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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 80(2): 168-172, Feb. 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1364368

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ABSTRACT Background: Among the comorbidities that accompany multiple sclerosis (MS), restless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common. Anxiety and depression are common psychological comorbidities that impact the quality of life of patients with MS (PwMS), as well as patients with RLS. Objective: To investigate the psychiatric burden of MS and RLS coexistence, we conducted a nationwide, multicenter and cross-sectional survey. Methods: Participants were assessed by using demographic and clinical parameters along with the Hamilton Anxiety and Hamilton Depression Scales (HAM-A and HAM-D). Results: Out of the 1,068 participants, 173 (16.2%) were found to have RLS [RLS(+)] and 895 (83.8%) did not [RLS(-)]. The mean scores for HAM-A and HAM-D were significantly higher among RLS(+) subjects than among RLS(-) subjects (p<0.001 for all variables). Conclusions: According to our data, the presence of RLS in PwMS may increase the occurrence of both anxiety and depression symptoms. Awareness and treatment of RLS in PwMS could possibly reduce the symptoms of psychiatric comorbidities originating from RLS.


RESUMO Antecedentes: Considerando-se as comorbidades que acompanham a esclerose múltipla (EM), a síndrome das pernas inquietas (SPI) é uma das mais comuns, e ansiedade e depressão são comorbidades psicológicas comuns que afetam a qualidade de vida de pacientes com EM, bem como de pacientes com SPI. Objetivo: Investigar a carga psiquiátrica da coexistência de EM e SPI por meio de uma pesquisa nacional, multicêntrica e transversal. Métodos: Os participantes foram avaliados por parâmetros demográficos e clínicos, além da versão turca das escalas de ansiedade e depressão de Hamilton (HAM-A e HAM-D). Resultados: Dos 1.068 participantes, 173 (16,2%) apresentaram SPI [SPI (+)] e 895 (83,8%) não [SPI (-)]. As pontuações médias no HAM-A e no HAM-D foram significativamente maiores em indivíduos com SPI (+) do que naqueles com SPI (-) (p <0,001 para todas as variáveis). Conclusões: De acordo com nossos dados, a presença de SPI na EM pode aumentar a ocorrência de sintomas de ansiedade e depressão. A conscientização e o tratamento da SPI na EM podem reduzir os sintomas de comorbidades psiquiátricas originadas da SPI.


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Humans , Restless Legs Syndrome/diagnosis , Restless Legs Syndrome/epidemiology , Multiple Sclerosis/complications , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Anxiety/epidemiology , Quality of Life , Cross-Sectional Studies , Depression
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 79(8): 692-696, Aug. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1339236

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ABSTRACT Background: To improve the comparability of multiple sclerosis (MS) prevalence across Brazilian regions, the Brazilian Committee for Treatment and Research in MS has implemented a standardized approach to assess the prevalence of the disease in five key cities, which were deemed representative of their regions in terms of socio-geographical features and where in-person revision of each case was feasible. Objective: To report the point-prevalence of MS in Passo Fundo, one of the key cities in Southern Brazil. Methods: We sought to identify all MS patients who were living in Passo Fundo on July 1st, 2015. The primary source for case ascertainment was records from the offices of neurologists and neurosurgeons practicing in the city. Multiple secondary sources were used to maximize identification of cases. All patients underwent in-person review of the diagnosis by a panel of neurologists with experience in MS. Results: We identified 52 MS patients living in Passo Fundo on July 1st, 2015. The point-prevalence rate for MS was 26.4/100,000 population (95% confidence interval, 19.7 to 34.6/100,000). Among the MS cases, 42 (80.8%) were female, for a sex ratio of 4.2:1. Forty-six cases (88.5%) were categorized as relapsing-remitting MS, and the remaining 6 cases, as secondary progressive MS (11.5%). Other epidemiological and clinical features were comparable to national and international MS populations. Conclusions: The prevalence of MS in Passo Fundo is one of the highest reported in Brazil so far. Studies in other key Brazilian cities, using the same methodology, are currently being carried out.


RESUMO Introdução: Para melhor comparar a prevalência de esclerose múltipla (EM) nas diferentes regiões do Brasil, o Comitê Brasileiro para Tratamento e Pesquisa em Esclerose Múltipla implementou uma abordagem padronizada para avaliar a prevalência da doença em 5 cidades-chave, consideradas representativas de suas regiões em termos de características sociogeográficas e nas quais seria viável revisar cada caso pessoalmente. Objetivos: Descrever a prevalência pontual de EM em Passo Fundo, uma das cidades-chave, localizada no Sul do Brasil. Métodos: Buscamos identificar todos os pacientes com EM que viviam em Passo Fundo no dia 1( de julho de 2015. A fonte primária para identificação de casos foi os registros de consultórios de neurologistas e neurocirurgiões da cidade. Múltiplas fontes secundárias foram usadas para maximizar a identificação de casos. Todos os pacientes tiveram o diagnóstico revisado pessoalmente por um painel de neurologistas com experiência em EM. Resultados: Identificamos 52 pacientes com EM que viviam em Passo Fundo em 1( de julho de 2015. Assim, a prevalência pontual bruta de EM foi 26,4/100.000 habitantes (intervalo de confiança de 95%, 19,7 a 34,6/100.000). Entre os casos de EM, 42 (80,8%) eram mulheres, (razão de sexos: 4,2:1). Quarenta e seis casos (88,5%) foram categorizados como EM remitente-recorrente, e os 6 casos restantes como EM secundariamente progressiva (11,5%). As demais características epidemiológicas e clínicas foram comparáveis a populações de EM internacionais. Conclusões: A prevalência de EM em Passo Fundo é uma das maiores já relatadas no Brasil. Estudos em outras cidades-chave brasileiras, usando a mesma metodologia, estão em andamento.


