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The Filipino Family Physician ; : 101-105, 2020.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-969566

ABSTRACT

Background@#Universal Health Care law calls for strong primary care where essential services are responsive to the health needs of individuals, families, and communities. Similar to other countries, family physicians are the biggest workforce in primary care, but little is known about the kind of care that they provide. This study aimed to determine the process of care rendered by family physicians in the country to assess their readiness in implementing the standards of primary care services according to the Universal Health Care law.@*Methods@#Cross-sectional survey using a questionnaire that includes 6 key elements of UHC was conducted to family physicians participating in the pilot project of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians practice networks. Process of care is part of the big data collected in the survey. The process of care variables was analyzed using descriptive statistics.@*Results@#There were 195 family physicians who completed the survey. There were about 14.87% from Luzon, 18.46% from NCR, 27.18% from the Visayas, and 39.49% from Mindanao. Overall, the participants provide comprehensive, coordinated, and continuing care. Few utilized electronic medical records (9%). Preventive services provided are immunization (82.05%), alcohol and smoking cessation (77.44%), nutrition advice (76.92%), and exercise prescription (73.33%). @*Conclusion@#Family physicians in the pilot sites provide comprehensive, coordinated, and continuing care. The majority also offer common preventive services such as immunization, smoking cessation, nutrition advice, and exercise prescription. Some process needed for UHC needs improvement such as the use of EMR and quality assurance activities.


Subject(s)
Primary Health Care , Universal Health Care , Family Practice
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J. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. (Online) ; 54(3): 146-152, May-June 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-954392

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Introduction and objective: This study was carried out to analyze the relationship between hematocrit and lipid profile in adults. Material and method: A sample composed of complete blood counts and lipid profiles from the database of Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo (HCUSP), São Paulo, Brazil, was used in the analysis. Hematocrit was organized in five groups that were compared with total cholesterol (TC), low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), non-high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol (NHDL-C) and high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) by means of chi-squared and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results: Both tests showed a relevant correlation between hematocrit and lipid profile, considering a p-value < 0.05. Moreover, descriptive statistics revealed that the higher the hematocrit, the higher the proportion of people without recommended levels of each type of cholesterol, such TC, LDL-C, and NHDL-C. Just HDL-C showed an inverse association compared to the other variables, with an increased proportion of recommended levels along with rising of hematocrit. Conclusion: The relationship between hematocrit and lipid profile in all aspects of this study was more evident in women; nevertheless, the higher proportion of not recommended levels of HDL-C was shown in men. The reverse cholesterol transport probably plays an important role in the increase of cholesterol levels in blood in the presence of high hematocrit, by interaction of HDL-C and erythrocytes. Thus, further studies are necessary to elucidate these findings and to describe more aspects of the reverse cholesterol transport and its relationship with hematocrit and lipid profile.


RESUMO Introdução e objetivo: Este estudo foi escrito com o objetivo de analisar a relação entre o hematócrito e o perfil lipídico em adultos. Material e método: Utilizou-se uma amostra composta por hemogramas e perfis lipídicos do banco de dados do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo (HCUSP), São Paulo, Brasil. O hematócrito foi organizado em cinco grupos, sendo eles comparados com o colesterol total, o colesterol da lipoproteína de baixa densidade (LDL-C), o colesterol da lipoproteína de alta densidade (HDL-C) e o colesterol total não HDL (NHDL-C), por meio de análise estatística com os testes de qui-quadrado e Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados: Ambos os testes mostraram correlação relevante entre o hematócrito e o perfil lipídico, considerando um valor de p < 0,05. Além disso, a estatística descritiva forneceu uma visão de que, quanto maior o hematócrito, maior a proporção de indivíduos sem níveis recomendados de cada tipo de colesterol, como colesterol total, LDL-C e NHDL-C. Excepcionalmente, o HDL-C mostrou uma associação inversa em comparação com outras variáveis, com um aumento na proporção dos níveis recomendados juntamente com o aumento do hematócrito. Conclusão: A relação entre o hematócrito e o perfil lipídico em todos os aspectos deste estudo foi mais evidente nas mulheres; no entanto, a maior proporção de níveis não recomendados de HDL-C foi demonstrada nos homens. O transporte reverso de colesterol provavelmente tem um papel importante no aumento dos níveis de colesterol no sangue na presença de hematócrito alto, pela interação do HDL-C e dos eritrócitos. Assim, outros estudos são necessários para elucidar esses achados e descrever mais aspectos sobre o transporte reverso do colesterol e sua relação com o hematócrito e o perfil lipídico.

