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Mastology (Online) ; 332023. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1443723

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Breast cancer treatment is associated with functional sequelae that limit patients in their daily activities or work, impacting their quality of life. This fact becomes more noticeable in the Public System, the tumors are more advanced, leading to more aggressive treatments. Women with low education generally perform menial activities, playing an important role in family income. After cancer treatment, many are unable to carry out their usual activities, having difficulties with their work activities, requiring rehabilitation. These dysfunctions make it difficult or unfeasible to return to work, limiting family income. Knowledge of the Laws, the main sequelae and evaluation methodologies facilitates a more accurate diagnosis of functional conditions, determining the need for rehabilitation. Social Security provides economic support, but to have access to the benefit, a good report is necessary. This, well directed, helps the social security expert and the patients, who are generally so fragile by the disease and the treatment. In this article we discuss the main functional sequelae, how to evaluate them, and how to make a good report to be sent to an expert (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Quality of Life , Social Security , Breast Neoplasms/complications , Statistics on Sequelae and Disability , Breast Neoplasms/therapy
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Mastology (Online) ; 32: 1-4, 2022.
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1401119

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In the presence of unilateral axillary lymphadenopathy associated with a breast radiological finding, breast cancer should constitute the main differential diagnosis. This fact is intensified when there is associated lymphedema. We present a case of a patient in these conditions, for whom breast cancer was not confirmed, and a subsequent evaluation showed that it was cat-scratch disease. This report constitutes the second case of association between lymphedema and bartollenosis.

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Ribeirão Preto; s.n; 2020. 121 p. tab.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1451651

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O presente estudo trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura realizada com o objetivo de sintetizar o conhecimento acerca dos requisitos que têm sido utilizados para o desenvolvimento de aplicações móveis e/ou aplicações para dispositivos móveis na saúde para pessoas cegas, surdas e idosas. A busca dos estudos primários foi realizada no mês de setembro de 2019, nas bases de dados eletrônicas Pubmed, CINHAL, Web of Science e LILACS. A amostra foi constituída por 9 estudos, publicados no período de 2015 a 2019. Os dados foram extraídos com o auxílio de um instrumento validado, e posteriormente agrupados para discussão em duas categorias de acordo com os requisitos levantados e a população de interesse: Requisitos para deficientes visuais e Requisitos para pessoas idosas. Não foram localizados estudos que levantaram requisitos para pessoas com deficiência auditiva e surdos. Os estudos incluídos que levantaram requisitos para o desenvolvimento de aplicações na saúde para deficientes visuais abordaram a necessidade de recursos de leitura de tela (objetos e textos) com saída de voz ou feedback por voz, navegação por Global Positioning System (GPS) e ferramentas de auxílio em situações de emergência. Os requisitos levantados para pessoas idosas foram divididos em subcategorias: Linguagem e vocabulário compreensível; Treinamento para o uso de tecnologia e oferta de ajuda; Interface amigável e menos complexa; Configurações de texto (tamanho, fonte e estilos especiais); Cor e contraste (Textos, imagens e planos entre telas); Tamanho de botões e ícones; Interação por voz e áudio; Interações motoras, cognitivas e uso da memória do idoso; Segurança (situações de emergência e segurança de dados) e; Preferencia no desenvolvimento de aplicações em saúde e uso de smartphones. As evidências do estudo permitiram identificar requisitos para que profissionais da saúde, desenvolvedores de softwares, designers e outros profissionais interessados, possam desenvolver aplicações para diferentes dispositivos móveis na saúde atendendo as necessidades de pessoas com deficiência visual e idosos e dessa forma melhorar, problemas de uso, de interação e aceitabilidade.


This study is an integrative literature review carried out with the aim of synthesizing knowledge about the requirements that have been used for the development of mobile applications and / or applications for mobile devices in health for blind, deaf and elderly people. The search for primary studies was carried out in September 2019, in the electronic databases Pubmed, CINHAL, Web of Science and LILACS. The sample consisted of 9 studies, published in the period from 2015 to 2019. The data were extracted with the aid of a validated instrument, and later grouped for discussion in two categories according to the requirements raised and the population of interest: Requirements for visually impaired and Requirements for the elderly. No studies were found that raised requirements for hearing impaired and deaf people. The included studies that raised requirements for the development of health applications for the visually impaired addressed the need for screen reading resources (objects and texts) with voice output or voice feedback, Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation and assistance in emergency situations. The requirements raised for elderly people were divided into subcategories: Understandable language and vocabulary; Training in the use of technology and offering help; Friendly and less complex interface; Text settings (size, font and special styles); Color and contrast (Texts, images and plans between screens); Size of buttons and icons; Voice and audio interaction; Motor, cognitive interactions and memory use of the elderly; Security (emergency situations and data security) and; Preference in the development of health applications and use of smartphones. The evidence from the study allowed to identify requirements so that health professionals, software developers, designers and other interested professionals, can develop applications for different mobile devices in health, meeting the needs of people with visual impairments and the elderly and thus improving usage problems, interaction and acceptability.


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Nursing , Education of Visually Disabled , Mobile Applications
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Biosci. j. (Online) ; 33(5): 1371-1380, sept./oct. 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-966391

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The present study aimed to evaluate the alcohol consumption profile and behaviors and consequences associated with this consumption among university students. This cross-sectional, observational, and predictive correlational study was conducted with students from a public university in Southeastern Brazil in different course periods (first-year, middle-year and last-year students). Socio-demographic data; prevalence of use of alcohol and other drugs in the previous 12 months and in the previous 30 days; information about academic behavior; information about the negative consequences resulting from alcohol use; risk behaviors; depressive symptoms; and symptoms of psychological distress were collected. The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) was also used. Of all 1139 students, 91% used alcohol in their lifetime. Last-year students consumed alcohol more often than first-year students in their lifetime (93% vs 88%), in the previous 12 months (86% vs 78%) and in the previous 30 days (75% vs 66%). The prevalence of alcohol use with risk of dependence was similar among firs-year (31%), middle-year (25%) and last-year (25%) students; 84% of them did not consider this consumption to be harmful to health. The use of other drugs; the use of tobacco, marijuana or cocaine with risk of dependence; depression; psychological distress; risk behavior; and low interest in academic activities were more prevalent among students who consumed alcohol with risk of dependence, compared to those who consumed it without such risk. In conclusion, it was observed alarming frequencies and patterns of alcohol use among university students as well as negative consequences and risk behaviors associated with this consumption. Policies on alcohol use prevention should include students as soon as they enter university.


