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Jorge Platt

Biography

Dr. Jorge Platt is a highly regarded physician specializing in geriatrics, currently serving in the Geriatric Service at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) and University Hospital Dr. José E. González in Monterrey, Mexico. With a strong academic background, Dr. Platt completed his medical degree at UANL, followed by specialized training in internal medicine and geriatrics, focusing on the health needs of aging populations. Dr. Platt is committed to improving the quality of life for older adults through a comprehensive approach to geriatric care, which includes addressing both physical and cognitive health challenges. His clinical practice centers on managing age-related conditions such as frailty, dementia, and cardiovascular diseases, ensuring that elderly patients receive individualized care based on their unique medical and social circumstances. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Platt is actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents at UANL, contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals specializing in geriatrics. He is dedicated to advancing the field through research and education, with a focus on improving the clinical outcomes of elderly patients and developing strategies to address the growing healthcare needs of Mexico’s aging population.

Publications

• 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

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