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DC-SIGN receptor is expressed by cells from cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions and differentially binds to Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis and L. (Leishmania) amazonensis promastigotes
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Mendes-Aguiar, Carolina de O
; Kitahara-Oliveira, Milene Yoko
; de Almeida, Ana Cristina Oliveira
; Pereira-Oliveira, Marcia
; de Oliveira Neto, Manoel Paes
; Pirmez, Claude
; Sampaio, Elizabeth Pereira
; Gomes-Silva, Adriano
; Da-Cruz, Alda Maria
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BACKGROUND Dendritic cells (DCs) specific intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-3-grabbing non integrin receptor (DC-SIGN) binds to subgenera Leishmania promastigotes mediating its interaction with DC and neutrophils, potentially influencing the infection outcome. OBJECTIVES In this work, we investigated whether DC-SIGN receptor is expressed in cells from cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) lesions as well as the in vitro binding pattern of Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis (Lb) and L. (L.) amazonensis (La) promastigotes. METHODS DC-SIGN receptor was labeled by immunohistochemistry in cryopreserved CL tissue fragments. In vitro binding assay with CFSE-labeled Lb or La promastigotes and RAJI-transfecting cells expressing DC-SIGN (DC-SIGNPOS) or mock-transfected (DC-SIGNNEG) were monitored by flow cytometry at 2 h, 24 h and 48 h in co-culture. RESULTS In CL lesion infiltrate, DC-SIGNPOS cells were present in the dermis and near the epidermis. Both Lb and La bind to DC-SIGNPOS cells, while binding to DC-SIGNNEG was low. La showed precocious and higher affinity to DC-SIGNhi population than to DC-SIGNlow, while Lb binding was similar in these populations. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrate that DC-SIGN receptor is present in L. braziliensis CL lesions and interact with Lb promastigotes. Moreover, the differences in the binding pattern to Lb and La suggest DC-SIGN can influence in a difference way the intake of the parasites at the first hours after Leishmania infection. These results raise the hypothesis that DC-SIGN receptor could participate in the immunopathogenesis of American tegumentary leishmaniasis accounting for the differences in the outcome of the Leishmania spp. infection.
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The Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Renal Disease on Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19: An Observational Study from Two Public Hospitals in Brazil
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Villacorta, Humberto
; Ávila, Diane Xavier de
; Souza, Tulio Possati de
; Souza, Ana Luíza Carraro de
; Meyas, Gabriel Alverca
; Santos, Mayara Cristina Villela
; Mendonça, Jonatas da Costa
; Costa, Luciene Maria Mendes da
; Sousa, Beatriz de Paula
; Oliveira, Maria Victoria Borges de
; Guimarães, Júlia Correia Cardoso
; Melo, Ulisses
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International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences
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Abstract Background Cardiovascular risk factors are prognostic factors in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and have been scarcely studied in Brazil. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the impact of cardiovascular risk factors on the outcomes of patients admitted for COVID-19. Methods From July 2020 to February 2021, 200 patients from two public hospitals were enrolled. Patients were included if they had typical symptoms or signs of COVID-19, a positive real-time polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR) for COVID-19, and an age above 18 years. This is a prospective, observational, and longitudinal study. Data were collected within 24 h of admission. The primary endpoint was a combination of hospital lethality, mechanical ventilation, hemodialysis, or length of hospital stay >28 days. Continuous variables were compared with the Student’s t-test for independent samples or the Mann-Whitney test. For comparisons of proportions, the χ 2 test was applied. ROC curves and survival curves were constructed. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify independent predictors of events. The level of significance was 0.05. Results There were 98 (49%) events during the hospital course, and 72 (36%) died in the hospital. Patients with a primary endpoint were older and more likely to have a history of hypertension, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Vital signs at admission associated with events were diastolic blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation in ambient air (O 2 Sat). Serum creatinine >1.37 mg/dL at admission had a sensitivity of 51.6 and a specificity of 82% to predict the primary endpoint, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.68. In multivariate analysis, age, diabetes, CKD, and COPD were independent predictors of the primary endpoint. Age and CKD were independent predictors of in-hospital lethality. Conclusion Cardiovascular risk factors, such as diabetes and CKD, were related to a worse prognosis in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in this sample from two public hospitals in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
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Detection of HPV DNA in vaginal samples self-collected by women living with HIV treated through the Brazilian public health system: Prevalence and analysis of risk factors
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Silveira, Mariângela Freitas da
; Buffarini, Romina
; Gaspar, Pâmela Cristina
; Machado, Hanalydia de Melo
; Bazzo, Maria Luiza
; Scherer, Aline
; Colusso, Álvaro Luis
; Travassos, Ana Gabriela Álvares
; Arakaki-Sanchez, Denise
; Baia-da-Silva, Djane Clarys
; Oliveira, Eduardo Campos de
; Zago, Isabella Ribeiro
; Moura, Marcos de Assis
; Lacerda, Marcus Vinicius Guimarães de
; Martins, Simone Murta
; Reuter, Tânia
; Pinto, Valdir Monteiro
; Perini, Waltesia
; Pereira, Gerson Fernando Mendes
; Miranda, Angélica Espinosa
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Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
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ABSTRACT Background: Women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (WLWH) are more likely to be infected with the oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV). We assessed the prevalence of high-risk (HR) (16/18/31/33/35/39/45/51/52/56/58/59/68/73/82), probable high-risk (pHR) (26/53/66), and low-risk (LR) (6/11/40/42/43/44/54/61/70) HPV types and their associated risk factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study of WLWH aged 18-64 years included one laboratory and eight HIV-specialty healthcare facilities in the pilot network. Descriptive statistics were used to assess sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics. Adjusted analyses were conducted to evaluate risk factors associated with HR and/or pHR HPV infection in WLWH. Results: From May/2021 to May/2022, 1,914 (92.5%) WLWH participated in the pilot study and had valid HPV-DNA results of self-collected vaginal samples. The median age of the participants was 45 years, 60.1% had ≥ 9 years of schooling, 80.5% were ≤ 18 years at first sexual intercourse, and 51.7% had > 4 sexual partners throughout life. The prevalence of any HPV type, HR HPV, pHR HPV, and LR HPV was 65.8%, 49.6%, 16.7%, and 40.0%, respectively. Age was inversely associated with pHR and/or HR-HPV (p < 0.001), and education level was inversely associated with HR-HPV (p = 0.003) types. Any HR or pHR was associated with being single (p = 0.029) and exchanging sex for drugs (p = 0.037). Conclusions: The prevalence of HPV, especially HR HPV, among WLWH is high in Brazil, highlighting the need for HPV screening in this population. Self-collection of vaginal samples is an important strategy for increasing testing access.
