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Objectives: to outline the socio-demographic prole of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis (TBMR) in the municipality of Nova Iguaçu from 2015 to 2017; correlate determining factors and contributors to Multidrug Tuberculosis in Nova Iguaçu residents from the same period; to identify the diseases associated with Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis in the residents of Nova Iguaçu, in the period from 2015 to 2017. Qualitative, descriptive, retrospective study, being a source of re Methods: search on TBMR patient records, notication forms and DATASUS data in the period of 2015 to 2017, regardless of the outcome, through an instrument prepared by the authors. Research eld was the Municipal Tuberculosis Control Program (PMCT) of that city from the same period. In the analysis, a database was built in an Excel 2010 spreadsheet with the collected variables, using absolute and relative frequency. We found 36 cases (73.47%) of primary Results: resistance and 13 (26.53%) of acquired resistance (AR), with an average of ± 1.4 previous treatments. There was cure in 19 cases (38.8%), abandonment in 11 (22.4%) and death in 3 (6.1%), 6 (12.2%) cases of bankruptcy and 10 (20.41%) complete treatment; and the associated comorbidities stood out HIV, smoking and Diabetes Melitus. We know that in order to reduce a disease Conclusion: , we need prevention and public policies for it, and that people understand and incorporate it into their routine.

Made available in DSpace on 2021-06-25T10:23:18Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-01-01 Strenuous physical activity, sleep deprivation, and psychological stress are common features of military field training. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of supplementation with a synbiotic ice cream on salivary IgA, gastrointestinal symptoms, well-being indicators, and gut microbiota in young military participants undergoing field training. Sixty-five military completed the study: one group was supplemented for 30 days with synbiotic ice cream containing: 2.1x108 CFU/g for L. acidophilus LA-5 and 2.7x109 CFU/g for B. animalis BB-12 and 2.3g of inulin in the 60g of ice cream at manufacture, and the other with a placebo ice cream. Volunteers were evaluated at pre-supplementation (baseline), post-supplementation, and after a five-day military training. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus genera were measured in stool samples and both showed a higher differential abundance post-supplementation and training. Salivary IgA and gastrointestinal symptoms decreased at post-training in both groups (p

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (AdCC) of the breast is an uncommon invasive lobular neoplasm whose morphology is similar to the homonymous tumor of salivary glands and with a peculiar behavior toward the “triple-negative” (TN) profile. Tumors belonging to this family do not immunohistochemically express three of the main prognostic biomarkers and tend to show a more aggressive behavior. However, this rare histological pattern of breast cancer is generally associated with good prognosis. In this study, the authors describe the case of a 49-year-old woman diagnosed with this rare malignant tumor and who underwent breast-conserving surgery. Recent studies have aimed to understand the genes, genetic alterations, and etiological aspects related to the still obscure etiopathogenesis of AdCC. Thus, morphological and molecular aspects relevant to AdCC and reported in the literature will be discussed.

Objective To analyze the epidemiological stroke data of Brazil according to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study in 2016 and secondary data from the GBD database. Results The highest percentage of deaths due to stroke in general occurred in individuals aged 70 years or over (60.2%; 95% confidence interval [CI] 59.9–60.5%) followed by that in men (52.9%; 95% CI 52.6–53.2%). Ischemic stroke was the most common type, accounting for 61.8% (95% CI 61.5–62.1%) of deaths due to stroke in 2016. Most of the epidemiological indicators (incidence, prevalence, mortality-to-incidence ratio, mortality, disability-adjusted life years, years lost due to disability, and years of life lost) of stroke in general or either type of stroke were higher in men and those aged 70 years or over. Stroke data in Brazil are a major concern and represent a real health challenge for the coming decades. Men and individuals aged 70 years or older appear to represent the groups with the highest epidemiological parameters and risk for the various stroke outcomes. However, this does not mean the female data are irrelevant, which, although representing a lower risk than the male data, also raise the need for policies aimed at prevention and improvement in the treatment of stroke and its sequelae.

