Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2017
Alcohol and tobacco use and the diseases treated in general practice.
To characterize the use of alcohol and tobacco and correlate both to the diseases of outpatients in a general practice outpatient clinic. ⋯ Respiratory diseases and tobacco use were well correlated based on the ASSIST questionnaire. The preventive value of the questionnaire was more evident in relation to tobacco than alcohol consumption.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2017
ReviewBreast cancer screening in Brazil. Barriers related to the health system.
Identify factors related to the health system that lead to a late diagnosis of breast cancer in Brazil. ⋯ There are several barriers in the health system leading to advanced stage at diagnosis and limiting the survival outcomes. The establishment of a rapid and effective order for diagnosis and treatment, based on hierarchical flow, are important steps to be improved in the public health context.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2017
Treatment of digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis: Case series study of thirteen patients and discussion on outcome.
In systemic sclerosis (SSc), digital ulcers (DU) are debilitating and recurrent. They are markers of prognosis and are associated with disability and mortality. Treatment strategies have been developed to block the proposed mechanisms of this complication. ⋯ Younger patients and early referrals had better outcomes. Endothelin receptor antagonist toxicity should be monitored, particularly in patients previously exposed to hepatotoxic drugs.
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Notifiable diseases (NDs) encompass conditions of high clinical severity and/or contagious. Being closed communities, long-term care facilities (LTCF) are places that deserve attention on their own, but one might be left wondering: what is the reality of NDs at Brazilian LTCFs? ⋯ Chronic NDs and those requiring chronic treatment observed in this study suggest that Brazil needs more studies to define the dynamics of these diseases at LTCFs.
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Spinal tumors are rare in the pediatric population, presenting many specific peculiarities when compared to adults. We have performed a broad narrative review to describe the most common spinal tumors in children, discussing their main characteristics and management options. ⋯ Spinal tumors in children are rare lesions that demand a thorough understanding of their main characteristics for their proper management. Understanding the nuances of spinal tumors in children is of paramount importance for improving outcomes and chances of cure.