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Abstract Introduction : Lower limb peripheral artery disease (PAD) presents high morbidity and mortality. Women represent a small subgroup in different studies, with scarce evidence regarding the prognosis of this gender on PAD. The aim of the present work was to determine the prognostic impact of female gender on lower limb PAD revascularization. Methods : This was a retrospective, single-center study, including patients undergoing symptomatic lower limb PAD revascularization. Results : Among a total of 309 patients included in the study, 109 belonged to the female gender (35%). Women were older and presented lower prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors compared with the male gender. All-cause mortality (22% vs. 12%, p = 0.02) and re-hospitalizations for chronic limb-threatening ischemia (18% vs. 10%, p = 0.04) rates were significantly higher in women. In a multivariate regression model, female gender was independently associated with all-cause mortality (OR 2.19 [95% CI: 1.06-4.51], p = 0.03). The time-to-event showed that women exhibited 93% more risk of suffering death than men, after adjusting for clinically relevant variables (HR 1.93 [95% CI: 1.04-3.56], p = 0.04). Discussion : Women with symptomatic PAD revascu larization presented worse prognosis than men in terms of all-cause mortality and re-hospitalizations for chronic limb-threatening ischemia rates. Therefore, it is essen tial to achieve an adequate control of cardiovascular risk factors, as well as to optimize medical treatment in female patients.

Resumen Introducción : La enfermedad arterial de miembros inferiores (EAMI) presenta elevada morbimortalidad. Las mujeres constituyen un subgrupo minoritario en distin tos estudios, con escasa evidencia acerca del pronóstico por género en EAMI. Nuestro objetivo fue determinar el impacto pronóstico del género femenino en la revascu larización de EAMI. Métodos : Estudio de cohorte retrospectivo y unicén trico, que incluyó pacientes con EAMI sintomática y revascularizada. Resultados : Se incluyeron 309 pacientes, de los cuales 109 (35%) eran mujeres. Las mujeres fueron más añosas y presentaron menor prevalencia de factores de riesgo cardiovascular en comparación a los hombres. Las tasas de mortalidad por todas las causas (22% vs. 12%, p = 0.02) y de hospitalizaciones por isquemia crítica (18% vs. 10%, p 0.04) fueron significativamente mayores en mujeres. En el modelo de regresión multivariado, el sexo femenino se asoció de forma independiente con mortalidad por todas las causas (OR 2.19 [IC 95%: 1.06-4.51], p = 0.03). En el análisis de tiempo al evento, las mujeres tuvieron 93% más riesgo de morir que los hombres, luego de ajustar por variables clínicamente relevantes (HR 1.93 [IC 95%: 1.04-3.56], p = 0.04). Discusión : Las mujeres con EAMI sintomática y re vascularizada presentaron un peor pronóstico en com paración a los hombres en términos de tasas de mor talidad por todas las causas y de hospitalizaciones por isquemia crítica de miembros inferiores. Por lo tanto, es fundamental lograr un adecuado control de factores de riesgo cardiovascular, como así también, optimizar el tratamiento médico en el género femenino.

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INTRODUCTION: Lower limb peripheral artery disease (PAD) presents high morbidity and mortality. Women represent a small subgroup in different studies, with scarce evidence regarding the prognosis of this gender on PAD. The aim of the present work was to determine the prognostic impact of female gender on lower limb PAD revascularization. METHODS: This was a retrospective, single-center study, including patients undergoing symptomatic lower limb PAD revascularization. RESULTS: Among a total of 309 patients included in the study, 109 belonged to the female gender (35%). Women were older and presented lower prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors compared with the male gender. All-cause mortality (22% vs. 12%, p = 0.02) and rehospitalizations for chronic limb-threatening ischemia (18% vs. 10%, p = 0.04) rates were significantly higher in women. In a multivariate regression model, female gender was independently associated with all-cause mortality (OR 2.19 [95% CI: 1.06-4.51], p = 0.03). The timeto-event showed that women exhibited 93% more risk of suffering death than men, after adjusting for clinically relevant variables (HR 1.93 [95% CI: 1.04-3.56], p = 0.04). DISCUSSION: Women with symptomatic PAD revascularization presented worse prognosis than men in terms of all-cause mortality and re-hospitalizations for chronic limb-threatening ischemia rates. Therefore, it is essential to achieve an adequate control of cardiovascular risk factors, as well as to optimize medical treatment in female patients.

Introducción: La enfermedad arterial de miembros inferiores (EAMI) presenta elevada morbimortalidad. Las mujeres constituyen un subgrupo minoritario en distintos estudios, con escasa evidencia acerca del pronóstico por género en EAMI. Nuestro objetivo fue determinar el impacto pronóstico del género femenino en la revascularización de EAMI. Métodos: Estudio de cohorte retrospectivo y unicéntrico, que incluyó pacientes con EAMI sintomática y revascularizada. Resultados: Se incluyeron 309 pacientes, de los cuales 109 (35%) eran mujeres. Las mujeres fueron más añosas y presentaron menor prevalencia de factores de riesgo cardiovascular en comparación a los hombres. Las tasas de mortalidad por todas las causas (22% vs. 12%, p = 0.02) y de hospitalizaciones por isquemia crítica (18% vs. 10%, p 0.04) fueron significativamente mayores en mujeres. En el modelo de regresión multivariado, el sexo femenino se asoció de forma independiente con mortalidad por todas las causas (OR 2.19 [IC 95%: 1.06-4.51], p = 0.03). En el análisis de tiempo al evento, las mujeres tuvieron 93% más riesgo de morir que los hombres, luego de ajustar por variables clínicamente relevantes (HR 1.93 [IC 95%: 1.04-3.56], p = 0.04). Discusión: Las mujeres con EAMI sintomática y revascularizada presentaron un peor pronóstico en comparación a los hombres en términos de tasas de mortalidad por todas las causas y de hospitalizaciones por isquemia crítica de miembros inferiores. Por lo tanto, es fundamental lograr un adecuado control de factores de riesgo cardiovascular, como así también, optimizar el tratamiento médico en el género femenino.