O presente estudo teve por objetivos avaliar os perfis do consumo alcoólico e os comportamentos e consequências associados a esse consumo entre universitários. Este estudo transversal, observacional e preditivo correlacional foi realizado com estudantes de uma universidade pública brasileira, de diferentes períodos da graduação. Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos, a prevalência do uso de álcool e de outras drogas nos prévios 12 meses e nos prévios 30 dias, informações sobre o comportamento acadêmico, informações sobre consequências negativas resultantes do uso do álcool, comportamentos de risco, sintomas de depressão e de sofrimento psicológico. Também foi utilizado o Teste para Triagem do Uso de Álcool, Tabaco e Outras Substâncias (ASSIST). Entre os 1139 universitários avaliados, 91% fizeram uso de álcool na vida. Alunos concluintes mais frequentemente do que os iniciantes, respectivamente, fizeram uso de álcool na vida (93% vs. 88%), nos últimos 12 meses (86% vs. 78%) e nos últimos 30 dias (75% vs. 66%). A prevalência de consumo com risco para dependência de álcool foi semelhante entre alunos iniciantes (31%), intermediários (25%) e concluintes (25%), e 84% deles não consideravam esse consumo prejudicial à saúde. Consumo de outras drogas; consumo com risco para dependência de tabaco, de maconha e de cocaína; depressão; sofrimento psicológico; comportamentos de risco, e menores interesses pelas atividades acadêmicas foram mais prevalentes entre os que faziam consumo com risco para dependência de álcool do que entre aqueles que faziam consumo sem risco. Em conclusão, foram observadas preocupantes frequências e padrões de consumos de álcool entre os universitários avaliados, bem como de consequências negativas e de comportamentos de risco associados a esse consumo. Os resultados deste estudo mostram que políticas de prevenção ao uso de álcool devem incluir os estudantes assim que ingressam na universidade.


Subject(s)
Illicit Drugs , Dangerous Behavior , Alcohol Drinking in College
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Arq. gastroenterol ; 54(3): 232-237, July-Sept. 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-888201

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Recent studies have questioned the recommendation of abstinence from alcohol for at least 6 months for alcoholic patients to be treated for hepatitis C. OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to assess the impact of alcohol consumption among patients undergoing hepatitis C treatment. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 121 patients [78 (64.5%) men; 28-70 years] were evaluated. They were divided as follows: patients who consumed <12 g of ethanol/day throughout life (Group 1), 12-59 g/day (Group 2) and ≥60 g/day (Group 3). Patients were treated with pegyla­ted-interferon plus ribavirin. RESULTS: These three groups could not be distinguished in terms of the severity of liver fibrosis and frequency of HCV genotype-1 infection. In Group 3, treatment discontinuation (32.4%) was higher than in the Group 1 (9.4%) or Group 2 (0%), it was higher among patients who drank during treatment (66.7% vs 21.4%) and among those who had not been abstinent for at least 6 months (72.7% vs 15.4%). Moderate alcohol drinkers showed good adherence and did not discontinue the treatment. The frequencies of sustained viral response among patients in Group 3 (44.4%) were similar to those in Group 1 (61%) and Group 2 (68.4%). CONCLUSION: Heavy drinkers more often discontinued treatment for hepatitis C, but those that received this treatment had acceptable sustained viral response rates. These results suggest that heavy drinkers should not be systematically excluded from the treatment, but they should be monitored to avoid drinking and abandoning treatment, mainly those who have not been abstinent for at least 6 months.


RESUMO CONTEXTO: Estudos recentes têm questionado a recomendação de abstinência do álcool por pelo menos 6 meses para pacientes alcoolistas serem tratados para hepatite C. OBJETIVO: Este estudo objetivou avaliar o impacto do consumo de álcool entre pacientes submetidos ao tratamento para a hepatite C. MÉTODOS: Neste estudo transversal, avaliou-se 121 pacientes [78 (64,5%) homens; 28-70 anos). Eles foram divididos em três grupos: pacientes que consumiam <12 g de etanol/dia na vida (Grupo 1); 12-59 g/dia (Grupo 2) e ≥60 g/dia (Grupo 3). Pacientes foram tratados com interfe­ron-peguilado mais ribavirina. RESULTADOS: Os três grupos não puderam ser distinguidos em relação à gravidade da fibrose hepática e das frequências de infecção pelo genótipo-1 do HCV. No Grupo 3, descontinuação do tratamento (32,4%) foi maior do que no Grupo 1 (9,4%) ou Grupo 2 (0%), foi maior entre pacientes que beberam durante o tratamento (66,7% vs 21,4%) e entre aqueles que não estavam em abstinência por pelo menos 6 meses (72,7% vs 15,4%). Pacientes do Grupo 2 tiveram boa aderência e não descontinuaram o tratamento. As frequências de resposta virológica sustentada entre pacientes do Grupo-3 (44,4%) foi semelhante àquelas do Grupo 1 (61%) e do Grupo 2 (68,4%). CONCLUSÃO: Bebedores pesados mais frequentemente descontinuaram o tratamento da hepatite C, mas aqueles que foram tratados tiveram aceitáveis taxas de resposta virológica sustentada. Esses resultados sugerem que bebedores pesados não deveriam ser sistematicamente excluídos do tratamento, mas sim serem monitorados para evitar beber e abandonar o tratamento, principalmente aqueles que não estão abstinentes por pelo menos 6 meses.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Aged , Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use , Ribavirin/therapeutic use , Interferon-alpha/therapeutic use , Hepatitis C/complications , Hepatitis C/drug therapy , Alcoholism/complications , Socioeconomic Factors , Recombinant Proteins/therapeutic use , Cross-Sectional Studies , Withholding Treatment , Interferon alpha-2 , Middle Aged
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Mundo saúde (Impr.) ; 39(3): [299-306], set., 23, 2015. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-972940

