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Tuberculosis in childhood and adolescence: a view from different perspectives

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 96 (supl.1), 2020
Abstract Objective To describe the epidemiological situation of tuberculosis in children under 19 years of age in Brazil and to review the latest publications on disease risk, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Source of data Notifiable Diseases Information System (2018), World Health Organization e...

Sarcopenia and frailty in older adults hospitalized in internal medicine wards

Acta méd. colomb; 45 (1), 2020
Abstract Introduction: sarcopenia and frailty are mutual risk clinical syndromes and adverse outcome indicators. There are currently no data in Latin America regarding the prevalence of these conditions in hospitalized patients. Objective: to determine the prevalence and clinical characteristics of pat...

Effect of an educational intervention on the breastfeeding technique on the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding

Abstract Objectives: to evaluate the effect of an intervention directed to the breastfeeding technique in the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in the first month of life. Methods: this is a quasi-randomized intervention study conducted in a public maternity ward accredited in the Baby-Friendly Hos...

Pregnancy in teenagers with heart disease

Arch. cardiol. Méx; 90 (1), 2020
Abstract The prevalence of pregnancy in adolescent women is high in Mexico and represents a public health problem. The pregnant teenager with heart disease has a high probability of complications during pregnancy and the delivery, which carries a risk of death of both the mother and the product. In many ...

Chronic kidney disease is a main confounding factor for 25-vitamin D measurement

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (1), 2020
Abstract Background: Current guidelines recommend assessment of 25-vitamin D status in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although significant differences among assays have been described, the impact of CKD on this variability has never been tested. Methods: We tested the variability between t...

Nivel educativo y su asociación con niveles de actividad física en Chile

Rev. méd. Chile; 148 (3), 2020
Background: A higher educational level is associated with healthier lifestyles. Aim: To assess the association between the level of compliance with physical activity recommendations and years of formal education in Chilean adults. Material and Methods: Analysis include 6,174 participants from the Natio...

Violência no trabalho entre trabalhadores municipais do setor saúde de Diamantina, MG, 2017

Rev. bras. med. trab; 18 (1), 2020
Introdução: Trabalhadores do setor saúde são destaques em estudos recentes pelas proporções significativas de vivência de violência no trabalho. Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência e os fatores associados à violência entre trabalhadores da saúde. Método: Estudo de corte transversal, realizado co...

Evaluación oftalmológica de pacientes con úlcera de pie diabético
Ophthalmologic evaluation of patients with diabetic foot ulcer

Rev. cuba. med. mil; 49 (1), 2020
Introducción: La prevalencia de diabetes aumenta paulatinamente a nivel mundial y con ello, se incrementa el riesgo de complicaciones microvasculares como la retinopatía diabética. El riesgo de ceguera se reduce con control metabólico estable, diagnóstico temprano y tratamiento adecuado. Objetivo: ...

Functional performance and muscular strength in symptomatic female carriers of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 78 (3), 2020
Abstract Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) usually affects men. However, women are also affected in rare instances. Approximately 8% of female DMD carriers have muscle weakness and cardiomyopathy. The early identification of functional and motor impairments can support clinical decision making. Objectiv...

Cognitive impairment in chronic migraine: a cross-sectional study in a clinic-based sample

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 78 (3), 2020
Abstract Cognitive impairment has been described in all phases of a migraine attack and interictally. However, the prevalence and phenotype of such impairment in chronic migraine (CM) have not yet been studied. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate both the prevalence of the objective cogni...