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BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is among the most common malignancies worldwide. Colonoscopy is the examination of choice for the prevention of CRC because of its great diagnostic and, especially, therapeutic capacity in relation to adenomatous lesions. AIMS: This study aimed to analyze the prevalence, macroscopic, and histological characteristics of polypoid rectal lesions resected through endoscopic techniques and assess whether endoscopic therapy is safe and efficient for treating lesions located in the rectum. METHODS: This is a retrospective observational study with an analysis of the medical records of all patients undergoing resection of rectal polyps. RESULTS: A total of 123 patients with rectal lesions were evaluated, with 59 men and 64 women of mean age 56 years. All patients underwent endoscopic resection: 70% with polypectomy and 30% with wide mucosectomy. Complete colonoscopy with removal of the entire rectal lesion occurred in 91%, while in 5% the preparation was inadequate and poor clinical conditions were an impeditive factor, and in 4% surgical treatment was indicated because there was an infiltrative lesion with central ulceration. Histological evaluation showed adenomas in 3.25%, hyperplasia in 7.32%, and hamartoma in 0.81%; low-grade dysplasia was identified in 34.96%, high-grade dysplasia in 51.22%, and adenocarcinoma in 1.63%, while one case (0.81%) was classified as erosion. CONCLUSIONS: Polyps in the rectum are common and were found in 37% of these colonoscopies. Adenomas with dysplasia were the most common form of Colorectal cancer . Therapeutic colonoscopy proved to be a safe and efficient method for the complete treatment of rectal lesions.

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INTRODUCTION: The intermittent use of recombinant human parathyroid hormone (iPTH) alters calcium metabolism and induces osteogenesis in experimental models. However, the real effects of iPTH in excitable cells and neurons that require membrane receptors to undergo membrane depolarization/repolarization (Na+K+ATPase) to generate ATP, voltage-gated calcium channel (calcium-IP3R-calponin) as well as GABAergic (GABAA) signaling remains unclear. OBJECTIVES: In this study, the expression of IP3R, Na+K+-ATPase, GABAA and calmodulin proteins were evaluated in histological sections of the cerebellum of rats following prolonged injection of iPTH. METHODS: Twenty Wistar rats were used in this study and randomly assigned as either or control group. The test group were subcutaneously injected with 20 µg/kg of iPTH, 3×/week for 8 weeks, while the control group received 1 ml/kg of 0.9% saline solution. The rats were euthanized on the 60th day after the first administration, and their cerebellar vermis was removed and submitted to histological and immunohistochemical evaluation for detection of IP3R, Na+K+-ATPase, GABAA and calmodulin proteins. The expression of proteins was evaluated in the areas corresponding to the Purkinje cells as well as in neuropil of molecular layer of cerebellum. All results were transformed into a percentage for each area analyzed to verify significance between groups. RESULTS: Rats that received iPTH demonstrated significant reduction of IP3R, calmodulin and GABAA in Purkinje cells and neuropil of molecular layer while the expression of Na+K+-ATPase was similar. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that iPTH decreased the expression of IP3R and calmodulin while it did not alter the expression of Na+K+-ATPase. These changes insinuate the ionic activity of calcium and sodium/potassium. Yet, the iPTH alters GABAergic signaling in Purkinje cells, suggesting neurotransmission activity changes in the cerebellum.

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is among the most common malignancies worldwide. Colonoscopy is the examination of choice for the prevention of CRC because of its great diagnostic and, especially, therapeutic capacity in relation to adenomatous lesions. AIMS: This study aimed to analyze the prevalence, macroscopic, and histological characteristics of polypoid rectal lesions resected through endoscopic techniques and assess whether endoscopic therapy is safe and efficient for treating lesions located in the rectum. METHODS: This is a retrospective observational study with an analysis of the medical records of all patients undergoing resection of rectal polyps. RESULTS: A total of 123 patients with rectal lesions were evaluated, with 59 men and 64 women of mean age 56 years. All patients underwent endoscopic resection: 70% with polypectomy and 30% with wide mucosectomy. Complete colonoscopy with removal of the entire rectal lesion occurred in 91%, while in 5% the preparation was inadequate and poor clinical conditions were an impeditive factor, and in 4% surgical treatment was indicated because there was an infiltrative lesion with central ulceration. Histological evaluation showed adenomas in 3.25%, hyperplasia in 7.32%, and hamartoma in 0.81%; low-grade dysplasia was identified in 34.96%, high-grade dysplasia in 51.22%, and adenocarcinoma in 1.63%, while one case (0.81%) was classified as erosion. CONCLUSIONS: Polyps in the rectum are common and were found in 37% of these colonoscopies. Adenomas with dysplasia were the most common form of Colorectal cancer . Therapeutic colonoscopy proved to be a safe and efficient method for the complete treatment of rectal lesions.