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Apneia Obstrutiva do Sono (AOS) e a obesidade, são condições que vem ganhando importância devido à alta prevalênciae influência na saúde dos indivíduos. Dessa forma, o objetivo do estudo foi comparar variáveis polissonográficas entrepacientes com apneia obstrutiva do sono (AOS) classificados como eutróficos, com sobrepeso ou obesos. Foram avaliados88 pacientes divididos em grupo eutrófico (GE; n=21; IMC=23,4±1,3kg/m2), sobrepeso (GS; n=34; IMC=27,5±1,4kg/ m2)e obeso (GO; n=33; IMC=33,6±2,9kg/m2) que realizaram polissonografia basal de noite inteira para diagnóstico da AOS.Foram analisadas as seguintes variáveis: estágios 1, 2 e 3 do sono (N1, N2 e N3), sono REM, índice de movimentos periódicosde membros inferiores (MPMI), índice de apneia e hipopneia (IAH), IAH no sono REM (IAHREM) e índice demicrodespertares (IMD). O GO apresentou elevação do N2 (p=0,036), do IAHREM (p=0,001) e do IMD (p=0,004) emcomparação ao GE. O IAH foi maior no GO do que no GE (p<0,001) e no GS (p=0,014). O GO apresentou redução doN3 em relação ao GE (p=0,016) e ao GS (p=0,003). Houve correlação significativa do IMC com o N2 (r=0,30), com oIAH (r=0,49), com o IAHREM (r=0,37), com o IMD (r=0,37) e com o N3 (r=-0,38). A obesidade esteve associada à elevaçãono número de apneias e hipopneias, microdespertares e tempo do estágio N2, assim como à redução no tempo doestágio N3 do sono. A combinação destas alterações demonstra baixa qualidade do sono em sujeitos obesos, em relaçãoaos eutróficos ou com sobrepeso.


Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and obesity are conditions that are gaining importance due to the high prevalence andinfluence on individuals’ health. Therefore, the aim of the study was to compare polysomnographic variables among ObstructiveSleep Apnea (OSA) patients classified as eutrophic, overweight or obese. Eighty eight patients were evaluateddivided in eutrophic (EG; n=21; BMI=23.4±1.3kg/m2), overweight (OWG; n=34; BMI=27.5±1.4kg/m2) and obese group(OG; n=33; BMI=33.6±2.9kg/m2) that carried out all-night basal polysomnography for the diagnosis of Obstructive SleepApnea (OSA). The following variables were analyzed: stages 1, 2 and 3 of sleep (N1, N2 and N3), REM sleep, index periodicmovements of the lower limbs (PLMS), apnea and hypopnea (AHI), AHI in REM sleep (AHIREM) and micro-arousalrates (MAR). The OG presented an increase of the N2 (p=0,036), of the AHIREM (p=0.001) and of the MAR (p=0.004), incomparison to EG. The AHI was larger in the OG than in the EG (p<0.001) and in the SG (p=0.014). The OG presentedreduction in the N3 in relation to the EG (p=0.016) and SG (p=0.003). There was a significant correlation of the BMI withthe N2 (r=0.30), with the AHI (r=0.49), with the AHIREM (r=0.37), with the MAR (r=0.37) and with the N3 (r=-0.38). Theobesity has been associated with the increase in the number of apneas and hypopneas, micro-arousals, and time of stage 2,and the reduction in time of stage 3 of sleeping. The combination of these changes demonstrates low quality of sleep onobese individuals, in relation to eutrophic or overweight individuals.


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Humans , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive , Polysomnography , Obesity , Body Mass Index , Sleep , Overweight , Hypoxia
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Fisioter. mov ; 28(2): 223-229, Apr-Jun/2015. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-751931

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Introduction The use of non-invasive ventilation in the form of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is among the main therapeutic options for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Yet the effects of CPAP obtained on the first night of use are underreported. Objective To evaluate the acute effects of CPAP on polysomnographic variables in patients with OSA. Materials and methods This study is a case series with 31 patients (55.8 ± 11.4 years; 22 men) in the initial phase of CPAP treatment. The subjects were evaluated by means of polysomnography with and without CPAP (10.2 ± 3.1 cmH2O) and without CPAP, on different days, by means of the following variables: sleep stages 1, 2 and 3 (N1, N2 and N3), rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, apnea and hypopnea index (AHI), AHI in REM sleep (AHIREM) and the micro-arousal index (MAI). Results The use of CPAP resulted in a reduction of N2 (p < 0.001), AHI (p < 0.001), AHIREM (p < 0.001) and MAI (p = 0.001). There was an increase in N3 (p = 0.006) and REM sleep (p < 0.001) during the night with use of CPAP. Conclusion This study demonstrated that, from the first night of use by patients with OSA, CPAP promotes greater balance between sleep phases, and improves sleep quality. These results should be presented to patients and their families in order to encourage greater adherence in the initial phase of treatment with CPAP. .


Introdução O uso de ventilação não invasiva sob a forma de Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) está entre as principais opções terapêuticas no manejo de pacientes com apneia obstrutiva do sono (AOS). No entanto, os efeitos obtidos logo na primeira noite de uso do CPAP ainda são pouco relatados. Objetivo Avaliar os efeitos agudos do CPAP sobre variáveis polissonográficas em pacientes com AOS. Materiais e métodos Trata-se de uma série de casos, com um total de 31 pacientes (55,8 ± 11,4 anos; 22 homens) em fase inicial de tratamento com o CPAP no Instituto do Sono de Santa Maria (RS). Os sujeitos foram avaliados pela polissonografia sem e com CPAP (10,2 ± 3,1 cmH2O), em dias diferentes, por meio das seguintes variáveis: estágios do sono 1, 2 e 3 (N1, N2 e N3), sono REM (rapid eyes moviment), índice de apneia e hipopneia (IAH), IAH no sono REM (IAHREM) e índice de microdespertares (IMD). Resultados Houve diminuição com o uso do CPAP no N2 (p < 0,001), IAH (p < 0,001), IAHREM (p < 0,001) e IMD (p = 0,001). O N3 (p = 0,006) e o sono REM (p < 0,001) aumentaram durante a noite com o CPAP. Conclusão Este estudo demonstrou que o CPAP, logo na primeira noite de sua utilização, promove um maior equilíbrio entre as fases e melhora na qualidade do sono de pacientes com AOS. Esses resultados devem ser apresentados aos pacientes e aos seus familiares, visando estimular maior adesão na fase inicial do tratamento com o CPAP. .

