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2. PMS17 - Prevalência da Espondilite Anquilosante: Uma Revisão Sistemática
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Nascimento, TL, Vasconcelos, SP, Saturnino, LT, and Correia, MG
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- 2015
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3. PMS17 Prevalência da Espondilite Anquilosante: Uma Revisão Sistemática
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Nascimento, TL, Vasconcelos, SP, Saturnino, LT, and Correia, MG
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parasitic diseases ,complex mixtures - Full Text
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4. Night Shift Work and Sleep Disturbances in Women: A Scoping Review.
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Vasconcelos SP, Lemos LC, and Moreno CRC
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- Humans, Female, Sleep, Wakefulness, Actigraphy, Shift Work Schedule adverse effects, Sleep Wake Disorders epidemiology, Sleep Wake Disorders etiology
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This scoping review aimed to synthesize evidence on sleep disturbances in female shift workers. The update Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews was used. Twelve studies were included, four of which used actigraphy to assess sleep duration, efficiency, and latency. Seven studies evaluated the quality of sleep and three verified the sleepiness of women. This review adds to the body of evidence as the findings are homogeneous and allow a robust conclusion, suggesting that night shift work may be a potential factor for adverse effects on sleep of female shift workers., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2023
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5. Mental and behavioral disorders and sickness-absenteeism among federal civil servants.
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de Miranda PO and Vasconcelos SP
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Introduction: Mental disorders have been responsible for increasing sickness absenteeism, and are associated with long-term disabilities, resulting in reduced productivity and quality of life for workers., Objectives: To describe the profile of sickness absenteeism due to mental and behavioral disorders among federal civil servants in the executive branch in the state of Acre between 2013 and 2018., Methods: In this descriptive time series analysis with a quantitative design, sick leaves for mental and behavioral disorders approved by clinics of the Integrated Subsystem for Civil Servant Health Care of Acre were investigated., Results: Mental and behavioral disorders were the second main cause of absences during the study period, leading to more than 19,000 lost workdays. The prevalence of these leaves ranged from 0.81% in 2013 to 2.42% in 2018. Sick leaves due to mental disorders were granted mainly to female employees aged > 41 years for a period of 6-15 days. The most frequent diagnoses were depressive episodes, followed by other anxious disorders., Conclusions: Sickness absenteeism due to mental and behavioral disorders increased during the study period. These results reveal an urgent need for health promotion programs and prevention policies for these disorders in this population, as well as for further research to assess the impact of work conditions and the organization of work processes on the mental health of federal civil servants., Competing Interests: Conflicts of interest: None
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- 2023
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6. Are We Ready to Implement Circadian Hygiene Interventions and Programs?
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Moreno CRC, Raad R, Gusmão WDP, Luz CS, Silva VM, Prestes RM, Saraiva SP, Lemos LC, Vasconcelos SP, Nehme PXSA, Louzada FM, and Marqueze EC
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- Humans, Photoperiod, Circadian Rhythm, Sleep
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Circadian hygiene, a concept not to be confused with the notion of public or social hygiene, should be discussed among experts and society. Light-dark cycles and other possible synchronizers of the human circadian timing system affect ways of life, including sleeping, eating, working and physical activity. Some of these behaviors have also been investigated individually as synchronizers (e.g., eating times). Therefore, the knowledge held today about circadian rhythms, and their implications for health, allows future perspectives in this field to be mapped. The present article summarizes the latest knowledge on factors influencing circadian rhythms to discuss a perspective for the future of health promotion based on circadian hygiene. However, it is important to highlight that circadian hygiene is the product of an imbrication of individual and societal involvement. First, it is important to adopt practices and devise public health policies in line with circadian hygiene. Second, individual healthy habits require internal rhythms to be examined. Last, the research agenda on circadian hygiene can be developed on a public as well as individual level, raising the question as to how much society is willing to embrace this change.
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- 2022
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7. Brachio-cervical inflammatory myopathy associated with systemic sclerosis. Case series and review of literature.