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Humans , Female , Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cities/epidemiology
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Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet ; 43(3): 165-171, Mar. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1251296

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Abstract Objective To describe the obstetric outcomes of patients withmultiple sclerosis (MS) and the impact of pregnancy and the postpartum period on the progression of the disease. Methods A case series study performed between December 2019 and February 2020, reporting pregnancies occurred between 1996 and 2019. The subjects included were women with MS undergoing follow-up at an MS referral center in Northeastern Brazil, and who had at least one pregnancy after the onset of MS symptoms, or who had their first relapse in the first year after delivery. Results In total, 26 women and 38 pregnancies were analyzed - 32 of them resulted in delivery, and the remaining 6, in miscarriages. There was a significant increase in the prevalence of relapse during the postpartum period when compared with the gestational period. In 16 (42.1%) of the pregnancies, there was exposure to diseasemodifying therapies (DMTs) - 14 (36.8%), to interferon β, and 2 (5.3%), to fingolimod. Higher rates of abortion, prematurity and low birth weight were reported in the group was exposed to DMT when compared with the one who was not. Conclusion In the sample of the present study, there was a significant increase in the rate of MS relapse during the postpartum period when compared with the gestational period. Additionally, it seems that exposure to DMTs during pregnancy may affect the obstetric outcomes of the patients.


Resumo Objetivo Descrever os desfechos obstétricos de pacientes com esclerose múltipla (EM) e o impacto da gravidez e do período pós-parto na progressão da doença. Métodos Uma série de casos realizada entre dezembro de 2019 e fevereiro de 2020, que retrata gestações ocorridas entre 1996 e 2019. As pacientes incluídas neste estudo foram mulheres com EM, que realizam acompanhamento em um centro de referência em EM no Nordeste do Brasil, e que tiveram ao menos uma gestação após o início dos sintomas da EM, ou tiveram o primeiro surto da doença no ano posterior ao parto. Resultados No total, 26 mulheres e 38 gestações foram avaliadas - dentre as quais, 32 resultaram em partos, e 6, em abortamentos. Houve um aumento significativo na prevalência de surtos durante o pós-parto quando comparado com o período gestacional. Em 16 (42,1%) das gravidezes, houve exposição a terapias modificadoras da doença (TMDs) - 14 (36,8%) a β-interferona, e 2 (5,3%) a fingolimode. As taxas de abortamento, prematuridade e baixo peso ao nascer foram mais elevadas no grupo exposto às TMDs quando comparado com o não exposto. Conclusão Na amostra deste estudo, houve um aumento significativo na taxa de surtos da EM durante o período pós-parto quando comparado com o período gestacional. Além disso, a exposição às TMDs durante a gestação pode afetar os desfechos obstétricos das pacientes.


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Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Infant, Newborn , Adult , Young Adult , Pregnancy Complications/epidemiology , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Referral and Consultation , Brazil/epidemiology , Pregnancy Outcome , Disease Progression
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ABCS health sci ; 46: e021212, 09 fev. 2021. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1281233

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INTRODUCTION: Treatment for multiple sclerosis should focus on relapse prevention and treatment, as well as symptom and disease progression control, which require the use of multiple medications. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association of polypharmacy and related clinical, epidemiological factors in multiple sclerosis patient cohorts. METHODS: It was conducted a prospective study of multiple sclerosis patients that held a prescription of disease-modifying drugs between January and December 2017. The medications were analyzed and classified as either long-term or as-needed medications for therapeutic objective and prescription status purposes. RESULTS: During 2017, 124 patients were attended, 106 were eligible for the study, and 81 agreed to participate. The average age was 40.95±11.69 years. The disease duration varied between 6 months and 30 years, with a median of 7 years. More than half of the multiple sclerosis patients suffered from comorbidities (54.32%), and 76.54% were categorized as polypharmacy. The comparison of polypharmacy between the groups yielded significant differences for comorbidities and employment status and regarding age between patients with polypharmacy and patients without polypharmacy of long-term medications. CONCLUSION: The age of the patient and the presence of comorbidities are important factors related to polypharmacy.


INTRODUÇÃO: O tratamento da esclerose múltipla deve ser concentrado na prevenção e tratamento de recaídas, bem como no controle da progressão dos sintomas e doenças, o que requer o uso de vários medicamentos. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a associação de polifarmácia a fatores epidemiológicos clínicos em uma coorte de pacientes com esclerose múltipla. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo prospectivo de pacientes com esclerose múltipla que possuíam prescrição de medicamentos modificadores da doença entre janeiro e dezembro de 2017. Os medicamentos foram analisados e classificados como medicamentos de longo prazo ou conforme necessário para fins terapêuticos de objetivo e status de prescrição. RESULTADOS: Durante 2017 foram atendidos 124 pacientes, destes 106 pacientes foram elegíveis para o estudo e 81 concordaram em participar. A idade média foi de 40,95±11,69 anos. A duração da doença variou entre 6 meses e 30 anos, com mediana de 7 anos. Mais da metade dos pacientes com esclerose múltipla apresentava comorbidades (54,32%) e 76,54% foram classificados com polifarmácia. A comparação da polifarmácia entre os grupos demonstrou diferenças significativas para comorbidades, e situação de trabalho, e em relação à idade entre pacientes com polifarmácia e pacientes sem polifarmácia com medicamentos de longa duração. CONCLUSÃO: A idade do paciente e a presença de comorbidades são fatores importantes relacionados à polifarmácia.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Polypharmacy , Multiple Sclerosis/drug therapy , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Comorbidity , Prospective Studies
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 79(2): 122-126, Feb. 2021. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1153153

