Functional outcomes in children related to self-care, mobility, and social function after stroke in early childhood: a cohort study / Evolução funcional de crianças em autocuidado, mobilidade e função social após acidente vascular cerebral na primeira infância: um estudo coorte

ABSTRACT Background: Stroke has been increasingly recognized as an important morbidity and mortality factor in neonates and children. Children have different and more diverse risk factors than adults, commonly related to an underlying disease. Stroke may compromise functional capacity in children. Few studies have focused on functional outcomes related to activities and participation. Objectives: To investigate post-stroke functionality of children related to self-care, mobility, and social function. Methods: We assessed the functional outcome of 14 children younger than 7.5 years who suffered a stroke in early childhood through the use of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Results: The average age of the sample at assessment was 3.6 ± 1.4 years (2 - 6 years). The average scores in the PEDI functional domains of self-care, mobility, and social function were, respectively, 37.6 ± 15.4, 36.2 ± 15.4, and 48.7 ± 11.1. Children showed age-appropriate functional outcomes in the PEDI functional domains: 71.4% of them in self-care and mobility and 92.9% in social function. Children with bilateral injuries (p = 0.05) and longer hospital stays (r = -0.79, p = 0.001) showed the worst scores in ​​PEDI's social function domains. Conclusions: Overall, our sample of preschool children showed age-appropriate functional outcomes on self-care, mobility, and social function domains after stroke. However, children with bilateral injuries and longer hospital stays showed the worst scores in social function domains. We recommend focusing on functional rehabilitation to promote activities and participation and to monitor the development of children's social skills after stroke.

RESUMO Antecedentes: O acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) tem sido reconhecido como um importante fator de morbimortalidade em neonatos e crianças. As crianças têm fatores de risco diferentes e mais variados que os adultos, comumente relacionados a uma doença subjacente. A funcionalidade das crianças pode estar comprometida após um AVC. Poucos estudos focaram em desfechos funcionais relacionados à atividade e participação. Objetivos: Investigar a funcionalidade de crianças com AVC, relacionada à autocuidado, mobilidade e função social. Métodos: Avaliamos a evolução funcional de 14 crianças com idade menor que 7,5 anos com AVC na primeira infância pela aplicação do PEDI. Resultados: A idade média de nossa amostra na avaliação foi de 3,6 ± 1,4 anos (2 - 6 anos). O escore médio nos domínios de autocuidado, mobilidade e função social do PEDI foram, respectivamente, 37,6 ± 15,4, 36,2 ± 15,4 e 48,7 ± 11,1. As crianças apresentaram evolução adequada para a idade nos domínios do PEDI: 71,4% delas em autocuidado e mobilidade e 92,9% em função social. Piores escores no domínio função social se relacionaram com lesões bilaterais (p = 0,05) e maior tempo de internação (r = -0,79; p = 0,001). Conclusões: Nossa amostra de crianças em idade pré-escolar mostrou, em geral, evolução funcional adequada para a faixa etária nos domínios de autocuidado, mobilidade e função social. Porém, lesões bilaterais e internações hospitalares mais longas se relacionaram com piores performances no domínio função social. Sugerimos focar na reabilitação funcional e acompanhar o desenvolvimento das habilidades sociais de crianças pós-AVC.

Granuloma Anular diseminado: a propósito de un caso / Disseminated annular granuloma: on the purpose of a case

RESUMEN El granuloma anular es un trastorno relativamente frecuente, se desconoce la prevalencia exacta, tiene mayor frecuencia en niños y adultos jóvenes. Se caracteriza por pequeñas pápulas agrupadas, en configuración anular, a menudo con distribución simétrica y acra. La mayor parte los casos se resuelve en forma espontánea dentro de los 2 años, pero la tasa de recidivas es del 40%. Presentamos el caso clínico de una paciente de 72 años de edad con granuloma anular diseminado, tratado con pentoxifilina, con buen resultado terapéutico.

ABSTRACT Annular granuloma is a relatively frequent disorder, the exact prevalence is unknown, it is more frequent in children and young adults. It is characterized by small grouped papules, in annular configuration, often with symmetric and acrid distribution. Most cases resolve spontaneously within 2 years, but the recurrence rate is 40%. We present the clinical case of a 72-year-old patient with disseminated annular granuloma, treated with pentoxifylline, with good therapeutic results.