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O presente estudo teve como objetivos avaliar a estrutura fatorial e analisar a invariância dos parâmetros dos itens do Inventário de Conformidade com as Normas Femininas e do Inventário de Conformidade com as Normas Masculinas no contexto brasileiro. Participaram 724 mulheres e 555 homens, estudantes universitários. Os participantes responderam aos instrumentos e a um questionário sociodemográfico. Por meio de análises fatoriais confirmatórias, as estruturas originais compostas por fatores correlacionados foram testadas e parcialmente corroboradas. Ademais, foram sugeridas modificações para melhoria da qualidade psicométrica dos instrumentos. Por fim, análises fatoriais multigrupos indicaram a invariância fatorial em relação ao estado civil, orientação sexual, área do curso de graduação e modo de aplicação. Estes resultados apresentam evidências iniciais de validade dos instrumentos no Brasil e sustentam sua utilização em estudos futuros envolvendo a temática de gênero.

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar la estructura factorial y la invarianza factorial del Inventario de Conformidad con las Normas Femeninas y el Inventario de Conformidad con las Normas Masculinas en el contexto brasileño. Participaron 724 mujeres y 555 hombres, estudiantes universitarios. Los participantes respondieron los instrumentos y un cuestionario sociodemográfico. A través de análisis factoriales confirmatorios, las estructuras originales compuestas por factores correlacionados fueron probadas y corroboradas parcialmente. Además, se sugirieron modificaciones para mejorar la calidad psicométrica de los instrumentos. Por último, los análisis factoriales multigrupos indicaron la invarianza factorial en relación con el estado civil, la orientación sexual, zona del curso de graduación y método de aplicación. Estos resultados presentan evidencia inicial de la validez de los instrumentos en Brasil y apoyan su uso en estudios futuros que involucren el tema de género.

This study aimed to evaluate the factorial structure and analyze the parameter invariance of the items of the Conformity to Feminine Norms Inventory and the Conformity to Masculine Norms Inventory in the Brazilian context. The participants were 724 female and 555 male college students. Participants answered the instruments and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Through confirmatory factor analyses, the original structures composed of first-order correlated factors were tested and partially corroborated. In addition, modifications were suggested to improve the psychometric quality of the instruments. Finally, multigroup factor analyses indicated the factorial invariance with regard to the marital status, sexual orientation, college course area and application mode. These results present initial evidence of the validity of the instruments in Brazil and support their use in future gender studies.

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Resumen Introducción. El autismo o los TEA son alteraciones del neurodesarrollo que afectan el desarrollo socio comunicativo, los intereses y un patrón restringido y estereotipado de intereses y conducta. Los estudios epidemiológicos indican que hay 3 veces más niños afectados con autismo que niñas pero los estudios clínicos indican una preponderancia mucho mayor a favor de los varones. Existe una infra detección del autismo con un diagnóstico tardío o equivocado con mayor frecuencia en niñas y mujeres con autismo. Objetivo. Analizar la presentación clínica del autismo en niñas y mujeres, factores relacionados con su infra detección y diagnóstico o confusión diagnóstica y mecanismos de mejora en su diagnóstico e intervención. Material y Métodos. Analizaremos la diferencias en presentación clínica del autismo entre géneros, factores sociales y culturales, aspectos cognitivos y comórbidos diferenciales en niños y niñas con autismo, limitaciones actuales de los instrumentos diagnósticos para la evaluación el autismo y cuales son aspectos a mejorar para una mejor identificación, más temprana y certera del autismo en el género femenino. Conclusiones. El autismo en el género femenino presenta características clínicas, cognitivas y biológicas diferenciales asociadas a una infra detección y diagnóstico tardío.

Abstract Introduction . Autism or ASDs are neurodevelopmental disorders that affect socio-communicative development, interests, and a restricted and stereotyped pattern of interests and behavior. Epidemiological studies indicate that there are 3 times more boys affected with autism than girls but clinical studies indicate a much higher preponderance in favor of boys. There is an under detection of autism with a late or wrong diagnosis more frequently in girls and women with autism. Objective. To analyze the clinical presentation of autism in girls and women, factors related to under detection and diagnosis or diagnostic confusion, and mechanisms for improving its diagnosis and in tervention. Material and Methods. We will analyze the differences in the clinical presentation of autism between genders, social and cultural factors, cognitive aspects and differential comorbidities in boys and girls with autism, current limitations of diagnostic instruments for the evaluation of autism and which are aspects to improve for a better identification, earlier and more accurate of autism in the female gender. Conclusions. Autism in the female gender presents differential clinical, cognitive and biological characteristics associated with under detection and late diagnosis.

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INTRODUCTION: Autism or ASDs are neurodevelopmental disorders that affect socio-communicative development, interests, and a restricted and stereotyped pattern of interests and behavior. Epidemiological studies indicate that there are 3 times more boys affected with autism than girls but clinical studies indicate a much higher preponderance in favor of boys. There is an under detection of autism with a late or wrong diagnosis more frequently in girls and women with autism. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the clinical presentation of autism in girls and women, factors related to under detection and diagnosis or diagnostic confusion, and mechanisms for improving its diagnosis and intervention. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We will analyze the differences in the clinical presentation of autism between genders, social and cultural factors, cognitive aspects and differential comorbidities in boys and girls with autism, current limitations of diagnostic instruments for the evaluation of autism and which are aspects to improve for a better identification, earlier and more accurate of autism in the female gender. CONCLUSIONS: Autism in the female gender presents differential clinical, cognitive and biological characteristics associated with under detection and late diagnosis.