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Contribution of public oral pathology services to the diagnosis of oral and oropharyngeal cancer in Brazil
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LOUREDO, Brendo Vinicius Rodrigues
; CURADO, Maria Paula
; PENAFORT, Paulo Victor Mendes
; DE ARRUDA, José Alcides Almeida
; ABREU, Lucas Guimarães
; MESQUITA, Ricardo Alves
; PINTO-JÚNIOR, Décio dos Santos
; ABRAHÃO, Aline Corrêa
; ANDRADE, Bruno Augusto Benevenuto de
; AGOSTINI, Michelle
; MORAES, Renata Mendonça
; ANBINDER, Ana Lia
; DOURADO, Pedro Henrique Silva
; SANTOS, Teresa Cristina Ribeiro Bartholomeu dos
; PIRES, Fábio Ramoa
; BORDIGNON, Natalia Cristina Trentin
; GONDAK, Rogério Oliveira
; DE OLIVEIRA, Marcia Gaiger
; CARRARD, Vinicius Coelho
; MARTINS, Manoela Domingues
; SOUSA-NETO, Sebastião Silvério
; ARANTES, Diego Antônio Costa
; MENDONÇA, Elismauro Francisco
; CIESLAK-SANCHES, Silvia Roberta
; ANTUNES, Daniella Moraes
; AMARAL-SILVA, Gleyson Kleber do
; MANIERI, Patricia Rubia
; RAMALHO, Luciana Maria Pedreira
; DOS SANTOS, Jean Nunes
; LEONEL, Augusto César Leal da Silva
; PEREZ, Danyel Elias da Cruz
; VERHEUL, Hannah Carmem Carlos Ribeiro Silva
; BARROSO, Keila Martha Amorim
; RODRIGUES, Flávia Luiza Santos
; GONZAGA, Amanda Katarinny Goes
; FERNANDES, Romana Renery
; DE SOUZA, Lélia Batista
; SOUZA, Lucas Lacerda de
; PONTES, Flávia Sirotheau Corrêa
; PONTES, Hélder Antônio Rebelo
; SILVA, Caroline Alfaia
; CÂMARA, Jeconias
; LIBÓRIO-KIMURA, Tatiana Nayara
; SANTOS-SILVA, Alan Roger
; LOPES, Márcio Ajudarte
; ALMEIDA, Oslei Paes de
; ROMAÑACH, Mário José
; VARGAS, Pablo Agustin
.
Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the contribution of oral and maxillofacial pathology laboratories (OMPLs) in Brazilian public universities to the diagnosis of lip, oral cavity, and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). A cross-sectional study was performed using biopsy records from a consortium of sixteen public OMPLs from all regions of Brazil (North, Northeast, Central-West, Southeast, and South). Clinical and demographic data of patients diagnosed with lip, oral cavity, and oropharyngeal SCC between 2010 and 2019 were collected from the patients’ histopathological records. Of the 120,010 oral and maxillofacial biopsies (2010-2019), 6.9% (8,321 cases) were diagnosed as lip (0.8%, 951 cases), oral cavity (4.9%, 5,971 cases), and oropharyngeal (1.2%, 1,399 cases) SCCs. Most cases were from Brazil’s Southeast (64.5%), where six of the OMPLs analyzed are located. The predominant profile of patients with lip and oral cavity SCC was Caucasian men, with a mean age over 60 years, low schooling level, and a previous history of heavy tobacco consumption. In the oropharyngeal group, the majority were non-Caucasian men, with a mean age under 60 years, had a low education level, and were former/current tobacco and alcohol users. According to data from the Brazilian National Cancer Institute, approximately 9.9% of the total lip, oral cavity, and oropharyngeal SCCs reported over the last decade in Brazil may have been diagnosed at the OMPLs included in the current study. Therefore, this data confirms the contribution of public OMPLs with respect to the important diagnostic support they provide to the oral healthcare services extended by the Brazilian Public Health System.
