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Background: The factors necessitating the need for referrals for in-person evaluations by a dermatologist are not adequately understood and have not been studied using automated text mining so far. The objective of this study was to compare the prevalence of required in-person dermatologist care in the presence or absence of certain clinical features. Methods: Observational cross-sectional study of 11,661 teledermatology reports made from February 2017 to March 2020. Results: The need for dermoscopy was associated with a 348% increase in the possibility of referral for in-person dermatologist evaluations (prevalence ratio [PR]: 4.48, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 4.17-4.82). Infectious diseases were associated with a 64% lower possibility of referral (PR: 0.36, 95% CI: 0.30-0.43). Discussion: Some lesions and poorly documented cases are challenging to assess remotely. This study presents a different approach to research more detailed data from teledermatology reports, using text mining, and points out the risk magnitude for demanding dermatologic in-person care of which feature analyzed. As limitations, the variables related to lesion location, size, and extension were not analyzed and the dictionaries used were originally in Brazilian Portuguese. Conclusions: Teledermatology seems sufficient for the management of 75% of clinical cases, especially acute in young patients with inflammatory or infectious lesions. Referrals for in-person dermatologist consultations were not only strongly associated with the need for dermoscopy, but also for therapeutic reasons like surgical procedures, phototherapy, and the use of some systemic medications.
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Dermatología , Enfermedades de la Piel , Telemedicina , Humanos , Dermatología/métodos , Estudios Transversales , Dermatólogos , Telemedicina/métodos , Derivación y Consulta , Enfermedades de la Piel/diagnóstico , Enfermedades de la Piel/epidemiología , Enfermedades de la Piel/terapiaRESUMEN
Abstract Objectives: to analyze the choice and continuation rate of contraceptive methods in women with sickle cell disease (SCD). Methods: an exploratory prospective study was conducted at a hospital enrolling 44 women with SCD aged 15-40 years old. After contraceptive counseling, the women selected one of the available contraceptive methods and separated into two groups, and were followed up at one, three, six, and 12 months. To analyze the continuation rate of contraceptive use, the two groups were: group (G1) using progestin-only contraceptives, through any route of administration and group (G2) using other contraceptive methods (combined hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives). The continuation rate was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, considering a p<0.05. Results: after contraceptive counseling, most women opted for any progestin-only methods: injectable contraceptives (n=18; 40.9%), oral contraceptives (n=7; 15.9%), or intrauterine devices (n=3; 6.8%). The continuation rate decreased in both groups during the 12-months follow-up period. In the G1, the continuation rate was 60.7% (CI95%=40.4-76.0), while that in the G2 was 68.7% (CI95%= 40.5-85.6) with no significant difference between the groups (p=0.641). Conclusions: the overall continuation rates in both groups were satisfactory. No significant difference in the continuation rate of contraceptive methods was observed between the groups, although most women preferred progestin-only methods.
Resumo Objetivos: analisar a escolha e a taxa de continuação do uso de métodos contraceptivos em mulheres com doença falciforme (DF). Métodos: foi realizado um estudo prospectivo exploratório em um hospital, no qual foram incluídas 44 mulheres com DF com idade entre 15 e 40 anos. Após aconselhamento contraceptivo, as mulheres selecionaram um dos métodos contraceptivos disponíveis e foram separadas em dois grupos, sendo acompanhadas por um, três, seis e 12 meses. Para analisar a taxa de continuação do uso de métodos contraceptivos, os dois grupos foram: grupo (G1) que utilizou apenas contraceptivos de progestágeno, por qualquer via de administração e grupo (G2) que utilizou outros métodos contraceptivos (contraceptivos hormonais combinados e não hormonais). A taxa de continuação foi analisada pela análise de sobrevida de Kaplan-Meier, considerando um p<0,05. Resultados: após aconselhamento contraceptivo, a maioria das mulheres optou por algum dos métodos contendo apenas progestágeno: contraceptivos injetáveis (n=18; 40,9%), contraceptivos orais (n=7; 15,9%) ou dispositivos intrauterinos (n=3; 6,8%). A taxa de continuação diminuiu em ambos os grupos durante o período de acompanhamento de 12 meses. No G1, a taxa de continuação foi de 60,7% (IC95%= 40,4-76,0), enquanto no G2 foi de 68,7% (IC95%= 40,5-85,6) sem diferença significativa entre os grupos (p=0,641). Conclusões: as taxas gerais de continuação em ambos os grupos foram satisfatórias. Não foi observada diferença significativa na taxa de continuação dos métodos contraceptivos entre os grupos, embora a maioria das mulheres tenha preferido métodos somente com progestágeno.