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Araujo CSR, Miossi R, De Souza FHC, Costa MD, Da Silva AMS, Campos ED, Zanoteli E, and Shinjo SK
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- Female, Humans, Muscular Atrophy, Spinal, Muscular Diseases, Myositis complications, Scleroderma, Systemic complications, Spinal Curvatures
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This study was aimed at describing a case series of brachio-cervical inflammatory myopathy (BCIM) associated with systemic sclerosis (SSc), due to its rarity and limited coverage in published data. Another aim was to provide a literature review. We reported four cases of BCIM-SSc from our tertiary center. In addition, we researched the literature and found six articles featuring 17 patients who fit this phenotype. We pooled all cases and reported their features. Most patients were female and had limited SSc, and the median time of BCIM presentation was three years after SSc diagnosis. Asymmetric muscle involvement, scapular winging, dropped head, axial weakness, camptocormia, dysphagia, and dermatomyositis stigmas were common features. All patients had esophageal involvement. Most had positive antinuclear antibody results, a scleroderma pattern in their capillaroscopy images, elevated serum creatine phosphokinase, myopathic electrophysiology, and muscle involvement in magnetic resonance imaging. Muscle histopathological findings varied widely, but in general all showed the presence of lymphoid infiltrates, muscle atrophy, increased MHC-I expression, MAC deposits, vasculopathy, and muscle fiber necrosis. The response to immunosuppressive therapy was highly irregular. BCIM-SSc is a rare disorder that shares many similar phenotypes among the described cases, but has a highly heterogeneous response to treatment. At present, more data on the physiopathology, clinical features, and treatment is still needed.
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- 2021
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8. Assessment of compliance with malaria treatment monitoring and cure verification activities.
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Nascimento TLD, Vasconcelos SP, Andrade RLP, Bertolozzi MR, and Souza KMJ
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- Brazil, Humans, Communicable Disease Control standards, Guideline Adherence statistics & numerical data, Malaria drug therapy
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Objective: To assess compliance with treatment monitoring and cure verification activities by Malaria Control Program professionals., Method: This is an evaluation research carried out through systematic observation, with the aid of a Likert-type scale form, adopting a numerical score to assess the fulfillment of activities. Data collection was carried out in the Amazonian municipality of Cruzeiro do Sul in Acre State. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics., Results: Fifteen endemic disease control agents, five nurses and five microscopists were observed in the performance of their functions in the program. Treatment monitoring and cure verification activities obtained the respective total compliance percentages of 72.0% and 12.1%. Microscopists, assessed in 9 activities, obtained a higher percentage of compliance with activities, while nurses and endemic disease control agents had a partial compliance rate or did not perform certain activities., Conclusion: Malaria Control Program performs below the recommended level, not meeting the established gold standard, which may mean maintaining or increasing malaria cases.
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- 2020
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9. The effect of urbanization on sleep, sleep/wake routine, and metabolic health of residents in the Amazon region of Brazil.
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Martins AJ, Isherwood CM, Vasconcelos SP, Lowden A, Skene DJ, and Moreno CRC
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- Body Mass Index, Brazil, Humans, Male, Overweight, Risk Factors, Sleep, Triglycerides, Circadian Rhythm, Urbanization
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Studying communities with different levels of urbanization may further the understanding of risk factors underlying metabolic diseases. The present study is unique by comprising detailed assessment of sleep and activity, biological rhythms, and metabolic factors of men from the same geographical location and place of birth that reside in different, rural vs. town, stages of urbanization. Sleep patterns, activity, and metabolic indicators in two groups (rural, n = 22 and town/urban, n = 20) of men residing in an Amazonian community (Xapuri, Acre, Brazil) were compared. Sociodemographic, anthropometric, and metabolic variables - fasting glucose, insulin resistance, triglycerides, total HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and VLDL cholesterol - were assessed. Sleep patterns, light exposure, and physical activity levels were additionally assessed by actigraphy, plus daily activities were recorded in diaries for 10 days. Town/urban dwellers were found to have significantly higher body weight, fasting glucose, insulin levels, and insulin resistance than rural dwellers, whereas triglycerides levels were similar. Town/Urban dwellers had shorter sleep duration ( p < .01) and later sleep onset and offset times ( p = .01). Our findings show an association between stage of urbanization and presence of risk factors for metabolic disorders, such as overweight, insulin resistance, increased glucose levels, short sleep duration, and less natural light exposure during work times.