Effect of Variations in Neck Position on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Supine Posture in Young Healthy Adults - A Cross Sectional Study

Many individuals prefer using a pillow under their head when they sleep or read or use hand held electronic devices in recumbent position. Changes in position of the head with respect to the neck in supine posture may occur depending on the use of a pillow or height of the pillow used. This alteration of head and neck position might have an effect on pulmonary ventilation. The Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) is one of the tests to assess pulmonary functions and PEFR can be performed easily and rapidly with the help of Wright’s Mini Peak Flowmeter. This study was undertaken to see the effect of variations in neck position on peak expiratory flow rate in supine posture in young healthy adults. METHODSA cross sectional study was carried out on 150 apparently healthy medical students of both sexes in the age group of 18 - 21 years. PEFR values were recorded using Wright’s Mini Peak Flow Meter. The subjects were asked to lie down in supine position on a wooden couch and recording of the peak expiratory flow rate was performed, initially by placing the subject’s head directly on the wooden couch and then by keeping the head on a pillow of 5 cm height. RESULTSData was analysed using paired ‘T’ Test and the p value of less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. We found that the mean PEFR value obtained using a pillow of 5 cm height under the head was more than the mean PEFR value obtained without using the pillow and the change in mean PEFR values was statistically significant (Table 1). CONCLUSIONSAfter comparing the mean PEFR values in the supine position with and without use of a pillow, we found that mean PEFR value was significantly higher when PEFR test was performed with use of a low height pillow (5 cm) under the head. From the result of this study, we conclude that pulmonary ventilation is better when the head and neck are supported with a low height pillow in supine posture.

Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis e fatores de risco e proteção em adultos com ou sem plano de saúde / Noncommunicable diseases, risk factors, and protective factors in adults with and without health Insurance

Resumo O estudo descreve as coberturas de planos de saúde e compara a ocorrência de fatores de risco (FR) e proteção de Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis, na população com e sem planos de saúde nas capitais brasileiras. Foram analisados dados do inquérito telefônico Vigitel. Foi utilizado o modelo de regressão de Poisson para estimar a razão de prevalência (RP), comparando FR entre quem tem ou não plano de saúde. A cobertura de planos foi de 49,1%, mais elevada em Goiania, Vitória, Florianópolis e Belo Horizonte, entre adultos acima de 55 anos e com maior escolaridade. A população com planos de saúde apresenta prevalências mais elevadas de fatores de proteção como consumo de frutas e hortaliças (RP = 1,3 IC95% 1,2-1,3), prática de atividade física no tempo livre (RP = 1,2 IC95% 1,2-1,3), mamografia (RP = 1,2 IC95% 1,1-1,3) e Papanicolau (RP = 1,1 IC95% 1,2-1,3), e menor prevalência de FR como tabagismo (RP = 0,7 IC95% 0,6-0,8), avaliação de saúde ruim (RP = 0,8 IC95% 0,6-0,9), obesidade (RP = 0,8 IC95% 0,7-0,9), carne com gordura (RP = 0,9 IC95% 0,8-0,9) e leite com gordura (RP = 0,9 IC95% 0,8-0,9). Independentemente da escolaridade, a população que tem planos de saúde apresenta geralmente, melhores indicadores, como hábitos mais saudáveis e maior cobertura de exames preventivos.

Abstract This study describes the coverage of health insurance and compares the occurrence of risk factors (RF) and protective factors of noncommunicable diseases in the population with and without health insurancesin Brazilianstate capitals. Data from the telephone survey Vigitel was analyzed. The Poisson regression model was used to estimate the prevalence ratio (PR), comparing RF among those who did or did not have a health insurance. Plan coverage was 49.1%, and the highest prevalences were in Goiania, Vitória, Florianópolis, and Belo Horizonte. Adults over 55 years of age and with higher education were more likely to have an insurance. The population with health insurance hada higher prevalence of protective factors, such as fruit and vegetable consumption (PR = 1.3 95% CI 1.2-1.3), physical activity in their free time (PR = 1.2 (95% CI: 1.2-1.3), mammographies (RP = 1.2 IC95% 1.1-1.3) and pap smears (PR = 1.1 IC95% 1.2-1.3), and lower prevalence of RFs such as smoking (RP = 0.7, 95% CI 0.6-0.8), poor health (RP = 0.8 CI95% 0.6-0.9), obesity (RP = 0.8 IC95% 0.7-0.9), consumption of meat with fat (RP = 0.9 IC95% 0.8-0.9) and whole milk (RP = 0.9 IC95% 0,8-0.9). Regardless of educational level, the population that has health insurancesgenerally has better indicators, such as healthier habits and greater coverage of preventive exams.

