Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2020
Observational StudyMetabolic compromise in women with PCOS: earlier than expected.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrinopathy with unknown pathophysiology among women of reproductive age. Several studies have been conducted to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among PCOS patients. Recent studies have reported varied prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in women with PCOS. The aim of this study is to determine if women with PCOS are at a higher risk of MetS or some degree of metabolic compromise. This is an observational study. A total of 96 women diagnosed with PCOS (according to the Rotterdam consensus criteria) were included. Variables of diagnostic criteria for MetS according to the ATP III were analyzed at the first consultation. Data analysis was performed using Epi Info™ 7.2.2.16. ⋯ Considering the high prevalence of MetS or altered metabolic components in PCOS patients at the moment of the diagnosis, its regular screening is necessary to reduce the mortality and morbidity rates in these women.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2020
Prevalence of sarcopenia in kidney transplants and their association with determinant factors of muscle homeostasis.
Sarcopenia is characterized by the involuntary loss of lean body mass associated with a progressive reduction of muscle strength. ⋯ Early diagnosis may allow the prevention of sarcopenia and provide a better quality of life for patients.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2020
Tuberculosis in Northeastern Brasil (2001-2016): trend, clinical profile, and prevalence of risk factors and associated comorbidities.
To describe the temporal trend, clinical profile, and the prevalence of risk factors and associated comorbidities in new cases of tuberculosis in the Northeast (2001-2016). ⋯ Even with a reduced incidence, tuberculosis represents a real public health problem in the Northeast region. The profile was characterized by a male population, in economically-active age, lung smear-positive pulmonary presentation, and the risk factors and comorbidities of Aids, TB/HIV co-infection, diabetes mellitus, alcohol consumption, institutionalized and deprived of freedom reflect the complexity of the challenges in facing the disease.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2020
Is the COVID-19 disease associated with de novo nephritic syndrome?
This study aims to determine the incidence of de novo nephritic syndrome (NS) in COVID-19 patients and identify its associated factors. ⋯ COVID-19-induced de novo nephritic syndrome may occur mainly due to tubulointerstitial involvement and often results in spontaneous remission. However, why these findings were not present in all patients who had no comorbidities is not clear.
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To analyze the spontaneous knowledge of medical students about organ donation. ⋯ Medical students knowledge on organ donation in life and after death was a little superior to 60%. The students had limited exposure to this subject during the course (<40% of them before the internship). The authors suggest that students should be more exposed to the theme of "organ donation" in the medical curriculum.