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Rev. bras. epidemiol ; 18(1): 13-24, Jan-Mar/2015. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-736426

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OBJETIVO: Identificar aspectos relacionados ao consumo alcoólico entre estudantes de um município do interior do sudeste brasileiro. MÉTODOS: Neste estudo transversal foram avaliados 638 alunos de 13 a 17 anos, sendo 355 (55,6%) meninas, escolhidos de modo randomizado em 13/40 (32,5%) escolas públicas entre novembro de 2009 e agosto de 2010. Foi utilizado um questionário estruturado para coleta de dados pessoais/familiares e o Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) para avaliar o consumo alcoólico. Foi usada análise bivariada e regressão logística. RESULTADOS: Foi verificado que 516 (80,9%) estudantes fizeram uso de álcool na vida e 115 (18,4%) faziam consumo de risco (AUDIT ≥ 8). Pela análise bruta, o consumo de risco associou-se à faixa etária (16 a 17 anos), idade do primeiro consumo (≤ 12 anos), maior renda familiar, ambiente familiar conflituoso, não praticar uma religião e consumo alcoólico dos pais. Pela análise ajustada observou-se associação com a idade do primeiro consumo (≤ 12 anos), sendo odds ratio (OR) = 2,5 e intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%) 1,4 - 4,4. Vida sexual foi mais frequente entre os que já fizeram uso de álcool na vida (OR = 3,3; IC95% 2,0 - 5,3). Sob efeito do álcool, 22/103 alunos (21,4%) nem sempre utilizaram preservativos. Entre todos, 25,4% acreditam que não há risco em beber e 98% já compraram bebidas alcoólicas. Sentir vontade de beber após assistir a propagandas de bebidas alcoólicas foi mais frequente entre adolescentes que já as consumiram (OR = 1,7; IC95% 1,1 - 2,6). CONCLUSÃO: Foi verificado preocupante e precoce consumo alcoólico entre estudantes, mostrando a necessidade tanto de conscientização dos jovens e de seus responsáveis para os riscos desse consumo, quanto de se cumprir a lei que proíbe a venda de bebidas alcoólicas a menores de idade. .


OBJECTIVE: To identify issues related to alcohol consumption among students from an inner city in Southeastern Brazil. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 638 students from 13 to 17 years old, of which 355 (55.6%) were girls, were randomly selected in 13/40 (32.5%) public schools from November 2009 to August 2010. A structured questionnaire was used to collect personal/family data, and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) was used to evaluate alcohol consumption. Bivariate analysis and logistic regression were used. RESULTS: It was observed that 516 (80.9%) students have used alcohol in their lifetime, and 115 (18.4%) had hazardous drinking (AUDIT ≥ 8). By crude analysis, the hazardous drinking was associated with age range (16 - 17 years old), age at first alcohol consumption (≤ 12 years old), higher family income, conflicting family environment, absence of religion practice and parents that consume alcoholic beverages. By adjusted analysis, it was observed an association with the age at first alcohol consumption [≤ 12 years old, odds ratio (OR) = 2.5; 95% confidence interval (95%CI) 1.4 - 4.4]. Active sex life was more frequent among those that have used alcohol in their lifetime (OR = 3.3; 95%CI 2.0 - 5.3). Under the influence of alcohol, 22/103 (21.4%) students have not always used condoms. Among all, 25.4% believe that there is no risk in drinking, and 98% had already bought alcoholic beverages. Having the desire to drink after watching alcoholic beverage advertisements was more frequent among adolescents who had already consumed these beverages (OR = 1.7; 95%CI 1.1 - 2.6). CONCLUSION: The alcohol consumption is early and worrying among adolescents, emphasizing the need for awareness of students and their parents and carers to these risks, and also the compliance with the law prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors. .


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Alcohol Drinking , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Socioeconomic Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Rev. Salusvita (Online) ; 34(2)2015. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-775836

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O treinamento físico é reconhecido como fator importante para prevenção e tratamento de doenças ósseas, como osteoporose. O Ômega 3, presente em alimentos como óleo de linhaça, também pode contribuir para manutenção da saúde óssea. Todavia, poucos estudos investigaram possíveis efeitos sinérgicos de ambos. Objetivo: objetiva-se investigar os efeitos da administração do óleo de linhaça e do treinamento físico sobre a massa óssea de ratos wistar saudáveis. Método: os ratos foram distribuídos em quatro grupos: controle (C), linhaça (L), treinado (T) e linhaça treinado (LT). O treinamento físico consistiu de 30 min/dia, 5 dias/semana, durante 8 semanas, suportando sobrecarga equivalente à 2,5 por cento massa corporal. O óleo de linhaça foi administrado via orogástrica por gavagem (0,5 ml/kg) durante 8 semanas. Os animais tiveram massa corporal registrada no início e final do período experimental e ingestões hídrica e alimentar foram coletadas na última semana de experimento. Após período experimental, os animais foram eutanasiados e a tíbia foi coletada para registros de comprimento e massa. Resultados e Discussão: nos parâmetros peso corporal, ingestões hídrica e alimentar e comprimento ósseo, a administração de linhaça e treinamento físico não causaram efeitos que promovessem diferença significativa nos valores. Todavia, o grupo que recebeu óleo de linhaça e foi submetido ao treinamento físico apresentou massa óssea da tíbia maior que os demais grupos. Conclusão: desta forma, pode ser concluído que, em animais saudáveis, este volume de treinamento físico e administração de óleo de linhaça concomitantemente promoveram aumento na massa tibial, sem provocar alterações nos demais parâmetros estudados...


