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Fatores de risco para desenvolvimento de agitação em pacientes críticos

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a incidência de agitação nos primeiros 7 dias após admissão à unidade de terapia intensiva, seus fatores de risco e associação com desfechos clínicos. Métodos: Estudo de coorte unicêntrico prospectivo que incluiu maiores 18 anos, admitidos à unidade de terapia inten...

Extracellular phospholipase production of oral Candida albicans isolates from smokers, diabetics, asthmatics, denture wearers and healthy individuals following brief exposure to polyene, echinocandin and azole antimycotics

Braz. j. microbiol; 47 (4), 2016
Abstract Objective Candida albicans is the primary causative agent of oral candidosis, and one of its key virulent attributes is considered to be its ability to produce extracellular phospholipases that facilitate cellular invasion. Oral candidosis can be treated with polyenes, and azoles, and the more ...

Nodular glomerulosclerosis in a non-diabetic hypertensive, dyslipidemic, smoker patient: a case report

J. bras. nefrol; 38 (4), 2016
Abstract Introduction: This is a case report of a patient with idiopathic nodular glomerulosclerosis whose pathogenesis and morphology are similar to diabetic nephropathy. Case presentation: A 64-year-old Brazilian man, leukoderma, dyslipidemic, obese with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease secondar...

Diagnosis and underdiagnosis of comorbidities in psoriasis patients - need for a multidisciplinary approach

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (6), 2016
Abstract BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease that manifests predominantly in the skin, although systemic involvement may also occur. Although associated comorbidities have long been recognized and despite several studies indicating psoriasis as an independent risk factor for cardiovascul...

Influence of tobacco, alcohol and diabetes on the collagen of cremaster muscle in patients with inguinal hernias

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 29 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Background: New findings point out that the mechanism of formation of the hernias can be related to the collagenous tissues, under activity of aggressive agents such as the tobacco, alcohol and diabetes. Aim: To analyze the collagen present in the cremaster muscle in patients with inguinal her...

Predictores clínicos y funcionales del riesgo de cáncer pulmonar en el seguimiento de una cohorte de adultos fumadores

Rev. méd. Chile; 144 (11), 2016
Background: Identifying risk factors for lung cancer in the population could improve the cost-effectiveness of early detection programs using thoracic computed tomography (CT). Aim: To examine the risk factors of lung cancer in a cohort of adult smokers. Patients and Methods: An annual clinical and respi...

The effects of passive tobacco smoking on the microcirculation of the abdominal wall in rats

Acta cir. bras; 31 (11), 2016
ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To analysis the effects of passive smoking on the microstructure of tissues of the abdominal wall regarding microcirculation, using histopathological study of the tobacco exposed rats. METHODS: Twenty four male Wistar rats were divided in Control Group (CG = 8 animals) and Exposition...

Pérdida de asignaturas en los estudiantes de enfermería: aspectos económicos, familiares y psicosociales

Introducción: El análisis de las asignaturas predice el desempeño académico y favorece la ejecución de intervenciones para el mejoramiento estudiantil. Objetivo: Evaluar la pérdida de asignaturas y la existencia de factores asociados; tales como los sociodemográficos, académicos, familiares, econ...

Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) Q192R genotypes and their interaction with smoking strongly increase atherogenicity and the Framingham risk score

ABSTRACT Objective Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) polymorphisms are associated with an increased susceptibility to cardiovascular disease. PON1 Q192R polymorphism (rs662) partially determine PON1 hydrolytic activity and protect against oxidation of LDL and HDL. This study aimed to delineate the association of PO...

Pasatiempo sin Humo: Propuesta de Programa educativo, contra el hábito de fumar en adolescentes
Smokeless hobby: Educational program proposal against smoking in adolescents

Introducción: El hábito de fumar se inicia y establece particularmente en la adolescencia y la juventud. Los efectos nocivos sobre la cavidad bucal son variados y su conocimiento es importante para realizar acciones educativas. Objetivos: Identificar los comportamientos y conocimientos sobre el hábito...