Introducción. El autismo o los TEA son alteraciones del neurodesarrollo que afectan el desarrollo socio comunicativo, los intereses y un patrón restringido y estereotipado de intereses y conducta. Los estudios epidemiológicos indican que hay 3 veces más niños afectados con autismo que niñas pero los estudios clínicos indican una preponderancia mucho mayor a favor de los varones. Existe una infra detección del autismo con un diagnóstico tardío o equivocado con mayor frecuencia en niñas y mujeres con autismo. Objetivo. Analizar la presentación clínica del autismo en niñas y mujeres, factores relacionados con su infra detección y diagnóstico o confusión diagnóstica y mecanismos de mejora en su diagnóstico e intervención. Material y Métodos. Analizaremos la diferencias en presentación clínica del autismo entre géneros, factores sociales y culturales, aspectos cognitivos y comórbidos diferenciales en niños y niñas con autismo, limitaciones actuales de los instrumentos diagnósticos para la evaluación el autismo y cuales son aspectos a mejorar para una mejor identificación, más temprana y certera del autismo en el género femenino. Conclusiones. El autismo en el género femenino presenta características clínicas, cognitivas y biológicas diferenciales asociadas a una infra detección y diagnóstico tardío.

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Este artigo é um breve relato histórico sobre a formação do Grupo de trabalho de Mulheres na Medicina de Família e Comunidade da SBMFC (GT-MMFC), que ocorreu em 2016. Em paralelo, descreve-se as principais ações do Wonca Working Party on Women & Family Medicine e do próprio GT-MMFC até os dias atuais. Os objetivos do artigo são registrar a construção deste grupo de trabalho assim como fomentar e fortalecer o debate de todas as dimensões relacionadas às mulheres e a medicina de família e comunidade e a equidade de gênero

This article is a historical report of the creation of the SBMFC Women's Working Group on Family and Community Medicine (GT-MMFC), which took place in 2016. In parallel, it describes, until the present day, the main actions of the Wonca Working Party Women & Family Medicine and of the GT-MMFC. The objectives of the article are to record the construction of this working group as well as to foster and strengthen the debate on all dimensions related to women and family and community medicine and gender equity.

Este artículo es un informe histórico de la creación del Grupo de Trabajo de Mujeres SBMFC sobre Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria (GT-MMFC), que tuvo lugar en 2016. Paralelamente, describe las principales acciones del Grupo de Trabajo de Mujeres y Medicina Familiar de Wonca y del GT-MMFC, hasta el día de hoy. Los objetivos del artículo son registrar la construcción de este grupo de trabajo, así como fomentar y fortalecer el debate sobre todas las dimensiones relacionadas con la mujer y la medicina familiar y comunitaria y la equidad de género

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BACKGROUND: Rapid cycling (RC) bipolar disorder (BD) is associated with more disability and worse global functioning than non-rapid cycling BD (NRC) and is understudied. This study aims to investigate clinical characteristics associated to RC in a Latin-American sample and secondarily, to generate a clinical model to test the likelihood of RC in BD. METHODS: 250 BD patients were enrolled between 2007 and 2015. All patients met DSM-IV criteria for BD type I, II or NOS. The sample was dichotomized into RC and NRC subgroups, and compared in terms of sociodemographic and clinical variables by bivariate analyses. A binary logistic regression was performed to generate a model and explain variance associated with the likelihood of presenting RC. RESULTS: Final sample included 235 patients, of which forty-four (18.7%) met RC criteria. When compared to NRC, a significantly higher proportion of RC patients were female (81.4% vs. 58.9% p = 0.006), BD type II (58.1% vs. 29.7% p = 0.002), presented more manic/hypomanic episodes (43.6 ±â€¯35.8 vs. 12.8 ±â€¯58.9, p = 0.001), and had less psychotic symptoms (20.9% vs. 42.2%, p = 0.010). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was a significant comorbidity in RC (23.7% vs. 8.3%, p = 0.007). No differences were found in suicidality, mixed symptoms, and seasonal pattern. After logistic regression, variables significantly associated with RC were presence of ADHD (OR 4.6 [95% CI 1.54-13.93] p = 0.006) and female gender (OR 3.55 [95% CI, 1.32-9.56] p = 0.012). LIMITATIONS: It is a cross-sectional study. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that ADHD comorbidity, and female gender are risk factors for RC in BD.

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Given the epidemiological trends of increasing Alzheimer's disease (AD) and growing evidence that exposure and lifestyle factors contribute to AD risk and pathogenesis, attention should be paid to variables such as air pollution, in order to reduce rates of cognitive decline and dementia. Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O3) above the US EPA standards is associated with AD risk. Mexico City children experienced pre- and postnatal high exposures to PM2.5, O3, combustion-derived iron-rich nanoparticles, metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and endotoxins. Exposures are associated with early brain gene imbalance in oxidative stress, inflammation, innate and adaptive immune responses, along with epigenetic changes, accumulation of misfolded proteins, cognitive deficits, and brain structural and metabolic changes. The Apolipoprotein E (APOE) 4 allele, the most prevalent genetic risk for AD, plays a key role in the response to air pollution in young girls. APOE 4 heterozygous females with >75% to <94% BMI percentiles are at the highest risk of severe cognitive deficits (1.5-2 SD from average IQ). This review focused on the relationships between gender, BMI, systemic and neural inflammation, insulin resistance, hyperleptinemia, dyslipidemia, vascular risk factors, and central nervous system involvement in APOE4 urbanites exposed to PM2.5 and magnetite combustion-derived iron-rich nanoparticles that can reach the brain. APOE4 young female heterozygous carriers constitute a high-risk group for a fatal disease: AD. Multidisciplinary intervention strategies could be critical for prevention or amelioration of cognitive deficits and long-term AD progression in young individuals at high risk.

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Abstract Objectives To assess the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D, altered arterial blood pressure, and serum levels of glucose and lipids in community-dwelling women in the city of Ribeirão Preto, in the southeast of Brazil. Methods Thiswas a cross-sectional studyof women aged40-70years old.Calciumintake and level of sun exposure were assessed by means of a questionnaire. A blood sample was used to determine glucose, lipid profile and 25-hydroxyvitaminD(25[OH]D) concentration. Results Ninety-one women were enrolled (age = 54.2 ± 7.1 years). Themean serum 25(OH)D concentration was 25.7 ± 8.9 ng/mL. A total of 24 (26.4%) women had 25 (OH)D levels < 20 ng/mL. Seventy women (76.9%) had 25(OH)D levels < 30 ng/mL. Seventy-five women (90.4%) had inadequate calcium intake, and 61 women (67%) had appropriate sun exposure, 49 of whom (80.3%) had serum 25(OH)D levels < 30 ng/mL. Conclusion This study indicates that even in community-dwelling women, living in a city with high sun exposure, serum levels of 25(OH)D > 30 ng/ml are hardly reached. Thus, it is probable that other intrinsic factors besides sun exposure may regulate the levels of vitamin D.

