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Condom use and alcohol consumption in adolescents and youth

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 14 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To determine the association between not using the male condom and alcohol consumption in adolescents and schoolchildren. Methods An epidemiological study, with a cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlation design carried out from March to July 2014. The sample consisted of stude...

Group A rotavirus gastroenteritis: post-vaccine era, genotypes and zoonotic transmission

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 14 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT This article provides a review of immunity, diagnosis, and clinical aspects of rotavirus disease. It also informs about the changes in epidemiology of diarrheal disease and genetic diversity of circulating group A rotavirus strains following the introduction of vaccines. Group A rotavirus is the...

Incidence, clinical manifestations and clipping of nail psoriasis in the dermatology center of the Hospital Universitário Evangélico de Curitiba

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (3), 2016
Abstract: Background: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that often progresses with nail alterations. It is suspected that there is a correlation between nail psoriasis and enthesitis of the distal interphalangeal joint, seeming to serve as a predictor. Objectives: To analyze the profile ...

Profile of patients admitted to a triage dermatology clinic at a tertiary hospital in São Paulo, Brazil

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (3), 2016
Abstract: Background: Knowledge of epidemiological data on skin diseases is important in planning preventive strategies in healthcare services. Objective: To assess data from patients admitted to a triage dermatology clinic. Methods: A retrospective study was performed of patients admitted over a one-...

Acne scars in 18-year-old male adolescents: a population-based study of prevalence and associated factors

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (3), 2016
Abstract: Background: Acne vulgaris is a pilosebaceous follicle disorder affecting over 85% of adolescents to some degree. It frequently causes psychological distress that may persist into adulthood due to scarring. Little information about post-acne scarring epidemiology is available. Objectives: To d...

Microcephaly and Zika virus: a clinical and epidemiological analysis of the current outbreak in Brazil

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 92 (3), 2016
Abstract Objective: This study aimed to critically review the literature available regarding the Zika virus outbreak in Brazil and its possible association with microcephaly cases. Sources: Experts from Instituto do Cérebro do Rio Grande do Sul performed a critical (nonsystematic) literature review re...

Acute Myeloid Leukemia: analysis of epidemiological profile and survival rate

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 92 (3), 2016
Abstract Objective: To describe the epidemiological profile and the survival rate of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in a state reference pediatric hospital. Method: Clinical-epidemiological, observational, retrospective, descriptive study. The study included new cases of patients with AML, ...

Clustering of risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases in low-income, female adolescents

ABSTRACT Objective To assess the prevalence and clustering patterns of cardiometabolic risk factors among low-income, female adolescents. Materials and methods Cross-sectional study involving 196 students of public schools (11-19 years old). The following risk factors were considered in the analysis:...

Association between oronasopharyngeal abnormalities and malocclusion in Northeastern Brazilian preschoolers

Abstract Objective: Evidence is contradictory regarding the association between oronasopharyngeal abnormalities and malocclusion. The aim of the present study was to assess the association between oronasopharyngeal abnormalities and malocclusion (anterior open bite and posterior crossbite) in preschool...