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Abstract The authors bring reflections about people with sickle cell disease in the pandemic era. They comment on some common clinical situations in these two diseases which may delay or confuse the diagnosis of COVID-19 in patients with sickle cell disease. We consider that people with sickle cell disease are part of the risk group for the complications of COVID-19 and the topic should be addressed in the scientific literature.
Resumo Os autores trazem reflexões sobre as pessoas com doença falciforme na era da pandemia. Eles comentam algumas situações clínicas comuns nessas duas doenças que podem retardar ou confundir o diagnóstico de COVID-19 em pacientes com doença falciforme. Consideramos que as pessoas com doença falciforme fazem parte do grupo de risco para complicações da COVID-19 e o tema deve ser abordado na literatura científica.
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Humanos , Infecciones por Coronavirus , Anemia de Células Falciformes/complicaciones , Anemia de Células Falciformes/diagnóstico , Diagnóstico Precoz , Síndrome Torácico Agudo , BetacoronavirusRESUMEN
Visceral leishmaniasis is a tropical parasitic disease caused by the species of the genus Leishmania infantum. The clinical picture includes fever, splenomegaly, leucopenia, anaemia and hypergammaglobulinaemia. There may also be a drop in plasma fibrinogen levels or an increase in plasma fibrinolytic activity. Furthermore, visceral leishmaniasis may be the trigger for secondary haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. On the other hand, disseminated intravascular coagulation may also result. The International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis has recommended the use of a scoring system for disseminated intravascular coagulation. An association between visceral leishmaniasis and consumption coagulopathy is not frequent. Our systematic literature review from 1967 to 2019 pointed to the report of only 16 cases. Our case demonstrates that it is necessary to be aware of the existence of this association.
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Coagulación Intravascular Diseminada/etiología , Leishmaniasis Visceral/complicaciones , Adulto , Coagulación Intravascular Diseminada/diagnóstico , Humanos , Leishmania infantum/aislamiento & purificación , MasculinoAsunto(s)
Humanos , Femenino , Embarazo , Consejo/provisión & distribución , Pandemias , Salud Reproductiva , SARS-CoV-2 , COVID-19/epidemiología , Embarazo no Deseado , Anticoncepción/métodos , Servicios de Planificación Familiar/organización & administración , Accesibilidad a los Servicios de SaludAsunto(s)
Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Fotoquimioterapia , Neoplasias Cutáneas , Enfermedad de Bowen , Ácido AminolevulínicoAsunto(s)
Enfermedad de Bowen , Fotoquimioterapia , Neoplasias Cutáneas , Ácido Aminolevulínico , Femenino , Humanos , MasculinoRESUMEN
ABSTRACT Background: Despite advances in health care for sickle cell disease patients, as well as in the improvement in reproductive issues mainly in women with the disease, pregnancy is still a challenge, both for the mother and the child, with high rates of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Besides their chronic hemolytic status and vaso-occlusive events that confer systemic complications, pregnant women also have higher rates of pain episodes, infections, abortion, intrauterine growth retardation, pre-term births, eclampsia, stillbirth and the hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets syndrome. The physiologic mechanisms of the disease in pregnancy are still unknown and chronic inflammatory responses may interfere in the adverse outcomes. The cytokine and chemokine profiles in pregnancy with sickle cell disease remain unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytokine profile of the inflammatory response of pregnant women with sickle cell disease. Method: Blood samples from 20 pregnant women with sickle cell disease, 24 women with sickle cell disease in steady state, 16 healthy pregnant women and a control group with 9 women at childbearing age were assayed for interleukin-6. Main results: Pregnant women with sickle cell disease presented high serum levels of interleukin-6, compared to healthy pregnant women (p = 0.0115). Conclusion: These data suggest that the increased production of interleukin-6 may occur during pregnancy with sickle cell disease and that the role of this cytokine in the sickle cell disease pathophysiology and pregnancy complications should be further studied.
