Publications by authors named "Carlos Avalos"
J Appl Gerontol
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are linked to subjective cognitive decline (SCD) in adults in the US.
- Data from nearly 83,000 adults (aged 45 and older) were analyzed, revealing a significant correlation between various types of ACEs and reported SCD.
- The findings suggest that higher ACE scores increase the likelihood of cognitive decline, indicating the need for interventions to support cognitive health in those affected by ACEs.
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on understanding why certain heart arrhythmias (AVNRT and AVRT) can stop on their own during tests, despite the reasons being unclear.
- It analyzed 70 patients who experienced spontaneous termination of these arrhythmias and noted the characteristics leading up to these events, such as changes in heart rhythm intervals.
- Findings revealed that most terminations were linked to prolonged signals in the heart before stopping (Mobitz type-I), while a significant portion ended suddenly without warnings (Mobitz type-II), suggesting that fatigue in the heart's electrical pathways plays a role in this spontaneous termination.
