MOOC Learning Assessment in Clinical Settings: Analysis from Quality Dimensions.

Online learning is becoming a fundamental modality of learning in medical education, and can be of great help during global crisis like the current COVID-19 pandemic. The MOOC (massive open online course) mode of e-learning is increasing its penetration worldwide, as a valid teaching approach to reach large populations. A major challenge in clinical education is the assessment of medical students and residents in clinical settings, and there is substantial evidence that the current situation requires improvement.

[Association between diabetes mellitus and cognitive decline in older adults. A population based study].

Background: The association between diabetes and cognitive decline is already known; however, there is not much literature that document if this association is different according to gender. The aim of this study was to determine this relationship and to establish if there is a difference according to gender in older adults of Mérida, Yucatán, México.

Methods: 1293 older than sixty years old individuals without severe depression, history of psychiatric disease or stroke were included in the study.

[Prevalence and functional impact of arthropathies in elderly adults].

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders are public health issues in the entire world; their impact seems to be higher on elderly people.

Objective: To establish the prevalence and the functional impact of arthropathies on the elderly people from Mérida, Yucatán, México.

Material And Methods: The SABE-PAHO survey was administered to a random sample of people older than 60 Mérida, Yucatán, México.