CONTEXT: Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease involving superficial inflammation of the mucosa of the colon, rectum, and anus, sometimes including the terminal ileum. When in clinical activity, the disease is characterized by various daily evacuations containing blood, mucus and/or pus alternating periods of remission. OBJECTIVE: To compare nutritional parameters (dietary, biochemical and anthropometric) among patients with ulcerative colitis followed up on an outpatient basis over a period of 1 year and during periods of intestinal inflammatory activity and remission. METHODS: Sixty-five patients were studied over a period of 1 year and divided into two groups: group 1 with inflammatory disease activity (n = 24), and group 2 without disease activity (n = 41). Anthropometric measures, biochemical parameters, quantitative food intake, and qualitative food frequency were analyzed. RESULTS: A significant reduction in body mass index and weight and in the intake of energy, proteins, lipids, calcium, iron and phosphorus was observed in the group with inflammatory activity (group 1) when compared to the period of clinical remission. The most affected food groups were cereals, legumes, oils, and fats. In contrast, in group 2 significant differences in triceps and sub scapular skin fold thickness, total protein, hemoglobin and hematocrit were observed between the first and final visit. Calcium and vitamin B6 intake, as well as the consumption of legumes, meat and eggs, and sugar and sweets, was significantly higher than on the first visit. CONCLUSION: Patients with ulcerative colitis followed up on an outpatient basis tend to be well nourished. However, the nutritional aspects studied tend to worsen during the period of inflammatory disease activity.CONTEXTO: A retocolite ulcerativa inespecífica compreende uma das doenças inflamatórias intestinais, com características de inflamação superficial da mucosa do cólon, reto, ânus, podendo incluir o íleo terminal. Caracteriza-se por várias exonerações diárias, com a presença de sangue e/ou pus, cursando em períodos de atividade e remissão inflamatória intestinal. OBJETIVO: Comparar os parâmetros nutricionais (alimentares, bioquímicos e antropométricos) em pacientes com retocolite ulcerativa inespecífica acompanhados em ambulatório, durante a atividade e remissão da doença inflamatória, no período de 1 ano. MÉTODOS: Foram estudados 65 pacientes durante 1 ano e divididos em dois grupos: grupo 1 com atividade inflamatória da doença (n = 24) e grupo 2 sem atividade da doença (n = 41), e analisadas as medidas antropométricas, os exames bioquímicos, o consumo alimentar quantitativo e a frequência alimentar qualitativa. RESULTADOS: O grupo com atividade inflamatória (grupo 1) apresentou redução estatisticamente significante no índice de massa corpórea, peso, no consumo de energia, proteínas, lipídios, cálcio, ferro e fósforo, em relação ao período de remissão clínica. Os grupos alimentares com significado prejuízo foram os cereais, as leguminosas, os óleos e as gorduras. Já no grupo 2, foram observadas alterações com significância estatística na dobra cutânea tricipital e subescapular, nos valores de proteínas totais, hemoglobina e hematócrito da consulta inicial para a final. Encontrou-se consumo de cálcio e vitamina B6, assim como na ingestão do grupo das leguminosas, carnes e ovos, açúcares e doces maiores significativamente do que na consulta inicial. CONCLUSÃO: Pacientes com retocolite ulcerativa inespecífica, acompanhados em ambulatório, tendem a ser bem nutridos, mas na fase de atividade inflamatória da doença, há tendência na piora dos aspectos nutricionais estudados.

OBJETIVO: Comparar o VEF1 e a CVF, calculados a partir de três equações de referência (idealizadas por Polgar e Promadhat, Hsu et al. e Mallozi em 1971, 1979 e 1995, respectivamente) e verificar se estas se equivalem ao predizer a função pulmonar em crianças e adolescentes com diferentes índices de massa corpórea (IMC). MÉTODOS: Os indivíduos foram divididos em quatro grupos: baixo peso (BP), eutrófico (E), sobrepeso (SP) e obeso (O), de acordo com o padrão de referência do National Center for Health Statistics, e então submetidos ao teste espirométrico. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliadas 122 crianças e adolescentes saudáveis com idade entre 7-14 anos. Os valores de CVF previstos pela equação de Hsu et al. nos grupos E (feminino) e BP (masculino), assim como os valores de VEF1 previstos pelas equações de Polgar e Promadhat e Hsu et al. nos grupos BP (feminino e masculino), foram significativamente superiores aos valores medidos. De acordo com a equação de Polgar e Promadhat, os valores de VEF1 previstos foram significativamente superiores aos valores medidos no grupo E (feminino). CONCLUSÕES: Não houve equivalência dos valores de CVF e VEF1, medidos em indivíduos com diferentes IMC, e os previstos pelas equações de Polgar e Promadhat e de Hsu et al. O mesmo não ocorreu quando as equações de Mallozi foram utilizadas. O IMC não foi um fator importante para o índice preditivo nas equações de Mallozi, podendo ser utilizadas indistintamente em crianças e adolescentes com diferentes IMC.