Resumo Objetivos Estimar a prevalência de hipovitaminose D, hipertensão arterial, e níveis séricos de glicose e perfil lipídico em uma comunidade de mulheres de Ribeirão Preto, no Sudeste brasileiro. Métodos Estudo transversal com mulheres de 40 a 70 anos de idade, submetidas a um questionário para determinar ingestão diária de cálcio e nível de exposição solar, e coleta de sangue para determinar glicose, perfil lipídico e concentração de 25- hidroxivitamina D (25[OH]D). Resultados Noventa e uma mulheres foram incluídas (idade = 54,2 ± 7,1 anos). O nível sérico médio de 25(OH)D foi 25,7 ± 8,9 ng/mL. Um total de 24 (26,4%) mulheres teve níveis de 25(OH)D < 20 ng/mL. Setenta mulheres (76.9%) tiveram níveis de 25 (OH)D < 30 ng/mL. Setenta e uma mulheres (90.4%) tiveram uma ingesta inadequada de cálcio e 61 mulheres (67%) tiveram exposição solar adequada; 49 das quais (80.3%) tiveram níveis séricos de 25(OH)D < 30 ng/mL. Conclusão Este estudo indica que mesmo morando em uma cidade com exposição solar adequada, níveis séricos de 25(OH)D > 30 ng/mL dificilmente são atingidos por mulheres climatéricas. Logo, é provável que outros fatores intrínsecos podem regular o nível de vitamina D.

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Introducción: La cinecoronariografía (CCG) es la prueba que se constituye en el estándar de oro para identificar a pacientes con coronariopatía. Pese a que se prevé una proporción de CCG normales, este estudio debe minimizarse, dados su carácter invasivo, el riesgo asociado y el aumento del costo en salud. Objetivos: Determinar las características, los patrones epidemiológicos y las variables relacionadas con el hallazgo de arterias coronarias angiográficamente "normales" en pacientes estables derivados para la realización de una CCG. Material y métodos: Se analizaron las CCG de 12.686 pacientes de cinco centros de Buenos Aires. Todos los datos se obtuvieron en forma retrospectiva entre 2008 y 2013. Se definió "normal" a una CCG con lesiones < 50%. Se compararon las características demográficas, los factores de riesgo habituales, la presencia de insuficiencia renal crónica, de hipotiroidismo y de enfermedad vascular periférica, los síntomas, los estudios evocadores de isquemia y la cobertura social entre el grupo con CCG "normal" y los pacientes con coronariopatía obstructiva = 50%. Resultados: De los 3.990 pacientes incluidos (31,5%), el 38,6% presentaba una CCG normal. El sexo femenino fue el mayor predictor independiente para este hallazgo. Además, la menor edad y la ausencia de síntomas compatibles con isquemia se asociaron con una probabilidad mayor de una CCG "normal". Conclusiones: En una población derivada para CCG con diagnóstico de enfermedad arterial coronaria estable, el género femenino, la menor edad y la ausencia de síntomas se relacionaron con el hallazgo de arterias coronarias angiográficamente "normales". Un mejor uso de los modelos de estratificación clínica podría optimizar el rendimiento de la CCG para detectar pacientes con enfermedad arterial coronaria significativa, limitando así los estudios innecesarios.(AU)

Introduction: Coronary angiography (CA) is the gold standard test to identify patients with coronary artery disease. Despite a proportion of normal CAs is expected, this study should be minimized, given its invasive nature, the associated risk and increased health costs. Objectives: The aim of this study was to establish the characteristics, epidemiological patterns and variables associated to angiographically "normal" coronary arteries in stable patients referred for CA. Methods: Coronary angiographies were analyzed in 12,686 patients from five centers in Buenos Aires. All data were retrospectively obtained from 2008 to 2013. Coronary angiographies with < 50% lesions were defined as "normal". Demographic characteristics, usual risk factors, chronic renal failure, hypothyroidism, peripheral vascular disease, symptoms, ischemia-inducing tests and social coverage were compared between the group with "normal" CA and patients with = 50% obstructive coronary disease. Results: Among the 3,990 patients included in the study (31.5%), 38.6% had a normal CA, and female gender was the most important independent predictor for this finding. In addition, younger age and absence of ischemic symptoms were associated with greater probability of "normal" CA. Conclusions: In a population referred for CA diagnosed with stable coronary artery disease, female gender, younger age and absence of symptoms were associated with angiographically "normal" coronary arteries. Better use of clinical stratification models could optimize CA performance to detect patients with significant coronary artery disease, limiting unnecessary studies.(AU)

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Introducción: La cinecoronariografía (CCG) es la prueba que se constituye en el estándar de oro para identificar a pacientes con coronariopatía. Pese a que se prevé una proporción de CCG normales, este estudio debe minimizarse, dados su carácter invasivo, el riesgo asociado y el aumento del costo en salud. Objetivos: Determinar las características, los patrones epidemiológicos y las variables relacionadas con el hallazgo de arterias coronarias angiográficamente "normales" en pacientes estables derivados para la realización de una CCG. Material y métodos: Se analizaron las CCG de 12.686 pacientes de cinco centros de Buenos Aires. Todos los datos se obtuvieron en forma retrospectiva entre 2008 y 2013. Se definió "normal" a una CCG con lesiones < 50%. Se compararon las características demográficas, los factores de riesgo habituales, la presencia de insuficiencia renal crónica, de hipotiroidismo y de enfermedad vascular periférica, los síntomas, los estudios evocadores de isquemia y la cobertura social entre el grupo con CCG "normal" y los pacientes con coronariopatía obstructiva = 50%. Resultados: De los 3.990 pacientes incluidos (31,5%), el 38,6% presentaba una CCG normal. El sexo femenino fue el mayor predictor independiente para este hallazgo. Además, la menor edad y la ausencia de síntomas compatibles con isquemia se asociaron con una probabilidad mayor de una CCG "normal". Conclusiones: En una población derivada para CCG con diagnóstico de enfermedad arterial coronaria estable, el género femenino, la menor edad y la ausencia de síntomas se relacionaron con el hallazgo de arterias coronarias angiográficamente "normales". Un mejor uso de los modelos de estratificación clínica podría optimizar el rendimiento de la CCG para detectar pacientes con enfermedad arterial coronaria significativa, limitando así los estudios innecesarios.