RESUMO RACIONAL: O câncer colorretal (CCR) está entre as neoplasias mais comuns em todo o mundo. A colonoscopia é o exame de escolha para prevenção por sua grande capacidade diagnóstica e, principalmente, terapêutica em relação às lesões adenomatosas. OBJETIVOS: Analisar a prevalência, as características macroscópicas e histológicas das lesões polipoides retais ressecadas por técnicas endoscópicas e avaliar se a terapia endoscópica é segura e eficaz para o tratamento de lesões localizadas no reto. MÉTODOS: Estudo observacional retrospectivo com análise dos prontuários de todos os pacientes submetidos à ressecção de pólipos retais. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliados 123 pacientes com lesões retais: 59 homens e 64 mulheres com idade média de 56 anos. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos à ressecção endoscópica: 70% com polipectomia e 30% com mucosectomia ampla. A colonoscopia completa com retirada de toda a lesão retal ocorreu em 91%, enquanto em 5% o preparo foi inadequado e as más condições clínicas foram fator impeditivo, e em 4% o tratamento cirúrgico foi indicado por haver lesão infiltrativa com ulceração central. A avaliação histológica mostrou adenomas em 3,25%, hiperplasia em 7,32% e hamartoma em 0,81%; displasia de baixo grau foi identificada em 34,96%, displasia de alto grau em 51,22% e adenocarcinoma em 1,63%, enquanto um caso (0,81%) foi classificado como erosão. CONCLUSÕES: Pólipos no reto são comuns e foram encontrados em 37% das colonoscopias. Adenomas com displasia foram a forma mais comum de câncer colorretal. A colonoscopia terapêutica mostrou-se método seguro e eficiente para o tratamento completo das lesões retais.

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Introdução: Lesões serrilhadas são consideradas precursoras dos adenocarcinomas colorretais. Estudá-las em suas fases iniciais é importante ao pensar na prevenção do câncer, quando, então, são lesões hiperplásicas, ou sésseis serrilhadas Objetivo: Realizar revisão integrativa da literatura para comparar as características endoscópicas e histopatológicas nas fases iniciais da doença, com a intenção de auxiliar no entendimento do câncer colorretal. Métodos: Revisão integrativa da literatura baseada em material de análise existente nas plataformas digitais SciELO ­ Scientific Electronic Library Online, Google Scholar, Pubmed e Scopus. O início foi a busca com os seguintes descritores: "lesões sésseis serrilhadas, carcinoma colorretal, lesões superficiais", e seus equivalentes em inglês "serrated sessile lesions, colorectal carcinoma, superficial lesions" com busca AND ou OR, considerando o título e/ou resumo, e incluindo-se posteriormente somente aqueles com maior correlação para leitura dos textos completos. Resultados: Incluíram-se 39 artigos. Conclusão: A maioria das lesões serrilhadas superficialmente elevadas com mais de 5 mm e ressecadas por colonoscopias, são hiperplásicas. Elas ocorrem por todo o cólon e reto, enquanto as sésseis serrilhadas localizamse preferencialmente no cólon proximal. As hiperplásicas geralmente não apresentam displasias e as sésseis serrilhadas podem tê-las de forma intensa.

Introduction: Serrated lesions are considered precursors of colorectal adenocarcinomas. Studying them in their initial phases is important when thinking about cancer prevention, when they are hyperplastic lesions, or sessile serrated lesions. Objective: To carry out an integrative review of the literature to compare the endoscopic and histopathological characteristics in the initial phases of the disease, with the intention to help understand colorectal cancer. Methods: Integrative literature review based on existing analysis material on the digital platforms SciELO ­ Scientific Electronic Library Online, Google Scholar, Pubmed and Scopus. The beginning was the search with the following descriptors: "serrated sessile lesions, colorectal carcinoma, superficial lesions", with AND or OR search, considering the title and/or abstract , and subsequently including only those with the highest correlation for reading the full texts. Results: 39 articles were included. Conclusion: The majority of superficially elevated serrated lesions measuring more than 5 mm and resected by colonoscopies are hyperplastic. They occur throughout the colon and rectum, while the serrated sessiles are preferentially located in the proximal colon. Hyperplastic ones generally do not present dysplasias and sessile serrated ones can have them intensely.

