Determining the Profile of People with Fall Risk in Community-Living Older People in Algarve Region: A Cross-Sectional, Population-Based Study.

One in three people aged 65 years or older falls every year. Injuries associated with this event among the older population are a major cause of pain, disability, loss of functional autonomy and institutionalization. This study aimed to assess mobility and fall risk (FR) in community-living older people and to determine reliable and independent measures (health, social, environmental and risk factors) that can predict the mobility loss and FR.

The Effect of Coumestrol on Progesterone and Prostaglandin Production in the Mare: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies.

Coumestrol (Cou) is a plant-derived phytoestrogen that induces various pathologies in the female reproductive tract. Although effects of phytoestrogens on reproductive function in other species are well documented, their influence on progesterone (P) and prostaglandin (PG) secretion in the mare is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine if Cou directly affects P and PG concentrations (in vivo) and endometrial PG secretion (in vitro) in the mare.

Functional Aspects in Ageing Adults with Diabetic Neuropathy. A Review.

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is highly prevalent among diabetic ageing adults. The sensory and motor impairments caused by this long-term complication lead to poorer physical functioning, postural control and balance. These changes affect the activities of daily living and increase the risk of falling, subsequently leading to increased morbidity and decreased quality of life.