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Trends in Mortality Rate from Cardiovascular Disease in Brazil, 1980-2012

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (1), 2016
Abstract Background: Studies have questioned the downward trend in mortality from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Brazil in recent years. Objective: to analyze recent trends in mortality from ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke in the Brazilian population. Methods: Mortality and population data w...

Trends in Mortality from Cerebrovascular and Hypertensive Diseases in Brazil Between 1980 and 2012

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (1), 2016
Abstract Background: Cerebrovascular and hypertensive diseases are among the main causes of death worldwide. However, there are limited data about the trends of these diseases over the years. Objective: To evaluate the temporal trends in mortality rates and proportional mortality from cerebrovascular a...

Are normal-weight adolescents satisfied with their weight?

Säo Paulo med. j; 134 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT: CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The high prevalence of obesity has led to public policies for combating it. People with normal weight may gain greater awareness of this issue and change their perceptions of their weight. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of body weight dissatisfacti...

Cambios epidemiológicos en niños quemados, a 10 años de seguimiento

Rev. chil. pediatr; 87 (3), 2016
Introducción El objetivo de este estudio fue comparar la incidencia de quemaduras y características epidemiológicas en niños de una comuna de Santiago de Chile en 10 años. Pacientes y método Estudio analítico, mediante revisión de fichas clínicas de menores de 15 años provenientes de la comuna ...

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-...

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 ...

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, ...

Espondilodiscitis: experiencia clínica en un hospital general de Chile

Rev. chil. infectol; 33 (3), 2016
Introducción: La espondilodiscitis (ED) implica prolongados períodos de hospitalización, de latencia diagnóstica y riesgo de complicaciones a largo plazo. No existen publicaciones recientes en Chile al respecto. Objetivos: Caracterizar un grupo de pacientes con ED. Pacientes y Métodos: Serie clínic...

Atención paliativa en personas con enfermedades crónicas avanzadas
Palliative care needs in advanced chronic illness

Medicina (B.Aires); 76 (3), 2016
Alrededor del 75% de las personas morirá a causa de una o varias enfermedades crónicas progresivas. A partir de esta proyección, la OMS instó a los países a diseñar estrategias para el fortalecimiento de los cuidados paliativos como parte del tratamiento integral. En Cataluña, España, la medició...