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ABSTRACT Background: The Brazilian Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (BCTRIMS) has launched an initiative to determine the prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Brazil, based on key cities deemed representative of their regions in terms of demographic and environmental features. Objective: To investigate the prevalence rate of MS in Joinville. Methods: We reviewed the medical records of all patients who lived in Joinville and met the 2010 McDonald's diagnostic criteria revised for MS on the prevalence day (March 11, 2016). Potential MS patients included individuals treated by all practicing neurologists in the city and the ones found in patients' association and the database of the Municipal Department of Health. Advertisements about the survey were also broadcast on radio and television. Patients who were not living in Joinville on the prevalence day were excluded. All potential MS patients were invited to an in-person diagnostic review, carried out by a panel of experienced neurologists with special expertise in MS on March 11, 2016. Results: The MS prevalence rate was 13.5 per 100,000 inhabitants (95% confidence interval [95%CI] 12.9-14.0/100,000). A total of 51 (66.2%) participants were females, and 26 (33.7%) were males (female to male ratio=1.9:1). Out of the 77 patients, 73 (94.8%) were Caucasians, and four (5.1%) were mixed-race. Conclusions: Despite its latitude location and European colonization, the prevalence rate was below expectation. The intense internal migration from regions with lower MS prevalence rates to Joinville may have played a role in attenuating the increased risk of MS associated with latitude gradient and European ancestry. Prevalence studies in other cities from Southern Brazil with no significant internal migration and taking part in this broad project may clarify this issue.


RESUMO Introdução: O Comitê Brasileiro de Tratamento e Pesquisa em Esclerose Múltipla (EM) (BCTRIMS) lançou uma iniciativa para determinar a prevalência da EM no Brasil, com base em cidades-chave, consideradas representativas de suas regiões em termos de características demográficas e ambientais. Objetivo: Investigar a taxa de prevalência de EM na cidade de Joinville. Métodos: Foram revisados os prontuários médicos dos pacientes residentes de Joinville e que atendiam aos critérios de diagnóstico McDonald's 2010 revisados para EM no dia da prevalência (11 de março de 2016). Os pacientes em potencial com EM incluíam todos os neurologistas em atividade na cidade, a associação de pacientes e o banco de dados da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde. Anúncios sobre a pesquisa também foram veiculados no rádio e na televisão. Foram excluídos os pacientes que não moravam em Joinville no dia do estudo. Todos os casos potenciais de EM foram convidados para uma revisão presencial do diagnóstico clínico realizada por um painel de neurologistas experientes em EM no dia 11 de março de 2016. Resultados: A prevalência da EM foi de 13,5 por 100.000 habitantes (intervalo de confiança de 95% [IC95%] 12,9-14,0/100.000). 51 pacientes (66,2%) eram do sexo feminino e 26 pacientes (33,7%) do sexo masculino (razão mulher:homem de 1,9:1). Dos 77 pacientes com EM, 73 (94,8%) eram caucasianos e 4 (5,1%) se declararam como pardos. Conclusões: Apesar da colonização europeia, a taxa de prevalência foi abaixo da expectativa, possivelmente devido à elevada taxa de imigração interna associada ao perfil econômico de Joinville. Estudos de prevalência em outras cidades da região sul do Brasil sem imigração interna significativa, e como parte desse amplo projeto, podem esclarecer essa questão.


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Humans , Male , Female , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cities/epidemiology , White People
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Rev. cuba. invest. bioméd ; 39(4): e844, oct.-dic. 2020.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1156458

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En la esclerosis múltiple se pierde la tolerancia inmunológica a las vainas de mielina. Los virus pueden intervenir en su etiopatogenia. La actual pandemia de COVID-19 puede incrementar los casos y exacerbar los brotes de esclerosis múltiple(AU)


Multiple sclerosis causes the loss of immune tolerance to myelin sheaths. Viruses may be involved in its pathogenesis. The current COVID-19 pandemic may increase the number of cases and exacerbate the outbreaks of this disease(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Coronavirus Infections/complications , Multiple Sclerosis/etiology , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Disease Outbreaks/prevention & control
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 78(9): 556-560, Sept. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1131753

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ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the frequency of Comorbid Fibromyalgia Syndrome and its effects on quality of life and activities of daily living without any known psychiatric problem (schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) or severe disability, other than depression, in patients with multiple sclerosis, which is known to be a chronic disease in young adults. Methods: The study included 103 patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, following McDonald criteria, who had relapsing remitting disease. The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Fatigue Severity Scale, and Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 were applied for all patients. Results were analyzed using statistical methods. Results: Mean age was 35.04±8.72 years in the study population. The Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score was 2.21±0.93. Comorbid Fibromyalgia Syndrome was detected in 20 patients (19.4%). The mean score of Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 was found to be significantly higher in multiple sclerosis patients with Comorbid Fibromyalgia Syndrome when compared to those without it (34.80±9.14 versus 71.67±13.95; p<0.05). Conclusion: These results indicate that increased frequency of Comorbid Fibromyalgia Syndrome in multiple sclerosis causes worsening in activities of daily living and quality of life, delayed diagnosis, disability progression, and increased admission rates. Questioning and appropriately managing Comorbid Fibromyalgia Syndrome in clinical practice are important to improve the quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients.