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- 2020
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10. Prevalence of malaria relapse: systematic review with meta-analysis.
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Nascimento TLD, Vasconcelos SP, Peres Y, Oliveira MJS, Taminato M, and Souza KMJ
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- Brazil epidemiology, Humans, Malaria, Vivax epidemiology, Observational Studies as Topic, Plasmodium vivax physiology, Prevalence, Recurrence, Malaria epidemiology
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Objective: systematic review with a meta-analysis of the prevalence of malaria relapse., Method: it consisted in a search for cross-sectional studies, carried out in three databases, without application of filters. A total of 1,924 articles were identified, selected based on eligibility criteria. The selection was made in pairs from the reading of the titles, abstracts and text. The meta-analysis was performed with a statistical program., Results: a sample of 1,308 patients with malaria, ranging from 70 to 586 patients in the study. Relapse was estimated at 0.47%, with a 95% confidence interval and 99.04% of squared i. In the included studies, the prevalence of relapse ranged from 17.00% to 92.85%. The result of the meta-analysis is considered relevant, despite the heterogeneity., Conclusion: relapse is a phenomenon that can contribute to the maintenance of the endemicity of malaria in the world and to introduce it in non-affected areas. In addition, there is the need for advancement in the production of knowledge regarding this disease, to qualify the research methods on prevalence.
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- 2019
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11. Consumption of animal-based and processed food associated with cardiovascular risk factors and subclinical atherosclerosis biomarkers in men.
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Acosta-Navarro JC, Oki AM, Antoniazzi L, Bonfim MAC, Hong V, Gaspar MCA, Sandrim VC, and Nogueira A
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- Adult, Biomarkers, Cardiovascular Diseases etiology, Cholesterol, HDL blood, Cholesterol, LDL blood, Cross-Sectional Studies, Humans, Male, Meat statistics & numerical data, Middle Aged, Pulse Wave Analysis, Risk Factors, Surveys and Questionnaires, Triglycerides blood, Vegetables, Atherosclerosis blood, Atherosclerosis etiology, Dietary Fats adverse effects, Feeding Behavior, Food Handling, Meat adverse effects
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Objective: To evaluate the frequency of food consumption in apparently healthy men and their association with cardiovascular risk factors and biomarkers of subclinical atherosclerosis., Methods: In this observational study, 88 men had their food standard obtained through the food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Associations of dietary patterns with cardiovascular risk factors, such as anthropometric data, laboratory and clinical evaluations, carotid-femoral arterial stiffness (IMT) and pulse wave velocity were evaluated., Results: The highest values were observed, for most of the risk factors evaluated, with the highest frequency of weekly consumption of dairy products, meats, sweets, fats, cold meats, sodas, milk and white chocolate; and lower frequency of weekly consumption of fruits, cereals, vegetables, legumes, oilseeds, and soy. There was no significant difference for coffee and dark chocolate., Conclusions: A diet with high consumption of animal products has a higher correlation with cardiovascular risk factors; the opposite is true for the consumption of plant-based food, associated with the profile of more favorable biomarkers for cardiovascular health and better biochemical and structural parameters.
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- 2019
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12. Effects of physical activity at work and life-style on sleep in workers from an Amazonian Extractivist Reserve.
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Martins AJ, Vasconcelos SP, Skene DJ, Lowden A, and de Castro Moreno CR
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Physical activity has been recommended as a strategy for improving sleep. Nevertheless, physical effort at work might not be not the ideal type of activity to promote sleep quality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of type of job (low vs. high physical effort) and life-style on sleep of workers from an Amazonian Extractivist Reserve, Brazil. A cross-sectional study of 148 low physical activity (factory workers) and 340 high physical activity (rubber tappers) was conducted between September and November 2011. The workers filled out questionnaires collecting data on demographics (sex, age, occupation, marital status and children), health (reported morbidities, sleep disturbances, musculoskeletal pain and body mass index) and life-style (smoking, alcohol use and practice of leisure-time physical activity). Logistic regression models were applied with the presence of sleep disturbances as the primary outcome variable. The prevalence of sleep disturbances among factory workers and rubber tappers was 15.5% and 27.9%, respectively. The following independent variables of the analysis were selected based on a univariate model (p<0.20): sex, age, marital status, work type, smoking, morbidities and musculoskeletal pain. The predictors for sleep disturbances were type of job (high physical effort); sex (female); age (>40 years), and having musculoskeletal pain (≥5 symptoms). Rubber tapper work, owing to greater physical effort, pain and musculoskeletal fatigue, was associated with sleep disturbances. Being female and older than 40 years were also predictors of poor sleep. In short, these findings suggest that demanding physical exertion at work may not improve sleep quality.
