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Disparities in cancer epidemiology and care delivery among Brazilian indigenous populations

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 14 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess aspects related to cancer in indigenous population. Methods: This is a retrospective study developed in a public university hospital. We included patients with 18 or more years of age, diagnosed with solid tumors, and followed between 2005 and 2015. Clinical features were ...

Associated factors with mammographic changes in women undergoing breast cancer screening

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 14 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate association of sociodemographic, anthropometric, and epidemiological factors with result of mammogram in women undergoing breast cancer screening. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with data obtained through interviews, anthropometric measurements, and mammography...

Análise espacial e temporal dos casos de aids no Brasil em 1996-2011: áreas de risco aumentado ao longo do tempo

Epidemiol. serv. saúde; 25 (3), 2016
OBJETIVO: identificar áreas com maior risco de transmissão de aids no Brasil. MÉTODOS: estudo ecológico, com georreferenciamento das taxas de incidência e coeficientes de prevalência e da densidade de casos nos municípios pelo método Kernel, nos períodos de 1996-1999, 2000-2003, 2004-2007 e 2008...

Psychiatric and socioeconomic aspects as possible predictors of compulsive buying behavior

Abstract Introduction: Compulsive buying can be characterized as an almost irresistible urge to buy various items. Compulsive buying disorder is a subject of growing interest to health professionals. It is a current issue and the prevalence rate in the global population is around 5 to 8%. Objectives: T...

Effects of Air Pollutant Exposure on Acute Myocardial Infarction, According to Gender

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (3), 2016
Abstract Background: There is evidence of the effects of air pollution on hospital admissions due to cardiovascular diseases, including myocardial infarction. Objective: To estimate the association between exposure to air pollutants and hospital admissions due to myocardial infarction according to gend...

Proportional Mortality due to Heart Failure and Ischemic Heart Diseases in the Brazilian Regions from 2004 to 2011

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (3), 2016
Abstract Background: Heart failure (HF) and ischemic heart diseases (IHD) are important causes of death in Brazil. Objective: To assess proportional mortality (PM) due to HF and IHD as underlying causes stratified by sex and age groups in the Brazilian geoeconomic regions from 2004 to 2011. Methods: D...

Hiv and hepatitis c virus coinfection. Who is this patient today?

Arq. gastroenterol; 53 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Background - The increase in the survival following the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has seen the emergence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, renal and cardiovascular diseases as important morbidity and mortality causes together with HIV. Objective - The p...

Recurrence rate of helicobacter pylori in patients with peptic ulcer five years or more after successful eradication

Arq. gastroenterol; 53 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Background Infection with Helicobacter pylori is highly prevalent worldwide, especially in developing countries. Its presence in the gastroduodenal mucosa is related with development of peptic ulcer and other illnesses. The eradication of H. pylori improves mucosal histology in patients with pe...

Sleep disorder investigation might be considered to be mandatory in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder guideline

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (9), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children with attention deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and compare amplitude and latency of the P300 potential among children with and without OSA. Method Sixty-one children with ADHD underwent oddball auditory at...