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Stress, coping and adherence to immunosuppressive medications in kidney transplantation: a comparative study

Säo Paulo med. j; 134 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE : Adherence to medication is a key issue relating to outcomes from transplantation and it is influenced by several factors, such as stress and coping strategies. However, these factors have been poorly explored. We aimed to compare stress and coping strategies between adhe...

Patients' satisfaction with and views about treatment with disease-modifying drugs in multiple sclerosis

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (8), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective The treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) with disease-modifying-drugs (DMDs) is evolving and new drugs are reaching the market. Efficacy and safety aspects of the drugs are crucial, but the patients’ satisfaction with the treatment must be taken into consideration. Methods In...

Adesão à terapia imunossupressora em receptores de transplante renal

Ciênc. cuid. saúde; 15 (1), 2016
Kidney transplantation has advantages over other forms of kidney replacement therapies (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis) because it improves quality of life and increases the survival rate of recipients. However, adherence to immunosuppressive therapy after transplant...

Carcinoma espinocelular del oído externo con extensión parotídea: a propósito de un caso
Squamous cell carcinoma of the external ear with parotid extension: case report

El pabellón auricular y el conducto auditivo externo constituyen una región anatómica que puede ser asiento de múltiples patologías, entre ellas procesos inflamatorios, infecciosos y neoplásicos, tanto benignos como malignos. Con respecto a los tumores, los diversos tipos suelen presentarse con sí...

Miliary tuberculosis: a severe opportunistic infection in juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus patients

Rev. bras. reumatol; 56 (3), 2016
Abstract Introduction One of the main issues in juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) patients is infection, such as tuberculosis (TB). Of note, SLE patients are susceptible to pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB. However, to our knowledge, this contagious disease was rarely reported in pediatric lup...

Outcomes of surgery for patients with Behcet's disease causing aortic pseudoaneurysm: a shift from open surgery to endovascular repair

Clinics; 71 (6), 2016
OBJECTIVES: Behcet’s disease is a form of systematic vasculitis that affects vessels of various sizes. Aortic pseudoaneurysm is one of the most important causes of death among patients with Behcet’s disease due to its high risk of rupture and associated mortality. Our study aimed to investiga...

Uso de everolimo de novo em receptores de transplante renal com doador vivo HLA idêntico

J. bras. nefrol; 38 (2), 2016
Resumo Introdução: Receptores de rim de doadores vivos HLA-idêntico apresentam menor risco para rejeição aguda e maior sobrevida do enxerto, quando comparado a outros tipos de transplante. Um regime imunossupressor sem inibidor de calcineurina (ICN) pode melhorar ainda mais esses resultados, atravÃ...

Brazilian multicenter study of 71 patients with juvenile-onset Takayasu's arteritis: clinical and angiographic features

Rev. bras. reumatol; 56 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the clinical and angiographic characteristics of Takayasu's arteritis in Brazilian children and adolescents. Methods: A retrospective data collection was performed in 71 children and adolescents followed in 10 Brazilian reference centers in Pediatric Rheumatology. The ev...

Effectiveness and safety of topical tacrolimus monotherapy for repigmentation in vitiligo: a comprehensive literature review

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (2), 2016
Abstract Thus far, several small studies and case reports on the use of topical immunomodulators in vitiligo have been published. We undertook a comprehensive literature review, searching for studies evaluating clinical response to tacrolimus topical therapy for vitiligo. A search was performed on PubMed...

Efeito da terapia de indução em pacientes sensibilizados: análise dos riscos e benefícios

J. bras. nefrol; 38 (1), 2016
Resumo Introdução: A sensibilização está associada a piores desfechos clínicos após o transplante renal (TxR), incluindo maior incidência de função tardia, rejeição aguda e perda do enxerto. Objetivos: Avaliar os desfechos de eficácia e segurança de 1 ano de receptores de TxR com doador f...