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BsmI polymorphism in the vitamin D receptor gene is associated with 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels in individuals with cognitive decline

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (11), 2018
ABSTRACT Elderly people are at a high risk of developing vitamin D (VitD) deficiency due to both decreased intake and cutaneous synthesis. Most of the biological actions of VitD are mediated by the vitamin D receptor (VDR), which is present in neurons and glial cells of the hippocampus, and in the cortex...

Variación estacional de las hospitalizaciones por infarto agudo de miocardio según sexo y edad en Chile

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (11), 2018
Background: The incidence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) varies according to seasonality, being higher in winter. The effect of sex on this phenomenon is not clear. Aim: To evaluate the effect of seasonality in men and women hospitalized for AMI at different ages. Material and Methods: We include...

Caracterización de nódulos pulmonares resecados. Experiencia de manejo por un programa multidisciplinario

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (11), 2018
Background: Pulmonary nodules are common, and surgery is the only alternative that allows a diagnostic and therapeutic management in a single procedure. Aim: To report the epidemiological, radiological, surgical and pathological features of excised pulmonary nodules. Material and Methods: Review of med...

Low rates of participation and completion of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in primary health care

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (11), 2018
ABSTRACT Background: Only 6% of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) participate in pulmonary rehabilitation programs (PR) and only 50% of those who participate, complete these programs. Aim: To determine rates of PR program participation and completion among patients with COPD in...

Factors associated with cognitive performance in elderly caregivers

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (10), 2018
Abstract Objectives: To explore the socioeconomic, demographic and psychosocial factors associated with cognitive performance in elderly caregivers from Brazil. Methods: We evaluated 351 Brazilian elderly caregivers attending primary healthcare services regarding sociodemographic and care variables. Ad...

Stroke at baseline of the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil): a cross-sectional analysis

Säo Paulo med. j; 136 (5), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Secondary prevention of stroke is a very important goal for achieving continuous reduction in stroke mortality rates over the next decades. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional analysis on the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health ­(ELSA-Brasil), with data from Salvador, V...

Use of antibiotics by adults: a population-based cross-sectional study

Säo Paulo med. j; 136 (5), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The consumption of antibiotics has been widely discussed, mainly because of antibacterial resistance, which has become a worldwide concern. In Brazil, sale of antibiotics is currently ruled by Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA) regulation RDC 20/2011, which restri...

Cross-sectional epidemiological investigations of Giardia lamblia in children in Pakistan

Säo Paulo med. j; 136 (5), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The prevalence of Giardia lamblia in Pakistani children is currently unknown. The aim here was to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of Giardia lamblia in children exhibiting diarrhea. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study at different district healthcare hospitals in P...

Manejo de analgésicos en ortodoncia
Analgesic management in orthodontics

Rev. ADM; 75 (5), 2018
Antecedentes: El dolor y el miedo al dolor durante el tratamiento odontológico son frecuentes tanto en la práctica general como en la especialidad de la ortodoncia. El dolor de variada intensidad se presenta en 94% de los pacientes durante el primer día del tratamiento ortodóncico y todavía al sexto...

Epidemiological dynamic modeling of human papillomavirus-related diseases to assess vaccination strategies in Argentina

Medicina (B.Aires); 78 (5), 2018
Our objective was to develop and test a dynamic simulation model of human papillomavirus (HPV)- related diseases to assess rational vaccination strategies in Argentina. A dynamic stochastic transmission model for hetero- and homosexual transmission of HPV oncogenic and low-risk oncogenic types among fema...