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Humanos , Femenino , Adulto , Embarazo , Citocinas , Interleucina-6 , Inflamación , Anemia de Células FalciformesRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Despite advances in health care for sickle cell disease patients, as well as in the improvement in reproductive issues mainly in women with the disease, pregnancy is still a challenge, both for the mother and the child, with high rates of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Besides their chronic hemolytic status and vaso-occlusive events that confer systemic complications, pregnant women also have higher rates of pain episodes, infections, abortion, intrauterine growth retardation, pre-term births, eclampsia, stillbirth and the hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets syndrome. The physiologic mechanisms of the disease in pregnancy are still unknown and chronic inflammatory responses may interfere in the adverse outcomes. The cytokine and chemokine profiles in pregnancy with sickle cell disease remain unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytokine profile of the inflammatory response of pregnant women with sickle cell disease. METHOD: Blood samples from 20 pregnant women with sickle cell disease, 24 women with sickle cell disease in steady state, 16 healthy pregnant women and a control group with 9 women at childbearing age were assayed for interleukin-6. MAIN RESULTS: Pregnant women with sickle cell disease presented high serum levels of interleukin-6, compared to healthy pregnant women (p=0.0115). CONCLUSION: These data suggest that the increased production of interleukin-6 may occur during pregnancy with sickle cell disease and that the role of this cytokine in the sickle cell disease pathophysiology and pregnancy complications should be further studied.
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OBJECTIVE: To compare clinical and obstetric adverse events among pregnant women with sickle cell disease (SCD) according to genotype. METHODS: The present cross-sectional study enrolled women aged 15-49 years with SCD and prior pregnancy attending a hematology center in Recife, Brazil, between September 1, 2015, and April 30, 2016. Associations between sickle cell genotype (HbSS, HbSC, Sß-thalassemia) and adverse events were evaluated. RESULTS: Overall, 89 women were included; 74 (83%) had HbSS genotype, 8 (9%) had HbSC genotype, and 7 (8%) had Sß-thalassemia genotype. Fifty-three (60%) self-reported being of mixed race, and 27 (30%) self-reported they were black. Blood transfusion was observed more frequently among women with HbSS than among those with HbSC genotype (P=0.007). Postpartum adverse events were more frequent in the Sß-thalassemia than in the HbSS group (P=0.030). Fetal intrauterine death occurred only among women with the HbSS genotype (11 [15%]). In the HbSS group, there was a higher frequency of blood transfusion (P=0.004) and lower rate of spontaneous abortion (P=0.001) among women with six or more consultations. CONCLUSION: The HbSS genotype was associated with a higher frequency of blood transfusion. Sß-thalassemia was associated with a higher frequency of postpartum adverse events. Prenatal care was associated with a lower rate of spontaneous abortion in the HbSS group.
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Anemia de Células Falciformes/complicaciones , Transfusión Sanguínea/estadística & datos numéricos , Complicaciones Hematológicas del Embarazo/fisiopatología , Atención Prenatal , Adolescente , Adulto , Anemia de Células Falciformes/genética , Brasil , Estudios Transversales , Femenino , Genotipo , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Embarazo , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
RATIONALE: Total absence of superior vena cava (ASVC) is a very rare anomaly, and the patient usually suffers from superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) or conduction disturbances. PATIENT CONCERNS: We report a 36-year-old white male, born and living in Brazil, without comorbidities presented to hematologist thrombotic episodes even under anticoagulant therapy. On his first hematologic appointment, he had no active complaints except by the fullness after meals, and his physical examination presented remarkable collateral circulation in the chest. DIAGNOSES: Congenital ASVC associated with factor V Leiden mutation. OUTCOMES: In his magnetic resonance angiography of the thorax, a great amount of collateral circulation and communication of the azygos and hemiazygos veins with inferior vena cava were evident, as well as the absence of the upper cava vein. Furthermore, heterozygous genetic mutation was found for Leiden factor V. LESSONS: This case gives us the lesson that we need to include ASVC in the differential diagnosis of SVCS. The importance of the V-Leiden factor as a joint risk with this congenital defect for venous thromboembolism episodes was also highlighted.
