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1. Family History of Hypertension: Impact on Blood Pressure, Anthropometric Measurements and Physical Activity Level in Schoolchildren
Abstract Background: A family history of arterial hypertension (AH), combined with environmental risk factors, is directly related to the development of AH. Objectives: To evaluate the frequency of AH, anthropometric indicators and level of physical activity and their association with a family history (FH) of AH in school children. Methods: Cross-sectiona
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Pediatric androgenetic alopecia: a retrospective review of clinical characteristics, hormonal assays and metabolic syndrome risk factors in 23 patients
Abstract Background Androgenetic alopecia in the pediatric population is rarely discussed in the literature. Although the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome is increased in patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, the presence of metabolic syndrome risk factors in pediatric androgenetic alopecia is unknown. Objective To evaluate the demographics,
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Occupational stress and work engagement among primary healthcare physicians: a cross-sectional study
Abstract BACKGROUND: Brazil’s Family Health Strategy is based on a primary healthcare model, which is considered to have case resolution capacity, with physicians at its center. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the levels of occupational stress and work engagement among primary healthcare physicians. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study conducted in 2017, i
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Transmission electron microscopy of pili annulati
Abstract Background: Little is known about the ultrastructure of pili annulati. Objectives: To examine with transmission electron microscopy affected hairs of a family, whose diagnosis had been confirmed in five individuals with scanning electron microscopy, which showed surface undulations with ‘‘curtain-like’’ folding of the hair cuticula and to
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Influence of conditional cash transfer program on prenatal care and nutrition during pregnancy: NISAMI cohort study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: There are few studies on the influence of a cash transfer program on nutritional outcomes from pregnancy. OBJECTIVES: To analyze how a Brazilian conditional cash transfer program (Bolsa Familia Program, BFP) was associated with changes in body mass index (BMI) and food consumption among pregnant women. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cohort study
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among asymptomatic children in southeastern Brazil: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The prevalence of Helico bacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is decreasing worldwide, but is still high in developing countries. We previously observed an H. pylori infection rate of 52% among children and adolescents with chronic non-ulcer dyspepsia. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of H. pylori infection among asymptomatic ch
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Association between bone mineral density and content and physical growth parameters among children and adolescents diagnosed with HIV: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: During childhood and adolescence, there are significant increases in bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD). OBJECTIVE: To investigate physical growth parameters associated with BMD and BMC among children and adolescents diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study con
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Association between the CTLA4 +49A/G (rs231775) and CT60 (rs3087243) gene variants with vitiligo: study on a Mexican population
Abstract Background: Vitiligo is characterized by an autoimmune response targeting melanocytes, thus resulting in skin depigmentation. There are several genetic components involved in the development of vitiligo, of which various gene polymorphisms are currently considered as risk factors. For example, the CTLA4 (T-lymphocyte antigen 4) +49A/G (rs231775) an
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Human sporotrichosis: recommendations from the Brazilian Society of Dermatology for the clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic management
Abstract Background: The increase in the zoonotic epidemic of sporotrichosis caused by Sporothrix brasiliensis, which started in the late 1990s in Rio de Janeiro and is now found in almost all Brazilian states, has been equally advancing in neighboring countries of Brazil. Changes in the clinical-epidemiological profile, advances in the laboratory diagnosis
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Atherosclerosis Complications in the Brazilian Population: An Ecological Time Series Study
Abstract Background: Atherosclerosis is a serious health problem, and several factors contribute to its occurrence. Longitudinal and qualified monitoring of primary health care (PHC) may contribute to the management of atherosclerosis and reduction of avoidable hospital admissions. Objectives: To estimate the trend in hospitalizations for atherosclerosis a
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Association between glycemic control and albuminuria among Peruvian adults with diabetes mellitus 2: a cross-sectional analytical study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Albuminuria is a risk factor for microvascular and macrovascular complications in the diabetic population. However, few studies have correlated poor glycemic control and albuminuria prevalence in Hispanic populations. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between glycemic control and albuminuria among Peruvian adults with type 2 diabe
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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12. A low level of health literacy is a predictor of corticophobia in atopic dermatitis
Abstract Background: Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are the mainstay of treatment in atopic dermatitis (AD) flares. The fears and worries concerning TCS are known as corticophobia. Corticophobia is common in patients with AD and can lead to suboptimal TCS application and treatment failure. Health literacy (HL) may influence corticophobia. TOPICOP© and HLS-E
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022