Introduction: Aging is a process characterized by a gradual decline in cellular, molecular and tissue functions. Evidence suggests that the accumulation of senescent cells associated with oxidative stress has been implicated in the promotion of various diseases in the elderly, including cardiovascular diseases, which are considered the greatest cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. In this sense, in or...
Parasitic diseases cause symptoms that often incapacitate the individual in the performance of their normal activities. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the socioeconomic profile and quality of life of patients with intestinal protozooses treated in a university hospital. A cross-sectional observational study was carried out using the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire at the Laboratory of Clinical Analy...