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Factor V/genética , Mutación , Malformaciones Vasculares/patología , Vena Cava Superior/anomalías , Trombosis de la Vena/diagnóstico , Adulto , Anticoagulantes/uso terapéutico , Vena Ácigos/anomalías , Vena Ácigos/diagnóstico por imagen , Brasil , Circulación Colateral , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Resultado Fatal , Heterocigoto , Humanos , Angiografía por Resonancia Magnética/métodos , Masculino , Síndrome de la Vena Cava Superior/diagnóstico , Síndrome de la Vena Cava Superior/etiología , Tórax/irrigación sanguínea , Tórax/diagnóstico por imagen , Tórax/patología , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X/métodos , Malformaciones Vasculares/complicaciones , Malformaciones Vasculares/diagnóstico por imagen , Vena Cava Superior/patología , Trombosis de la Vena/etiologíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a very rare hereditary blood deficiency disorder of ADAMTS13 (von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease) and a life-threatening thrombotic microangiopathy characterized by thrombocytopenia and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia. The deficiency in ADAMTS13 metalloprotease, which cleaves the von Willebrand factor, may be congenital or acquired. The congenital form is caused by inherited mutations in the ADAMTS13 gene. The diagnosis is challenging due to the nonspecific signs and symptoms, as well as the rarity of the disease. CASE PRESENTATION: We present an unusual case of a 20-year-old feoderm woman from northeast region of Brazil who manifested thrombocytopenia during her pregnancy which was believed to be immune thrombocytopenic purpura. CONCLUSIONS: Considering the importance of a differential diagnosis of thrombotic microangiopathic disorders, congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura may mimic the signs and symptoms of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, hemolysis with elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count syndrome, and atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome. It should be considered in suspect cases in patients with an ADAMTS13 activity at 5% without ADAMTS13 antibodies.
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Proteína ADAMTS13/deficiencia , Complicaciones Hematológicas del Embarazo/diagnóstico , Púrpura Trombocitopénica Trombótica/diagnóstico , Cesárea , Diagnóstico Tardío , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Femenino , Humanos , Recién Nacido , Megacariocitos/citología , Intercambio Plasmático , Embarazo , Complicaciones Hematológicas del Embarazo/sangre , Complicaciones Hematológicas del Embarazo/terapia , Púrpura Trombocitopénica Trombótica/sangre , Púrpura Trombocitopénica Trombótica/genética , Púrpura Trombocitopénica Trombótica/terapia , Ultrasonografía Prenatal , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
Abstract Purpose To describe the reproductive variables associated with different sickle cell disease (SCD) genotypes and the influence of contraceptive methods on acute painful episodes among the women with the homozygous hemoglobin S (HbSS) genotype. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between September of 2015 and April of 2016 on 158 women afflicted with SCD admitted to a hematology center in the Northeast of Brazil. The reproduction-associated variables of different SCD genotypes were assessed using the analysis of variance (ANOVA) test to compare means, and the Kruskal-Wallis test to compare medians. The association between the contraceptive method and the acute painful episodes was evaluated by the Chi-square test. Results Themean age of women with SCD was 28.3 years and 86.6% were mixed or of African-American ethnicity. With respect to the genotypes, 134 women (84.8%) had HbSS genotype, 12 women (7.6%) had hemoglobin SC (HbSC) disease genotype, and 12 (7.6%) were identified with hemoglobinopathy S-beta (S-β) thalassemia. The mean age of HbSS diagnosis was lower than that of HbSC disease, the less severe formof SCD (p < 0.001). The mean age ofmenarche was 14.8 ± 1.8 years for HbSS and 12.7 ± 1.5 years for HbSC (p < 0.001). Among women with HbSS who used progestin-only contraception, 16.6% had more than 4 acute painful episodes per year. There was no statistically significant difference when compared with other contraceptive methods. Conclusion With respect to reproduction-associated variables, only the age of the menarche showed delay in HbSS when compared with HbSC. The contraceptive method used was not associated with the frequency of acute painful episodes among the HbSS women.