Introduction: Coronary angiography (CA) is the gold standard test to identify patients with coronary artery disease. Despite a proportion of normal CAs is expected, this study should be minimized, given its invasive nature, the associated risk and increased health costs. Objectives: The aim of this study was to establish the characteristics, epidemiological patterns and variables associated to angiographically "normal" coronary arteries in stable patients referred for CA. Methods: Coronary angiographies were analyzed in 12,686 patients from five centers in Buenos Aires. All data were retrospectively obtained from 2008 to 2013. Coronary angiographies with < 50% lesions were defined as "normal". Demographic characteristics, usual risk factors, chronic renal failure, hypothyroidism, peripheral vascular disease, symptoms, ischemia-inducing tests and social coverage were compared between the group with "normal" CA and patients with = 50% obstructive coronary disease. Results: Among the 3,990 patients included in the study (31.5%), 38.6% had a normal CA, and female gender was the most important independent predictor for this finding. In addition, younger age and absence of ischemic symptoms were associated with greater probability of "normal" CA. Conclusions: In a population referred for CA diagnosed with stable coronary artery disease, female gender, younger age and absence of symptoms were associated with angiographically "normal" coronary arteries. Better use of clinical stratification models could optimize CA performance to detect patients with significant coronary artery disease, limiting unnecessary studies.

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INTRODUÇÃO: Os portadores de doença de Chagas frequentemente apresentam a hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) como a principal comorbidade. Em indivíduos hipertensos com e sem doença de Chagas, o controle de HAS geralmente é medicamentoso. Medidas alternativas de intervenção como o exercício físico aeróbio têm sido preconizadas como a maneira mais efetiva para reduzir os níveis de pressão arterial. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a influência do exercício físico sobre a pressão arterial de mulheres hipertensas com e sem doença de Chagas. MÉTODOS: Dezenove voluntárias divididas nos grupos G1 (nove com doença de Chagas) e G2 (dez sem doença de Chagas) foram submetidas a um programa de treinamento de 12 semanas, com duração de 30 a 60 minutos duas vezes por semana. A pressão arterial sistólica (PAS), diastólica (PAD) e a frequência cardíaca (FC) foram avaliadas no pré e pós-esforço no início (T0), após seis (T6) e 12 (T12) semanas. RESULTADOS: Em T6, melhora significativa foi observada na PAS pré e pós-esforço e na PAD pós-esforço, para ambos os grupos. No T12, G1 apresentou melhora significativa para todas as variáveis, exceto FC pós-esforço e G2 para PAS pré e pós-esforço e FC pós-esforço. Não houve diferença significativa entre G1 e G2 para as variáveis estudadas. CONCLUSÃO: O exercício físico aeróbio de baixa intensidade reduz significativamente a pressão arterial de mulheres com doença de Chagas, pode ser realizado com segurança, e insere os pacientes com esta enfermidade na prática rotineira de exercícios. .

INTRODUCTION: Patients with Chagas disease often have high blood pressure (HBP) as the main co-morbidity. In hypertensive individuals with and without Chagas disease, the control of hypertension is generally through medication. Alternative intervention measures such as aerobic exercise have been recommended as an effective way to reduce blood pressure levels. OBJECTIVE: Assess the influence of exercise on blood pressure in hypertensive women with and without Chagas disease. METHODS: Nineteen volunteers divided into two groups: G1 (nine with Chagas disease) and G2 (ten without Chagas disease) were submitted to a training program for 12 weeks, during 30 to 60 minutes, twice a week. The systolic (PAS) and diastolic (PAD) blood pressure and heart frequency (FC) were analyzed before and after the effort at the beginning (T0), after six weeks (T6) and twelve weeks (T12).. RESULTS: In T6, significant improvement was observed in PAS pre- and post- effort and the PAD post-effort, for both groups. In T12, G1 showed significant improvement for all variables, except FC after effort and G2 for PAS before and after effort and FC after effort. There was no significant difference between G1 and G2 for all variables. CONCLUSION: Low-intensity aerobic exercise significantly reduces blood pressure in women with Chagas disease, can be performed safely and incorporate patients with this disease into the routine practice of exercises. .

INTRODUCCIÓN: Los portadores de Mal de Chagas frecuentemente presentan la hipertensión arterial sistémica (HAS) como la principal comorbidez. En individuos hipertensos con y sin Mal de Chagas el control de HAS generalmente es medicamentoso. Las medidas alternativas de intervención como el ejercicio físico aeróbico han sido preconizadas como la manera más efectiva para reducir los niveles de presión arterial. OBJETIVO: Evaluar la influencia del ejercicio físico sobre la presión arterial de mujeres hipertensas con y sin Mal de Chagas. MÉTODOS: Diecinueve voluntarias divididas en los grupos G1 (nueve con Mal de Chagas) y G2 (diez sin Mal de Chagas) fueron sometidas a un programa de entrenamiento de 12 semanas, con duración de 30 a 60 minutos dos veces por semana. La presión arterial sistólica (PAS), diastólica (PAD) y la frecuencia cardíaca (FC) fueron evaluadas en el pre y post esfuerzo al inicio (T0), después de seis (T6) y 12 (T12) semanas. RESULTADOS: En T6, mejora significativa fue observada en la PAS pre y post esfuerzo y en la PAD post esfuerzo, para ambos grupos. En el T12, G1 presentó mejora significativa para todas las variables, excepto FC post esfuerzo y G2 para PAS pre y post esfuerzo y FC post esfuerzo. No hubo diferencia significativa entre G1 y G2 para las variables estudiadas. CONCLUSIÓN: El ejercicio físico aeróbico de baja intensidad reduce significativamente la presión arterial de mujeres con Mal de Chagas, puede ser realizado con seguridad e coloca a los pacientes con esta enfermedad en la práctica rutinaria de ejercicios. .