Background The prevalence of depression in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with a worsening of prognosis. Most studies classify COPD patients as depressive or non-depressive based on symptoms, rather than on a diagnosis using specific tools. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the impact of depression, as diagnosed by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Plus (MINI), on functional capacity estimated by the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and unsupported upper-limb exercise test, and quality of life estimated by Saint George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), among patients with COPD. Results Using the MINI as a diagnostic tool, 22.2 % of all patients (6.6 % of all men and 41.6 % of all women) were diagnosed with depression. No significant differences were found between depressive and non-depressive patients with regard to anthropometric measurements, lung function, functional capacity, or quality of life variables. The best models for the dependent variables representing functional capacity and quality of life revealed that the covariates SGRQTOTAL and gender (R2 = 16.7 %) were significant in explaining the response variable for functional capacity of the upper limbs. Results also showed that age, monthly income, insomnia, and the results of a 6MWT were significant in explaining overall quality of life (R2 = 46 %), and that the percentage of the predicted forced expiratory volume in the first second post-bronchodilator and gender were significant in explaining walking distance (R2 = 22 %). Depression, as diagnosed by the MINI, was not significant in explaining any of the dependent variables. Conclusions Despite a high prevalence of depression in COPD patients, especially in women, depression, as diagnosed by the MINI, was not correlated with functional capacity tests or quality of life in patients with moderate to very severe COPD in the present study. This suggests that depression identified by this diagnostic test may be more accurate than depression diagnosed by tests that evaluate symptoms, as they may be influenced by the perceptions of the patient in relation to their health.

OBJECTIVE: To know the prevalence and etiology of oral and maxillofacial trauma in elders. METHODS: Analytical quantitative cross-sectional study conducted at a public trauma hospital located in Fortaleza-Ceara, Brazil. The study population comprised patients with trauma who were hospitalized from April to August 2014. Of these patients, patients with oral and maxillofacial trauma were chosen to be included in the research. A questionnaire was administered in order to obtain information on socio-demographics, systemic comorbidities, use of medication, deleterious habits (smoking and alcohol consumption), etiology of oral and maxillofacial trauma and type of pre-hospital care. RESULTS: Of the 280 elderly hospitalized with trauma, 47 had oral and maxillofacial trauma, with a prevalence of 16.8%. In this group, the age ranged from 60 to 88 years, with a mean age of 72.4 years (SD± 8.38). The elderly were mostly women (55.3%), self-declared pardos (53.2%), who presented with cardiovascular disorders (48.9%), and who received formal pre-hospital care (70.2%). Elderly who were in the 60-69 years age group, spent 6-9 years at school and drank alcohol were 2.64, 3.75, and 1.97, respectively, more likely to suffer oral and maxillofacial trauma. The main causes of trauma were physical aggression, traffic accidents, falls and domestic accidents. All of the physical aggressions resulted in oral and maxillofacial traumas, and the elderly who suffered traffic accidents were four times more likely to have oral and maxillofacial trauma. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of 16.8% and the lack of research on oral and maxillofacial traumas in the elderly is worrisome and should be included in the oral health indicators for the elderly population to support the importance of oral health. Language: en