Comparison of 18F-NaF PET/CT with Other Imaging Methods in the Detection of Bone Metastases in Patients with Medullary Thyroid Cancer: a Report of a Series of 31 Cases / 대한핵의학회잡지

Purpose@#To compare the 18F-NaF PET/CT studies (18F-NaF) with other imaging methods in the detection of skeletal metastases (SM) in patients with medullary thyroid cancer (MTC). @*Methods@#We retrospectively analyzed 31 patients with MTC who performed 18F-NaF to assess SM. The results of the 18F-NaF were compared with other imaging methods performed for metastasis detection: 99Tc-MDP bone scan (BS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), contrast-enhanced CT (CT), and 68Ga-Dotatate and 18F-FDG PET/CT studies. A qualitative analysis comparing the 18F-NaF findings with the ones of the other methods was performed, and the results were classified as superior (>), equal (=), and inferior ( BS and in 3 188F-NaF = BS), 1 performed 18F-FDG (18F-NaF >18F-FDG), 4 performed 18Ga-Dotatate (in 2 18F-NaF >18Ga-Dotatate and in 2 18F-NaF = 18Ga-Dotatate), 20 performed CT of at least one body segment (in 15 18F-NaF = CT and in 5 18F-NaF > CT), and 16 performed MRI of at least one body segment, and in all of them, the 18F-NaF was equal to the MRI. Beside this, the 18F-NaF detected SM in body segments not routinely scanned in MRI and CT. @*Conclusion@#In patients with MTC, the 18F-NaF seems to be equal or superior to other imaging modalities in the detection of SM and allows the analysis of the whole skeletal in a single study.

Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Rare Cause Of Genu Varum Deformity In Adolescence

Primary hyperparathyroidism is a rare condition in children and results from excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone. The most common cause being a parathyroid adenoma. The presence of limb deformity is atypical with very few cases of genu valgum being described in literature in association with hyperparathyroidism.We present a case of 15year old girl with bilateral genu varum deformity. Patient had hypercalcemia, hypophosphtemia, raised alkaline phosphatase and parathormones with normal renal and thyroid functions. Neck ultrasound done revealed a left inferior parathyroid nodule, skeletal survey showed subperiosteal resorption and osteopenia and MIBI with bone scan confirmed the diagnosis of left inferior parathyroid adenoma. Patient underwent left inferior parathyroidectomy. Following surgery her biochemical parameters including parathormone levels became normal with an initial episode of hypocalcemia(managed with intravenous and oral calcium)in the postoperative period.Bone pain decreased,though the deformity persisted

Selective head cooling and whole body cooling as neuroprotective agents in severe perinatal asphyxia

SUMMARY INTRODUCTION The possibility that hypothermia has a therapeutic role during or after resuscitation from severe perinatal asphyxia has been a longstanding focus of research. Studies designed around this fact have shown that moderate cerebral hypothermia, initiated as early as possible, has been associated with potent, long-lasting neuroprotection in perinatal patients. OBJECTIVES To review the benefits of hypothermia in improving cellular function, based on the cellular characteristics of hypoxic-ischemic cerebral injury and compare the results of two different methods of cooling the brain parenchyma. METHODS Medline, Lilacs, Scielo, and PubMed were searched for articles registered between 1990 and 2019 in Portuguese and English, focused on trials comparing the safety and effectiveness of total body cooling with selective head cooling with HIE. RESULTS We found that full-body cooling provides homogenous cooling to all brain structures, including the peripheral and central regions of the brain. Selective head cooling provides a more extensive cooling to the cortical region of the brain than to the central structures. CONCLUSIONS Both methods demonstrated to have neuroprotective properties, although full-body cooling provides a broader area of protection. Recently, head cooling combined with some body cooling has been applied, which is the most promising approach. The challenge for the future is to find ways of improving the effectiveness of the treatment.

RESUMO INTRODUÇÃO A possibilidade de a hipotermia ter um papel terapêutico durante ou após a reanimação da asfixia perinatal grave tem sido um foco de pesquisa de longa data. Estudos desenhados em torno desse fato mostraram que a hipotermia cerebral moderada, iniciada o mais cedo possível, tem sido associada à neuroproteção potente e duradoura em espécies perinatais. OBJETIVOS Resumidamente, analisar os benefícios da hipotermia na melhoria da função celular, com base nas características celulares da lesão cerebral hipóxico-isquêmica e comparar os resultados de dois métodos diferentes de resfriamento do parênquima cerebral. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS Medline, Lilacs, SciELO e PubMed foram pesquisados para artigos registrados entre 1990 e 2019 nos idiomas português e inglês, com foco em estudos comparando segurança e eficácia do resfriamento corporal total com o resfriamento seletivo da cabeça com EHI. RESULTADOS Descobrimos que o resfriamento de corpo inteiro fornece resfriamento homogêneo para todas as estruturas cerebrais, incluindo as regiões periférica e central do cérebro. O resfriamento seletivo da cabeça fornece um resfriamento mais amplo para a região cortical do cérebro do que para as estruturas centrais. CONCLUSÕES Ambos os métodos demonstraram ter propriedades neuroprotetoras, embora o resfriamento de corpo inteiro forneça uma área mais ampla de proteção. Recentemente, o resfriamento da cabeça combinado com algum resfriamento corporal foi aplicado e essa é a maneira mais promissora. O desafio para o futuro é encontrar formas de melhorar a eficácia do tratamento.