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The initial disturbance of insulin resistance seems to focus on adipose tissue is a dynamic organ involved in many physiological and metabolic processes. Expresses and secretes a variety of active peptides, adipocytokines. To evaluate the prevalence of insulin-resistance in an healthy urban middle age population and to explore the role of adiponectin, inflammatory biomarkers (hs-CRP) and traditional cardiovascular risk factors as predictors of the insulin-resistance state. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We studied of 176 participants (117 women and 59 men, 25-74 years), individuals with diabetes, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, infectious disease, renal, or hepatic neoplasms and pregnant women were excluded. We evaluated glucose, insulin, adiponectin and hs-CRP. RESULTS: We found that 17.2% of individuals presented insulin-resistance. Correlation was found between waist circumference, body mass index, blood pressure and HOMA index (p<0.01). Adiponectin was associated with the insulin-resistance (p<0.001) but not hs-CRP. Adiponectin (ß=0.385, p=0.004) and waist circumference (ß=0.116, p=0.02) were predictors of IR only in women, meanwhile none of the analyzed biomarkers predicted insulin-resistance in men. Besides, postmenopausal women presented higher adiponectin levels than premenopausal 7.63 (4.46-9.58) vs 5.50 (3.83-7.40) µg/ml, p=0.01. CONCLUSIONS: Adiponectin and waist circumference are important predictors of insulin-resistance even in healthy non-diabetic women, they may open a new opportunity to improve current risk estimation.

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Introducción Existen antecedentes en la bibliografía científica que indican que las mujeres con enfermedad coronaria tienen peor pronóstico que los hombres y se observa asimismo una utilización menor de métodos diagnósticos e intervenciones en ellas, por lo que resulta de interés establecer si esta tendencia existe en nuestro país y las posibles asociaciones de valor pronóstico. Objetivos Investigar en una cohorte argentina de síndromes coronarios agudos las características clínicas, los tratamientos y la evolución a 2 años de seguimiento. Material y métodos Componente argentino del estudio cooperativo GRACE de 4.708 hombres y 2.027 mujeres con síndromes coronarios agudos sin supradesnivel persistente del segmento ST. Se analizaron antecedentes, tipo de presentación, diagnóstico definitivo, tratamientos farmacológicos, aplicación de revascularización e incidencia acumulativa de muerte e infarto recurrente en la etapa hospitalaria y a los 6 meses y a los 2 años de seguimiento. Resultados Las mujeres fueron mayores (69,4 ± 12,3 vs. 63,1 ± 11,9 años; p < 0,01), con mayor prevalencia de insuficiencia cardíaca e hipertensión. La proporción de signos de isquemia miocárdica en el electrocardiograma, así como la de enzimas miocárdicas en rango anormal fue similar para ambos géneros, con un uso significativamente menor de aspirina, clopidogrel y betabloqueantes en las mujeres, quienes tuvieron la mitad de chance de angioplastia (OR: 0,55, IC 95% 0,48-0,62) y de cirugía de revascularización (OR: 0,49, IC 95% 0,36-0,67), con mayores incidencias crudas de muerte e infarto en agudo y a los 2 años, pero sin diferencia en el riesgo relativo de eventos mayores una vez ajustado por edad y otras covariables. Conclusiones A pesar de un riesgo clínico similar en mujeres y hombres, las primeras recibieron menos intervenciones durante la fase hospitalaria. Nuestros resultados llaman a un adecuado alerta e intervenciones ajustadas al riesgo para el sexo femenino.(AU)

Introduction Bibliographic reports indicate that women with coronary disease have worse prognosis than men and are submitted to less diagnostic methods and interventions. It is, therefore, of interest to establish whether this tendency exists in our country and its potential prognostic associations. Objectives The aim of the study was to analyze in an Argentine cohort of acute coronary syndrome, the clinical characteristics, treatment and outcome at two-year follow up. Methods The Argentine component of the GRACE cooperative study included 4708 men and 2027 women with acute coronary syndrome without persistent ST-segment elevation. Previous history, type of presentation, final diagnosis, pharmacological treatments, revascularization and cumulative incidence of death and recurrent infarction were analyzed during hospitalization and at 6-month and 2-year follow-up. Results Women were older than men (69.4 ± 12.3 vs. 63.1 ± 11.9 years, p <0.01), and had greater prevalence of heart failure and hypertension. The proportions of ischemic electrocardiographic changes and abnormal cardiac enzymes were similar in both sexes. Use of aspirin, clopidogrel and beta blockers was significantly lower in women, who had 50% chance of undergoing either percutaneous coronary intervention (OR= 0.55;95% CI 0.48-0.62) or coronary artery bypass graft surgery (OR= 0.49; 95% CI 0.36-0.67) than men. The crude incidences of mortality and reinfarction during hospitalization and at two-year follow up were higher in women with no differences in the relative risk of major events after adjusting for age and other covariates. Conclusions Despite similar risk than men to that of men, women were exposed to fewer interventions during hospitalization. Our results should alert physicians to indicate antiischemic treatments and interventions adjusted to risk in women.(AU)

