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Influence of Smoking Consumption and Nicotine Dependence Degree in Cardiac Autonomic Modulation

Arq. bras. cardiol; 106 (6), 2016
Abstract Background: Smoking consumption alters cardiac autonomic function. Objective: Assess the influence of the intensity of smoking and the nicotine dependence degree in cardiac autonomic modulation evaluated through index of heart rate variability (HRV). Methods: 83 smokers, of both genders, bet...

Prevalence of Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Association With Risk Factors in Primary Care

Arq. bras. cardiol; 106 (6), 2016
Abstract Background: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a chronic, progressive disease with high morbidity and mortality. It is underdiagnosed, especially among women. Objective: To study the prevalence of high risk for OSAS globally and for the Berlin Questionnaire (BQ) categories, and to eval...

Mortality from Circulatory System Diseases and Malformations in Children in the State of Rio de Janeiro

Arq. bras. cardiol; 106 (6), 2016
Abstract Background: The epidemiological profile of mortality in a population is important for the institution of measures to improve health care and reduce mortality Objective: To estimate mortality rates and the proportional mortality from cardiovascular diseases and malformations of the circulatory ...

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Morbidity and Mortality-Related Factors: a 5-Year Experience in Brazil

Arq. bras. cardiol; 106 (6), 2016
Abstract Background: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation has become an option for high-surgical-risk patients with aortic valve disease. Objective: To evaluate the in-hospital and one-year follow-up outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Methods: Prospective cohort study of transcath...

Mortality risk of colorectal cancer in brazil from 1980 to 2013

Arq. gastroenterol; 53 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT Background - Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancer worldwide, and variation in its mortality rates indicates the importance of environmental factors in its occurrence. While trend studies have indicated a reduction in colorectal cancer mortality rates in most developed countries, ...

Hepatitis E virus seroprevalence among schistosomiasis patients in Northeastern Brazil

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (3), 2016
Abstract Background Hepatitis E virus (HEV) can cause chronic infection with rapid progression to liver cirrhosis in immunocompromised patients. HEV seroprevalence in patients with Schistosoma mansoni in Brazil is unknown. We evaluated the prevalence of past or present HEV infection in schistosomiasis p...

Zika virus infection during pregnancy and microcephaly occurrence: a review of literature and Brazilian data

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (3), 2016
Abstract In November of 2015, the Ministry of Health of Brazil published an announcement confirming the relationship between Zika virus and the microcephaly outbreak in the Northeast, suggesting that infected pregnant women might have transmitted the virus to their fetuses. The objectives of this study w...

Clinical and microbiological implications of invasive pneumococcal disease in hospitalized patients (1998-2013)

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (3), 2016
Abstract Introduction Infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) still represent a challenge for health systems around the world. Objective The objective of this study was to assess microbiological and clinical aspects in hospitalized patients with invasive pneumococcus disease betwee...

The effectiveness of a bundle in the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (3), 2016
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a bundle called FAST HUG in ventilator-associated pneumonia, weigh the healthcare costs of ventilator-associated pneumonia patients in the intensive care unit, and hospital mortality due to ventilator-associated pneumonia. Material...

Facial trauma among victims of terrestrial transport accidents

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: In developing countries, terrestrial transport accidents - TTA, especially those involving automobiles and motorcycles - are a major cause of facial trauma, surpassing urban violence. OBJECTIVE: This cross-sectional census study attempted to determine facial trauma occurrence w...