Tradução e Adaptação Cultural de Instrumentos para Avaliar a Predisposição do Uso de Tecnologia Assistiva que Constitui o Modelo Matching, Person & Technology / Translation and Cultural Adaptation of Instruments to Assess the Predisposition of Assistive Technology Use that Constitutes the Matching, Person & Technology Model

RESUMO: O modelo conceitual Matching, Person & Technology (MPT) propõe uma abordagem centrada no usuário e no ambiente para prescrição de tecnologia assistiva, por meio de instrumentos padronizados, para facilitar o processo de correspondência entre usuário e tecnologia. O estudo teve como objetivo traduzir e adaptar culturalmente para o Português do Brasil os instrumentos Initial Worksheet for the Matching Person & Technology Process; History of Support e Healthcare Technology Device Predisposition Assessment - HCT PA que compõem o modelo MPT. O estudo contou com a participação de dois tradutores juramentados, três pesquisadores cujo idioma nativo era o português e tinham fluência em inglês com domínio na área de tecnologia assistiva, um tradutor cujo idioma nativo era o inglês e tinha fluência em português, o coordenador do projeto, a autora do instrumento original, cinco juízes com experiência na área de tecnologia assistiva e Mestrado ou Doutorado em Educação com ênfase em Educação Especial e seis profissionais da educação e saúde com experiência no fornecimento de tecnologia assistiva para pessoas com deficiência. A pesquisa foi dividida em 5 etapas, sendo elas: 1) tradução do instrumento; 2) tradução conciliada; 3) retrotradução; 4) análise de equivalência dos itens e adequação do instrumento; e 5) pré-teste. Os resultados indicaram um alto índice de concordância entre os participantes e uma boa equivalência cultural dos instrumentos. Conclui-se que as versões em português do Brasil dos instrumentos têm uma boa aceitabilidade e são adequados para serem utilizados para a prescrição de tecnologia para usuários brasileiros.

ABSTRACT: The Matching, Person & Technology (MPT) conceptual model proposes a user-centered, environment-oriented approach for prescription of Assistive Technology, by means of standardized instruments, in order to facilitate the process of correspondence between user and technology. The aim of the study was to translate and adapt culturally to the Portuguese of Brazil the Initial Worksheet for the Matching Person & Technology Process; History of Support and Healthcare Technology Device Predisposition Assessment - HCT PA that make up the MPT model. The study was attended by two sworn translators, three researchers whose native language was Portuguese and had fluency in English with an area of Assistive Technology, a translator whose native language was English and had fluency in Portuguese and the coordinator of the project, the author of the original instrument, five judges with experience in the area of Assistive Technology and Master's or PhD in Education with an emphasis on Special Education and six health and education professionals with experience in dispensing Assistive Technology for people with disabilities. The research was divided into 5 stages: 1) translation of the instrument, 2) reconciled translation, 3) back translation, 4) equivalence of item analysis and adequacy of the instrument, and 5) pre-test. The results indicated a high index of agreement among the participants and a good cultural equivalence of the instruments. It is concluded that the Portuguese of Brazil versions of the instruments have a good acceptability and are suitable to be used for the prescription of technology for Brazilian users.

Leishmaniasis cutánea primaria: a propósito de un caso de presentación atípica / Primary cutaneous leishmaniasis: an unusual clinical presentation

RESUMEN: Las leishmaniasis son un grupo de enfermedades parasitarias zoonóticas endémicas en las provincias del norte argentino, producidas por diferentes especies de protozoarios (leishmania), transmitidas por un vector flebótomo, la Lutzomyianeivai (mosquito hembra), que tiene como reservorio los animales vertebrados y accidentalmente al hombre. Presentamos un caso clínico de leishmaniasis cutánea primaria en una paciente de sexo femenino de 56 años de edad, de provincia de Tucumán, con dos lesiones atípicas localizadas en región mentoniana y supraorbitaria derecha, con diagnostico confirmado por frotis e histopatología, con buena respuesta al tratamiento con antimoniato de metglumina.