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Acta odontol. latinoam ; 31(1): 16-22, 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-909934

ABSTRACT

The aim of the present study was to identify the relationship among instruments used to screen and diagnose temporoman dibular disorders (TMD). A retrospective study was conducted using medical records of patients with temporomandibular disorder who had visited the institution for initial assessment between January and December 2015. Medical history and physical examination data were collected, particularly those focusing on the diagnosis of TMD and TMJ (temporomandibular joint) function. The following instruments were used to assess the severity of the TMD signs and symptoms: the Fonseca Anamnestic index (FAI), the Helkimo index (HI), the American Association of Orofacial Pain Questionnaire (AAOPQ) and the Jaw Symptom & Oral Habit Questionnaire (JSOHQ). Thirtyeight patient records were included, with prevalence of women (84.6%) and mean age 37.42 ± 14.32 years. The patients who were classified as having severe TMD by the FAI exhibited more positive responses on the AAOPQ (6.25 ±1.42; oneway ANOVA F=15.82), with a statistically significant difference when compared to patients with mild TMD (3.0 ±1.22; p<0.01). A positive correlation (r=0.78; p<0.01) was found between the number of positive responses on the AAOPQ and the sum of the JSOHQ scores. Patients who were classified with severe TMD on the FAI exhibited higher scores on the JSOHO (18.58 ±4.96/ oneway ANOVA F=14.43), with a statistically significant difference when compared to patients with moderate (12.08 ±5.64; p<0.01) and mild TMD (7.46 ±4.89; p<0.01). Conclusion: In the study sample, there was consistency among the instruments used to differentiate patients with severe and mild TMD. The selection of instruments should be rational, in order to improve the quality of the results (AU)


O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar a relação entre os instrumentos utilizados para selecionar e diagnosticar os pacientes com disfunção temporomandibular (DTM). Foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo utilizando prontuários odontológicos de pacientes atendidos devido a dor e disfunção na articulação temporomandibular, que haviam procurado a instituição para uma avaliação inicial entre janeiro e dezembro de 2015. Foram coletados dados da história médica e do exame físico, particularmente aqueles que se concentraram no diagnós tico de DTM. Os seguintes instrumentos foram utilizados para avaliar a gravidade dos sinais e sintomas da DTM: o índice anamnésico de Fonseca (FAI); O índice Helkimo (HI); o questionário da Associação Americana de Dor Orofacial (AAOPQ) eo Questionário de Sintomas e Hábitos Orais (JSOHQ). Foram incluídos trinta e oito prontuários de pacientes, com prevalência de mulheres (84,6%) e idade média de 37,42 ± 14,32 anos. Os pacientes que foram classificados com DTM severa pela FAI apresentaram maior número de respostas positivas no AAOPQ (6,25 ± 1,42; ANOVA F = 15,82), com diferença estatisticamente significativa em comparação com pacientes com DTM leve (3,0 ± 1,22; p < 0,01). Foi encontrada uma correlação positiva (r = 0,78; p <0,01) entre o número de respostas positivas no AAOPQ e a soma dos escores no JSOHQ. Os pacientes que foram classificados com DTM severa na FAI exibiram pontuações mais altas no JSOHO (18,58 ± 4,96 / ANOVA F = 14,43), com diferença estatisticamente significativa quando comparados a pacientes com DTM média (12,08 ± 5,64; p <0,01) e leve (7,46 ± 4,89; p <0,01). Na amostra estudada, houve congruência entre os instrumentos utilizados para diferenciar os pacientes com DTM grave e leve. A seleção de instrumentos deve ser racional, a fim de melhorar a qualidade dos resultados (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Signs and Symptoms , Facial Pain , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders , Surveys and Questionnaires , Physical Examination , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Retrospective Studies , Analysis of Variance , Age and Sex Distribution , Medical History Taking
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Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz ; 109(5): 553-568, 19/08/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-720413

