Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
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Sandra Meza

Biography

Dr. Sandra Meza is a skilled geriatrician practicing at the Geriatric Service of Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) and University Hospital Dr. José E. González in Monterrey, Mexico. She completed her medical education at UANL, followed by specialized training in geriatrics, focusing on the unique healthcare needs of the aging population. Dr. Meza’s clinical expertise includes the management of chronic diseases in older adults, such as diabetes, hypertension, and dementia, as well as the prevention and treatment of age-related conditions. She is passionate about providing holistic, patient-centered care that addresses not only the physical aspects of aging but also the emotional and social challenges that elderly individuals face. Beyond her clinical role, Dr. Meza is actively involved in medical education, teaching and mentoring medical students and residents in geriatrics. Her dedication to advancing geriatric care is also reflected in her participation in research, particularly studies aimed at improving the quality of life and healthcare outcomes for the elderly.

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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