ABSTRACT: The Leishmaniases are a group of zoonotic diseases caused by protozoan parasites from different Leishmania species. They are transmitted by phlebotomine vectors such asLutzomyianeivai,whichhas its reservoir in vertebrate animals and, accidentally, infects human beings. Since the beginnings of the 21stcentury, it is an endemic disease in the provinces of the North of Argentina. We present a clinical case of primary cutaneous leishmaniasis in a 56-year-old female patient from the province of Tucumán. The patient presents two atypical lesions in the form of an erysipeloid plaque with a crusted ulcer in its centre, located on the right supraorbital and mandibular regions. The patient was treated with melamine antimoniate and showed clinical improvement of the lesions.

Fatores associados à violência contra mulher na vida pregressa de mulheres encarceradas / Factors associated with violence against women in the previous life ofimprisoned women / Factores asociados a la violencia contra la mujer en la vida pasada de mujeres detenidas

Sob o olhar da saúde pública, a desproporcional carga de doença física e psiquiátrica no sistema carcerário apresenta um desafio e uma oportunidade para ações interdisciplinares em todo o mundo. OBJETIVO: verificar a prevalência e os fatores associados à violência na vida pregressa das reeducandas da Penitenciária Feminina de Campinas-SP. MÉTODO: trata-se de estudo transversal realizado com 1.013 reeducandas. Realizou-se análise de regressão logística múltipla. RESULTADOS: sofreram violência psicológica 40,3% e violência física/sexual 31,2% das mulheres. Cor da pele não branca (OR=1,40; IC95%:1,09 - 1,81), uso de tranquilizante (OR=1,40; IC95%:1,04-1,93), violência física referida antes dos 15 anos de idade (OR=1,40; IC95%:1,05-1,87) e transtorno mental comum (OR=1,95; IC95%:1,47-2,60), associaram-se positivamente à violência psicológica. A prevalência de violência física foi maior nas mulheres solteiras/divorciadas/separadas, naquelas que presenciaram agressão física na infância e com rastreamento positivo para TMC. CONCLUSÃO: entre as demandas específicas do gênero, merece especial atenção a violência contra a mulher, já que é um agravo recorrente, que causa danos irreparáveis à saúde física e psicológica das vítimas, configurando-se em um problema de saúde pública. Ações de promoção da saúde e cultura de paz devem ser trabalhadas desde a infância.(AU)

From a public health perspective, the disproportionate burden of physical and psychiatric illness in the prison system presents a challenge and an opportunity for interdisciplinary action around the world. Objective: to verify the prevalence and factors associated with violence in the previous life of female prisoners of the Campinas Penitentiary for Women ­ SP. Method: this is a cross-sectional study conducted with 1,013 inmates. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed. Results: 40.3% of the women suffered psychological violence and 31.2% suffered physical/sexual violence. Non-white skin color (OR=1.40; 95% CI: 1.09 ­ 1.81), tranquilizer use (OR=1.40; 95% CI: 1.04-1.93), physical violence reported before 15-year-olds (OR=1.40; 95% CI: 1.05-1.87) and common mental disorder (OR=1.95; 95% CI: 1.47-2.60) were positively associated to psychological violence. The prevalence of physical violence was higher in single/ divorced/separated women, in those who witnessed physical aggression in childhood and with positive CMD screening. Conclusion: among the gender-specific demands, violence against women deserves special attention, since it is a recurring offense that causes irreparable damage to the physical and psychological health of the victims, thus constituting a public health problem. Actions to promote health and peace culture must be worked on from childhood.(AU)

Desde una perspectiva de salud pública, la carga desproporcionada de enfermedades físicas y psiquiátricas en el sistema penitenciario presenta un reto y una oportunidad para la acción interdisciplinaria en todo el mundo. Objetivo: verificar la prevalencia y los factores asociados con la violencia en el pasado de las presas en CampinasSP. Método: estudio transversal con 1.013 reeducandas. Se realizó un análisis de regresión logística múltiple. Resultados: el 40,3% de las mujeres sufrió violencia psicológica y el 31,2% violencia física / sexual. La tez no blanca (OR = 1,40; IC 95%: 1,09 ­ 1,81), el uso de tranquilizantes (OR = 1,40; IC 95%: 1,04-1,93), la violencia física reportada antes de los 15 años (OR = 1,40; IC 95%: 1,05-1,87) y el trastorno mental común (OR = 1,95; IC 95%: 1,47-2,60) está asociados a la violencia psicológica. La prevalencia de violencia física fue mayor en las mujeres solteras / divorciadas / separadas, en aquéllas que presenciaron agresiones físicas en la infancia y con rastreo positivo de trastornos mentales comunes ( TMC). Conclusión: entre las demandas específicas de género, se debe prestar especial atención a la violencia contra las mujeres, ya que es un delito recurrente que causa daños irreparables a la salud física y psicológica de las víctimas, lo que resulta en un problema de salud pública. Deben trabajarse desde la infancia acciones para promover la salud y la cultura de paz. (AU)