CONTEXT: Due to its good correlation to glycemic clamp, HOMA-IR has been widely utilized as insulin resistance index in clinical and epidemiological studies involving non-alcoholic fatty liver disease carriers. However, values used for this parameter have shown large variability. OBJECTIVE: To identify the HOMA-IR cut value that best distinguishes non-diabetic non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients from a control group. METHODS: One hundred sixteen non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients were studied, diagnosed by clinical, biochemical, and liver image or biopsy criteria, and 88 healthy individuals, without any liver disease and testing for oral glucose tolerance within normality. These groups did not differ in age and gender. All were submitted to oral glucose tolerance test and blood samples were collected for glucose and insulin measurements by immunofluorometric method. HOMA-IR was calculated according to the formula: fasting insulin (µU/L) x fasting glucose (nmol/L)/22.5. RESULTS: NAFLD patients showed higher insulin, glycemia, and HOMA-IR values than control group, even when excluding glucose intolerant and diabetes mellitus patients by their glycemic curves. HOMA-IR 75th percentile for control group was 1.78 and the best area under the curve index was obtained for HOMA-IR values of 2.0 [AUC= 0.840 (0.781-0.899 CI 95%), sensitivity (Se): 85%, specificity (Sp): 83%] while value 2.5 showed best specificity without important loss in sensitivity [AUC=0,831 (0.773-0.888) Se = 72%, Sp = 94%]. CONCLUSION: HOMA-IR values above or equal to 2.0 or 2.5 show enhanced diagnostic value in distinguishing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease carriers from control group individuals. CONTEXTO: Pela sua boa correlação com o "clamp" glicêmico, o HOMA-IR tem sido largamente utilizado como índice de resistência insulínica em estudos clínicos e epidemiológicos em pacientes com doença hepática gordurosa não-alcoólica. Porém os valores utilizados para esse parâmetro têm sido muito variáveis. OBJETIVO: Identificar o valor de corte do HOMA-IR que melhor diferencie pacientes com doença hepática gordurosa não-alcoólica não-diabéticos, de um grupo controle. MÉTODOS: Foram estudados 116 pacientes com doença hepática gordurosa não-alcoólica, diagnosticados por critérios clínicos, bioquímicos e de imagem ou biopsia hepática e 88 indivíduos saudáveis, sem doença hepática e com teste de tolerância oral à glicose dentro da normalidade. Esses grupos não diferiam quanto à idade e gênero. Todos foram submetidos ao teste de tolerância oral à glicose e coletadas amostras de sangue para dosagem de glicemia e de insulina através de método imunofluorimétrico. Foi feito o cálculo do HOMA-IR de acordo com fórmula = insulina de jejum (µU/L) x glicemia de jejum (nmol/L)/22.5. RESULTADOS: Os pacientes com doença hepática gordurosa não-alcoólica apresentaram valores mais elevados de insulina, glicemia e HOMA-IR que o grupo controle, mesmo quando excluídos os pacientes com diagnóstico de intolerância à glicose ou de diabetes mellitus pela curva glicêmica. O percentil 75 para HOMA-IR no grupo controle foi de 1.78 e o melhor índice de área sob a curva foi obtido para os valores de HOMA-IR de 2,0 [ASC = 0,840 (0,781-0,899 IC95%), sensibilidade: 85%, especificidade: 83%] enquanto o valor de 2,5 foi o que apresentou melhor especificidade, sem perda importante de sensibilidade [ASC = 0,831 (0.773-0.888) sensibilidade: 72%, especificidade: 94%] . CONCLUSÃO: Valores de HOMA-IR acima ou iguais a 2.0 ou 2.5 mostram elevado valor diagnóstico na distinção entre os doentes com doença hepática gordurosa não-alcoólica e indivíduos do grupo controle.

Background and Aims: Most studies published focus on the evaluation of the impact of nutritional status on the morbidity and mortality during the immediate postoperative period or on the short-term evolution of liver transplant patients. The aim of the study was to evaluate long-term trends in nutritional status. Methods: Seventy patients consecutively submitted to liver transplantation were studied. Nutritional assessment was performed the day before transplantation and the 45, 90, 180 and 365 days after transplantation, consisting of determination of dietary intake, anthropometric and biochemical analysis. Results: Sixty-nine percent of the patients presented with malnutrition on the day before liver transplantation, decreasing to 44% at end of the first year. The prevalence of protein–calorie malnutrition (PCM) was 63% at 90 days post-transplant. A significant difference of PCM was observed between patients with cirrhosis and non-cirrhotic disease (53.6% × 100%) at 90 days post-transplant. The pre-transplant nutritional diagnosis and 90-day calorie intake were identified as variables independently associated with nutritional status at 90 days post-transplant. The variables independently associated with nutritional status in the 1-year assessment were pre-transplant PCM and 365-day calorie requirements. Conclusion: No influence on nutritional status was observed for peri- or postoperative factors after 3 or 12 months of follow up. As expected, dietary factors, especially adequate calorie intake, were always associated with nutritional status during all periods analyzed.

SGRQ and 6MWT revealed that the covariables SQGRTotal and gender (R2 = 16.7%) were relevant to explaining the response variable UULEX; age, monthly income, insomnia and the results of the 6MWT were relevant to explaining the SQGRTotal (R2 = 46%); and forced expiratory volume in first second of post-bronchodilator (FEV1 (%predicted)) and gender were relevant to explaining the walking distance evaluated during the 6MWT (R2 = 22%). Conclusion(s):Despite the high prevalence of depression in the female gender in the present study, depression(MINI) was not correlated with the functional assessment tests or quality of life in patients withmoderate to very severe COPD. Implications:Methodologies to identify the influence of depression in functional capacity and quality of life of COPD patients may signal a need for psychiatric approach in these patients.