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Introdução: O câncer de pele não melanoma compeende grupo de neoplasias com alta incidência na população mundial. É dividido em carcinoma basocelular e de células escamosas. Por ser de grande prevalência, entender o processo de oncogênese e a relação com íons, proteínas e receptores celulares no câncer de pele não melanoma pode contribuir para que novas terapêuticas sejam avaliadas. Objetivo: Entender o processo da oncogênese dos tumores de pele não melanomas e sua relação com a imunolocalização do IP3R. Métodos: Revisão integrativa da literatura com síntese de evidências. A base de dados foi o PubMed; a estratégia de busca: "carcinoma espinocelular, AND/ OR carcinoma basocelular, AND/OR IP3R, AND/OR imunoistoquímica". Foram considerados para revisão os trabalhos publicados entre 2018 e 2023. Foram incluídos 40 trabalhos, integralmente lidos e resumidos. Resultados: Câncer de pele não melanoma são os tumores malignos mais comuns em todo o mundo, sendo 75-80% o carcinoma basocelular, e até 25% o de células escamosas. As interações moleculares de forma geral, envolvem grande participação de moléculas supressoras tumorais, assim como de procto-oncogenes. Além disso, canais iônicos voltagem dependente controlam o fluxo citosólico de íons, dentre eles o cálcio. O IP3R (receptor do fosfatidil inositol-3) permite a saída de cálcio do retículo endoplasmático para que seja utilizado pela célula para atividades fisiológias como proliferação, angiogênese, motilidade e capacidade de invasão. Conclusão: O IP3R, pelas características de expressão imunoistoquímica, parece estar relacionado também, à fisiopatologia do câncer de pele não melanoma.

Introduction: Non-melanoma skin cancer comprises a group of neoplasms with a high incidence in the world population. It is divided into basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. As it is highly prevalent, understanding the process of oncogenesis and the relationship with ions, proteins and cellular receptors in nonmelanoma skin cancer can contribute to the evaluation of new therapies. Objective: To understand the oncogenesis process of non-melanoma skin tumors and its relationship with the immunolocalization of IP3R. Methods: Integrative literature review with evidence synthesis. The database was PubMed; the search strategy: "squamous cell carcinoma, AND/OR basal cell carcinoma, AND/OR IP3R, AND/OR immunohistochemistry". Works published between 2018 and 2023 were considered for review; 40 works were included, fully read and summarized. Results: Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common malignant tumor worldwide, with 75-80% being basal cell carcinoma, and up to 25% being cell carcinoma. Molecular interactions in general involve a large participation of tumor suppressor molecules, as well as procto-oncogenes. Furthermore, voltage-dependent ion channels control the cytosolic flow of ions, including calcium. The IP3R (phosphatidyl inositol-3 receptor) allows the exit of calcium from the endoplasmic reticulum so that it can be used by the cell for physiological activities such as proliferation, angiogenesis, motility and invasion capacity. Conclusion: The IP3R, due to its immunohistochemical expression characteristics, appears may also be related to the pathophysiology of nonmelanoma skin cancer.

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A obesidade tem causa multifatorial que atinge atualmente mais da metade da população brasileira. Mais recentemente, a microbiota intestinal foi considerada um fator que contribui para essa condição. Os objetivos deste estudo foram revisar a influência da microbiota intestinal na obesidade e no processo inflamatório, e analisar os efeitos da utilização dos pré e probióticos. Foi realizada revisão sistemática sobre o assunto. Dos mais de 27.000 artigos, apenas 16 respeitaram os critérios de inclusão. Em conclusão, o desequilíbrio da microbiota aparece como fator favorável ao desenvolvimento da obesidade e do quadro inflamatório decorrente dela. Tanto o uso de prebióticos quanto probióticos são recursos válidos no tratamento da obesidade, porém os primeiros parecem proporcionar melhor qualidade de vida.

Obesity has a multifactorial etiological condition that involves more than half of the Brazilian population. More recently, the intestinal microbiota was considered a factor that contributes to this condition. The aims of this study were to review the intestinal microbiota influence in the obesity and in the inflammatory response, and to analyze the effects of using prebiotic and probiotic medications. A systematic review was firstly done. More than 27,000 articles were found, but only 16 contained the proper criteria. In conclusion, the microbiota imbalance seems to increase the obesity development and its inflammatory aspects. Both the use of pre and probiotics are good options in the obesity treatment, though the first ones seem to enhance bettere quality of life.