RESUMEN Objetivo: Investigar la frecuencia del Síndrome de Fibromialgia Comórbido y sus efectos sobre la calidad de vida y las actividades cotidianas sin problemas psiquiátricos conocidos o discapacidad grave en pacientes con esclerosis múltiple, que se conoce como una enfermedad crónica en adultos jóvenes. Métodos: El estudio incluyó a 103 pacientes diagnosticados con esclerosis múltiple, según los criterios de McDonald, que tenían enfermedad remitente recurrente. En todos los pacientes se completaron: el Cuestionario de Impacto de Fibromialgia, el Inventario de Ansiedad de Beck, el Inventario de Depresión de Beck, el Índice de Calidad del Sueño de Pittsburgh, la Escala de Gravedad de Fatiga y la Calidad de Vida de la Esclerosis Múltiple-54. Los resultados se analizaron mediante métodos estadísticos. Resultados: La edad media fue de 35,04±8,72 años en la población de estudio. La puntuación de la Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) fue de 2,21±0,93. Se detectó el Síndrome de Fibromialgia Comórbido en 20 pacientes (19,4%). Se encontró que la puntuación media de la Calidad de Vida de la Esclerosis Múltiple-54 era significativamente más alta en pacientes de esclerosis múltiple con Síndrome de Fibromialgia Comórbido en comparación con aquellos sin él (34,80±9,14 versus 71,67±13,95; p<0,05). Conclusión: Esos resultados indican que el aumento de la frecuencia del Síndrome de Fibromialgia Comórbido en la esclerosis múltiple provoca empeoramiento de las actividades cotidianas y la calidad de vida, diagnóstico tardío, progresión de la discapacidad y mayores tasas de admisión. Cuestionar y manejar adecuadamente el Síndrome de Fibromialgia Comórbido en la práctica clínica son importantes para mejorar la calidad de vida en pacientes con esclerosis múltiple.


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Humans , Adult , Young Adult , Fibromyalgia/epidemiology , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Quality of Life , Activities of Daily Living , Depression/epidemiology , Fatigue/epidemiology
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Rev. enferm. UERJ ; 27: e44079, jan.-dez. 2019. tab
Article in Portuguese | BDENF, LILACS | ID: biblio-1052674

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Objetivo: identificar a prevalência do diagnóstico de enfermagem Mobilidade Física Prejudicada, suas características definidoras e fatores relacionados em pessoas com Esclerose múltipla e verificar a associação entre ambos e suas razões de prevalência. Métodos: estudo transversal com 113 pacientes em um hospital da região Nordeste do Brasil. Para a análise dos dados utilizou-se os testes de qui-quadrado de Pearson e exato de Fisher, sendo calculadas também as razões de prevalência. Resultados: o diagnóstico esteve presente em 89% da amostra e as características e fatores que apresentaram associação foram: alterações na marcha; instabilidade postural; movimentos descoordenados; redução nas habilidades motoras finas e grossas; depressão; força muscular diminuída e prejuízo músculo esquelético. Conclusão: o diagnóstico apresentou-se com elevada frequência na amostra, o que permite identificar as necessidades de intervenções que diz respeito à capacidade funcional do indivíduo, potencializando seu rendimento funcional e pessoal, através do planejamento do cuidado e da assistência qualificada


Objective: to identify the prevalence of the nursing diagnosis Impaired Physical Mobility, its defining characteristics and related factors in people with multiple sclerosis, and to verify the association between both and their prevalence ratios. Methods: cross-sectional study, with 113 patients in a hospital in the Northeast region of Brazil. Pearson's chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used to perform data analysis, and the prevalence ratios were calculated. Results: the diagnosis was present in 89% of the sample and the characteristics and factors that presented association were: changes in gait; postural instability; uncoordinated movements; reduction in fine and gross motor skills; depression; decreased muscle strength and skeletal muscle injury. Conclusion: the diagnosis was presented with high frequency in the sample, which allows identifying the needs of interventions that relate to the functional capacity of the individual, enhancing their functional and personal income through the planning of care and qualified care.


Objetivo: identificar la prevalencia del diagnóstico de enfermería Movilidad Física Deteriorada, sus características definitorias y factores relacionados en personas con esclerosis múltiple, y verificar la asociación entre ambos y sus razones de prevalencia. Métodos: estudio transversal, con 113 pacientes en un hospital de la región noreste de Brasil. La prueba de chi-cuadrado de Pearson y la prueba exacta de Fisher se usaron para realizar el análisis de datos, y se calcularon las razones de prevalencia. Resultados: el diagnóstico estuvo presente en el 89% de la muestra y las características y factores que presentaron asociación fueron: cambios en la marcha; inestabilidad postural; movimientos descoordinados; reducción de las habilidades motoras fina y gruesa; depresión; disminución de la fuerza muscular y lesión del esqueleto muscular. Conclusión: el diagnóstico se presentó con alta frecuencia en la muestra, lo que permite identificar las necesidades de las intervenciones que se relacionan con la capacidad funcional del individuo, mejorando sus ingresos funcionales y personales a través de la planificación de la atención y la atención calificada.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Nursing Diagnosis , Standardized Nursing Terminology , Multiple Sclerosis , Multiple Sclerosis/diagnosis , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Nursing Process , Multiple Sclerosis/nursing , Multiple Sclerosis/pathology , Multiple Sclerosis/prevention & control
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 77(9): 617-621, Sept. 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1038747

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ABSTRACT Migraine adds to the burden of patients suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS). The ID-migraine is a useful tool for screening migraine, and the Migraine Disability Assessment questionnaire can evaluate disease burden. The aim of the present study was to assess the presence and burden of migraine in patients with MS. Methods: Patients diagnosed with MS attending specialized MS units were invited to answer an online survey if they also experienced headache. Results: The study included 746 complete responses from patients with MS and headache. There were 625 women and 121 men, and 69% of all the patients were aged between 20 and 40 years. Migraine was identified in 404 patients (54.1%) and a moderate-to-high burden of disease was observed in 68.3% of the patients. Conclusion: Migraine is a frequent and disabling type of primary headache reported by patients with MS.