Physical training is an important factor for the prevention and treatment of bone diseases like osteoporosis. Omega 3 found in foods such as flaxseed oil can also contribute to maintaining bone health. However, few studies have investigated possible synergistic effects of both. Objective: it aimed to verify the effects of administration of flaxseed oil and physical training in bone mass from healthy rats. Method: Wister rats were divided into four groups: control (C), linseed (L), trained (T) and flaxseed trained (LT). Exercise training consisted of 30 min / day, 5 days / week during 8 weeks supporting a load corresponding to 2.5 percent of the body weight. The flaxseed oil was administered via orogastric gavage (0.5 ml / kg) for 8 weeks. The animals had body mass recorded at the beginning and end of the experimental period, and water and food intakes collected in the last week of the experiment. After the experimental period, the animals were sacrificed and the tibia is removed to length and weight records. Results and Discussion: to body weight, water intake, food intake and bone length, the administration of flaxseed and/or physical training did not cause significant differences between the groups studied. However, the group that received flaxseed oil and was subjected to physical training had greater tibial bone mass than the other groups. Conclusion: it is concluded that this volume of physical training and administration of flaxseed oil concomitantly caused an increase in tibial mass without causing changes in other studied parameters in heathy rats...


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , Adult , Physical Exertion/physiology , Rats, Wistar , /administration & dosage , Linseed Oil/administration & dosage
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Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo ; 56(2): 157-163, Mar-Apr/2014. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-703743

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A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the frequencies and characteristics of occupational exposures among medical and nursing students at a Brazilian public university, in addition to their prevention and post-exposure behavior. During the second semester of 2010, a self-administered semi-structured questionnaire was completed by 253/320 (79.1%) medical students of the clinical course and 149/200 (74.5%) nursing students who were already performing practical activities. Among medical students, 53 (20.9%) suffered 73 injuries, which mainly occurred while performing extra-curricular activities (32.9%), with cutting and piercing objects (56.2%), in the emergency room (39.7%), and as a result of lack of technical preparation or distraction (54.8%). Among nursing students, 27 (18.1%) suffered 37 injuries, which mainly occurred with hollow needles (67.6%) in the operating room or wards (72.2%), and as a result of lack of technical preparation or distraction (62.1%). Among medical and nursing students, respectively, 96.4% and 48% were dissatisfied with the instructions on previously received exposure prevention; 48% and 18% did not always use personal protective equipment; 67.6% and 16.8% recapped used needles; 49.3% and 35.1% did not bother to find out the source patient's serological results post-exposure; and 1.4% and 18.9% officially reported injuries. In conclusion, this study found high frequencies of exposures among the assessed students, inadequate practices in prevention and post-exposure, and, consequently, the need for training in “standard precautions” to prevent such exposures.


Estudo transversal foi realizado para verificar, entre estudantes de medicina e de enfermagem de universidade pública brasileira, as frequências e características de exposições ocupacionais e seus comportamentos na prevenção e pós-exposição. Durante o segundo semestre de 2010, questionário autoaplicável e semiestruturado foi completado por 253/320 (79,1%) estudantes de medicina do curso clínico e por 149/200 (74,5%) estudantes de enfermagem que já exerciam atividades práticas. Entre os estudantes de medicina, 53 (20,9%) sofreram 73 acidentes, que ocorreram principalmente em atividades extracurriculares (32,9%), com objetos pérfuro-cortantes (56,2%), na sala de emergência (39,7%) e em decorrência de despreparo técnico ou distração (54,8%). Entre os alunos de enfermagem, 27 (18,1%) sofreram 37 acidentes, que ocorreram principalmente com agulhas ocas (67,6%), no centro cirúrgico ou enfermarias (72,2%) e em decorrência de despreparo técnico ou distração (62,1%). Entre os alunos de medicina e de enfermagem, respectivamente, 96,4% e 48% estavam insatisfeitos com orientações previamente recebidas de prevenção de acidentes, 48% e 18% nem sempre utilizam equipamento de proteção individual, 67,6% e 16,8% reencapam agulhas usadas, 49,3% e 35,1% não se preocuparam em conhecer os exames sorológicos do paciente-fonte pós-exposição e 1,4% e 18,9% relataram o acidente oficialmente. Em conclusão, neste estudo verificaram-se altas frequências de exposições entre os estudantes avaliados, práticas inadequadas na prevenção e pós-exposição e, consequentemente, a necessidade de treinamento nas “precauções padrão” para prevenção de tais exposições.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Young Adult , Accidents, Occupational/statistics & numerical data , Body Fluids , Needlestick Injuries/epidemiology , Occupational Exposure/statistics & numerical data , Students, Medical/statistics & numerical data , Students, Nursing/statistics & numerical data , Attitude of Health Personnel , Accidents, Occupational/prevention & control , Brazil/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Needlestick Injuries/prevention & control , Occupational Exposure/prevention & control , Protective Devices , Risk Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires , Universities
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Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 12(1): 109-111, Jan-Mar/2014. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-705808

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A 23-year-old male with a history of bone marrow transplant for acute myeloid leukemia. He presented a large mass in the right inguinal region 5 years ago. Upon physical examination, right-sided cryptorchidism was observed. The tumor markers alpha-fetoprotein and beta-HCG were within normalcy range and lactate dehydrogenase was raised. Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis revealed right testicular mass in contiguity with the inguinal canal to the ipsilateral retroperitoneum, associated with right hydronephrosis. Due to the risk of germ-cell tumor in undescended testicle, the patient underwent radical right orchiectomy. The pathological examination showed recurrence of acute myeloid leukemia in the testis. He was referred to oncology for adjuvant therapy. Our literature review found no similar cases described.


Paciente de 23 anos, masculino, com antecedente de transplante de medula óssea por leucemia mieloide aguda. Há 5 anos, apresentou volumosa massa em região inguinal direita. No exame físico, foi constatada criptorquidia à direita. Os marcadores tumorais alfa-fetoproteína e beta-HCG encontravam-se dentro da normalidade, e a desidrogenase láctica estava aumentada. A tomografia computadorizada de abdomen e pelve revelou massa testicular direita com contiguidade pelo canal inguinal, até o retroperitônio ipsilateral, associada a hidronefrose direita. Devido ao alto risco de neoplasia germinativa em testículo criptorquídico, o paciente foi submetido à orquiectomia radical direita, cujo anatomopatológico revelou recidiva de leucemia mieloide aguda em testículo. Foi encaminhado para oncologia para terapia adjuvante. Nossa revisão não revelou nenhum caso semelhante na literatura.