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- 2016
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13. Factors associated with work ability and perception of fatigue among nursing personnel from Amazonia.
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Vasconcelos SP, Fischer FM, Reis AO, and Moreno CR
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- Adult, Aged, Brazil, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Young Adult, Attitude of Health Personnel, Fatigue epidemiology, Nursing Staff, Occupational Diseases epidemiology, Work Schedule Tolerance
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Objective: To analyze factors associated with inadequate work ability and perceived fatigue among nursing professionals., Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 272 nursing personnel at an emergency hospital in Rio Branco/State of Acre, Brazil. Data collection was performed using the following instruments: questionnaire on sociodemographic data, working conditions and life styles; the Work Ability Index - WAI, and a questionnaire on perceived fatigue. Bivariate and multiple Poisson regression was used in the analysis of factors associated with work ability and perceived fatigue., Results: The prevalence of inadequate work ability was 40.8% and presented the following associated factors: female sex (RP = 1.84; 95% CI 1.06 - 3.18); refering: other job commitment (RP = 1.71; 1.25 - 2.35); understaffing (RP = 1.96; 1.10 - 3.47); repetitive and monotonous tasks (RP = 1.84; 1.24 - 2.72); reporting three or more clinically undiagnosed morbidities (RP = 1.48; 1.06 - 2.06); excessive reported fatigue (RP = 2.37; 1.81 - 3.12). The prevalence of severe fatigue was 25.7% and the associated factors were: repetitive and monotonous tasks (RP = 1.74; 1.00 - 3.03); reporting three to five clinically-diagnosed morbidities (RP = 1.98; 1.00 - 3.11) and six or more self-reported morbidities (RP = 3.79; 2.04 - 7.03)., Conclusions: The study revealed that most of the studied population showed reduced work ability and high levels of fatigue. These results point toward the need for interventions on an individual level (such as life conditions) and workplace improvements, looking jointly at the organizational aspects and work environment, particularly organizational aspects.
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- 2011
14. Serological survey of Rickettsia sp. in horses and dogs in a non-endemic area in Brazil.
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Batista FG, Silva DM, Green KT, Tezza LB, Vasconcelos SP, Carvalho SG, Silveira I, Moraes-Filho J, Labruna MB, Fortes FS, and Molento MB
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- Animals, Brazil epidemiology, Dog Diseases microbiology, Dogs, Horse Diseases microbiology, Horses, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever blood, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever epidemiology, Seroepidemiologic Studies, Antibodies, Bacterial blood, Dog Diseases blood, Dog Diseases epidemiology, Horse Diseases blood, Horse Diseases epidemiology, Rickettsia rickettsii immunology, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever veterinary
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Brazilian Spotted Fever (BSF) is a lethal rickettsiosis in humans caused by the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii, and is endemic in some areas of Brazil. Horses and dogs are part of the disease's life cycle and they may also serve as sentinel animals in epidemiological studies. The first human BSF case in the State of Paraná was reported in 2005. The present study was conducted in the municipality of Almirante Tamandaré, where no previous case of BSF was reported. Serum samples were collected from 71 horses and 20 dogs from nine properties in the area. Ticks were also collected from these animals. All farmers completed a questionnaire about their knowledge of BSF and animal health management. Serum samples were analyzed by indirect immunofluorescent-antibody assay (IFA) using R. rickettsii and R. parkeri as antigens. Ticks were analyzed by PCR for Rickettsia sp., and all of them were PCR-negative. Six horses (8.45%) and 4 dogs (20%) were identified as seropositive. Farmers were not aware of the correlation between the presence of ticks and risk of BSF. Although a non-endemic area, Almirante Tamandaré is a vulnerable environment for BSF and effective tick control measures are required.
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- 2010
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