RESUMO Enxaqueca piora o sofrimento do paciente que tem esclerose múltipla (EM). ID-migraine é uma ferramenta útil para seleção de pacientes com enxaqueca e Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) é um questionário que avalia o impacto da doença. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a presença e impacto de enxaqueca em pacientes com EM. Métodos: Pacientes diagnosticados com EM e tratados em clínicas especializadas foram convidados a responder um questionário online se também apresentassem cefaleia. Resultados: O estudo incluiu 746 participantes com cefaleia e EM que preencheram completamente as respostas. Foram 625 mulheres e 121 homens, sendo 69% dos pacientes com idade entre 20 e 40 anos. Enxaqueca foi identificada em 404 pacientes (54,1%) e moderado a grave impacto da doença foi observado em 68,3% dos casos. Conclusão: Enxaqueca é uma cefaleia primária frequente e incapacitante relatada por pacientes com EM.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Young Adult , Headache/epidemiology , Migraine Disorders/epidemiology , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Treatment Outcome , Sex Distribution , Disability Evaluation , Headache/drug therapy , Migraine Disorders/drug therapy
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 77(5): 341-345, Jun. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1011337

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ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the employment status of Brazilians with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: Analysis of a cross-sectional online survey including questions on demographic and occupational status at the time of diagnosis and survey completion, and time from the first symptom to diagnosis. Results: Of those who answered the survey, 804 Brazilians with MS were included. Median age of onset and current age were 28.3 and 36.2 years; median time to diagnosis and disease duration were 2.7 and 7.9 years; 67% held a university degree and 29% finished high school; 94% had a paid occupation contributing to the family income at least once in their lives, 77% were employed at the time of diagnosis but only 59% were employed at the time of survey. Longer disease duration, longer time to diagnosis and younger age at the first symptom, were identified as factors correlated with being unemployed. Conclusions: The rate of unemployment doubled after the first symptoms of MS, and only 59% of highly-educated people with MS in their productive years were employed. The longer time to diagnosis may imply treatment delay, and strategies focusing on early diagnosis and adequate treatment may favor employment retention and reduce disability related costs, such as social benefits and pension fund use.


RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever o estado de empregabilidade de uma amostra brasileira de pessoas com esclerose múltipla (EM). Métodos: Estudo transversal incluindo informações demográficas e ocupacionais no momento do diagnóstico e atual, e o tempo do primeiro sintoma ao diagnóstico. Resultados: Foram incluídos 804 pacientes com EM, com mediana de idade de início dos sintomas e atual de 28,3 e 36,2 anos; tempo mediano para diagnóstico e duração da doença de 2,7 e 7,9 anos. Desta amostra, 67% possuíam diploma universitário e 29% terminaram o ensino médio. No total, 94% tiveram uma ocupação remunerada pelo menos uma vez na vida, 77% estavam empregados no diagnóstico, mas apenas 59% estavam empregados no momento da pesquisa. Maior duração de doença, maior tempo para o diagnóstico e menor idade no 1° sintoma foram os fatores relacionados ao desemprego. Conclusões: A taxa de desemprego dobra após os primeiros sintomas da EM, e apenas 59% das pessoas com alto nível educacional com EM em seus anos produtivos estão empregados. Maior tempo para o diagnóstico pode implicar atraso no tratamento, e estratégias com foco no diagnóstico precoce e tratamento adequado podem favorecer a retenção de emprego e reduzir os custos relacionados à doença, como benefícios sociais e uso de fundos de pensão.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Employment/statistics & numerical data , Social Determinants of Health/statistics & numerical data , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Socioeconomic Factors , Time Factors , Brazil/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Disabled Persons/statistics & numerical data , Age of Onset , Statistics, Nonparametric , Delayed Diagnosis , Multiple Sclerosis/physiopathology
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 77(5): 352-356, Jun. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1011343

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ABSTRACT Multiple sclerosis (MS) prevalence, in some cities in Brazil, was estimated and was found to range from 0.75 to 30.7/100,000. The reasons for such a large variation in rates of prevalence are not clear, but environment and genetics help to explain this phenomenon. Methods: A cross-sectional study using three sources of case ascertainment to estimate the prevalence of MS in the city of Goiânia in December, 2015. Results: A total of 318 MS patients was found after removing overlapping sources. The prevalence of MS was 22.4/100,000 population. Conclusion: Our study was the first in Goiás and the third in the midwest region, and we found a great increase in the prevalence of MS in the region. It is necessary to perform other studies using the same methodology for a more accurate evaluation of the true prevalence of MS in Brazil.


RESUMO A prevalência de esclerose múltipla (EM) no Brasil foi estimada em algumas cidades e foi encontrada entre 0,75 e 30,7 / 100.000. As razões para tal grande variação nas taxas de prevalência não são claras, mas existem aspectos ambientais e genéticos para explicar esse fenômeno. Métodos: Foram utilizadas três fontes de averiguação de casos para estimar a prevalência de esclerose múltipla (EM) no município de Goiânia em dezembro de 2015. Resultados: Foram encontrados 318 casos de EM, retirando as sobreposições de fontes. A prevalência foi de 22,4 / 100.000. Conclusão: Nosso estudo foi o primeiro em Goiás e o terceiro na Região Centro-Oeste, e encontrou um grande aumento na prevalência de EM na região. É necessário realizar outros estudos utilizando a mesma metodologia para uma melhor avaliação da real prevalência da EM no Brasil.


