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AUTHOR
Juan Carlos Ferrer-garcía
Implant treatment in patients with osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is very common, particularly in post-menopausal women and is characterized by a decrease in bone mass and strength. Osteoporosis also affects the jawbone and it is considered a potential contraindication to placement of dental implants. The present paper reviews the literature regarding the effect of osteoporosis on osseointegration of implants. Experimental models have shown that osteoporosis affects the process of osseointegration, which can be reversed by treatment. However, studies in subjects with osteoporosis have shown no differences in survival of the implants compared to healthy individuals. Therefore, osteoporosis cannot be considered a contraindication for implant pl…
Beneficios de un programa ambulatorio de ejercicio físico en sujetos mayores con diabetes mellitus tipo 2
Resumen Objetivo Analizar los efectos de un programa ambulatorio de ejercicio fisico (PEFA) sobre la calidad de vida, el control metabolico y variables antropometricas y bioquimicas en diabeticos tipo 2 mayores de 60 anos. Pacientes y metodos Ochenta y cuatro pacientes mayores de 60 anos fueron finalmente randomizados a realizar un programa ambulatorio de ejercicio fisico combinado (aerobico y anaerobico) o a recibir tratamiento convencional para su diabetes, incluyendo dieta y ejercicio. A los seis meses, se evaluo el efecto sobre la calidad de vida (test EuroQol), HbA1c, glucemia en ayunas, frecuencia de hipoglucemias, peso, IMC, perimetro cintura, presion arterial y otros parametros bioq…
Benefits of a home-based physical exercise program in elderly subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Abstract Objective To analyze the effects of a home-based physical exercise program on quality of life, metabolic control, and anthropometric and biochemical parameters in people over 60 years of age with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods Eighty-four Spanish patients aged over 60 years were finally randomized to participate in a home-based, combined physical exercise program (aerobic and anaerobic exercises) or to receive conventional treatment for diabetes. At 6 months, effects on quality of life (EuroQoL questionnaire), HbA1c, fasting glucose, hypoglycemic events, weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, and biochemical parameters were assessed. Results Mean age of study particip…