Aging is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. "Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is highly prevalent in geriatric patients, but its management requires particular consideration due to the high heterogeneity of this population.". Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), encompassing the identification of frailty and other geriatric syndromes, can modify prognostic outcomes, including quality of life, ...
The biocompatibility and bioactivity properties of hydroxyapatites (HAs) modified through lithium addition were investigated. Hydroxyapatites obtained from bovine bone were mixed with lithium carbonate (Li), in the proportions of 0.25, 0.50, 1.00, and 2.00%wt, and sintered at 900◦, 1000◦, 1100◦, 1200◦, and 1300◦C, creating LiHA samples. The osteoblast culture behavior was assessed in the presence of these LiHA ...
Refletir acerca do uso das tecnologias digitais na sociedade letrada é também tarefa do professor de língua, em especial, daqueles que trabalham com o ensino mediado por computador. Sendo assim, focalizamos neste artigo a necessidade de aprimoramento das habilidades discursivas dos educandos que vivem experiências de ensino de língua a distância, mais especificamente, de ensino em ambientes virtuais de aprendiz...