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Humans , Male , Female , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Severity of Illness Index , Brazil/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Retrospective Studies , Disabled Persons/statistics & numerical data , Statistics, Nonparametric
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Clin. biomed. res ; 39(3): 193-199, 2019.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1052933

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Introduction: Among the most ordinary clinical manifestations of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are depression and the presence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS). Both can compromise a person's quality of life. The objective of this research was to identify the major urinary symptoms and correlate them with quality of life and with depressive symptoms in women with MS. Methods: This was an observatory, descriptive and correlational study, with nonprobabilistic sampling by convenience. This research included women over 18 years old who displayed LUT symptoms and who had been diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting MS. Assessment consisted of an anamnesis card, the Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 (IIQ-7-BR), the Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 (UDI-6-BR), the Beck Depression Inventory-2 (BDI-II) and the Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Questionnaire - Portuguese version (MSQOL-54). Results: 41 women participated in the study, with average age of 50.1 (± 9.45) and average of 4.11 in the EDSS. The most common urinary symptom was urinary urgency (78%). There was no correlation between the severity of the urinary symptom and quality of life. Moderate and significant negative correlation (r = -0.561 p < 0.001) was found between depression and the physical component of quality of life and strong negative correlation (r = -0.729 p < 0.001) was found between depression and the mental component. Conclusions: The most prevalent urinary symptom was urinary urgency. A strong correlation was found between symptoms of depression and quality of life and there was no correlation between urinary symptoms and quality of life.


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Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Quality of Life , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Depressive Disorder/epidemiology , Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/epidemiology
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Clinics ; 74: e713, 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-989633

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OBJECTIVES: To assess the prevalence and interrelationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual dysfunction in men with multiple sclerosis (MS). METHODS: In a cross-sectional study, we evaluated 41 men (mean age 41.1±9.9 years) with MS from February 2011 to March 2013, who were invited to participate irrespective of the presence of lower urinary tract symptoms or sexual dysfunction. Neurological impairment was assessed with the Expanded Disability Status Scale; lower urinary tract symptoms were evaluated with the International Continence Society male short-form questionnaire, and sexual dysfunction was evaluated with the International Index of Erectile Function. All patients underwent transabdominal urinary tract sonography and urine culture. RESULTS: The mean disease duration was 10.5±7.3 years. Neurological evaluation showed a median Expanded Disability Status Scale score of 3 [2-6]. The median International Continence Society male short-form questionnaire score was 17 [10-25]. The median International Index of Erectile Function score was 29 [15-46]. Twenty-nine patients (74.4%) had sexual dysfunction as defined by an International Index of Erectile Function score <45. Voiding dysfunction and sexual dysfunction increased with the degree of neurological impairment (r=0.02 [0.02 to 0.36] p=0.03 and r=-0.41 [-0.65 to -0.11] p=0.008, respectively). Lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual dysfunction also displayed a significant correlation (r=-0.31 [-0.56 to -0.01] p=0.04). CONCLUSIONS: Most male patients with MS have lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual dysfunction. The severity of the neurological disease is a predictive factor for the occurrence of voiding and sexual dysfunctions.


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Humans , Male , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological/epidemiology , Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/epidemiology , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Quality of Life , Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological/complications , Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological/diagnosis , Severity of Illness Index , Brazil/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Urinary Bladder, Overactive/complications , Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/complications , Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/diagnosis , Erectile Dysfunction/complications , Multiple Sclerosis/complications , Multiple Sclerosis/diagnosis
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Acta fisiátrica ; 25(4)dez. 2018.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-999760

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated, inflammatory disease characterized by repeated episodes of demyelization. Objective: The present study aimed to trace the epidemiological and functional profile of patients with Multiple Sclerosis treated at a Reference Hospital in Manaus-AM. Method: 80 charts were selected for screening and subsequent application of the Functional Independence Measure (MIF) scale. Results: 32 patients were included in the study, 23 females (74%), whose mean age was 35 (± 12) years, with a relationship between females and males of 2.5. The mean diagnostic time for men was 7.8 years and for women of 5.3 years. The mean score on the Total MIF scale was 110.9 (± 17.5). Conclusion: Epidemiological characteristics are in line with most similar studies, but lack further studies aimed at assessing the functionality of individuals with MS.


A esclerose múltipla (EM) é uma doença imuno-mediada, inflamatória, caracterizada por repetidos episódios de desmielinização. Objetivo: Traçar o perfil epidemiológico e funcional dos pacientes com Esclerose Múltipla atendidos em um Hospital de Referência de Manaus-AM. Método: Foram selecionados 80 prontuários para triagem e posterior aplicação da escala de Medida de Independência Funcional (MIF). Resultado: Foram incluídos no estudo 32 pacientes, 23 do sexo feminino (74%) cuja média de idade era de 35 (± 12) anos verificando uma relação entre mulheres e homens de 2.5. O tempo de diagnóstico médio para os homens foi de 7.8 anos e para as mulheres de 5,3 anos. A média do escore na escala de MIF Total foi de 110,9 (± 17,5). Conclusão: As características epidemiológicas estão em consonância com a maioria dos estudos semelhantes, mas carecem de mais estudos voltados para a avaliação da funcionalidade de indivíduos com EM.


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Humans , Health Profile , Medical Records , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Brazil
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 75(7): 451-456, July 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-888294

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ABSTRACT Late onset multiple sclerosis (LOMS) is when the first symptom starts after 50 years of age, representing 4.5% of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. This study describes the clinical characteristics of patients with LOMS followed at a specialized MS center in São Paulo. Data was obtained from medical records of 742 patients with MS. The LOMS frequency was 4.18%, median age at onset was 54 years and the predominant disease course was primary progressive (64.3%). The patients reached the disability landmarks of EDSS grades 3.0, 6.0 and 7.0 in the following proportion and time: EDSS 3.0: 77.42% of patients in 3.7 years; EDSS 6.0: 58.06% in 5.1 years and EDSS 7.0: 32.26% in 5.7 years. The comparative analysis with a matched control group of patients with early onset MS showed that late onset, associated with a progressive course, were predictors of reaching EDSS 3.0 and 6.0 in a shorter time.


