Medicina clinica
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To assess the association between Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and the Fried frailty index in older people living in the community. ⋯ The results presented show a clear association between Mini Nutritional Assessment and Fried's criteria. They also suggest that the "nutritional risk" MNA category is the one most strongly associated with the Fried's frailty index.
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Löfgren's syndrome is characterized by hiliar adenopathies, erythema nodosum and arthritis. It is a benign variant of sarcoidosis, common in the Mediterranean area. To describe the clinical characteristics, treatment and outcome of a series of patients diagnosed with Löfgren's syndrome. ⋯ Löfgren's syndrome is a benign form of sarcoidosis with a well defined clinical pattern. Biopsy is usually not required. Recurrence is scarce. The disease has a good prognosis.
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To estimate the disability attributable to higher than optimal body mass index in the Spanish population in 2006. ⋯ Excess body weight is a health risk related to the development of various diseases with an important associated disability burden and social and economical cost. YLD analysis is a useful monitor tool for disease control interventions.