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BACKGROUND: The physiological stress of critically ill patients can trigger several complications, including digestive bleeding due to stress ulcers (DBSU). The use of acid secretion suppressants to reduce their incidence has become widely used, but with the current understanding of the risks of these drugs, their use, as prophylaxis in critically ill patients, is limited to the patients with established risk factors. AIM: To determine the appropriateness of the use of prophylaxis for stress ulcer bleeding in acutely ill patients admitted to intensive care units and to analyze the association of risk factors with adherence to the prophylaxis guideline. METHODS: Retrospective, analytical study carried out in three general adult intensive care units. Electronic medical records were analyzed for epidemiological data, risk factors for DBSU, use of stress ulcer prophylaxis, occurrence of any digestive bleeding and confirmed DBSU. The daily analysis of risk factors and prophylaxis use were in accordance with criteria based on the Guidelines of the Portuguese Society of Intensive Care for stress ulcer prophylaxis. RESULTS: One hundred and five patients were included. Of the patient days with the opportunity to prescribe prophylaxis, compliance was observed in 95.1%. Of the prescription days, 82.35% were considered to be of appropriate use. Overt digestive bleeding occurred in 3.81% of those included. The occurrence of confirmed DBSU was identified at 0.95%. Multivariate analysis by logistic regression did not identify risk factors independently associated with adherence to the guideline, but identified risk factors with a negative association, which were spinal cord injury (OR 0.02 p <0.01) and shock (OR 0.36 p=0.024). CONCLUSION: The present study showed a high rate of adherence to stress ulcer prophylaxis, but with inappropriate use still significant. In the indication of prophylaxis, attention should be paid to patients with spinal cord injury and in shock.

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BACKGROUND: Retrograde endoscopic cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) effectively treats biliary and pancreatic disorders. Its indications are limited and precise, since its misuse delays adequate treatment, increases costs and to patient´s adverse events. AIM: To compare clinical, radiological and exploratory characteristics in relation to therapeutic success in patients undergoing ERCP in relation to age. METHOD: 421 patients who underwent the method were retrospectively studied; those who were not able to access the duodenal papilla were excluded. The patients were divided into two age groups: <60 years (group 1) and >60 years (group 2), and the variables of gender, examination indications, radiological findings, therapeutic success, diagnosis and the occurrence of immediate adverse events were analyzed. RESULTS: 177 patients were allocated to group 1 and 235 to group 2. The main indication found in both groups was choledocholithiasis. In group 2, the number of cases of acute cholangitis (p=0.001), biliary stenosis (p=0.002) and papilla cancer (p=0.046) was higher. In this group, urgent indication for ERCP was higher (p=0.042), as well as the diagnosis of biliary tract dilatation (p<0.001). The placement of prostheses was the most common procedure performed in both groups, but the greatest number of patients in absolute quantity occurred in group 2. In group 1, the success in catheterization and the chance of achieving clearing of the biliary tract was significantly higher in compared to group 2 (p=0.016, OR=2.1). CONCLUSION: The success of catheterization and complete clearance of the bile duct was significantly higher in the group of young patients.

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BACKGROUND: The treatment of 3rd degree burns represents a major medical challenge. Pinus vegetable cellulose is a biomaterial with characteristic similar to bacterial cellulose. AIM: To evaluate the safety of cellulose membrane (Pinus sp) in the treatment of 3rd burns in rats and to compare its effectiveness with the bacterial membrane already on the market. METHOD: Thirty-three Wistar rats were beaten with a 3rd degree burn on back skin by applying water at 98º C for 30 s. Then, they were divided into three groups (n=11): group 1 - simple dressing with gauze; group 2 - dressing with bacterial cellulose membrane; and group 3 - dressing with vegetable cellulose membrane. The animals were maintained for 15 days to check the general clinical status, macroscopic aspect, contraction of the wounds and microscopic analysis for the degree of healing and collagenization. RESULTS: They were clinically well during the experiment. During the removal of the dressing, there was bleeding in the wound of the control group, unlike the groups treated with cellulose membranes, which protected the bed from injury. The macroscopic evaluation showed a greater contraction of the wounds treated with the membranes in relation to the control. A microscopic analysis revealed that most of the wounds were in advanced healing degree with predominance of mature collagen in all groups. CONCLUSION: Pinus sp cellulose membrane showed efficacy similar to that of the bacterial membrane in the treatment of 3rd degree burns.