RESUMO Esclerose múltipla de inicio tardio (EMIT) caracteriza-se pelo início de sintomas aos 50 ou mais anos de idade, representando 4,5% dos pacientes com esclerose múltipla (EM). Este estudo descreve as características clínicas de pacientes com EMIT acompanhados num centro de EM em São Paulo. Dados foram obtidos através de análise de prontuário de 742 pacientes com EM. A frequência de EMIT foi de 4,18%, a mediana da idade de início foi de 54 anos e a forma clínica predominante a primariamente progressiva (64,3%). Os pacientes atingiram os marcos de incapacidade EDSS 3, 6 e 7 nas respectivas proporções e tempo: EDSS 3.0, 77,42% de pacientes em 3.7 anos; EDSS 6.0, 58,06% em 5.1 anos e EDSS 7.0, 32,26% em 5.7 anos. A análise comparativa a um grupo controle de jovens com EM, mostrou que o início tardio associado a forma primariamente progressiva foram preditores para atingir EDSS 3 e 6 num período menor.


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Age of Onset , Disease Progression , Disability Evaluation , Kaplan-Meier Estimate
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Rev. bras. neurol ; 53(1): 38-41, jan.-mar. 2017. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-832764

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A forma pseudotumoral de esclerose múltipla é extremamente rara e possui uma grande variedade de diagnósticos diferenciais, o que a torna um desafio na prática neurológica. Neste artigo, apresentamos um caso desta manifestação incomum de esclerose múltipla, que foi avaliado em uma clínica especializada no Rio de Janeiro. O caso é de um individuo do sexo masculino de 21 anos que apresentou apenas crises convulsivas. Apresentou curso benigno da doença.


Pseudotumoral forms of multiple sclerosis are very and have a great variety of differential diagnosis, which poses it as a great challenge in neurological practice. In this paper, we report one case of this uncommon manifestation of multiple sclerosis, which was assessed in a specialized clinic in Rio de Janeiro. The case is a 21 year old male patient that had only seizures. He presented a benign course of the disease.


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Humans , Male , Young Adult , Pseudotumor Cerebri/diagnosis , Multiple Sclerosis/complications , Multiple Sclerosis/diagnosis , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Seizures/etiology , Skull/diagnostic imaging , Review Literature as Topic , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/statistics & numerical data , Diagnosis, Differential
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 73(9): 741-745, Sept. 2015. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-757380

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Prevalence rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) suggest an interrelationship between genetic and environmental factors, ranging worldwide.Objectives Clinical and epidemiological characterization of MS patients in João Pessoa, Paraíba city.Methods Study involving patients treated in five services in the city.Results It included 87 patients with MS, representing a prevalence of 12.0 cases/100,000 population, mainly women (77%) and white people (66.7%) with mean age of 43 years and average age of the first outbreak of 32.2 years. Motor symptoms (65.5%) and relapsing-remitting clinical form (78.2%) predominated; the average of the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores was 3.5 and 72% used a type of immunomodulatory drug. There was a positive correlation between the number of outbreaks and the duration of the disease with EDSS scores.Conclusions The prevalence of the disease is considered average. The clinical and epidemiological characteristics are in line with most similar Brazilian studies.


As taxas de prevalência da esclerose múltipla (EM) sugerem uma inter-relação entre fatores genéticos e ambientais, variando mundialmente.Objetivos Caracterização clínico-epidemiológica dos pacientes com EM na cidade de João Pessoa, Paraíba.Métodos O estudo envolveu pacientes atendidos em cinco serviços da cidade.Resultados Incluíram-se 87 pacientes com EM, que representou a prevalência de 12,0 casos/100.000 habitantes, com predomínio no sexo feminino (77%) e em brancos (66,7%), idade média de 43 anos e idade média do primeiro surto de 32,2 anos. Predominaram os sintomas motores (65,5%) e a forma clínica remitente-recorrente (78,2%); a média dos escores da Escala de Status de Incapacidade Expandida (EDSS) foi de 3,5 e 72% utilizava imunomoduladores. Houve correlação positiva entre o número de surtos e dos anos de doença com o escore EDSS.Conclusões A prevalência da doença no município é considerada média. As características clínico-epidemiológicas estão em consonância com a maioria dos estudos brasileiros semelhantes.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Age of Onset , Brazil/epidemiology , Multiple Sclerosis/ethnology , Prevalence , Retrospective Studies , Socioeconomic Factors
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 73(7): 593-600, 07/2015. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-752380

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Objective The study aims to investigate the presence of pain amongst multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Method One hundred MS patients responded to questionnaires evaluating neuropathic and nociceptive pain, depression and anxiety. Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann–Whitney U, Chi-Square and two-tailed Fisher’s exact tests and multivariate logistic regression. Results Women had a statistically higher prevalence of pain (p = 0.037), and chances of having pain after the age of 50 reduced. Women with pain had a statistically significant lower number of relapses (p = 0.003), restricting analysis to those patients with more than one relapse. After the second relapse, each relapse reduced the chance of having pain by 46%. Presence of pain was independent of Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) anxiety, and depression. Conclusion Our findings suggest a strong inverse association between relapses and pain indicating a possible protective role of focal inflammation in the control of pain. .