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Humans , Male , Young Adult , Cryptorchidism/surgery , Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/surgery , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/surgery , Orchiectomy/methods , Testicular Neoplasms/surgery , Biopsy , Bone Marrow Transplantation , Cryptorchidism/pathology , Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/pathology , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/pathology , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Treatment Outcome , Testicular Neoplasms/pathology
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Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet ; 34(7): 296-303, jul. 2012. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-647872

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OBJETIVO: Verificar em puérperas internadas em um hospital universitário da região Sudeste do Brasil o padrão de consumo alcoólico antes e durante a gravidez, e fatores de risco associados a esse uso. MÉTODOS: Foram incluídas, consecutivamente, 493 puérperas entre junho e setembro de 2009. Foram excluídas puérperas com deficiência cognitiva. Para diagnosticar uso/abuso do álcool antes da gestação foram utilizados os questionários AUDIT e CAGE e, para o consumo durante a gravidez, também o T-ACE. Outro questionário foi aplicado para coleta de dados sociodemográficos, tais como, idade, escolaridade, situação conjugal e renda familiar. Para análise estatística foi utilizado o teste do χ² e calculou-se Odds Ratio (OR) e intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%). Valor p<0,05 foi considerado significante. RESULTADOS: Antes da gravidez, o CAGE foi positivo para 50/405 mulheres (12,3%) e o AUDIT identificou consumo alcoólico em 331 (67,1%), sendo de baixo risco em 233 (47,3%), de risco em 73 (14,8%) e nocivo ou provável dependência em 25 (5%). Durante a gravidez, o CAGE foi positivo para 53/405 gestantes (13,1%), o T-ACE em 84 (17%) e o AUDIT identificou uso do álcool por 114, sendo de baixo risco em 73 (14,8%), de risco em 27 (5,5%) e nocivo ou provável dependência em 14 (2,8%). O consumo de álcool foi mais frequente entre gestantes com menor escolaridade (8,8 versus 3,3%) (OR=2,8; IC95% 1,2 - 6,2) e mais frequente entre as que não coabitavam com companheiro (6 versus 1,7%) (OR=3,8; IC95% 1,3 - 11,1). Entre as gestantes que beberam, 49/114 (43%) foram aconselhadas abstinência. CONCLUSÕES: Verificou-se preocupante consumo alcoólico durante a gestação, principalmente entre as gestantes com menor escolaridade ou que não conviviam com companheiro. Houve baixa frequência de aconselhamento visando abstinência e o AUDIT foi o instrumento que mais frequentemente diagnosticou o uso do álcool.


PURPOSE: To determine the pattern of alcohol use before and during pregnancy and associated risk factors in puerperal women hospitalized in a public university hospital in Southeastern Brazil. METHODS: Between June and September 2009, 493 puerperae were consecutively evaluated. Those with cognitive impairment were excluded from the study. The AUDIT and CAGE questionnaires were used to diagnose alcohol use/abuse before pregnancy, in addition to the T-ACE during pregnancy. Another questionnaire was applied to collect sociodemographic data, such as age, educational level, marital status, and household income. The χ² test was used in the statistical analysis and the Odds Ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95%CI) were calculated. A p-value <0.05 was considered to be significant. RESULTS: Before pregnancy, the CAGE was positive in 50/405 (12.3%) women and the AUDIT identified alcohol use in 331 (67.1%), which was of low risk in 233 (47.3%), risky in 73 (14.8%), and harmful or indicating possible alcohol dependence in 25 (5%). During pregnancy, the CAGE was positive in 53/405 (13.1%) women and the T-ACE in 84 (17%); the AUDIT identified alcohol use in 114 women, which was of low risk in 73 (14.8%), risky in 27 (5.5%), and harmful or indicating possible alcohol dependence in 14 (2.8%). During pregnancy, alcohol use was more frequent (OR=2.8; 95%CI 1.2 - 6.2) among women with a lower educational level (8.8 versus 3.3%) and more frequent (OR=3.8; 95%CI 1.3 - 11.1) among those who did not cohabit with a partner (6 versus 1.7%). Among pregnant women who drank alcohol, 49/114 (43%) were advised to stop drinking. CONCLUSIONS: Alarming alcohol use was observed during pregnancy, especially among pregnant women with a lower educational level and those who did not cohabit with a partner. There was a low frequency of counseling aimed at abstinence and the AUDIT was the instrument that most frequently diagnosed alcohol consumption.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Pregnancy , Young Adult , Alcohol Drinking/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Hospitals, Public , Hospitals, University , Risk Factors
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GED gastroenterol. endosc. dig ; 31(1): 19-24, jan.-mar. 2012. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-681374

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Objetivo: verificar as frequências das causas de hemorragia digestiva alta (HDA) em pacientes portadores de cirrose hepática (CH) atendidos em um hospital geral universitário. Métodos: analisaram-se os prontuários médicos de todos os pacientes portadores de CH atendidos no Hospital de Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia durante o período de janeiro de 2006 a dezembro de 2008. Coletaram-se dados referentes às idades, causa da CH, presença de varizes esofagogástricas, causas de HDA e suas evoluções durante a internação. Para as comparações das frequências analisadas, utilizou-se o teste exato de Fisher. Resultados: foram analisados prontuários de 359 pacientes, sendo 266 (74,1%) homens e 93 (25,9%) mulheres, com idade média (desvio padrão) de 53,6 ± 13,4 anos. Entre eles, 317 submeteram-se à endoscopia digestiva alta e 246 (77,6%) tinham varizes esofágicas ou esofagogástricas; 115 (32,0%) apresentaram HDA e as causas foram varizes esofágicas (65,2%), úlcera péptica gástrica (12,2%) ou duodenal (6,1%), varizes gástricas (5,2%), síndrome de Mallory-Weiss (1,7%) e lesão aguda da mucosa gastroduodenal (2,6%); em 7% dos casos, a causa não pôde ser definida. A frequência de sangramento por úlceras pépticas foi maior (OR = 4,67; IC = 1,35 ? 16,16) entre os pacientes com CH com causa alcoólica [18/208 (8,6%) vs 3/151 (2,0%)]. Entre os 21 (18,3%) pacientes que morreram, as causas da HDA foram varizes esofágicas em 13 (52,4%) e gástricas em 2 (9,5%); em 8 (38,1%) não foram identificadas. Conclusão: um terço dos pacientes teve HDA e as causas mais frequentes foram as varizes esofagogástricas. Sangramentos por úlcera péptica foram mais frequentes entre os pacientes com CH de causa alcoólica. As frequências de mortes durante a internação foram semelhantes àquelas descritas na literatura hodiernamente.