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IMPACTO-MR: um estudo brasileiro de plataforma nacional para avaliar infecções e multirresistência em unidades de terapia intensiva
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Tomazini, Bruno M
; Nassar Jr, Antonio Paulo
; Lisboa, Thiago Costa
; Azevedo, Luciano César Pontes de
; Veiga, Viviane Cordeiro
; Catarino, Daniela Ghidetti Mangas
; Fogazzi, Debora Vacaro
; Arns, Beatriz
; Piastrelli, Filipe Teixeira
; Dietrich, Camila
; Negrelli, Karina Leal
; Jesuíno, Isabella de Andrade
; Reis, Luiz Fernando Lima
; Mattos, Renata Rodrigues de
; Pinheiro, Carla Cristina Gomes
; Luz, Mariane Nascimento
; Spadoni, Clayse Carla da Silva
; Moro, Elisângela Emilene
; Bueno, Flávia Regina
; Sampaio, Camila Santana Justo Cintra
; Silva, Débora Patrício
; Baldassare, Franca Pellison
; Silva, Ana Cecilia Alcantara
; Veiga, Thabata
; Barbante, Leticia
; Lambauer, Marianne
; Campos, Viviane Bezerra
; Santos, Elton
; Santos, Renato Hideo Nakawaga
; Laranjeiras, Ligia Nasi
; Valeis, Nanci
; Santucci, Eliana
; Miranda, Tamiris Abait
; Patrocínio, Ana Cristina Lagoeiro do
; Carvalho, Andréa de
; Sousa, Eduvirgens Maria Couto de
; Sousa, Ancelmo Honorato Ferraz de
; Malheiro, Daniel Tavares
; Bezerra, Isabella Lott
; Rodrigues, Mirian Batista
; Malicia, Julliana Chicuta
; Silva, Sabrina Souza da
; Gimenes, Bruna dos Passos
; Sesin, Guilhermo Prates
; Zavascki, Alexandre Prehn
; Sganzerla, Daniel
; Medeiros, Gregory Saraiva
; Santos, Rosa da Rosa Minho dos
; Silva, Fernanda Kelly Romeiro
; Cheno, Maysa Yukari
; Abrahão, Carolinne Ferreira
; Oliveira Junior, Haliton Alves de
; Rocha, Leonardo Lima
; Nunes Neto, Pedro Aniceto
; Pereira, Valéria Chagas
; Paciência, Luis Eduardo Miranda
; Bueno, Elaine Silva
; Caser, Eliana Bernadete
; Ribeiro, Larissa Zuqui
; Fernandes, Caio Cesar Ferreira
; Garcia, Juliana Mazzei
; Silva, Vanildes de Fátima Fernandes
; Santos, Alisson Junior dos
; Machado, Flávia Ribeiro
; Souza, Maria Aparecida de
; Ferronato, Bianca Ramos
; Urbano, Hugo Corrêa de Andrade
; Moreira, Danielle Conceição Aparecida
; Souza-Dantas, Vicente Cés de
; Duarte, Diego Meireles
; Coelho, Juliana
; Figueiredo, Rodrigo Cruvinel
; Foreque, Fernanda
; Romano, Thiago Gomes
; Cubos, Daniel
; Spirale, Vladimir Miguel
; Nogueira, Roberta Schiavon
; Maia, Israel Silva
; Zandonai, Cassio Luis
; Lovato, Wilson José
; Cerantola, Rodrigo Barbosa
; Toledo, Tatiana Gozzi Pancev
; Tomba, Pablo Oscar
; Almeida, Joyce Ramos de
; Sanches, Luciana Coelho
; Pierini, Leticia
; Cunha, Mariana
; Sousa, Michelle Tereza
; Azevedo, Bruna
; Dal-Pizzol, Felipe
; Damasio, Danusa de Castro
; Bainy, Marina Peres
; Beduhn, Dagoberta Alves Vieira
; Jatobá, Joana D’Arc Vila Nova
; Moura, Maria Tereza Farias de
; Rego, Leila Rezegue de Moraes
; Silva, Adria Vanessa da
; Oliveira, Luana Pontes
; Sodré Filho, Eliene Sá
; Santos, Silvana Soares dos
; Neves, Itallo de Lima
; Leão, Vanessa Cristina de Aquino
; Paes, João Lucidio Lobato
; Silva, Marielle Cristina Mendes
; Oliveira, Cláudio Dornas de
; Santiago, Raquel Caldeira Brant
; Paranhos, Jorge Luiz da Rocha
; Wiermann, Iany Grinezia da Silva
; Pedroso, Durval Ferreira Fonseca
; Sawada, Priscilla Yoshiko
; Prestes, Rejane Martins
; Nascimento, Glícia Cardoso
; Grion, Cintia Magalhães Carvalho
; Carrilho, Claudia Maria Dantas de Maio
; Dantas, Roberta Lacerda Almeida de Miranda
; Silva, Eliane Pereira
; Silva, Antônio Carlos da
; Oliveira, Sheila Mara Bezerra de
; Golin, Nicole Alberti
; Tregnago, Rogerio
; Lima, Valéria Paes
; Silva, Kamilla Grasielle Nunes da
; Boschi, Emerson
; Buffon, Viviane
; Machado, André Sant’Ana
; Capeletti, Leticia
; Foernges, Rafael Botelho
; Carvalho, Andréia Schubert de
; Oliveira Junior, Lúcio Couto de
; Oliveira, Daniela Cunha de
; Silva, Everton Macêdo
; Ribeiro, Julival
; Pereira, Francielle Constantino
; Salgado, Fernanda Borges
; Deutschendorf, Caroline
; Silva, Cristofer Farias da
; Gobatto, Andre Luiz Nunes
; Oliveira, Carolaine Bomfim de
; Dracoulakis, Marianna Deway Andrade
; Alvaia, Natália Oliveira Santos
; Souza, Roberta Machado de
; Araújo, Larissa Liz Cardoso de
; Melo, Rodrigo Morel Vieira de
; Passos, Luiz Carlos Santana
; Vidal, Claudia Fernanda de Lacerda
; Rodrigues, Fernanda Lopes de Albuquerque
; Kurtz, Pedro
; Shinotsuka, Cássia Righy
; Tavares, Maria Brandão
; Santana, Igor das Virgens
; Gavinho, Luciana Macedo da Silva
; Nascimento, Alaís Brito
; Pereira, Adriano J
; Cavalcanti, Alexandre Biasi
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Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva
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ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the IMPACTO-MR, a Brazilian nationwide intensive care unit platform study focused on the impact of health care-associated infections due to multidrug-resistant bacteria. Methods: We described the IMPACTO-MR platform, its development, criteria for intensive care unit selection, characterization of core data collection, objectives, and future research projects to be held within the platform. Results: The core data were collected using the Epimed Monitor System® and consisted of demographic data, comorbidity data, functional status, clinical scores, admission diagnosis and secondary diagnoses, laboratory, clinical, and microbiological data, and organ support during intensive care unit stay, among others. From October 2019 to December 2020, 33,983 patients from 51 intensive care units were included in the core database. Conclusion: The IMPACTO-MR platform is a nationwide Brazilian intensive care unit clinical database focused on researching the impact of health care-associated infections due to multidrug-resistant bacteria. This platform provides data for individual intensive care unit development and research and multicenter observational and prospective trials.
RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever o IMPACTO-MR, um estudo brasileiro de plataforma nacional em unidades de terapia intensiva focado no impacto das infecções por bactérias multirresistentes relacionadas à assistência à saúde. Métodos: Descrevemos a plataforma IMPACTO-MR, seu desenvolvimento, critérios para seleção das unidades de terapia intensiva, caracterização da coleta de dados, objetivos e projetos de pesquisa futuros a serem realizados na plataforma. Resultados: Os dados principais foram coletados por meio do Epimed Monitor System® e consistiram em dados demográficos, dados de comorbidades, estado funcional, escores clínicos, diagnóstico de internação e diagnósticos secundários, dados laboratoriais, clínicos e microbiológicos e suporte de órgãos durante a internação na unidade de terapia intensiva, entre outros. De outubro de 2019 a dezembro de 2020, 33.983 pacientes de 51 unidades de terapia intensiva foram incluídos no banco de dados principal. Conclusão: A plataforma IMPACTO-MR é um banco de dados clínico brasileiro de unidades de terapia intensiva focado na pesquisa do impacto das infecções por bactérias multirresistentes relacionadas à assistência à saúde. Essa plataforma fornece dados para o desenvolvimento e pesquisa de unidades de terapia intensiva individuais e ensaios clínicos observacionais e prospectivos multicêntricos.