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Introducción Existen antecedentes en la bibliografía científica que indican que las mujeres con enfermedad coronaria tienen peor pronóstico que los hombres y se observa asimismo una utilización menor de métodos diagnósticos e intervenciones en ellas, por lo que resulta de interés establecer si esta tendencia existe en nuestro país y las posibles asociaciones de valor pronóstico. Objetivos Investigar en una cohorte argentina de síndromes coronarios agudos las características clínicas, los tratamientos y la evolución a 2 años de seguimiento. Material y métodos Componente argentino del estudio cooperativo GRACE de 4.708 hombres y 2.027 mujeres con síndromes coronarios agudos sin supradesnivel persistente del segmento ST. Se analizaron antecedentes, tipo de presentación, diagnóstico definitivo, tratamientos farmacológicos, aplicación de revascularización e incidencia acumulativa de muerte e infarto recurrente en la etapa hospitalaria y a los 6 meses y a los 2 años de seguimiento. Resultados Las mujeres fueron mayores (69,4 ± 12,3 vs. 63,1 ± 11,9 años; p < 0,01), con mayor prevalencia de insuficiencia cardíaca e hipertensión. La proporción de signos de isquemia miocárdica en el electrocardiograma, así como la de enzimas miocárdicas en rango anormal fue similar para ambos géneros, con un uso significativamente menor de aspirina, clopidogrel y betabloqueantes en las mujeres, quienes tuvieron la mitad de chance de angioplastia (OR: 0,55, IC 95% 0,48-0,62) y de cirugía de revascularización (OR: 0,49, IC 95% 0,36-0,67), con mayores incidencias crudas de muerte e infarto en agudo y a los 2 años, pero sin diferencia en el riesgo relativo de eventos mayores una vez ajustado por edad y otras covariables. Conclusiones A pesar de un riesgo clínico similar en mujeres y hombres, las primeras recibieron menos intervenciones durante la fase hospitalaria. Nuestros resultados llaman a un adecuado alerta e intervenciones ajustadas al riesgo para el sexo femenino.

Introduction Bibliographic reports indicate that women with coronary disease have worse prognosis than men and are submitted to less diagnostic methods and interventions. It is, therefore, of interest to establish whether this tendency exists in our country and its potential prognostic associations. Objectives The aim of the study was to analyze in an Argentine cohort of acute coronary syndrome, the clinical characteristics, treatment and outcome at two-year follow up. Methods The Argentine component of the GRACE cooperative study included 4708 men and 2027 women with acute coronary syndrome without persistent ST-segment elevation. Previous history, type of presentation, final diagnosis, pharmacological treatments, revascularization and cumulative incidence of death and recurrent infarction were analyzed during hospitalization and at 6-month and 2-year follow-up. Results Women were older than men (69.4 ± 12.3 vs. 63.1 ± 11.9 years, p <0.01), and had greater prevalence of heart failure and hypertension. The proportions of ischemic electrocardiographic changes and abnormal cardiac enzymes were similar in both sexes. Use of aspirin, clopidogrel and beta blockers was significantly lower in women, who had 50% chance of undergoing either percutaneous coronary intervention (OR= 0.55;95% CI 0.48-0.62) or coronary artery bypass graft surgery (OR= 0.49; 95% CI 0.36-0.67) than men. The crude incidences of mortality and reinfarction during hospitalization and at two-year follow up were higher in women with no differences in the relative risk of major events after adjusting for age and other covariates. Conclusions Despite similar risk than men to that of men, women were exposed to fewer interventions during hospitalization. Our results should alert physicians to indicate antiischemic treatments and interventions adjusted to risk in women.

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Este artigo objetiva analisar ações ofensivas de faltas com barreira em jogos de futsal feminino de alto rendimento. Foi levantada a efetividade de gols e a localização de faltas em distintas zonas da quadra ofensiva. Observaram-­se 89 (5,93±3,08)ações, retiradas de 15 jogos da Taça Brasil de Clubes. Encontrou ­se efetividade de 5,62%; tendência defensiva de se evitar faltas centrais e próximas da meta; maior parte dos gols originados de faltas centrais; igualmente, maior efetividade de tentos originados dessas situações do que de faltas laterais e; leve superioridade na efetividade de gols de faltas de meia distância em comparação à de faltas próximas. Concluiu-­se que é preciso aumentar a eficácia em faltas com barreira, sobretudo em zonas laterais.

This paper has the purpose to analyze offensive actions of fouls with hurdles inhigh level female futsal. It was verified the goals efficacy and site of fouls in distinctive zones in the offensive court. It was observed 89 (5,93+3,08) actions, extracted from 15 futsal games of Brazil Clubs Championship. The results indicated an efficacy of 5,62%; a deffensive trend related to avoid fouls in the center of the court and close to the goal positions; the greatest part of the goals came from the central fouls and greater efficacy of the goals occurred in these situations rather than in the lateral fouls; a greater efficacy was found in the goals originated of half-distance fouls when compared to the fouls closer the goals. It was concluded that we need to increase the effectiveness of fouls with hurdles, especially in lateral areas.

Este artículo tiene como objetivo analizar las acciones ofensivas faltas con barreraen juegos de fútbol sala femenino de alto rendimiento. Que ha planteado la eficacia de los goles y la ubicación de faltas en las diferentes áreas del campo ofensivo. Hay 89 (5,93 ± 3,08) acciones, tomadas de 15 partidos de la Copa Brasil Club. Se encontró con la eficacia de 5,62%; una tendencia a la defensiva para evitar faltas centrais y cerca del portería central; que la mayoría de los goles de su origen en faltas centrales; y también aumentó la eficacia de los goles derivados de estas situaciones lado de las faltas y una ligera superioridad en la eficacia de goles de faltas en media distancia en comparación con la de faltas cercanas. Se concluyó que es necesario aumentar la eficacia de goles en faltas con barrera, especialmente en las zonas laterales.

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O estudo investiga a preocupação atribuída à aparência física e as implicações representativas de um modelo ideal de corpo para 53 estudantes empobrecidas, entre 13 e 18 anos. A pesquisa de campo foi realizada durante oito meses, utilizando-se de observação participante e de questionário como instrumentos de coleta de dados, valendo-se da técnica de análise de conteúdo para codificar e interpretar as informações. Foi possível observar que as escolares atribuem alto valor para o corpo, porém apresentam cuidados menos rígidos e intervenções menos agressivas que o esperado, revelando arranjos de uma civilidade que não é pensada, vivenciada e materializada de forma homogênea, mas plural.

This study investigated the worries relating to physical appearance and the representative implications of an ideal body model, among fifty-three impoverished students, aged between thirteen and eighteen years. The field research was conducted over an eight-month period; participative observation and a questionnaire were used as data-gathering instruments; and the content analysis technique was used to code and interpret the information obtained. It was observed that the students attributed high value to their bodies, but they also demonstrated less rigid care and less aggressive interventions than expected, thereby revealing dispositions of civility that is not thought of, experienced and materialized homogeneously, but plurally.