Para identificar e caracterizar os eventos ambientais decorrentes das operações do parque industrial de Itajaí e Navegantes, em Santa Catarina, utilizou-se o Modelo de Avaliação e Gestão de Impactos Ambientais - MAGIA, como base para a formulação de uma Hipótese Global de Situação de Impacto - HGSI. As principais alterações/aspectos ambientais identificados foram geração de empregos e indução ao dinamismo econômico, ge-ração de resíduos sólidos, efluentes e emissões para atmosfera; uso ineficiente de insumos e matéria prima; e sazonalidade da ocupação da mão de obra. As conseqüências ou impactos associados referem-se à redução da qualidade da água e do ar, ao aumento de descartes orgânicos, ao aumento do uso da água e energia, e ao aumento de episódios de desemprego. Portanto, observa-se a necessidade de uma orientação voltada à gestão ambiental das empresas do setor. The industrial park of Itajaí and Navegantes, in Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil was selected as a case of study, for purpose, the Model of Evaluation and Management of Environmental Impacts - MAGIA, was used, allowing the formulation of a Global Hypothesis of Impact Situation - HGSI. The main environmental aspects observed were job opportunities and economic dynamics, as well as production of solid wastes, sewage, and air emissions, inefficiency in the use of raw products, and seasonality of man labor. As consequences of such aspects it was observed the impacts variation of man labor offer, reduction of water and air quality, increase of organic discards, and water and energy uses. Therefore, it is strongly recommended the creation of an environmental management policy for the fishing sector.

The [ 13 C]urea breath test ( 13 C-UBT) and Helicobacter pylori stool antigen test (HpSA) for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection in children were validated. The sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were 93.8, 99.1, 97.8, and 98.0%, respectively, for the 13 C-UBT and 96.9, 100, 100, and 98.0%, respectively, for HpSA. Both tests are appropriate for diagnosing H. pylori infection in children.

Racional A albumina sérica é freqüentemente definida como um indicador de estado nutricional. No entanto, hipoalbuminemia pode refletir reação de fase aguda mediada por citocinas durante um evento inflamatório. Tanto desnutrição, como hipoalbuminemia são achados relevantes na doença de Crohn. Objetivo - Estudar a relação da albumina sérica com atividade inflamatória e com estado nutricional em pacientes com doença de Crohn. Casuística/Método Trinta e seis pacientes avaliados quanto ao estado nutricional por parâmetros antropométricos e a atividade inflamatória da doença intestinal definida por índice clínico e velociodade de hemossedimentação. Resultados - Não se encontrou associação entre desnutrição e hipoalbuminemia. A utilização dessa proteína como parâmetro bioquímico na avaliação nutricional foi dispensável para se diagnosticar desnutrição. Houve significativa relação entre atividade inflamatória e hipoalbuminemia, demonstrando 100% de sensibilidade na identificação de inflamação ativa. Conclusão - Estes resultados sugerem a dosagem de albumina sérica como marcador sensível de doença de Crohn ativa e a necessidade de um parâmetro laboratorial mais adequado para avaliação nutricional rotineira nos portadores desta doença inflamatória intestinal. Background - The serum albumin concentration has frequently been regarded as an indicator of nutritional status, although the hypoalbuminemia may reflect an acute phase protein response during inflammation mediated by cytokines. Both hypoalbuminemia and malnutrition are observed in Crohn's disease. Objectives To correlate the serum albumin values to disease activity and also to nutritional status in patients with Crohn's disease. Patients/Methods Thirty six patients were studied. Nutritional status was assessed by anthropometry measures and inflammatory activity determined by Harvey's simple clinical index and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Results - No correlation was found between malnutrition and hypoalbuminemia. The serum albumin levels correlated inversely with the disease activity. Hypoalbuminemia was 100% sensitive for detection of disease activity. Conclusion - This study suggests that serum albumin concentration is a very sensitive marker of inflammatory activity and not good indicator of the nutritional status in Crohn's disease. It is necessary a suitable laboratorial parameter for routine nutrition assessment in patients with this inflammatory bowel disease. Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM) Departamento de Medicina Clínica UNIFESP, EPM, Depto. de Medicina Clínica SciELO