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PURPOSE: Herein we evaluated the effects of platelet concentrate (PC) and platelet-poor plasma (PPP) on bone repair using noncritical defects in the calvaria of rabbits and compared them to the presence of TGF-ß1 and osteocalcin on reparative sites. METHODS: Five noncritical defects of 8.7 mm in diameter were created on the calvaria of 15 animals. Each defect was treated differently, using autograft (ABG), ABG associated with PC (ABG + PC), ABG with PPP (ABG + PPP), isolated PPP, and blood clot (control). The animals were submitted to euthanasia on the second, fourth and sixth week post-surgery. RESULTS: The defects that received ABG+PC or PPP demonstrated lower bone formation when compared to specimens that received ABG in the same period. These results coincided to significant higher immunopositivity for TGF-ß1 for specimens that received PC, and lower presence of cytokine in the group PPP. However, either higher or lower presence of TGF-ß1 were also correlated to lower presence of osteocalcin. Likewise, these results were similar to findings in specimens treated only with PPP when compared to control. CONCLUSIONS: PC and PPP were not effective when applied in association with ABG. Similarly, isolated use of PPP was not beneficial in optimizing the bone repair.

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BACKGROUND: Liver transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with terminal liver disease. The Balance of Risk Score (BAR), Survival Outcomes Following Liver Transplantation (SOFT) and Donor Risk Index (DRI) scores are predictive systems for post-transplant survival. AIM: To evaluate the most accurate score and the best cutoff point for each predictor in the brazilian population. METHOD: Retrospective cross-sectional study of 177 patients. Data on the recipient, donor and transplant were analyzed and the prognostic scores BAR, SOFT and DRI were calculated for each transplant. To determine the BAR and SOFT cutoff points associated with death in three months, ROC curves were adjusted. Results : The best cutoff point for BAR was 9 points with an area under the ROC curve=0.69 and for SOFT it was 12 points with an area under the ROC curve=0.73. The DRI score did not discriminate survival (p = 0.139). CONCLUSION: The SOFT score proved to be better than BAR for survival analysis post-hepatic transplantation and the DRI was not effective.

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O traumatismo raquimedular é toda e qualquer lesão do complexo osteoligamentar da coluna vertebral além da medula espinhal e dos nervos espinhais, impactando diretamente na vida do paciente e no sistema de saúde pública. Este estudo transversal retrospectivo buscou, através de análise de prontuários, analisar os dados epidemiológicos de pacientes com fraturas traumáticas das colunas torácica e/ou lombar submetidos à cirurgia e formular uma propedêutica educacional de prevenção. Em conclusão, observou-se que as fraturas traumáticas da coluna toracolombar foram mais frequentes nos homens, com média de idade de 41,26 anos. As quedas de altura foram as principais causas. As fraturas de vértebras isoladas foram as mais incidentes, e a L1, a mais acometida, sem déficit neurológico na maioria dos casos. A cirurgia preconizada foi a artrodese curta, principalmente do segmento lombar.

Spinal cord injury is any injury to the osteoligamentary complex of the spine in addition to the spinal cord and spinal nerves, directly impacting the patient's life and the public health system. This retrospective cross-sectional study sought, through analysis of medical records, to analyze the epidemiological data of patients with traumatic fractures of the thoracic and/or lumbar spine who underwent surgery and to formulate a propaedeutic prevention education. In conclusion, was observed that traumatic fractures of the thoracolumbar spine were more frequent in males, with a mean age of 41.26 years. Falls from heights were the main causes. Fractures of isolated vertebrae were the most frequent, and L1 was the most affected, with no neurological deficit in most cases. The recommended surgery was short arthrodesis, mainly of the lumbar segment.

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Há diversidade de fatores que influenciam na redução dos índices de morbimortalidade pancreatoduodenectomia laparoscópica, dentre eles a curva de aprendizado, a casuística do cirurgião, e condições hospitalares. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a experiência inicial com os pacientes submetidos à abordagem laparoscópica da pancreatoduodenectomia. Foi estudo transversal, observacional, retrospectivo, baseado em análise de dados em prontuários e registros médicos de indivíduos submetidos à pancreatoduodenectomia laparoscópica. A casuística consistiu em 7 pacientes, todos submetidos à operação de Whipple sem preservação do piloro. Em conclusão, boa seleção no pré-operatório, curva de aprendizado adequada do cirurgião, alta experiência, habilidade em procedimentos laparoscópica e hospital de grande porte, indicam operação de poucos riscos.