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Angiosperm diversity in a Lowland Semideciduous Seasonal Forest in Pernambuco State, Brazil
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Pereira-Silva, Rafaela Alves
; Gama, Beatriz Rayrana de Araújo
; Oliveira, Joésili Cristina Pereira de
; Mendes, Jone Clebson Ribeiro
; Barbosa, Jorge Irapuan de Souza
; Athiê-Souza, Sarah Maria
; Santos, Leidiana Lima dos
; Sales, Margareth Ferreira de
; Bocage, Ana Luiza Du
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Resumo: Angiospermas da Estação Ecológica de Tapacurá (EET), localizada em um fragmento de Floresta Estacional Semidecidual de Terras Baixas, Floresta Atlântica, foram analisadas. Coletas botânicas foram realizadas para compor uma lista de espécies e essas espécies identificadas por comparação com espécimes depositados nos herbários HST, PEUFR e IPA, além de consultas a banco de dados online. Um total de 479 espécies foram identificadas, pertencentes a 81 famílias e 285 gêneros. As famílias mais ricas foram Fabaceae (68), Rubiaceae (25), Malvaceae (20), Myrtaceae (20), Cyperaceae (19), Poaceae (19), Bromeliaceae (18), Euphorbiaceae (17), Asteraceae (16) e Sapindaceae (14), que juntas representaram 49,27% do número total de espécies. Grande semelhança foi observada entre nossos resultados e levantamentos de outras florestas de várzea no nordeste do Brasil, com as famílias Fabaceae, Rubiaceae e Myrtaceae apresentando a maior riqueza de espécies. Este estudo adicionou 44 novas ocorrências para o Estado de Pernambuco, demonstrando a riqueza e abundância dos táxons de TES e a importância de sua conservação para a flora regional.
Abstract: Angiosperm species growing in a fragment of Lowland Semideciduous Seasonal Forest in the Tapacurá Ecological Station (TES) in Pernambuco State (Brazil) were surveyed. Botanical collections to compose a species list were undertaken and these species identified by comparisons with specimens deposited in the HST, PEUFR and IPA herbaria, in addition to online database queries. A total of 479 species were identified, belonging to 81 families and 285 genera. The families with the largest numbers of species were Fabaceae (68), Rubiaceae (25), Malvaceae (20), Myrtaceae (20), Cyperaceae (19), Poaceae (19), Bromeliaceae (18), Euphorbiaceae (17), Asteraceae (16), and Sapindaceae (14), which together accounted for 49.27% of the total number of species. Great similarity was observed between our results and surveys of other lowland forests in northeastern Brazil, with the families Fabaceae, Rubiaceae, and Myrtaceae having the greatest species richness. This study added 44 new occurrences for Pernambuco State, demonstrating the richness and abundance of TES taxa and the importance of their conservation to the regional flora.
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Health-Related Quality of Life Reported by Patients With Chagas Disease: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence With GRADE Recommendations
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Silva, Whesley Tanor
; Oliveira, Lucas Frois Fernandes
; Xavier, Diego Mendes
; Figueiredo, Pedro Henrique Scheidt
; Lacerda, Ana Cristina Rodrigues
; Mendonça, Vanessa Amaral
; Ávila, Matheus Ribeiro
; Ferreira Júnior, Cláudio Luiz
; Lima, Márcia Maria Oliveira
; Mediano, Mauro Felippe Felix
; Rocha, Manoel Otávio da Costa
; Costa, Henrique Silveira
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Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
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ABSTRACT Patients with Chagas disease have reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Hence, we aimed to identify the factors that mostly affected their HRQoL. This was a systematic review of qualitative studies. The Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Excerpta Medica Database, Web of Science, and SciVerse Scopus databases were searched for relevant studies without language or date restrictions. The search and data analysis were performed by independent reviewers; all qualitative studies that reported the factors that had an impact on the HRQoL of patients with Chagas disease were included. The risk of bias was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program Qualitative Study Checklist; confidence in the evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation-Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative approach. Five studies were included in this review: four in Brazil and one in California, United States, with immigrants from Central and South America. The sample consisted of 207 patients with chronic Chagas disease. Stigma, physical limitations, work absenteeism, emotional or mental aspects, fear of treatment, and fear of the future had the strongest impact on the HRQoL. All items showed moderate confidence except for fear of treatment (low confidence). The physical, emotional, mental, and cultural aspects affected the HRQoL of patients with chronic Chagas disease. Identification of these factors is important in the development of strategies aimed at improving the HRQoL of this population.