Objectives: to assess the frequency of the causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) in patients with liver cirrhosis (LC) attended at an university teaching hospital. Methods: we analyzed the medical records of all patients with LC treated at the Clinical Hospital of Federal University of Uberlandia in the period from January 2006 to December 2008. The data were collected regarding age, cause of LC, esophagogastric varices, causes of UGIB and its evolution during hospitalization. For comparisons of frequencies analyzed, Fisher?s exact test was employed. Results: we analyzed 359 patients? medical records, 266 (74.1%) men and 93 (25.9%) women with a mean age of (SD) 53.6 ± 13.4 years. Among them, 317 were submitted to the esophagogastroduodenoscopy and 246 (77.6%) had esophageal or esophagogastric varices, 115 (32.0%) had UGIB and the causes were esophageal varices (65.2%), gastric (12 2%) or duodenal (6.1%) peptic ulcers, gastric varices (5.2%), Mallory-Weiss syndrome (1.7%) and acute erosive gastroduodenitis(2.6%); in 7% of cases the cause could not be defined. The frequency of bleeding peptic ulcers was higher (OR = 4.67, CI: 1.35 to 16.16) among patients with LC due to alcohol (18/208 [8.6%]vs 3/151 [2.0%]). Among the 21 (18.3%) patients who died, the causes of UGIB were esophageal varices in 13 (52.4%) and gastric varices in 2 (9.5%); in 8 (38.1%) it was not identified. Conclusion: one third of patients had UGIB and the most frequent causes were the esophagogastric varices. Peptic ulcer bleeding was more frequent among patients with LC due to alcoholism. The frequency of deaths during hospitalization was similar to those described in today is literature.


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage , Liver Cirrhosis , Peptic Ulcer , Esophageal and Gastric Varices , Cross-Sectional Studies , Retrospective Studies , Hospitals, University , Hypertension, Portal , Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic
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J. bras. psiquiatr ; 61(3): 139-147, 2012. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-650606

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OBJECTIVE: To assess the frequency of comorbidities of mental and behavioral disorders (CMBD) in psychoactive substance (PAS)-dependent patients with different periods of abstinence cared for at Alcohol and Other Drug Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS-ad). METHOD: All patients under treatment in the two CAPS-ad of the city of Uberlândia-MG, between April and September 2010, were consecutively assessed. The ICD-10 symptom checklist was used to diagnose CMBD; additional information was obtained from interviews and medical records. The patients were divided according to duration of abstinence: < 1 week (Group 1); 1-4 weeks (Group 2); and > 4 weeks (Group 3). RESULTS: Of all patients assessed, 62.8% were diagnosed with CMBD, which were more frequent (p < 0.05) in Group 1 (72%) than Group 3 (54.2%), and both groups were similar to Group 2 (61%). Depressive and anxiety disorders were more frequent among patients of Group 1. Mood disorders were more frequent (p < 0.05) in women [22/34 (65%) vs. 54/154 (35.1%)], whereas psychotic disorders were more frequent (p = 0.05) in men [16/154 (10.4%) vs. 0]. The presence of CMBD was associated with more severe clinical conditions. CONCLUSIONS: The higher frequency of diagnosis of CMBD in patients of Group 1 may have resulted from the difficulties in distinguishing mental disorders that are due to PAS intoxication or withdrawal from those that are not. However, to make the diagnosis of CMBD, even during detoxification, can increase the likelihood of better response to treatment.


OBJETIVO: Avaliar a frequência de comorbidades de transtorno mental e comportamental (CTMC) em pacientes dependentes de substâncias psicoativas (SPA) em Centros de Atenção Psicossocial de Álcool e outras Drogas (CAPS-ad), com diferentes períodos de abstinência. MÉTODO: Avaliaram-se, consecutivamente, todos os pacientes que estavam em tratamento nos dois CAPS-ad de Uberlândia-MG, entre abril e setembro de 2010. Para o diagnóstico de CTMC, utilizou-se o Checklist de sintomas da CID-10; informações adicionais foram obtidas em entrevistas e em prontuários. Os pacientes foram divididos de acordo com o tempo de abstinência: < 1 semana (Grupo 1), 1-4 semanas (Grupo 2) e > 4 semanas (Grupo 3). RESULTADOS: Dentre todos, 62,8% tiveram diagnóstico de CTMC, que foi mais frequente (p < 0,05) no Grupo 1 (72%) do que no Grupo 3 (54,2%); ambos os grupos foram semelhantes ao Grupo 2 (61%). Transtornos depressivos e de ansiedade foram mais frequentes entre pacientes do Grupo 1. Transtornos de humor foram mais frequentes (p < 0,05) em mulheres [22/34 (65%) vs. 54/154 (35,1%)], enquanto transtornos psicóticos foram mais frequentes (p = 0,05) em homens [16/154 (10,4%) vs. 0]. CTMC associou-se a piores condições clínicas. CONCLUSÕES: Maior frequência de diagnóstico de CTMC entre pacientes do Grupo 1 pode ser decorrente das dificuldades de se diferenciar transtornos mentais que são decorrentes ou independentes da intoxicação ou suspensão da SPA. Porém, fazer o diagnóstico de CTMC, mesmo durante a desintoxicação, pode aumentar as chances de resposta ao tratamento.

