Marta Maria Blanco

Dr. Marta Maria Blanco


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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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MTMacrina Tortajada-Soler
Macrina Tortajada-Soler
LVLeticia Sánchez Valdeón
Leticia Sánchez Valdeón
MBMarta Maria Blanco
Marta Maria Blanco
José Alberto Benítez-AndradesJosé Alberto Benítez-Andrades
José Alberto Benítez-Andrades
Cristina Liebana-PresaCristina Liebana-Presa
Cristina Liebana-Presa
JOSE ENRIQUE BAYÓN-DARKISTADEJOSE ENRIQUE BAYÓN-DARKISTADE
JOSE ENRIQUE BAYÓN-DARKISTADE
Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) which is the most common type of dementia is characterized by mental or cognitive disorders. People suffering with this condition find it inherently difficult to communicate and describe symptoms. As a consequence, both detection and treatment of comorbidities associated with Alzheimer’s disease are substantially impaired. Equally, action protocols in the case of emergencies must be clearly formulated and stated. Methods: We performed a bibliography search followed by an observational and cross-sectional study involving a thorough review of medical records. A group of AD patients was compared with a control group. Each group consisted of 100 people and were all León residents aged ≥65 years. Results: The following comorbidities were found to be associated with AD: cataracts, urinary incontinence, osteoarthritis, hearing loss, osteoporosis, and personality disorders. The most frequent comorbidities in the control group were the following: eye strain, stroke, vertigo, as well as circulatory and respiratory disorders. Comorbidities with a similar incidence in both groups included type 2 diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, depression, obesity, arthritis, and anxiety. We also reviewed emergency procedures employed in the case of an emergency involving an AD patient. Conclusions: Some comorbidities were present in both the AD and control groups, while others were found in the AD group and not in the control group, and vice versa.

30 August 2023
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MBMarta Maria Blanco
Marta Maria Blanco
JFJesús Antonio Fernández-Fernández
Jesús Antonio Fernández-Fernández

12 May 2021
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MBMarta Maria Blanco
Marta Maria Blanco
JFJesús Antonio Fernández-Fernández
Jesús Antonio Fernández-Fernández