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The Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Renal Disease on Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19: An Observational Study from Two Public Hospitals in Brazil
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Villacorta, Humberto
; Ávila, Diane Xavier de
; Souza, Tulio Possati de
; Souza, Ana Luíza Carraro de
; Meyas, Gabriel Alverca
; Santos, Mayara Cristina Villela
; Mendonça, Jonatas da Costa
; Costa, Luciene Maria Mendes da
; Sousa, Beatriz de Paula
; Oliveira, Maria Victoria Borges de
; Guimarães, Júlia Correia Cardoso
; Melo, Ulisses
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Abstract Background Cardiovascular risk factors are prognostic factors in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and have been scarcely studied in Brazil. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the impact of cardiovascular risk factors on the outcomes of patients admitted for COVID-19. Methods From July 2020 to February 2021, 200 patients from two public hospitals were enrolled. Patients were included if they had typical symptoms or signs of COVID-19, a positive real-time polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR) for COVID-19, and an age above 18 years. This is a prospective, observational, and longitudinal study. Data were collected within 24 h of admission. The primary endpoint was a combination of hospital lethality, mechanical ventilation, hemodialysis, or length of hospital stay >28 days. Continuous variables were compared with the Student’s t-test for independent samples or the Mann-Whitney test. For comparisons of proportions, the χ 2 test was applied. ROC curves and survival curves were constructed. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify independent predictors of events. The level of significance was 0.05. Results There were 98 (49%) events during the hospital course, and 72 (36%) died in the hospital. Patients with a primary endpoint were older and more likely to have a history of hypertension, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Vital signs at admission associated with events were diastolic blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation in ambient air (O 2 Sat). Serum creatinine >1.37 mg/dL at admission had a sensitivity of 51.6 and a specificity of 82% to predict the primary endpoint, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.68. In multivariate analysis, age, diabetes, CKD, and COPD were independent predictors of the primary endpoint. Age and CKD were independent predictors of in-hospital lethality. Conclusion Cardiovascular risk factors, such as diabetes and CKD, were related to a worse prognosis in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in this sample from two public hospitals in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
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Recommendations by the Scientific Department of Neuroimmunology of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology (DCNI/ABN) and the Brazilian Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunological Diseases (BCTRIMS) on vaccination in general and specifically against SARS-CoV-2 for patients with demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system
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Becker, Jefferson
; Ferreira, Lis Campos
; Damasceno, Alfredo
; Bichuetti, Denis Bernardi
; Christo, Paulo Pereira
; Callegaro, Dagoberto
; Peixoto, Marco Aurélio Lana
; Sousa, Nise Alessandra De Carvalho
; Almeida, Sérgio Monteiro De
; Adoni, Tarso
; Santiago-Amaral, Juliana
; Junqueira, Thiago
; Pereira, Samira Luisa Apóstolos
; Gomes, Ana Beatriz Ayroza Galvão Ribeiro
; Pitombeira, Milena
; Paolilo, Renata Barbosa
; Grzesiuk, Anderson Kuntz
; Piccolo, Ana Claudia
; D´Almeida, José Arthur Costa
; Gomes Neto, Antonio Pereira
; Oliveira, Augusto Cesar Penalva De
; Oliveira, Bianca Santos De
; Tauil, Carlos Bernardo
; Vasconcelos, Claudia Ferreira
; Kaimen-Maciel, Damacio
; Varela, Daniel
; Diniz, Denise Sisterolli
; Oliveira, Enedina Maria Lobato De
; Malfetano, Fabiola Rachid
; Borges, Fernando Elias
; Figueira, Fernando Faria Andrade
; Gondim, Francisco De Assis Aquino
; Passos, Giordani Rodrigues Dos
; Silva, Guilherme Diogo
; Olival, Guilherme Sciascia Do
; Santos, Gutemberg Augusto Cruz Dos
; Ruocco, Heloisa Helena
; Sato, Henry Koiti
; Soares Neto, Herval Ribeiro
; Cortoni Calia, Leandro
; Gonçalves, Marcus Vinícius Magno
; Vecino, Maria Cecilia Aragón De
; Pimentel, Maria Lucia Vellutini
; Ribeiro, Marlise De Castro
; Boaventura, Mateus
; Parolin, Mônica Koncke Fiuza
; Melo, Renata Brant De Souza
; Lázaro, Robson
; Thomaz, Rodrigo Barbosa
; Kleinpaul, Rodrigo
; Dias, Ronaldo Maciel
; Gomes, Sidney
; Lucatto, Simone Abrante
; Alves-Leon, Soniza Vieira
; Fukuda, Thiago
; Ribeiro, Taysa Alexandrino Gonsalves Jubé
; Winckler, Thereza Cristina D’ávila
; Fragoso, Yara Dadalti
; Nascimento, Osvaldo José Moreira Do
; Ferreira, Maria Lucia Brito
; Mendes, Maria Fernanda
; Brum, Doralina Guimarães
; Glehn, Felipe Von
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RESUMO O DC de Neuroimunologia da ABN e o BCTRIMS trazem, nesse documento, as recomendações sobre vacinação da população com doenças desmielinizantes do sistema nervoso central (SNC) contra infecções em geral e contra o coronavírus da síndrome respiratória aguda grave 2 (SARS-CoV-2), causador da COVID-19. Destaca-se a gravidade do atual momento frente ao avanço da COVID-19 em nosso País, o que torna mais evidente e importante a criação de guia de referência para orientação aos médicos, pacientes e autoridades de saúde pública quanto à vacinação, meio efetivo e seguro no controle de determinadas doenças infecciosa. O DCNI/ABN e o BCTRIMS recomendam que os pacientes com doenças desmielinizantes do SNC (ex., EM e NMOSD) sejam constantemente monitorados, quanto a atualização do seu calendário vacinal, especialmente, no início ou antes da mudança do tratamento com uma droga modificadora de doença (DMD). É importante também salientar que as vacinas são seguras e os médicos devem estimular o seu uso em todos os pacientes. Evidentemente, deve ser dada especial atenção às vacinas com vírus vivos atenuados. Por fim, é importante que os médicos verifiquem qual DMD o paciente está em uso e quando foi feita a sua última dose, pois cada fármaco pode interagir de forma diferente com a indução da resposta imune.
ABSTRACT The Scientific Department of Neuroimmunology of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology (DCNI/ABN) and Brazilian Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunological Diseases (BCTRIMS) provide recommendations in this document for vaccination of the population with demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) against infections in general and against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes COVID-19. We emphasize the seriousness of the current situation in view of the spread of COVID-19 in our country. Therefore, reference guides on vaccination for clinicians, patients, and public health authorities are particularly important to prevent some infectious diseases. The DCNI/ABN and BCTRIMS recommend that patients with CNS demyelinating diseases (e.g., MS and NMOSD) be continually monitored for updates to their vaccination schedule, especially at the beginning or before a change in treatment with a disease modifying drug (DMD). It is also important to note that vaccines are safe, and physicians should encourage their use in all patients. Clearly, special care should be taken when live attenuated viruses are involved. Finally, it is important for physicians to verify which DMD the patient is receiving and when the last dose was taken, as each drug may affect the induction of immune response differently.
https://doi.org/10.1590/0004-282x-anp-2021-0162
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Adverse events following immunization in pregnant women from Minas Gerais
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Silveira, Isabela Oliveira da
; Silva, Thales Philipe Rodrigues da
; Luvisaro, Bianca Maria Oliveira
; Silva, Roberta Barros da
; Gusmão, Josianne Dias
; Vimieiro, Aline Mendes
; Oliveira, Valéria Conceição de
; Souza, Karina Cristina Rouwe de
; Faria, Ana Paula Vieira
; Matozinhos, Fernanda Penido
.
