Plasmatic Levels of Cytokines and Quality of Life among Elderly Individuals with Dizziness.

 Few studies have investigated the relationship between cytokines and dizziness in elderly individuals.  To assess the levels of inflammatory biomarkers and their relationship with quality of life (QoL) among elderly individuals with dizziness.  We conducted a cross-sectional study with 103 participants (90 women and 13 men) who were assessed through the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI).

Plasma Levels of Interleukin 2 (IL-2) Associated with Hearing Loss Evaluation in the Elderly.

Context: Presbycusis can be mediated by the effects of inflammatory processes on the auditory system, and these aging biological mechanisms remain poorly studied.

Aims: The aim of this study was to determine whether plasma biomarkers are associated with hearing disorders caused by aging in the elderly.

Settings And Design: Cross-sectional study with 106 participants in the Active Aging Project, 93 (88%) females and 13 (12%) males, with an average age of 70 years.

Plasma Levels of Interferon Gamma associated with Hearing Loss and Hearing Loss Sensation through the Handicap Questionnaire Inventory for the Elderly Screening Version.

Objective: The aim of this study was to verify the association between the auditory handicap found in the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly-Screening Version (HHIE-S) questionnaire and hearing loss and the plasma levels of inflammatory biomarkers.

Materials And Methods: Cross-sectional study with 76 participants, 67 (88%) females and 9 (12%) males, with a mean age of 70 years. Tonal threshold audiometry and self-assessment with HHIE-S questionnaire were performed to measure the plasma levels of interleukin-2 (IL-2), IL-4, IL-6, and IL-10; tumor necrosis factor alpha; and interferon gamma (IFN-γ) flow cytometry method.

Sizing SGLT2 Inhibitors Up: From a Molecular to a Morpho-Functional Point of View.

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), or gliflozins, have recently been shown to reduce cardiovascular death and hospitalization in patients with heart failure, representing a revolutionary therapeutic tool. The purpose of this review is to explore their multifaceted mechanisms of actions, beyond their known glucose reduction power. The cardioprotective effects of gliflozins seem to be linked to the maintenance of cellular homeostasis and to an action on the main metabolic pathways.

Designing Highly Photoactive Hybrid Aerogels for In-Flow Photocatalytic Contaminant Removal Using Silica-Coated Bacterial Nanocellulose Supports.

This study explores the use of silica-coated bacterial nanocellulose (BC) scaffolds with bulk macroscopic yet nanometric internal pores/structures as functional supports for high surface area titania aerogel photocatalysts to design flexible, self-standing, porous, and recyclable BC@SiO-TiO hybrid organic-inorganic aerogel membranes for effective in-flow photo-assisted removal of organic pollutants. The hybrid aerogels were prepared by sequential sol-gel deposition of the SiO layer over BC, followed by coating of the resulting BC@SiO membranes with a porous titania aerogel overlayer of high surface area using epoxide-driven gelation, hydrothermal crystallization, and subsequent supercritical drying. The silica interlayer between the nanocellulose biopolymer scaffold and the titania photocatalyst was found to greatly influence the structure and composition, particularly the TiO loading, of the prepared hybrid aerogel membranes, allowing the development of photochemically stable aerogel materials with increased surface area/pore volume and higher photocatalytic activity.

Body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness in overweight or obese people post COVID-19: A comparative study.

The present study aimed to evaluate the body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness of overweight or obese people after COVID-19. 171 volunteers of both sexes (men, 93 and women, 78) between 19 and 65 years old were allocated into three groups according to the severity of their symptoms of COVID-19: non-hospitalized people/mild symptoms ( 61), hospitalized ( 58), and hospitalized in an intensive care unit-ICU ( 52). Two laboratory visits were carried out 24 h apart.

Translation, Cultural Adaptation and Validation to Brazilian Portuguese of the Tinnitus Functional Index Questionnaire.

 Tinnitus affects a large portion of the world's population. There are several questionnaires being used for the evaluation of the severity of tinnitus and its impact in quality of life; however, they do not measure treatment-related changes. So, a new self-reported questionnaire was developed, the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI), which has been translated into several languages.

Do Body Mass Index Levels Correlate with Tinnitus Among Teachers?

 Working conditions can contribute to the development of lifestyle-related diseases among teachers, including obesity and tinnitus. Describing tinnitus in relation to characteristics and comorbidities can help the treatment and prognosis of teachers affected by this symptom.  To verify a possible association between tinnitus complaint and body mass index (BMI) in teachers.

Sleep lifestyle correlate of dizziness among teachers.

 Some studies have shown associations between sleep quality and dizziness. However, this association has not been investigated in teachers.  To verify a possible association between dizziness complaint and sleep quality in teachers.

Combinatorial microneedle patch with tunable release kinetics and dual fast-deep/sustained release capabilities.

Transdermal microneedle (MN) drug delivery patches, comprising water-soluble polymers, have played an essential role in diverse biomedical applications, but with limited development towards fast deep release or sustained delivery applications. The effectiveness of such MN delivery patches strongly depends on the materials from which they are constructed. Herein, we present a dual-action combinatorial programmable MN patch, comprising of fast and sustained-release MN zones, with tunable release kinetics towards delivering a wide range of therapeutics over different timeframes in single application.

Posturographic Analysis in the Elderly with and without sensorineural Hearing Loss.

 Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a serious public health problem. Some evidence suggests a significant relationship between SNHL and balance disorders. The inability to maintain balance associated with SNHL while standing further increases the risk of falls among older people.

Hypovitaminosis D, Low Bone Mineral Density, and Diabetes Mellitus as Probable Risk Factors for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Elderly.

 Studies have found that elderly patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) may present low levels of vitamin D (25 (OH) D), changes in bone mineral density, and diabetes mellitus (DM). : To investigate the possible association between BPPV, bone mineral density, hypovitaminosis D, 25 (OH) D and DM.  The sample consisted of 109 elderly subjects.

Interleukin-1 alpha gene polymorphism (IL-1α) and susceptibility to tinnitus in the elderly.

Aim: To investigate the association between the single nucleotide polymorphism in the position-889 (C/T) of the promoter region of the IL-1α gene and the susceptibility to tinnitus.

Method: This was a case-control study with a sample of 108 independent elderly people over 60 years of age. Information on exposure to occupational noise and tinnitus was obtained by interviews.

Possible Association between the Lack of Regular Physical Activity with Tinnitus and Headache: Cross-sectional Study.

 Physical inactivity is an important risk factor for many aging-related symptoms. Studies suggest that physical activity may help to relieve tinnitus and headache.  To investigate the presence of tinnitus and headache in elderly individuals by associating it with the lack of regular physical activity.

-(2-Hydroxy)-propyl-3-trimethylammonium, -Mysristoyl Chitosan Enhances the Solubility and Intestinal Permeability of Anticancer Curcumin.

An amphiphilic derivative of chitosan containing quaternary ammonium and myristoyl groups, herein named as ammonium myristoyl chitosan (DMCat), was synthesized by reacting glycidyltrimethylammonium chloride (GTMAC) and myristoyl chitosan (DMCh). The success of the modification was confirmed using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and ¹H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The average degrees of alkylation and quaternization ( D Q ¯ ) were determined by using ¹H NMR and conductometric titration.

Probable Association of Hearing Loss, Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus in the Elderly.

 The aging process causes changes in body structure in a continuous manner, and contributes to clinical disorders. Life expectancy is increasing, especially in developing countries.  To assess the prevalence of hearing loss and its possible association with hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM) in the elderly.

Translation to Brazilian Portuguese and Cultural Adaptation of the Craniocervical Dysfunction Index.

 Functional disorders of the craniocervical region affect 77.78% of Brazilian teachers. Among the most common instruments used to assess craniocervical disorders in a detailed and objective way, none had been translated to Brazilian Portuguese and adapted to Brazilian culture.

Photodegradation of cyclohexane and toluene using TiO/UV/O in gas phase.

Volatile organic compounds (VOC) are air pollutants usually found in urban and industrial areas. Heterogeneous photocatalysis is an interesting technique used to degrade these compounds. Several approaches may enhance this process; some studies have shown higher VOC conversions by adding ozone to the experimental system, once ozone increases the number of reactive radicals in the reaction.

Association between polymorphism of tumor necrosis factor alpha (tnfα) in the region -308 g/a with tinnitus in the elderly with a history of occupational noise exposure.

Context: Tinnitus is a common disorder that occurs frequently across all strata of population and has an important health concern and is often associated with different forms of the hearing loss of varying severity.

Aims: To investigate the association between the polymorphism of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) in the region -308 G/A with the susceptibility to tinnitus in individuals with the history of exposure to occupational noise.

Settings And Design: This was a cross-sectional study with a sample of 179 independent elderly people above 60 years of age.

Influence of the presence of Temporomandibular Disorders on postural balance in the elderly.

Purpose: To investigate the influence of the presence of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) on postural balance in elderly individuals.

Methods: The study sample consisted of 150 elderly: 103 women (67.7±5.

Effectiveness of acupuncture therapy as treatment for tinnitus: a randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Tinnitus is a subjective sensation of hearing a sound in the absence of an external stimulus, which significantly worsens the quality of life in 15-25% of affected individuals.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy for tinnitus.

Methods: Randomized clinical trial (

Rebec: 2T9T7Q) with 50 participants with tinnitus, divided into two groups: 25 participants in the acupuncture group and 25 participants in the control group.

[Proposal of an Italian national protocol of health surveillance for former asbestos workers: an ongoing project].

Objectives: to define an Italian national protocol of post-occupational health surveillance for asbestos workers according to effectiveness, appropriateness, saving, and social utility.

Design: data for 1,071 former asbestos workers from several Italian Regions were collected and analysed. For these workers, a retrospective estimate of asbestos exposure was carried out.

Lung cancer risk in past asbestos workers a few decades after exposure cessation and prospects for screening.

To ascertain whether the current risk of lung cancer in former asbestos workers was higher than in the general population, 1,557 past asbestos workers were recruited during statutory health examinations (from 2000 onward) and followed up for mortality. Standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) were calculated. Poisson regression was used to adjust the rate ratios (RRs) for confounders.

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Is There a Possible Association between Dietary Habits and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Elderly? The Importance of Diet and Counseling.

Introduction Poor diet habits and inadequate intake of nutrients are a concern in the elderly. Nutritional education with guidance may improve the results of the treatment of vertigo. Objective Evaluate the presence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) associated with feeding habits.