Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
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ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
Abraham A. Vázquez-García
Mexico
Dr. Abraham A. Vázquez-García is a distinguished geriatrician at the Geriatric Service, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), and University Hospital Dr. José E. González in Monterrey, Mexico. He completed his medical degree and specialized training in geriatrics, focusing on the comprehensive care of older adults. With a strong academic foundation, Dr. Vázquez-García is dedicated to addressing the complex medical, social, and psychological needs of the aging population. His clinical expertise includes managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, dementia, and frailty, with an emphasis on promoting functional independence and improving quality of life. He is also skilled in the prevention and treatment of age-related diseases, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic, patient-centered care. Dr. Vázquez-García is actively involved in medical education, mentoring students and residents at UANL and contributing to the training of future healthcare providers. He is also engaged in research aimed at improving geriatric care and advancing the understanding of aging-related health issues. Through his dedication to the health and well-being of elderly patients, Dr. Vázquez-García has become an important figure in the field of geriatrics in Monterrey, making significant contributions to both clinical practice and academic education.
Research Article
Physical Performance in Elderly Outpatients with Subclinical Hypothyroidism Compared with Euthyroid Counterparts
Author(s): Abraham A. Vázquez-García, Lilia Cárdenas- Ibarra, Jesús Z. Villarreal-Pérez, Sandra Meza, Daniel Gamez, Jorge Platt, Guillermo Guajardo-Álvarez, David Saucedo and Francisco Torres-Pérez Abraham A. Vázquez-García, Lilia Cárdenas- Ibarra, Jesús Z. Villarreal-Pérez, Sandra Meza, Daniel Gamez, Jorge Platt, Guillermo Guajardo-Álvarez, David Saucedo and Francisco Torres-Pérez
Background: There continues to be controversy on the clinical relevance of elderly mild subclinical hypothyroidism (SH), defined as a TSH elevation (4.0-9.99 μIU/L) with normal free thyroxin levels.
Objective: To compare physical performance (PP) in elderly individuals with a TSH level above normal range versus normal counterparts. Design: Case-control study of ambulatory patients enrolled between January 2009 and December 2010. Setting: Outpatient geriatric service.
Participants: Elderly individuals 65-84 years old (y/o) with SH and without conditions known to affect physical mobility.
Measurements: The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) was performed. The statistical analysis used the Mantel-Haenszel odds ratio (M-H-OR) method and Student’s t test with an alpha of 0.05. Resu.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-7948.1000212