RESUMO OBJETIVO: Analisar a distribuição dos eventos adversos pós-vacinação (EAPV) em gestantes do estado de Minas Gerais, entre 2015 e 2019. MÉTODOS: Estudo epidemiológico, descritivo, realizado com dados de EAPV, do período de 2015 a 2019, registrados no Sistema de Informação da Vigilância de Eventos Adversos, no estado de Minas Gerais (MG), Brasil. Foram analisados 670 EAPV em gestantes. As estimativas foram apresentadas em proporções, de acordo com o ano de ocorrência, macrorregião de saúde de Minas Gerais e imunobiológico administrado. RESULTADOS: O ano em que mais houve registros foi 2017 (36,8%). Entre as 14 macrorregiões, as com menor e maior número de registros foram o Vale do Jequitinhonha (0,5%) e o Centro (31,8%), respectivamente. As vacinas contraindicadas durante a gestação representaram 27,6% do total de notificações. Foram considerados como erros de imunização 69,5% dos casos. Em 75,9% dos registros, a variável de atendimento médico foi ignorada, e em 73,7% dos casos não foi apresentada informação sobre a evolução. CONCLUSÃO: Este estudo expõe a necessidade da educação continuada para a equipe multidisciplinar, a fim de reduzir casos de EAPV e garantir o preenchimento adequado das notificações pelos profissionais de saúde.
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze the distribution of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) in pregnant women in the state of Minas Gerais, between 2015 and 2019. METHODS: This is an epidemiological, descriptive study conducted with AEFI data from 2015 to 2019, recorded in the Adverse Events Surveillance Information System, in the state of Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil. A total of 670 AEFI were analyzed in pregnant women. The estimates were presented in proportions, according to the year of occurrence, health macro-region of Minas Gerais and immunobiological administered. RESULTS: The year in which there were the most records was 2017 (36.8%). Among the 14 macro-regions, the ones with the lowest and highest number of records were the Vale do Jequitinhonha (0.5%) and Center (31.8%), respectively. The vaccines contraindicated during pregnancy represented 27.6% of the total notifications. The total of 69.5% of the cases were considered immunization errors. In 75.9% of the records, the variable of medical care was ignored, and in 73.7% of the cases no information on the evolution was presented. CONCLUSION: This study shows the need for continuing education for the multidisciplinary team, in order to reduce cases of AEFI and ensure the adequate completion of notifications by health professionals.
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Adverse events following immunization in pregnant women from Minas Gerais
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Silveira, Isabela Oliveira da
; Silva, Thales Philipe Rodrigues da
; Luvisaro, Bianca Maria Oliveira
; Silva, Roberta Barros da
; Gusmão, Josianne Dias
; Vimieiro, Aline Mendes
; Oliveira, Valéria Conceição de
; Souza, Karina Cristina Rouwe de
; Faria, Ana Paula Vieira
; Matozinhos, Fernanda Penido
.
RESUMO OBJETIVO: Analisar a distribuição dos eventos adversos pós-vacinação (EAPV) em gestantes do estado de Minas Gerais, entre 2015 e 2019. MÉTODOS: Estudo epidemiológico, descritivo, realizado com dados de EAPV, do período de 2015 a 2019, registrados no Sistema de Informação da Vigilância de Eventos Adversos, no estado de Minas Gerais (MG), Brasil. Foram analisados 670 EAPV em gestantes. As estimativas foram apresentadas em proporções, de acordo com o ano de ocorrência, macrorregião de saúde de Minas Gerais e imunobiológico administrado. RESULTADOS: O ano em que mais houve registros foi 2017 (36,8%). Entre as 14 macrorregiões, as com menor e maior número de registros foram o Vale do Jequitinhonha (0,5%) e o Centro (31,8%), respectivamente. As vacinas contraindicadas durante a gestação representaram 27,6% do total de notificações. Foram considerados como erros de imunização 69,5% dos casos. Em 75,9% dos registros, a variável de atendimento médico foi ignorada, e em 73,7% dos casos não foi apresentada informação sobre a evolução. CONCLUSÃO: Este estudo expõe a necessidade da educação continuada para a equipe multidisciplinar, a fim de reduzir casos de EAPV e garantir o preenchimento adequado das notificações pelos profissionais de saúde.
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze the distribution of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) in pregnant women in the state of Minas Gerais, between 2015 and 2019. METHODS: This is an epidemiological, descriptive study conducted with AEFI data from 2015 to 2019, recorded in the Adverse Events Surveillance Information System, in the state of Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil. A total of 670 AEFI were analyzed in pregnant women. The estimates were presented in proportions, according to the year of occurrence, health macro-region of Minas Gerais and immunobiological administered. RESULTS: The year in which there were the most records was 2017 (36.8%). Among the 14 macro-regions, the ones with the lowest and highest number of records were the Vale do Jequitinhonha (0.5%) and Center (31.8%), respectively. The vaccines contraindicated during pregnancy represented 27.6% of the total notifications. The total of 69.5% of the cases were considered immunization errors. In 75.9% of the records, the variable of medical care was ignored, and in 73.7% of the cases no information on the evolution was presented. CONCLUSION: This study shows the need for continuing education for the multidisciplinary team, in order to reduce cases of AEFI and ensure the adequate completion of notifications by health professionals.