ABSTRACT

Plasmodium vivax radical cure requires the use of primaquine (PQ), a drug that induces haemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficient (G6PDd) individuals, which further hampers malaria control efforts. The aim of this work was to study the G6PDd prevalence and variants in Latin America (LA) and the Caribbean region. A systematic search of the published literature was undertaken in August 2013. Bibliographies of manuscripts were also searched and additional references were identified. Low prevalence rates of G6PDd were documented in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay, but studies from Curaçao, Ecuador, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Suriname and Trinidad, as well as some surveys carried out in areas of Brazil, Colombia and Cuba, have shown a high prevalence (> 10%) of G6PDd. The G6PD A-202A mutation was the variant most broadly distributed across LA and was identified in 81.1% of the deficient individuals surveyed. G6PDd is a frequent phenomenon in LA, although certain Amerindian populations may not be affected, suggesting that PQ could be safely used in these specific populations. Population-wide use of PQ as part of malaria elimination strategies in LA cannot be supported unless a rapid, accurate and field-deployable G6PDd diagnostic test is made available.


Subject(s)
Female , Humans , Male , Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency/epidemiology , Malaria, Vivax/epidemiology , Antimalarials , Caribbean Region/epidemiology , Geographic Mapping , Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency/genetics , Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase/genetics , Hemolysis/drug effects , Latin America/epidemiology , Malaria, Vivax/drug therapy , Prevalence , Primaquine
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Rev. bras. ortop ; 39(5): 264-269, maio 2004. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-360989

ABSTRACT

A técnica inside-out para reparo meniscal foi popularizada por Henning no início dos anos 80 e tornou-se a mais utilizada nos dias de hoje. Por questões econômicas, a possibilidade de realizar esse procedimento em nosso meio ainda não é acessível a todos os cirurgiões de joelho. É necessária a utilização de instrumental adequado, com agulhas especiais que aumentam o custo, praticamente inviabilizando a utilização do procedimento em hospitais da rede pública. Com o objetivo de tornar possível o reparo meniscal inside-out, os autores desenvolveram uma modificação da técnica de Henning.


Subject(s)
Humans , Animals , Menisci, Tibial , Needles , Suture Techniques , Follow-Up Studies , Menisci, Tibial
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Rev. bras. ortop ; 31(4): 347-50, abr. 1996. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-209737

ABSTRACT

Os autores relatam os resultados obtidos na correçao da deformidade da articulaçao metacarpofalângica em oito pacientes (nove maos), causada pela doença de Du-puytren, através da técnica de fasciotomia percutânea, realizada no ambulatório de pequenas cirurgias com anestesia local. A correçao foi satisfatória, permanecendo pequeno grau de flexao residual na articulaçao em estudo, sendo os melhores resultados obtidos no 4 dedo. O período de recuperaçao foi de um mês e todos os pacientes mestraram-se satisfeitos com o resultado final.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Metacarpophalangeal Joint/surgery , Dupuytren Contracture/surgery , Postoperative Period , Treatment Outcome
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Acta gastroenterol. latinoam ; 20(3): 159-61, jul.-sept. 1990. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-91819

ABSTRACT

Cincuenta y cuatro pacientes, 41 varones y 13 mujeres, entre 26 y 76 años, afectados de úlcera duodenal y curados entre 4 y 8 semanas con subcitrato de bismuto coloidal, 360 mg dos veces por día, fueron estudiados. A todos los pacientes se les practicó endoscopia gastroduodenal antes del tratamiento, 4 a 8 semanas luego del mismo y 6 meses después. Se tomaron biopsias gástricas endoscopicas para determinar la presencia de campilobacter pilori por medio del test de la ureasa. Todos los pacientes eran C.P. positivos incialmente. Las bacterias fueron erradicadas en 36/54 pacientes (67%) al final de la terapéutica. La curación ulcerosa fue obtenida después de 8 semanas en 45/54 pacientes. Ventisiete (66%) fueron entonces C.P. negativo y 14 fueron C.P. positivo. Se observó recurrencia ulcerosa en 15/41 pacientes (37%), cuyas úlceras habían curado previamente. Todos los pacientes con recidiva fueron C.P. positivos. se observó una correlación estadisticamente significativa entre la persistencia de C.P. y el grado de recidiva ulcerosa (p , 0,001). Se concluye que: a) La erradicación de C.P. en los pacientes ulcerosos duodenales no tuvo influencia en la curación de la úlcera. b) La recidiva de la úlcera duodenal estuvo correlacionada con la persistencia de C.P


Subject(s)
Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Male , Female , Anti-Ulcer Agents/therapeutic use , Campylobacter/drug effects , Organometallic Compounds/therapeutic use , Duodenal Ulcer/drug therapy , Follow-Up Studies , Recurrence , Duodenal Ulcer/etiology
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