Resumo Objetivo Descrever as variáveis reprodutivas em diferentes genótipos da doença falciforme (DF) e a influência dos métodos contraceptivos na frequência das crises álgicas em mulheres com homozigose da hemoglobina S (HbSS). Métodos Estudo de corte transversal realizado entre setembro de 2015 e abril de 2016 com 158 mulheres com DF atendidas em um centro de hematologia no Nordeste do Brasil. As variáveis reprodutivas dos diferentes genótipos da DF foram avaliadas utilizando-se o teste de análise de variância (ANOVA) para comparação de médias e o teste de Kruskal-Wallis para comparação de medianas. A associação entre o método contraceptivo e a frequência das crises álgicas foi avaliada pelo teste Qui-quadrado. Resultados A idade média das mulheres com DF foi de 28,3 anos e 86,6% eram afrodescentes. Em relação aos genótipos, 134 mulheres (84,8%) tinham genótipo HbSS, 12 mulheres (7,6%) tinham genótipo para doença da hemoglobina SC (HbSC) e 12 (7,6%) foram identificadas com beta talassemia (S-β). A idade média do diagnóstico de HbSS foi menor do que a da HbSC, sendo esta a forma menos grave da DF (p < 0,001). A idade média da menarca foi de 14,8 ± 1,8 anos para HbSS e de 12,7 ± 1,5 anos para HbSC (p < 0,001). Entre as mulheres com HbSS que fizeram contracepção com progesterona isolada, 16,6% apresentaram mais de 4 episódios de crises álgicas agudas por ano. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa quando comparado com outros métodos anticoncepcionais. Conclusão Em relação às variáveis reprodutivas, apenas a idade da menarca apresentou atraso no HbSS em relação ao HbSC. O método anticoncepcional utilizado não foi associado à frequência de crises álgicas entre as mulheres com HbSS.
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Humanos , Adolescente , Adulto , Adulto Joven , Estudios Transversales , Anticoncepción/efectos adversos , Dolor Agudo/etiología , Anemia de Células Falciformes/complicaciones , Anticonceptivos/efectos adversos , Genotipo , Anemia de Células Falciformes/genética , Persona de Mediana EdadRESUMEN
Purpose To describe the reproductive variables associated with different sickle cell disease (SCD) genotypes and the influence of contraceptive methods on acute painful episodes among the women with the homozygous hemoglobin S (HbSS) genotype. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between September of 2015 and April of 2016 on 158 women afflicted with SCD admitted to a hematology center in the Northeast of Brazil. The reproduction-associated variables of different SCD genotypes were assessed using the analysis of variance (ANOVA) test to compare means, and the Kruskal-Wallis test to compare medians. The association between the contraceptive method and the acute painful episodes was evaluated by the Chi-square test. Results The mean age of women with SCD was 28.3 years and 86.6% were mixed or of African-American ethnicity. With respect to the genotypes, 134 women (84.8%) had HbSS genotype, 12 women (7.6%) had hemoglobin SC (HbSC) disease genotype, and 12 (7.6%) were identified with hemoglobinopathy S-beta (S-ß) thalassemia. The mean age of HbSS diagnosis was lower than that of HbSC disease, the less severe form of SCD (p < 0.001). The mean age of menarche was 14.8 ± 1.8 years for HbSS and 12.7 ± 1.5 years for HbSC (p < 0.001). Among women with HbSS who used progestin-only contraception, 16.6% had more than 4 acute painful episodes per year. There was no statistically significant difference when compared with other contraceptive methods. Conclusion With respect to reproduction-associated variables, only the age of the menarche showed delay in HbSS when compared with HbSC. The contraceptive method used was not associated with the frequency of acute painful episodes among the HbSS women.