https://doi.org/10.11606/s1518-8787.2021055002592
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COVID-19: The question of genetic diversity and therapeutic intervention approaches
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Figueiredo, David Livingstone Alves
; Ximenez, João Paulo Bianchi
; Seiva, Fábio Rodrigues Ferreira
; Panis, Carolina
; Bezerra, Rafael dos Santos
; Ferrasa, Adriano
; Cecchini, Alessandra Lourenço
; Medeiros, Alexandra Ivo de
; Almeida, Ana Marisa Fusco
; Ramão, Anelisa
; Boldt, Angelica Beate Winter
; Moya, Carla Fredrichsen
; Chin, Chung Man
; Paula, Daniel de
; Rech, Daniel
; Gradia, Daniela Fiori
; Malheiros, Danielle
; Venturini, Danielle
; Tavares, Eliandro Reis
; Carraro, Emerson
; Ribeiro, Enilze Maria de Souza Fonseca
; Pereira, Evani Marques
; Tuon, Felipe Francisco
; Follador, Franciele Aní Caovilla
; Fernandes, Glaura Scantamburlo Alves
; Volpato, Hélito
; Cólus, Ilce Mara de Syllos
; Oliveira, Jaqueline Carvalho de
; Rodrigues, Jean Henrique da Silva
; Santos, Jean Leandro dos
; Visentainer, Jeane Eliete Laguila
; Brandi, Juliana Cristina
; Serpeloni, Juliana Mara
; Bonini, Juliana Sartori
; Oliveira, Karen Brajão de
; Fiorentin, Karine
; Lucio, Léia Carolina
; Faccin-Galhardi, Ligia Carla
; Ferreto, Lirane Elize Defante
; Lioni, Lucy Megumi Yamauchi
; Consolaro, Marcia Edilaine Lopes
; Vicari, Marcelo Ricardo
; Arbex, Marcos Abdo
; Pileggi, Marcos
; Watanabe, Maria Angelica Ehara
; Costa, Maria Antônia Ramos
; Giannini, Maria José S. Mendes
; Amarante, Marla Karine
; Khalil, Najeh Maissar
; Lima Neto, Quirino Alves de
; Herai, Roberto H.
; Guembarovski, Roberta Losi
; Shinsato, Rogério N.
; Mainardes, Rubiana Mara
; Giuliatti, Silvana
; Yamada-Ogatta, Sueli Fumie
; Gerber, Viviane Knuppel de Quadros
; Pavanelli, Wander Rogério
; Silva, Weber Claudio da
; Petzl-Erler, Maria Luiza
; Valente, Valeria
; Soares, Christiane Pienna
; Cavalli, Luciane Regina
; Silva Jr, Wilson Araujo
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Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is the largest pandemic in modern history with very high infection rates and considerable mortality. The disease, which emerged in China’s Wuhan province, had its first reported case on December 29, 2019, and spread rapidly worldwide. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic and global health emergency. Since the outbreak, efforts to develop COVID-19 vaccines, engineer new drugs, and evaluate existing ones for drug repurposing have been intensively undertaken to find ways to control this pandemic. COVID-19 therapeutic strategies aim to impair molecular pathways involved in the virus entrance and replication or interfere in the patients’ overreaction and immunopathology. Moreover, nanotechnology could be an approach to boost the activity of new drugs. Several COVID-19 vaccine candidates have received emergency-use or full authorization in one or more countries, and others are being developed and tested. This review assesses the different strategies currently proposed to control COVID-19 and the issues or limitations imposed on some approaches by the human and viral genetic variability.
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Protocol for Functional Assessment of Adults and Older Adults after Hospitalization for COVID-19
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Godoy, Caroline Gil de
; Silva, Erika Christina Gouveia e
; Oliveira, Danielle Brancolini de
; Gambeta, Amislaine Cristina
; Silva, Elizabeth Mendes da
; Campos, Camila Machado de
; Schmitt, Ana Carolina Basso
; Carvalho, Celso R. F.
; Fu, Carolina
; Tanaka, Clarice
; Nakagawa, Naomi Kondo
; Toufen Junior, Carlos
; Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro de
; Hill, Keith
; Pompeu, José Eduardo
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Identification of clusters of asthma control: A preliminary analysis of the Inspirers studies
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Jácome, Cristina
; Amaral, Rita
; Almeida, Rute
; Pereira, Ana Margarida
; Couto, Mariana
; Araújo, Luís
; Alves-Correia, Magna
; Pereira, Mariana
; Ferreira-Magalhães, Manuel
; Loureiro, Cláudia Chaves
; Catarata, Maria Joana
; Santos, Lília Maia
; Cabral, Sara
; Pereira, João
; Ramos, Bárbara
; Lopes, Cristina
; Mendes, Ana
; Lopes, Anabela
; Rodrigues, José Carlos Cidrais
; Oliveira, Georgeta
; Aguiar, Ana Paula
; Afonso, Ivete
; Carvalho, Joana
; Arrobas, Ana Maria
; Costa, José
; Valério, Margarida
; Pereira, Marta
; Almeida, Teresa
; Dias, Joana
; Bom, Ana Todo
; Azevedo, João
; Ribeiro, Carmelita
; Alves, Marta
; Pinto, Paula Leiria
; Neuparth, Nuno
; Neves, Ana Castro
; Palhinha, Ana
; Marques, João Gaspar
; Martins, Pedro
; Trincão, David Pina
; Todo-Bom, Filipa
; Santos, Maria Alvarenga
; Branco, Joana
; Costa, Alberto
; Neto, Armandina Silva
; Santalha, Marta
; Lozoya, Carlos
; Santos, Natacha
; Silva, Diana
; Vasconcelos, Maria João
; Barata, Luís Taborda
; Teixeira, Maria Fernanda
; Pinto, Diana
; Alves, Rodrigo Rodrigues
; Moreira, Ana Sofia
; Pinto, Cláudia Sofia
; Silva, Pedro Morais
; Alves, Carlos
; Câmara, Raquel
; Coelho, Didina
; Bordalo, Diana
; Carvalho, Fernanda
; Fernandes, Ricardo
; Ferreira, Rosário
; Oliveira, José Ferraz de
; Menezes, Fernando
; Gomes, Ricardo
; Calix, Maria José
; Marques, Ana
; Cardoso, João
; Emiliano, Madalena
; Gerardo, Rita
; Nunes, Carlos
; Ferreira, José Alberto
; Lopes, Inês
; Alves, Adelaide
; Fonseca, João Almeida
