ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Enteral parasitic diseases are a public health problem in nations with low economic development and in settings with poor sanitation. Amebiasis is the second most frequent form of parasitosis, with a high burden of disease. Knowledge of the prevalence of enteroparasitoses in a give...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The present study aimed to evaluate female sexual function among young undergraduate women. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional survey conducted among Brazilian undergraduate students. METHODS: This study used online questionnaires to assess sociodemographic and health-related ...
ABSTRACT Bloodstream and venous catheter-related corynebacterial infections in paediatric patients with haematological cancer were investigated from January 2003 to December 2014 at the Brazilian National Cancer Institute in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We observed that during cancer treatment, invasive coryn...
Distribución por Edad,
Antibacterianos/uso terapéutico,
Bacteriemia/epidemiología,
Bacteriemia/microbiología,
Brasil/epidemiología,
Infecciones Relacionadas con Catéteres/tratamiento farmacológico,
Infecciones Relacionadas con Catéteres/epidemiología,
Infecciones Relacionadas con Catéteres/microbiología,
Catéteres Venosos Centrales/microbiología,
Corynebacterium/aislamiento & purificación,
Infecciones por Corynebacterium/complicaciones,
Infecciones por Corynebacterium/tratamiento farmacológico,
Neoplasias Hematológicas/epidemiología,
Neoplasias Hematológicas/microbiología,
Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana,
Distribución por Sexo,
Vancomicina/uso terapéutico
ABSTRACT Schistosomiasis affects approximately 207 million people in 76 countries. The association between hepatocellular carcinoma and Schistosoma mansoni infection has been investigated. Studies using animal models suggest that the parasite may accelerate the oncogenic process when combined with other ...
Brasil/epidemiología,
Carcinoma Hepatocelular/parasitología,
Carcinoma Hepatocelular/patología,
Carcinoma Hepatocelular/cirugía,
Hígado/parasitología,
Cirrosis Hepática/parasitología,
Cirrosis Hepática/patología,
Neoplasias Hepáticas/parasitología,
Neoplasias Hepáticas/patología,
Neoplasias Hepáticas/cirugía,
Trasplante de Hígado,
Factores de Riesgo,
Esquistosomiasis mansoni/complicaciones,
Esquistosomiasis mansoni/epidemiología,
Esquistosomiasis mansoni/cirugía,
Distribución por Sexo
Abstract: Background: Mycosis fungoides is the most common form of primary cutaneous lymphoma, with an indolent, slowly progressive course and 88% five-year survival rate. The diagnosis is challenging, especially in the early stages, and usually relies on a good clinical-histopathological correlation. ...
Brasil/epidemiología,
Niño,
Estudios Transversales,
Progresión de la Enfermedad,
Micosis Fungoide/epidemiología,
Micosis Fungoide/patología,
Estadificación de Neoplasias,
Prevalencia,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Neoplasias Cutáneas/epidemiología,
Neoplasias Cutáneas/patología
Abstract: Background: Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a rare neoplasm with indolent progression. Since 1981, the Kaposi's sarcoma epidemic has increased as co-infection with HIV. Objectives: The study aimed to identify the clinical and demographic characteristics and therapeutic approaches in HIV/AIDS patient...
Infecciones Oportunistas Relacionadas con el SIDA/tratamiento farmacológico,
Infecciones Oportunistas Relacionadas con el SIDA/epidemiología,
Infecciones Oportunistas Relacionadas con el SIDA/patología,
Terapia Antirretroviral Altamente Activa,
Brasil/epidemiología,
Estudios Transversales,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Sarcoma de Kaposi/tratamiento farmacológico,
Sarcoma de Kaposi/epidemiología,
Sarcoma de Kaposi/patología,
Factores Socioeconómicos,
Centros de Atención Terciaria
Abstract: Background: Brazilian Unified Health System presents a long waiting period for a dermatology appointment, varying from 34 to 239 days. Objectives: Analyze the prevalence of cutaneous diseases evaluated by dermatologists in a specialized center, in patients referred from the primary care, and ...
Abstract: Background: Cutaneous melanoma accounts for up to 80% of deaths caused by skin cancer. Diagnostic suspicion and access to medical care and early intervention in suspected cases is vital to the patient's prognosis. Objectives: To compare demographic and histopathological characteristics of pri...
Brasil/epidemiología,
Estudios Transversales,
Melanoma/diagnóstico,
Melanoma/epidemiología,
Melanoma/patología,
Melanoma/terapia,
Estadificación de Neoplasias,
Sector Privado/estadística & datos numéricos,
Pronóstico,
Sector Público/estadística & datos numéricos,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Neoplasias Cutáneas/diagnóstico,
Neoplasias Cutáneas/epidemiología,
Neoplasias Cutáneas/patología,
Neoplasias Cutáneas/terapia
ABSTRACT Purpose: To identify the frequency of ocular diseases among recipients of disability benefits in the metropolitan region of Recife, Brazil. Methods: A review was performed of 217,221 cases of disability benefits granted between 2010 and 2015 by the executive managerial department of the Brazil...
Brasil/epidemiología,
Estudios Transversales,
Oftalmopatías/clasificación,
Oftalmopatías/economía,
Oftalmopatías/epidemiología,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Ausencia por Enfermedad/economía,
Ausencia por Enfermedad/estadística & datos numéricos,
Seguridad Social/economía,
Seguridad Social/estadística & datos numéricos,
Población Urbana
ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the prevalence of primary hyperhidrosis in the city of Botucatu, Brazil, and to evaluate how this disorder affects the quality of life in those suffering from it. Methods: A population survey was conducted in order to identify cases of hyperhidrosis among residents in t...