Objetivo Descrever as variáveis reprodutivas em diferentes genótipos da doença falciforme (DF) e a influência dos métodos contraceptivos na frequência das crises álgicas em mulheres com homozigose da hemoglobina S (HbSS). Métodos Estudo de corte transversal realizado entre setembro de 2015 e abril de 2016 com 158 mulheres com DF atendidas em um centro de hematologia no Nordeste do Brasil. As variáveis reprodutivas dos diferentes genótipos da DF foram avaliadas utilizando-se o teste de análise de variância (ANOVA) para comparação de médias e o teste de Kruskal-Wallis para comparação de medianas. A associação entre o método contraceptivo e a frequência das crises álgicas foi avaliada pelo teste Qui-quadrado. Resultados A idade média das mulheres com DF foi de 28,3 anos e 86,6% eram afrodescentes. Em relação aos genótipos, 134 mulheres (84,8%) tinham genótipo HbSS, 12 mulheres (7,6%) tinham genótipo para doença da hemoglobina SC (HbSC) e 12 (7,6%) foram identificadas com beta talassemia (S-ß). A idade média do diagnóstico de HbSS foi menor do que a da HbSC, sendo esta a forma menos grave da DF (p < 0,001). A idade média da menarca foi de 14,8 ± 1,8 anos para HbSS e de 12,7 ± 1,5 anos para HbSC (p < 0,001). Entre as mulheres com HbSS que fizeram contracepção com progesterona isolada, 16,6% apresentaram mais de 4 episódios de crises álgicas agudas por ano. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa quando comparado com outros métodos anticoncepcionais. Conclusão Em relação às variáveis reprodutivas, apenas a idade da menarca apresentou atraso no HbSS em relação ao HbSC. O método anticoncepcional utilizado não foi associado à frequência de crises álgicas entre as mulheres com HbSS.
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Dolor Agudo/etiología , Anemia de Células Falciformes/complicaciones , Anticoncepción/efectos adversos , Adolescente , Adulto , Anemia de Células Falciformes/genética , Anticonceptivos/efectos adversos , Estudios Transversales , Genotipo , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
The incidence of cutaneous melanoma (CM) has increased in the last decade. Some risk factors are well known, but there are other possible risk factors being studied, such as those involving nutrition. The objective of this case-control study was to assess the association between diet and CM. Classical risk factors, dietary intake, and body mass index were assessed. Binary logistic regression was used to study the association between dietary intake and the risk for CM. Classical risk factors associated with CM were confirmed. The findings suggest that some foods rich in vitamins A and D and phytochemicals may be related to CM.
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Dieta/estadística & datos numéricos , Melanoma/epidemiología , Fitoquímicos , Neoplasias Cutáneas/epidemiología , Vitamina A , Vitamina D , Adulto , Anciano , Brasil/epidemiología , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Femenino , Frutas , Humanos , Incidencia , Queratosis Actínica/epidemiología , Lentigo/epidemiología , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Melanosis/epidemiología , Persona de Mediana Edad , Nevo/epidemiología , Exposición Profesional/estadística & datos numéricos , Factores Protectores , Factores de Riesgo , Luz Solar , Protectores Solares/uso terapéutico , VerdurasRESUMEN
Introduction: The Temperament & Personality Questionnaire (T&P) is a self-report instrument designed to evaluate personality styles overrepresented in patients with depression. This report briefly describes the translation and adaptation of the T&P into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: The procedures, which included 10 steps, followed guidelines for the adaptation of self-report instruments defined by the International Society For Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Task Force for Translation and Cultural Adaptation. Results: The author of the original T&P questionnaire authorized and participated in the translation conducted by the authors and independent native speakers. Evaluation of the translated questionnaire indicated that only minor adjustments were required in the Portuguese version. Conclusions: The Brazilian version of T&P, translated and adapted following a rigid standardized process, is available for use free of charge and may be especially useful in pursuing links between personality styles and depressive conditions (AU)