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Objetivos: Identificar clusters de controlo da asma baseados no Teste de Controlo da Asma e Rinite Alérgica (CARAT) e comparar as características dos doentes nos diferentes clusters. Métodos: Adultos e adolescentes (≥13 anos) com asma persistente foram recrutados em 29 centros no contexto de 2 estudos observacionais do projeto INSPIRERS. Foram recolhidos dados relativos a características demográficas e clínicas, adesão ao inalador, crenças sobre a medicação, sintomas de ansiedade e depressão, qualidade de vida e controlo da asma (CARAT, >24 bom controlo). Foi efetuada uma análise hierárquica de clusters usando a pontuação total do CARAT (CARAT-T).Resultados: Foram analisados 410 doentes (68% adultos), com uma idade mediana (percentil 25-percentil 75) de 28 (16-46) anos. Foram identificados três clusters [média CARAT-T(min-max)]: cluster 1 [27(24-30)], cluster 2 [19(14-23)] e cluster 3 [10(2-13)]. Os doentes no cluster 1 (34%) apresentavam melhor controlo da asma, melhor qualidade de vida, maior adesão aos inaladores e usavam um único inalador. Os doentes nos clusters 2 (50%) e 3 (16%) tinham a asma não controlada, menor adesão aos inaladores, mais sintomas de ansiedade e depressão e mais de metade reportavam pelo menos uma exacerbação no último ano. Adicionalmente, os doentes no cluster 3 eram predominantemente mulheres, tinham mais consultas médicas não agendadas, apresentavam mais sintomas de ansiedade, percebiam uma maior necessidade dos inaladores, mas também uma maior preocupação associada ao seu uso. Não se verificaram diferenças na idade, índice de massa corporal, função pulmonar, hábitos tabágicos, hospitalizações ou tempo de seguimento pelo médico especialista. Conclusões: Um método não supervisionado baseado no CARAT-T, identificou 3 clusters de doentes com diferentes características clínicas. O cluster com melhor controlo apresenta um ponto de corte semelhante ao estabelecido no estudo de validação do CARAT. Este estudo sugere ainda a existência de um ponto de corte adicional para distinguir doença mais grave. Mais investigação é necessária para validar os clusters identificados
Aims: To identify distinct asthma control clusters based on Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test (CARAT) and to compare patients’ characteristics among these clusters. Methods: Adults and adolescents (≥13 years) with persistent asthma were recruited at 29 Portuguese hospital outpatient clinics, in the context of two observational studies of the INSPIRERS project. Demographic and clinical characteristics, adherence to inhaled medication, beliefs about inhaled medication, anxiety and depression, quality of life, and asthma control (CARAT, >24 good control) were collected. Hierarchical cluster analysis was performed using CARAT total score (CARAT-T). Results: 410 patients (68% adults), with a median (percentile 25-percentile 75) age of 28 (16-46) years, were analysed. Three clusters were identified [mean CARAT-T (min-max)]: cluster 1 [27(24-30)], cluster 2 [19(14-23)] and cluster 3 [10(2-13)]. Patients in cluster 1 (34%) were characterised by better asthma control, better quality of life, higher inhaler adherence and use of a single inhaler. Patients in clusters 2 (50%) and 3 (16%) had uncontrolled asthma, lower inhaler adherence, more symptoms of anxiety and depression and more than half had at least one exacerbation in the previous year. Furthermore, patients in cluster 3 were predominantly female, had more unscheduled medical visits and more anxiety symptoms, perceived a higher necessity of their prescribed inhalers but also higher levels of concern about taking these inhalers. There were no differences in age, body mass index, lung function, smoking status, hospital admissions or specialist physician follow-up time among the three clusters. Conclusion: An unsupervised method based on CARAT-T, identified 3 clusters of patients with distinct, clinically meaningful characteristics. The cluster with better asthma control had a cut-off similar to the established in the validation study of CARAT and an additional cut-off seems to distinguish more severe disease. Further research is necessary to validate the asthma control clusters identified.
https://doi.org/10.32932/rpia.2020.12.046
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New records of Leptospira spp. in wild marsupials and a rodent in the eastern Brazilian Amazon through PCR detection
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SOUZA ROCHA, Katarine de
; SCHUPP DE SENA MESQUITA, Gleiciane
; SILVA FERREIRA, Maeli Fernanda
; LEITE BARROS, Flávia de Nazaré
; MACEDO, Renata Cecília Soares de Lima
; ARAÚJO SARAIVA, Elane de
; MENDES-OLIVEIRA, Ana Cristina
; DUARTE CERQUEIRA, Valíria
; SCOFIELD, Alessandra
; GOES CAVALCANTE, Gustavo
; ABEL, Isis
; GUIMARÃES DE MORAES, Carla Cristina
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RESUMO Analisamos a presença de Leptospira spp. em tecido hepático e renal de marsupiais e roedores silvestres capturados em uma floresta periurbana no leste da Amazônia brasileira. Foram examinados 25 indivíduos de quatro espécies de marsupial e sete de roedor quanto à presença do gene 16S rRNA de Leptospira no DNA extraído de 47 amostras de tecido hepático e renal usando PCR. Detectamos amostras positivas em 12% (3/25) dos indivíduos, em fragmentos renais de duas espécies de marsupial (Didelphis marsupialis e Marmosops pinheiroi) e em um fragmento hepático de uma espécie de roedor (Echimys chrysurus). Estes são os primeiros registros de Leptospira spp. em M. pinheiroi e E. chrysurus, e é o primeiro levantamento molecular de marsupiais e roedores na Amazônia brasileira.
ABSTRACT We analyzed the presence of Leptospira spp. in liver and kidney tissue of wild marsupials and rodents trapped in a periurban forest in the eastern Brazilian Amazon. We examined 25 individuals of four marsupial and seven rodent species for the presence of the 16S rRNA gene of Leptospira in the DNA extracted from 47 liver and kidney tissue samples using PCR. We detected positive samples in 12% (3/25) of the individuals, in kidney fragments of two marsupial species (Didelphis marsupialis and Marmosops pinheiroi) and in a liver fragment of one rodent species (Echimys chrysurus). These are the first records of Leptospira spp. in M. pinheiroi and E. chrysurus and it is the first molecular survey of marsupials and rodents in the Brazilian Amazon.
https://doi.org/10.1590/1809-4392201903683
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