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Prevalence of obesity among stroke patients in five Brazilian cities: a cross-sectional study

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (6), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective There is gap in knowledge about obesity prevalence in stroke patients from low- and middle-income countries. Therefore, we aimed to measure the prevalence of overweight and obesity status among patients with incident stroke in Brazil. Methods In a cross-sectional study, we measured...

Cardiovascular Risk in Xavante Indigenous Population

Arq. bras. cardiol; 110 (6), 2018
Abstract Background: The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors is little known in Brazilian indigenous populations. In the last two decades, important changes have occurred in the lifestyle and epidemiological profile of the Xavante people. Objective: to assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk...

Endothelial Dysfunction and Inflammation Precedes Elevations in Blood Pressure Induced by a High-Fat Diet

Arq. bras. cardiol; 110 (6), 2018
Abstract Background: Obesity leads to a chronic inflammatory state, endothelial dysfunction and hypertension. Objective: To establish the time-course of events regarding inflammatory markers, endothelial dysfunction, systolic blood pressure (SBP) in obesity in only one experimental model. Methods: We ...

The triad of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, COPD, and obesity: sensitivity of sleep scales and respiratory questionnaires

J. bras. pneumol; 44 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate whether the presence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) alters the perception of respiratory symptoms and quality of life in COPD patients, by using specific questionnaires, as well as to determine whether scales for assessing daytime sleepiness and for screeni...

Fascitis necrotizante de la pared abdominal como presentación infrecuente de una hernia de Garengeot: caso clínico

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (5), 2018
Garengeot's hernia corresponds to the presence of the appendix within a femoral hernia, associated or not with acute appendicitis. The diagnosis of this uncommon situation is usually done during surgery. Furthermore, the clinical presentation as necrotizing fasciitis is a rare condition. We report a 54 y...

High Intra-Abdominal Pressure Secondary to Obesity as a Determining Factor for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Malfunction

Arq. bras. neurocir; 37 (1), 2018
The ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) is an established treatment for hydrocephalus. The functioning of the system requires a pressure difference between the cranial and abdominal cavities. The VPS can be particularly problematic in patients with increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP). We report the cas...

Effectiveness of metformin in the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus in obese pregnant women

Abstract Objective To assess the effectiveness of metformin in the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in obese pregnant women attending a public maternity hospital in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods Randomized clinical trial including obese pregnant women with a body mass ind...

Tiempo destinado a estar sentado y niveles de adiposidad ¿Cuál es su efecto sobre el desarrollo de diabetes mellitus tipo 2?

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (4), 2018
Background: Obesity and sedentary behavior are risk factors acting independently in the development of type 2 diabetes. Aim: To investigate whether the association between diabetes and obesity is modified by the levels of sitting time (ST) in the Chilean population. Material and Methods: We included 4,...

Influencia del índice de masa corporal pregestacional y ganancia ponderal materna en los resultados perinatales materno-fetales
Influence of the body mass index and maternal gestational weight gain in maternal-fetal perinatal outcomes

Introducción: El índice de masa corporal y la ganancia ponderal materna excesiva durante el embarazo son factores de riesgo para el desarrollo de complicaciones perinatales. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre el índice de masa corporal pregestacional y la ganancia ponderal materna durante el emba...