Objetivo O estudo tem como objetivo investigar a presença de dor entre pacientes com esclerose múltipla (EM). Método Cem pacientes com EM responderam a questionários avaliando dor neuropática e nociceptiva, depressão e ansiedade. A análise estatística foi realizada através dos testes de Mann-Whitney U, Qui-Quadrado, two tailed Fisher exact test e regressão logística multivariada. Resultados As mulheres apresentaram estatisticamente uma maior prevalência de dor (p = 0,037), e as chances de ter dor após a idade de 50 reduziram. As mulheres com dor tinham um número com significância estatística reduzido de surtos (p = 0,003), restringindo a análise aos pacientes com mais de um surto. Após o segundo surto, cada surto reduziu a chance de ter dor em 46%. A presença de dor foi independente da Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) ansiedade e depressão. Conclusão Nossos resultados sugerem uma forte associação inversa entre o surto e a dor, indicando um possível papel protetor da inflamação focal no controle da dor. .


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Neuralgia/epidemiology , Nociceptive Pain/epidemiology , Age Distribution , Age of Onset , Anxiety/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Disability Evaluation , Disease Progression , Depression/epidemiology , Epidemiologic Methods , Multiple Sclerosis/physiopathology , Neuralgia/physiopathology , Nociceptive Pain/physiopathology , Pain Measurement , Recurrence , Sex Distribution , Sex Factors
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 73(4): 304-308, 04/2015. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-745749

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Objective To describe the clinical activities at the Neuroimmunology Clinic of the Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) from 1994 to 2013. Method The final diagnosis of all patients that attended the center was reviewed and established upon specific guidelines for each disease. The number of total appointments and extra clinical activities (reports and prescriptions) were also analyzed, as are part of routine activities. Results 1,599 patients attended the Clinic from 1994 to 2013: 816 with multiple sclerosis (MS), 172 with clinical isolated syndromes, 178 with neuromyelitis optica (NMO), 216 with other demyelinating disease, 20 with metabolic disorder, 42 with a vascular disease and 155 with other or undetermined diagnosis. A mean 219 outpatient visits and 65 extra clinical activities were performed monthly. Conclusion We identified that 15% of patients seen have NMO. As patients with NMO have a more severe disease than MS, this data may be important for planning local health care policies. .


Objetivo Descrever a casuística de pacientes atendidos no setor de Neuroimunologia da Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) de 1994 a 2013. Método Analisamos o diagnóstico final de todos os pacientes atendidos de 1999 a 2013, sendo o diagnóstico revisado na última consulta e estabelecido de acordo com os critérios específicos para cada doença. O volume de atendimentos clínicos e não clínicos (relatórios e receitas) foram contabilizados para avaliar a carga de trabalho da equipe. Resultados 1.599 pacientes foram avaliados: 816 com esclerose múltipla (EM), 172 com síndromes clínicas isoladas, 178 com neuromielite óptica (NMO), 216 com outras doenças desmielinizantes, 20 com doenças metabólicas, 42 com doenças vasculares e 155 com outros diagnósticos ou diagnósticos indefinidos. Identificamos uma média de 219 consultas e 65 solicitações de relatórios por mês. Conclusão Identificamos que 15% dos pacientes atendidos tem NMO. Por ser uma doença mais incapacitante que a EM estes dados podem ser importantes para o planejamento de políticas de saúde locais. .


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Humans , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Neuromyelitis Optica/epidemiology , Age of Onset , Brazil/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Demyelinating Diseases/diagnosis , Demyelinating Diseases/epidemiology , Hospitals, University/statistics & numerical data , Metabolic Diseases/diagnosis , Metabolic Diseases/epidemiology , Multiple Sclerosis/diagnosis , Neuromyelitis Optica/diagnosis , Time Factors , Vascular Diseases/diagnosis , Vascular Diseases/epidemiology
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 72(6): 422-425, 06/2014. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-712683

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The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in patients with the relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis (MS), the relationship between TMD and the severity of MS, and the presence of TMD symptoms in the evaluated groups. Sixty individuals were evaluated: 30 patients diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS and 30 control individuals matched for gender and age range with no neurologic pathology. In order to investigate the TMD symptoms, the questionnaires of the EACD (European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders) and the RDC/TMD (Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders), both validated for TMD research, were administered. To assess the extent of disability produced by MS, the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) was used. The prevalence of TMD symptoms in patients with MS was 56.7% versus 16.7% for the control group, with a statistically significant difference between the groups (p=0.0016). No correlation was found between the severity of MS and the prevalence of TMD symptoms (Fisher's test, p=1.0).


O objetivo deste estudo foi pesquisar a prevalência de sintomas de disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) em pacientes com esclerose múltipla (EM) na forma remitente-recorrente e sua relação com o grau de acometimento da doença e a presença de sintomas de DTM entre os grupos avaliados. Foram avaliados 60 indivíduos, sendo 30 com diagnóstico de EM e 30 controles pareados em gênero e faixa etária. Para avaliação de sintomas de DTM, foi aplicado o questionário recomendado aos clínicos pela Academia Europeia das Desordens Craniomandibulares . Para avaliação do nível de acometimento da EM foi utilizada a escala EDSS (Expanded Disability Status Scale). Os resultados da pesquisa mostraram que a prevalência de sintomas de DTM em pacientes com EM foi de 56,7% e 16,7% para o controle, havendo diferença estatística significativa entre os grupos. Não houve correlação entre o nível de acometimento pela EM e a prevalência de sintomas de DTM.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Case-Control Studies , Facial Pain/epidemiology , Facial Pain/physiopathology , Multiple Sclerosis/physiopathology , Prevalence , Risk Factors , Severity of Illness Index , Surveys and Questionnaires , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/physiopathology
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