Introdução: O Temperament & Personality Questionnaire (T&P) é um instrumento de autorrelato criado para avaliar quais estilos de personalidade têm maior representação em pacientes com depressão. Este trabalho descreve brevemente o processo de tradução e adaptação do T&P para o português brasileiro. Métodos: A tradução e a adaptação cultural se desenvolveram em 10 passos e seguiram as diretrizes para adaptação de instrumentos de autorrelato definidas por força-tarefa do ISPOR (International Society For Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research). Resultados: O autor do questionário T&P original autorizou e participou da tradução feita pelos autores e por falantes nativos independentes. A avaliação do questionário traduzido mostrou que apenas pequenos ajustes foram necessários na versão em português. Conclusões: A versão brasileira do questionário T&P, traduzido e adaptado seguindo um rígido processo padronizado, está disponível gratuitamente e pode ser de grande utilidade na pesquisa sobre as relações entre estilos de personalidade e quadros depressivos (AU)
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Humanos , Comparación Transcultural , Trastorno Depresivo Mayor/psicología , Pruebas de Personalidad/estadística & datos numéricos , Personalidad/clasificación , Encuestas y Cuestionarios/normas , Temperamento , Traducción , Trastorno Depresivo Mayor/diagnóstico , Trastornos de la Personalidad/clasificación , Trastornos de la Personalidad/psicología , Inventario de Personalidad/estadística & datos numéricos , Guías de Práctica Clínica como AsuntoRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: The Temperament & Personality Questionnaire (T&P) is a self-report instrument designed to evaluate personality styles overrepresented in patients with depression. This report briefly describes the translation and adaptation of the T&P into Brazilian Portuguese. METHODS: The procedures, which included 10 steps, followed guidelines for the adaptation of self-report instruments defined by the International Society For Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Task Force for Translation and Cultural Adaptation. RESULTS: The author of the original T&P questionnaire authorized and participated in the translation conducted by the authors and independent native speakers. Evaluation of the translated questionnaire indicated that only minor adjustments were required in the Portuguese version. CONCLUSIONS: The Brazilian version of T&P, translated and adapted following a rigid standardized process, is available for use free of charge and may be especially useful in pursuing links between personality styles and depressive conditions.
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Introdução: As leishmanioses representam um grande problema de saúde pública sendo consideradas como doença emergente e sem controle - doença de categoria 1 - e que o foco das pesquisas deve ser a aquisição de novos conhecimentos e medidas eficazes de controle. Sob o ponto de vista clínico, a leishmaniose tegumentar (LT) nas Américas apresenta as seguintes modalidades: infecção inaparente, ganglionar, cutânea localizada (LCL), cutânea disseminada (LD), cutânea difusa (LCD), recidiva cútis (LRC) e mucosa. A primeira descrição sobre LRC ocorreu na leishmaniose no Oriente com o nome chronic lúpus-like, definidas como lesões de aparecimento tardio e refratariedade aos tratamentos ou como uma reação peculiar do sistema imune do hospedeiro ao parasito. A LRC é uma variante da LT convencional, uma forma de cicatrização, sendo importante entender aspectos relacionados à resposta imune do hospedeiro. Objetivo: Avaliar aspectos clínico-imunológicos e terapêuticos da LRC em pacientes da região do Vale de Jiquiriçá, Bahia, Brasil. Metodologia: O estudo foi realizado no Município de Jiquiriçá, pertencente à região Sudoeste da Bahia. Os pacientes foram atendidos no ambulatório de Doenças infecciosas e Parasitárias do Centro de Referência em Doenças Endêmicas do Vale do Jiquiriçá (CERDEJJC)...
Introduction: Leishmaniasis represent a major public health problem being considered as emerging and uncontrolled disease - disease of category 1 - and the focus of research should be new knowledge and effective control measures. In relation clinical modalities, cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in the Americas presents the following forms: inapparent infection, lymphnode and localized cutaneous leishmaniasis (LCL), disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis (DL), diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis (DCL), cutis recidivans leishmaniasis (CRL) and mucosal form. The first description of CRL occurred in Orient leishmaniasis called "chronic lupus-like lesions defined as a late compromise and refractory to treatment or as a peculiar reaction of the immune response of the host to the parasite. The CRL is a variant of the conventional TL, a form of wound healing. Objective: To evaluate clinical, immunological and therapeutic aspects of the CRL in patients of the Jiquiriçá Valley region, Bahia, Brazil. Methodology: The study was conducted in Jiquiriçá municipality, belonging to southwest Bahia state. The patients were enrolled at the outpatient Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of the Reference Center for Endemic Diseases Jiquiriçá Valley (CERDEJJC)...