Estudo SABE: fatores associados ao uso de medicamentos para controle da dor crônica em idosos / SABE study: factors associated with the use of drugs to control chronic pain in the elderly

OBJETIVO: Analisar os fatores associados ao uso de medicamentos para controle da dor crônica por idosos do município de São Paulo. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal com utilização de dados do Estudo Saúde, Bem-Estar e Envelhecimento (SABE) que teve início no ano 2000, com reentrevistas em 2006 e 2010. Para esta pesquisa, inicialmente, foram utilizados dados dos idosos que foram reentrevistados em 2010. Dessa amostra, os idosos que apresentaram dor crônica foram selecionados para a análise de fatores associados ao uso de medicamentos para controle da dor. Para a identificação desses fatores utilizou-se o teste de Rao Scott. Por se tratar de estudo com desenho amostral complexo, para todas as análises considerou-se pesos amostrais estimados para o seguimento de 2010. RESULTADOS: Da amostra inicial de 978 idosos, 303 (30,98%) relataram dor crônica. Entre esses idosos, observou-se menor frequência de utilização de analgésicos para os que referiram ter realizado a última consulta médica em convênio/particular (OR= 0,55; IC 95%: 0,31-0,96); menor frequência de utilização de antidepressivos para os que referiram não ter plano de saúde (OR=0,49; IC 95%: 0,24-0,98); e maior utilização de sintomáticos para dispepsia para os com autopercepção de saúde regular (OR=2,20; IC 95%: 1,12-4,32) e para os que referiram sentir dor diariamente (OR=2,24; IC 95%: 1,31-3,81). CONCLUSÕES: Dessa maneira conclui-se que a dor é um fator que afeta diretamente a vida do idoso e, estes, muitas vezes, buscam o alívio para seu sofrimento nos medicamentos, e o fato de realizar consultas médicas em serviço privado ou conveniado aumentam a frequência de utilização de determinados medicamentos.

AIMS: This study aims to analyze the factors associated with the use of medications to control chronic pain in the elderly, study carried out in the city of São Paulo. METHODS: This a cross-sectional study using data from the Health, Welfare and Ageing Study (SABE), which began in 2000 with reinterviews in 2006 and 2010. For this research, data from elderly people re-interviewed in 2010 were initially used. From this sample, elderly individuals showed chronic pain were selected for the analysis of factors associated with the use of medications for pain control. The Rao Scott test was used to identify these factors. Since this is a study with a complex sample design, estimated sample weights for the 2010 follow-up were considered for all analyses. RESULTS: From the initial sample of 978 elderly people, 303 (30.98%) reported chronic pain. Among these elderly people, there was a lower frequency of using analgesics for those who reported having made the last medical consultation in a health care/private (OR=0,55; IC 95%: 0,31-0,96); lower frequency of using antidepressants for those who reported not having health insurance (OR=0,49; IC 95%: 0,24-0,98); greater use of symptomatic for dyspepsia; for those with regular health self-perception (OR=2,20; IC 95%: 1,12-4,32); and for those who reported feeling pain daily (OR=2,24; IC 95%: 1,31-3,81). CONCLUSIONS: Thus, it is concluded that pain is a factor that directly affects the life of the elderly and they often seek relief for their suffering in medications, and the fact of performing medical consultations in a private care or health service increases the frequency of use of certain medications.

Molluscum contagiosum-like lesions: A telltale sign of disseminated cryptococcosis

Introduction@#Cryptococcosis is an opportunistic fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. This systemic fungal infection affects 6 to 13% of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Only 10% of patients with this condition develop cutaneous manifestations.@*Case Summary@#A 20-year-old male, newly diagnosed case of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), presented with multiple skin-colored molluscum contagiosum-like umbilicated papules on the face, neck and both arms. Lesions increased in number rapidly and were associated with respiratory distress. Histopathologic examination revealed findings of opportunistic fungal infection suggestive of cryptococcosis. Serum Cryptococcal Antigen Latex Agglutination System (CALAS) test was also positive. Patient was then diagnosed as a case of cryptococcosis and was a candidate for intravenous amphotericin B. However, before the planned medication was given, the patient experienced severe respiratory distress and expired several hours later.@*Conclusion@#Molluscum-like skin lesions may be a telltale sign of a disseminated opportunistic fungal infection, including Cryptococcosis. Early diagnosis followed by prompt and aggresive treatment would improve outcome and survival of the patient.

