Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the prognosis factors of children with sepsis and acute kidney injury. Methods: This was a retrospective study of children with sepsis and acute kidney injury that were admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of a tertiary hospital. A multivariate analysis ...
Lesión Renal Aguda/etiología,
Lesión Renal Aguda/mortalidad,
Brasil/epidemiología,
Unidades de Cuidado Intensivo Pediátrico,
Tiempo de Internación,
Análisis Multivariante,
Pronóstico,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Factores de Riesgo,
Sepsis/complicaciones,
Análisis de Supervivencia
Abstract: Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical self-efficacy and body mass index in a large sample of schoolchildren. Methods: The Perceived Physical Ability Scale for Children was administered to 1560 children (50.4% boys; 8-12 years) from three different...
Factores de Edad,
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Brasil/epidemiología,
Estudios Transversales,
Italia/epidemiología,
Obesidad/epidemiología,
Obesidad/psicología,
Sobrepeso/epidemiología,
Sobrepeso/psicología,
Autoeficacia,
Factores Sexuales,
España/epidemiología
ABSTRACT Objective Vitamin D has several metabolic functions and possible reproductive functions. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among Brazilian women of reproductive age, and to evaluate the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations a...
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Emerging epidemiological evidence suggests independent associations between psoriasis and metabolic syndrome. Objectives: The aim of the study was to examine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components in patients with psoriasis, and to assess which factors may predict ...
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Basal cell carcinoma is the malignant tumor most often diagnosed in the National Campaign for Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP). Little is known about the profile of these lesions compared to the profile of lesions diagnosed by conventional routes of public dermatological care. OBJEC...
Carcinoma Basocelular/diagnóstico,
Tamizaje Masivo,
Neoplasias Cutáneas/diagnóstico,
Brasil/epidemiología,
Carcinoma Basocelular/epidemiología,
Carcinoma Basocelular/patología,
Estudios Transversales,
Estadificación de Neoplasias,
Derivación y Consulta,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Neoplasias Cutáneas/epidemiología,
Neoplasias Cutáneas/patología
Abstract Introduction The state of Minas Gerais, Brazil has no data on the prevalence of dizziness in the population and this information can be fundamental as the basis of public health policies, promotion, prevention and rehabilitation campaigns. Objective Investigate the prevalence of the symptom of...
Abstract INTRODUCTION: The implementation of the rapid test (RT) for syphilis increases access of vulnerable populations to early diagnosis and treatment, impacting the outcomes of infection. We aimed to assess the prevalence of and factors associated with syphilis in a Center for Testing and Counseling...
Lima, Julia Teresa Ribeiro de;
Gennari, Solange Maria;
Soares, Herbert Sousa;
Minervino, Antonio Humberto Hamad;
Malheiros, Antonio Francisco;
Marques, Fernando Silveira;
Laurenti, Márcia Dalastra;
Machado, Rosangela Zacarias;
Marcili, Arlei;
Labruna, Marcelo Bahia;
Soares, Rodrigo Martins.
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Leishmaniasis is endemic to the Northern, Northeastern, Central-Western, and Southeastern regions of Brazil. We aimed to assess the epidemiological situation of leishmaniasis in humans and dogs in indigenous villages located in the States of Mato Grosso and Tocantins using a serol...
Anticuerpos Antiprotozoarios/sangre,
Brasil/epidemiología,
Enfermedades de los Perros/diagnóstico,
Enfermedades de los Perros/epidemiología,
Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática,
Técnica del Anticuerpo Fluorescente Indirecta,
Indígenas Sudamericanos,
Leishmania infantum/inmunología,
Leishmaniasis Cutánea/diagnóstico,
Leishmaniasis Cutánea/epidemiología,
Leishmaniasis Cutánea/veterinaria,
Leishmaniasis Visceral/diagnóstico,
Leishmaniasis Visceral/epidemiología,
Leishmaniasis Visceral/veterinaria,
Prevalencia
Guerra-Gomes, Isabel Cristina;
Gois, Bruna Macêdo;
Peixoto, Rephany Fonseca;
Oliveira, Camila Alves;
Maciel, Bruna Leal Lima;
Sarmento, Maria Izabel Ferreira;
Pachá, Anna Stella Cysneiros;
Araújo, Josélio Maria Galvão;
Amaral, Ian Porto Gurgel;
Keesen, Tatjana Souza Lima.
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Despite being the most prevalent arboviral disease worldwide, dengue has been neglected lately. However, recent epidemics of arboviruses such as Zika and chikungunya in locations throughout the world have alerted health authorities to these diseases. This study evaluated the incid...
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Chagas disease (CD) is currently considered a neglected disease; hence, identifying the factors associated with its high prevalence is essential. This study aimed to identify the seroprevalence of and the possible factors associated with CD in inhabitants of the City of Limoeiro ...
Anticuerpos Antiprotozoarios/sangre,
Brasil/epidemiología,
Enfermedad de Chagas/diagnóstico,
Enfermedad de Chagas/epidemiología,
Enfermedades Endémicas,
Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática,
Métodos Epidemiológicos,
Técnica del Anticuerpo Fluorescente Indirecta,
Persona de Mediana Edad,
Factores Socioeconómicos,
Trypanosoma cruzi/inmunología