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Braz. j. infect. dis ; 15(3): 268-271, May-June 2011. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-589960

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BACKGROUND: Patients with chronic liver disease have a higher risk of fulminant hepatitis when infected with hepatitis A virus, and vaccination of these patients against such infection is recommended. In Brazil, mainly in the South and Southeast regions, the epidemiology of hepatitis A (HA) has shifted from high to intermediate endemicity, which would have implication on policy of HA vaccination for these populations. OBJECTIVE: To verify the prevalence of HA immunity in adult patients with liver cirrhosis (LC), in Uberlândia MG, a city of Southeastern Brazil. METHODS: Between December 2005 and December 2006, 106 patients with LC were consecutively evaluated. In addition, 75 individuals without LC or alcoholism were evaluated (control group - CG). RESULTS: Total anti-HAV (ELISA methods) was positive in 104 (98.1 percent) patients with LC (82 men, 24 women; mean age, 53.3 ± 11.9 years) and in 74 (98.7 percent) individuals of the CG (55 men, 20 women; mean age, 47 ± 11.6 years), p > 0.05. CONCLUSIONS: For patients with chronic liver disease, in the geographic regions and age groups evaluated, routine vaccination against hepatitis A is not recommended. Moreover, the serum determination of total anti-HAV, used to assess immunity, is five times cheaper than vaccination against hepatitis A and, for this reason, should precede vaccination.


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Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Hepatitis A virus/immunology , Hepatitis A/immunology , Liver Cirrhosis/immunology , Brazil/epidemiology , Case-Control Studies , Chronic Disease , Hepatitis A Vaccines/administration & dosage , Hepatitis A Vaccines/immunology , Hepatitis A/epidemiology , Hepatitis A/prevention & control , Liver Cirrhosis/epidemiology , Liver Cirrhosis/virology , Needs Assessment , Prevalence , Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Braz. dent. j ; 22(5): 415-421, 2011. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-601844

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The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and use of amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, in patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Forty-seven women (mean age = 35.4 years old) with chronic TMD were enrolled in the study and divided into 4 groups: amitriptyline; amitriptyline and CBT; placebo and CBT; and placebo only (control). Patients were managed for 7 consecutive weeks. Follow-up evaluations were done at the 1st, 7th and 11th weeks of treatment. The presence and severity of pain, levels of depression, and quality of life and sleep were measured. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, Chi-square and Cochran tests, considering a significance level of 5 percent. Improvements were found for all factors considered in the intragroup analysis, although no significant differences were detected among groups. However, at the end of the treatment (11 weeks of follow-up), these positive outcomes persisted only for the women treated with amitriptyline and CBT. The obtained results suggest that the combination of amitriptyline and CBT may be effective in reducing pain and depression levels as well as in improving the quality of life and sleep in patients with chronic TMD.


O objetivo deste estudo piloto foi avaliar a eficácia do uso de uma terapia cognitivo comportamental (TCC) e da amitriptilina, um antidepressivo tricíclico, no tratamento de pacientes portadores de disfunções temporomandibulares (DTM) crônicas. Quarenta e sete mulheres (com 35,4 anos em média) diagnosticadas com DTM crônica foram selecionadas e divididas em 4 grupos: amitriptilina; amitriptilina + TCC; placebo + TCC; e placebo (controle) e controle. As pacientes foram submetidas às terapias por 7 semanas consecutivas. As reavaliações aconteceram 1, 7 e 11 semanas após o início da terapia (11 semanas de avaliações). Foram avaliados a presença e severidade de dor, o nível de depressão, a qualidade de vida e do sono. Os dados foram avaliados através de ANOVA, Qui-quadrado e teste de Cochran, considerando um nível de significância de 5 por cento. Foram observadas melhoras significantes em todos os fatores avaliados para todos os grupos, porém não foram observadas diferenças entre os grupos. Após o final da terapia, os resultados positivos persistiram apenas para o grupo amitriptilina + TCC. Os resultados sugerem que o uso associado de amitriptilina e TCC no tratamento de pacientes portadores de DTM crônicas pode ser efetivo na melhora da dor, nível de depressão, qualidade de vida e do sono.


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Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Amitriptyline/therapeutic use , Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic/therapeutic use , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/therapy , Chronic Pain/classification , Chronic Pain/drug therapy , Chronic Pain/therapy , Depression/classification , Depression/drug therapy , Depression/therapy , Follow-Up Studies , Pain Measurement , Pilot Projects , Placebos , Quality of Life , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders/drug therapy , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders/therapy , Sleep/drug effects , Sleep/physiology , Treatment Outcome , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/classification , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/drug therapy
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Appl. cancer res ; 31(3): 97-101, 2011. tab
Article in English | LILACS, Inca | ID: lil-652799

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the incidence of cancer in patients treated in the Alcoholism Outpatient Clinic of the Clinical Hospital of the Federal University of Uberlândia, in the city of Uberlândia, MG, Brazil. METHODS: Medical records of 490 out of 511 patients, treated between January 1995 and December 2006, were reviewed. This search was conducted in the hospital's Medical Archive Service and in the Mortality Information System of the city of Uberlândia's Civil Registry Office.RESULTS: No patients were referred with a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of cancer. Among the 490 patients, 23 (4.7%) developed some form of cancer during the study period. All these were men, with a mean age of 48.7 ± 9.6 years (33 to 65 years), and 18 (78.3%) were smokers. Upper aerodigestive tract cancer was the most frequent (10/23 - 43.5%) and in all of them, the histological type was squamous cell carcinoma; 5 (21.7%) had gastric cancer (adenocarcinoma); 2 (8.7%), lung (carcinoma); 2 (8.7%), liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma); 2 (8.7%), central nervous system cancer; 1 (4.3%), acute myeloid leukemia (FAB M2); 1 (4.3%), rhabdomyosarcoma; and 1 (4.3%), poorly differentiated carcinoma with undefined primary site.CONCLUSIONS: During the study period, at least 4.7% of patients developed some form of cancer, predominantly in the upper aerodigestive tract. This is an alarming fact, considering that 12.3% of Brazilians aged over 12 years may be dependent on alcohol and another 24% make heavy and/or frequent use of alcoholic beverages.


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Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Alcoholism/complications , Neoplasms/epidemiology , Tobacco Use Disorder/adverse effects , Incidence , Neoplasms/etiology
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