Bone and Calcified Soft Tissue Metastases of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma Better Characterized on ¹⁸F-Fluoride PET/CT than on ⁶⁸Ga-Dotatate PET/CT / 대한핵의학회잡지

Herein, we report a case of a 19-year-old man with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN2B) and medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) diagnosed when he was 12 years of age. The patient had previously undergone total thyroidectomy, cervical radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. He progressed with known bone, pulmonary, and lymph node metastases and was scanned with ¹⁸F-fluoride (¹⁸F-NaF) and ⁶⁸Ga-dotatate whole-body positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) for metastatic disease monitoring.We found that the MTC bone metastases and soft tissue calcified metastases were better characterized on ¹⁸F-NaF PET/CT than on ⁶⁸Ga-dotatate PET/CT. This case illustrates that the ¹⁸F-NaF PET/CT could be helpful not only to the detection of bone metastases but also to the detection of calcified soft tissue metastases in patients with MTC.

Bone and Calcified Soft Tissue Metastases of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma Better Characterized on ¹⁸F-Fluoride PET/CT than on ⁶⁸Ga-Dotatate PET/CT / 대한핵의학회잡지

Herein, we report a case of a 19-year-old man with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN2B) and medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) diagnosed when he was 12 years of age. The patient had previously undergone total thyroidectomy, cervical radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. He progressed with known bone, pulmonary, and lymph node metastases and was scanned with ¹⁸F-fluoride (¹⁸F-NaF) and ⁶⁸Ga-dotatate whole-body positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) for metastatic disease monitoring.We found that the MTC bone metastases and soft tissue calcified metastases were better characterized on ¹⁸F-NaF PET/CT than on ⁶⁸Ga-dotatate PET/CT. This case illustrates that the ¹⁸F-NaF PET/CT could be helpful not only to the detection of bone metastases but also to the detection of calcified soft tissue metastases in patients with MTC.

Tendências de fatores de risco e proteção de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis na população com planos de saúde no Brasil de 2008 a 2015 / Trends in risk and protective factors for non-communicable diseases in the population with health insurance in Brazil from 2008 to 2015

RESUMO: Objetivo: Analisar as tendências de fatores de risco e proteção de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DCNT) e do acesso a exames preventivos na população com planos de saúde nas capitais brasileiras entre 2008 e 2015. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo transversal, analisando dados coletados do Sistema Nacional de Vigilância de Doenças Crônicas por Inquérito Telefônico (Vigitel), de adultos com 18 anos e mais. Foram analisadas tendências de indicadores de DCNT entre os usuários de planos de saúde, em cerca de 30 mil entrevistas a cada ano, entre 2008 e 2015. Utilizou-se o modelo de regressão linear simples para o cálculo das tendências. Resultados: Usuários de planos de saúde apresentaram aumento das prevalências de fatores de proteção como o consumo de frutas e legumes e atividade física no lazer; houve redução de fatores de risco como tabagismo, consumo de refrigerantes, aumento na cobertura de mamografia e declínio na prevalência do tabagismo. Entretanto, ocorreu aumento do excesso de peso, obesidade e diabetes. Conclusão: Existem diferenças segundo sexo, e em geral as mulheres acumulam mais fatores de proteção e homens, mais fatores de risco.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To analyze trends in risk and protective factors for non-communicable diseases (NCD) and access to preventive tests in the population with health insurance in Brazilian state capitals between 2008 and 2015. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that analyzed data collected from the Surveillance of Risk and Protective Factors for non-communicable diseases (NCD) Telephone Survey (Sistema Nacional de Vigilância de Doenças Crônicas por Inquérito Telefônico - Vigitel) on adults aged 18 years and older. We analyzed trends in NCD indicators among health insurance users in approximately 30 thousand interviews done between 2008 and 2015. We used the simple linear regression model to calculate the trends. Results: Health insurance users showed an increase in the prevalence of protective factors such as fruit and vegetable consumption, and physical activity in leisure time. Also, there was a decrease in risk factors such as smoking and soft drink consumption, increase in mammography coverage, and a drop in smoking prevalence. However, overweight, obesity, and diabetes increased. Conclusion: There are differences according to gender, and, in general, women accumulate more protective factors and men, more risk factors.

Common mental disorder among incarcerated women: a study on prevalence and associated factors / Transtorno mental comum entre mulheres encarceradas: estudo de prevalências e fatores associados

Abstract Mental disorders are present in four of the ten main causes of incapacity across the world. This article aims to analyze the prevalence of Common Mental Disorders (CMD) in incarcerated women and associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a population of 1,013 women incarcerated in a female prison. The prevalence of CMD was assessed by the SRQ-20. The hierarchical logistic regression was the method of analysis used to search for independent associations between sociodemographic, lifestyle, morbidity and violence variables with CMD and strength of association. The prevalence of CMD was 66.7%. The following variables were independently and positively associated with CMD: lack of income, hypertension, tranquilizers, physical inactivity, smoking, scabies/pediculosis, psychological violence in the year before being arrested, and having witnessed psychological violence in the family in childhood/adolescence. Interdisciplinary activities among health, justice and education institutions can contribute to a qualified assessment of women before admission into the prison system. This can enable an approach that does not exacerbate or trigger the onset of CMD, contributing to the improvement in living conditions and for better health and recovery strategies.

