Agitation is a common condition in critically ill patients and may contribute to increased morbidity and mortality. Risk factors assessment can help to better understand agitation and may contribute to its prevention. The ...

The central nervous system is most often involved in the process of aging, subject to damage by extrinsic factors and intrinsic biological system. Within this context, the delirium stands as one associated with increasing ...

Introduction: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is considered a rare and severe complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), with high mortality rates. Risk factors associated with the development of PAH in SLE ...

Background: Several studies have demonstrated the relevance of identifying clinical risk factors (CRF) related to low-impact fractures (Fx) and osteoporosis in women, but little is known about their role in the male ...