Medicina clinica
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Individuals over 65years are the fastest expanding population throughout the world, due to the increase in human life expectancy. This growing geriatric population, with increasingly associated chronic diseases, has relevant medical, social, and economic impact. Aging is characterized by progressive structural and functional changes in the kidney and in the cardiovascular system, leading to decline in renal function and hypertension. The purpose of this review is to describe the aging-related renal changes and blood pressure regulation during the aging process, their impact with regards to morbidity and mortality in these patients, and to summarize the most appropriate therapeutic approaches in these situations based on the particularities of this population group.
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Observational Study
Drug abuse during pregnancy and its neonatal impact. Analysis of the periods 2002-2008 and 2009-2017.
To determine the prevalence of substance abuse among our pregnant women and the characteristics of their pregnancies, deliveries and new-born infants. ⋯ The increase in cannabis use and the decrease in heroin and cocaine use have improved gestational control. Methamphetamine use is associated with serious social risks.