Resumo Método Transtornos mentais estão presentes em quatro das dez principais causas de incapacidade em todo o mundo. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a prevalência e os fatores associados ao transtorno mental comum entre mulheres encarceradas. estudo transversal realizado com uma população de 1.013 mulheres encarceradas em uma prisão feminina. A prevalência de TMC foi avaliada através do SQR-20. O modelo de regressão logística hierárquica foi o método de análise utilizado para verificar associações independentes entre as variáveis sociodemográfica, estilo de vida, morbidade e violência com TMC e sua força de associação. A prevalência de TMC foi de 66,7%. Foram de forma independente e positivamente associadas com TMC as variáveis: falta de renda, hipertensão, uso de tranquilizantes, sedentarismo, tabagismo, sarna/pediculose, violência psicológica no ano antes de ser presa e ter testemunhado violência psicológica na família quando criança/adolescente. Atividades interdisciplinares entre as instituições de saúde, justiça e educação podem contribuir para uma avaliação qualificada das mulheres antes da admissão no sistema prisional, assim como contribuir para a melhoria das condições de vida e de melhores estratégias de saúde e recuperação.

Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in an overseas Filipino worker who responded favorably to oral Itraconazole

Introduction@#Cutaneous leishmaniasis is non-endemic in the Philippines. Antiparasitic pentavalent antimonials are acknowledged as first-line therapy for all forms of the disease. Amphotericin B is the second drug of choice but its use is limited due to side effects.@*Case Summary@#We present a case of a 32- year-old male overseas Filipino worker who presented with “volcaniform plaques” (nodules and plaques with central crater) and surrounding satellite erythematous papules on the trunk, and extremities after returning from Iraq. A diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis was confirmed by the histopathologic findings of a granulomatous inflammatory infiltrate with round to oval basophilic structures in the cytoplasm of macrophages (Leishman bodies) in the dermis, which were highlighted prominently by Giemsa stain. The patient showed poor response to treatment with 4 weeks of oral Rifampicin 1200 mg daily divided into 2 doses. He was shifted to oral Itraconazole 400 mg daily divided into 2 doses for 6 weeks with dramatic improvement.@*Conclusion@#This case report highlights the favorable therapeutic response of cutaneous leishmaniasis to oral itraconazole and hence, may be recommended as first-line medication to treat infected overseas workers from endemic areas who seek treatment in the Philippines.

Exame de Papanicolaou em mulheres encarceradas / Pap smear in incarcerated women

RESUMO: No Brasil, em 2012, 6,4% da população carcerária era constituida por mulheres. O objetivo do estudo foi verificar a cobertura do exame de Papanicolaou segundo características sociodemográficas e problemas de saúde referidos entre mulheres encarceradas. Estudo transversal realizado entre agosto de 2012 e julho de 2013. Consideraram-se os registros de 702 reeducandas com idade entre 25 e 64 anos de idade e tempo de reclusão igual ou superior a 12 meses. A média de idade das mulheres entrevistadas foi de 34,7 anos. A realização de citologia oncótica cervical foi referida por 26,3% das reeducandas. Não foram encontradas diferenças nas prevalências segundo variáveis selecionadas. A condição de confinamento possibilita a implementação de ações preventivas, como o oferecimento e a realização do exame de Papanicolaou para a maioria das reeducandas. Os resultados observados são preocupantes e divergem de forma importante daqueles apresentados em diagnóstico nacional sobre a saúde das mulheres encarceradas.

ABSTRACT: In Brazil, in 2012, 6.4% of the prison population was made up of women. The aim of the study was to verify the coverage of the Pap smear according to sociodemographic characteristics and health problems reported among incarcerated women. Cross-sectional study conducted from August 2012 to July 2013, considering the records of 702 inmates aged between 25 and 64 years and the duration of imprisonment (not less than 12 months). The average age of the women surveyed was 34.7 years. The performance of cervical cytology was reported by 26.3% of inmates. There were no difference in prevalence according to selected variables. The containment condition enables the implementation of preventive measures such as offering and realization of Pap smear for most inmates. The observed results are worrying and differ significantly from those presented in the national diagnosis on the health of incarcerated women.