La investigacion es sobre la preocupación con la apariencia física y sus implicaciones representativas en un modelo ideal de cuerpo de cincuenta y tres estudiantes pobres, entre trece y dieciocho años de edad. La investigación de campo se llevó a cabo en ocho meses por medio de observación participante y el cuestionario como instrumentos, basándose en la técnica de análisis de contenido para interpretar las informaciónes. Se observó que las estudiantes atribuyen gran valor para el cuerpo, pero mostrando la atención menos rígida y menos agresivas que lo esperado, revelando acuerdos de una civilidad que no se pensó, vivió y materializó de una manera homogénea, sino plural.

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O presente trabalho apresenta o conceito de imagem corporal e suas correlações com a obesidade feminina. O objetivo deste foi identificar, analisar e correlacionar os aspectos psicológicos sobre a imagem corporal em indivíduos obesos do sexo feminino, utilizando como método a pesquisa bibliográfica. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam que a obesidade em indivíduos obesos do sexo feminino desencadeia aspectos psicológicos, tais como: baixa auto-estima, ansiedade, angústia,agressividade, tristeza, compulsão, negação, insatisfação com a imagem corporal. O indivíduo obeso do sexo feminino também projeta sua culpa num objeto ou pessoa, levando-se em conta que o fator sociocultural tem grande importância sobre os aspectos psicológicos. Concluiu-se que,os indivíduos obesos do sexo feminino desencadeiam dificuldades nesses aspectos, devido a um fragilizado vínculo mãe-filho, acrescentando-se a importância sobre a etiologia multifatorial da obesidade, em que a cultura apresenta-se como um fator relevante.

The current paper presents the concept of body image and its relations to the feminine obesity.The objective of this paper was to identify, analyze and correlate the psychological aspects on corporal image in obese female individuals, using the bibliographical research as a method.The research results show that obesity in female individuals present psychological aspects,such as: low self-esteem, anxiety, anguish, anger, sadness, compulsion, denial, and dissatisfaction concerning the corporal image. The obese female individuals also project their guilt onto an object or person, taking into account that the socio-cultural factor has great importance on the psychological aspects. It was concluded that obese female individuals present difficulties in these aspects, due to a fragile mother-child bond, adding the importance on the multifactor etiology of obesity, making culture a relevant factor.

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OBJETIVO: Avaliar a função sexual e a saúde reprodutiva em adolescentes com Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico Juvenil (LESJ) e compará-las com controles. PACIENTES E MÉTODOS: Cinquenta e duas pacientes com LESJ do sexo feminino foram avaliadas com dados demográficos, função sexual, exame ginecológico, ciclo menstrual, citologia cérvico-vaginal, características clínicas e tratamento. O grupo controle incluiu 52 mulheres pareadas por idade. RESULTADOS: A média da idade foi similar nas pacientes com LESJ e controles (16,7±1,94 versus 16,13 ± 2,16 anos, P = 0,92). A média da idade da menarca foi maior nas pacientes com LESJ (12,82 ± 1,62 versus 11,55 ± 1,45 anos, P = 0,0004). A frequência de atividade sexual foi significativamente menor nas pacientes com LESJ (23 por cento versus 60 por cento, P = 0,0003). Em contraste, os percentuais de disfunção sexual, lubrificação vaginal reduzida, desempenho diminuído, orgasmo reduzido e insatisfação com a vida sexual foram significativamente maiores nas pacientes com LESJ (58 por cento versus 23 por cento, P = 0,03; 50 por cento versus 16 por cento, P = 0,046; 58 por cento versus 23 por cento, P = 0,03 por cento; 50 por cento versus 16 por cento, P = 0,046; respectivamente). Por outro lado, nenhuma diferença foi observada nas pacientes com LESJ e controles em relação a dados demográficos, alterações pubertárias, anormalidades do ciclo menstrual e citologia cérvico-vaginal (P > 0,05). Nenhuma diferença foi evidenciada nas pacientes com LESJ com e sem disfunção sexual em relação aos dados demográficos, alterações pubertárias, anormalidades do ciclo menstrual e citologia cérvico-vaginal, atividade da doença, dano cumulativo e tratamento (P > 0,05). CONCLUSÃO: Este é o primeiro estudo que identificou disfunção sexual em adolescentes do sexo feminino com LESJ. Aspectos relacionados à sexualidade necessitam uma atenção especial dos profissionais de saúde que atendem adolescentes com lúpus.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the reproductive health of female adolescents with Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (JSLE) and compare them with a control group. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The demographic data, sexual function, gynecologic exam, menstrual cycle, cervicovaginal cytology, clinical characteristics, and treatment of 52 female patients with JSLE were evaluated. The control group was composed of 52 women matched for age. RESULTS: The mean age of patients with JSLE was similar to that of the control group (16.7 ± 1.94 versus 16.13 ± 2.16 years, P = 0.92). The mean age of menarche was higher in JSLE patients (12.82 ± 1.62 versus 11.55 ± 1.45 years, P = 0.0004). The frequency of sex activity was significantly lower in patients with JSLE (23 percent versus 60 percent, P = 0.0003). In contrast, the percentage of sexual dysfunction, reduced vaginal lubrication, decreased performance, reduced orgasm, and dissatisfaction with one's sex life were significantly higher in JSLE patents (58 percent versus 23 percent, P = 0.03; 50 percent versus 16 percent, P = 0.046; 58 percent versus 23 percent, P = 0.03; 50 percent versus 26 percent, P = 0.046, respectively). On the other hand, demographic data, pubertal changes, abnormalities in menstrual cycle, and cervicovaginal cytology were similar in JSLE patients and the control group (P > 0.05). Demographic data, pubertal changes, abnormalities in menstrual cycle, cervicovaginal cytology, disease activity, cumulative damage, and treatment did not differ between JSLE patients with and without sexual dysfunction (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: This is the first study to identify sexual dysfunction in female adolescents with JSLE. Sexuality-related aspects require special attention from health care professionals who treat adolescents with lupus.

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