients to improve functional capacity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation program o...

Introduction . Metabolic correction of the consequences extensive (especially combined) intestinal resections requires enormous efforts due to weight loss, a decrease in plasma albumin concentration less than 30 g/l, electrolyte disorders, organ failure, etc. There are form short small intestine syndrome, postcolectomy syndrome and combined large intestine. The most severe changes after thin-th...