There are a variety of factors that influence the reduction of morbidity and mortality rates in laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy, including the learning curve, the surgeon's casuistry, and hospital conditions. The objective was to analyze the initial experience with patients undergoing the laparoscopic approach to pancreatoduodenectomy. A cross-sectional, observational, retrospective study was done based on analysis of data from medical records of individuals undergoing laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy. The series consisted of 7 patients, all of whom underwent Whipple's operation without preserving the pylorus. In conclusion, adequate preoperative selection, adequate surgeon learning curve, high experience, skill in laparoscopic procedures and large hospital, indicate low-risk operation.

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O diabete é das doenças crônicas mais recorrentes a nível mundial, e está relacionada com diversas comorbidades, dentre elas a depressão. Este estudo teve por objetivo correlacionar essa doença com transtornos depressivos. Foi realizado estudo transversal e prospectivo com 100 pacientes selecionados. A coleta de dados foi feita por aplicação de 3 questionários: um sobre o perfil socioeconômico do entrevistado; outro, sobre o tempo, tipo do diabete, tratamento e complicações; e um terceiro com 9 perguntas que avaliaram a presença de sintomas para episódio de depressão maior. Em conclusão, mostrou-se que 48% dos pacientes não apresentaram sintomas depressivos; 21% sintomas leves; 12% moderados; 9% moderadamente severo e 10% graves. Assim, foi possível verificar importante associação entre sintomas depressivos e portadores de diabete.

Diabetes is one of the most recurrent chronic diseases worldwide, and is related to several comorbidities, including depression. This study aimed to correlate this disease with depressive disorders. A cross-sectional and prospective study was carried out with 100 selected patients. Data collection was carried out by applying 3 questionnaires: one about the interviewee's socioeconomic profile; another, about time, type of diabetes, treatment and complications; and a third with 9 questions that assessed the presence of symptoms for a major depressive episode. In conclusion, it was shown that 48% of the patients did not present depressive symptoms; 21% mild symptoms; 12% moderate; 9% moderately severe and 10% severe. Thus, it was possible to verify an important association between depressive symptoms and patients with diabetes.

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A tetralogia de Fallot é a cardiopatia congênita cianótica mais comum. Caracteriza-se por tétrade de malformações anatômicas que incluem estenose pulmonar, defeito do septo ventricular, hipertrofia do ventrículo direito e dextroposição da aorta (cavalgamento da aorta). O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar e descrever as alterações anatômicas cardíacas, tratamento e prognóstico de pacientes com a doença. É revisão narrativa de artigos indexados na base de dados PubMed, Google Acadêmico e LILACS utilizando os descritores "tetralogy of Fallot", "congenital heart disease", "cyanotic disease". Em conclusão, a tetralogia de Fallot é cardiopatia congênita comum e com prognóstico ruim caso não seja realizado diagnóstico e tratamento precoces. O seguimento médico contínuo e próximo ao paciente é importante para acompanhar a evolução e programar novas intervenções caso necessárias.

Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease. It is characterized by tetrads of anatomical malformations that include pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, right ventricular hypertrophy, and aortic dextroposition (aortic cavalcade). The objectives of this study were to analyze and describe cardiac anatomical changes, treatment and prognosis of patients with the disease. It was a narrative review of articles indexed in PubMed, Academic Google and LILACS databases using the descriptors "Tetralogy of Fallot", "congenital heart disease", "cyanotic disease". In conclusion, tetralogy of Fallot is a common congenital heart disease with poor prognosis if early diagnosis and treatment are not performed. Continuous medical follow-up and to be close to the patient are important to monitor the evolution and schedule new interventions if necessary.

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A hemoglobina glicosilada é amplamente utilizada em estudos clínicos para avaliação e acompanhamento do diabete melito. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar os níveis de hemoglobina glicosilada (HbA1c) no pré e pós-operatório de pacientes obesos diabéticos submetidos ao bypass gastrointestinal. É prospectivo, observacional e transversal, incluiu a análise de 92 prontuários de pacientes submetidos ao bypass. Em relação à hemoglobina glicosilada, houve diferença estatística (p<0,001) entre os valores pré e pós (6 meses) com redução média de 0,73. Em conclusão, a redução significativa da hemoglobina glicosilada após 6 meses do bypass, demonstra que ela é bom fator preditivo para avaliação da redução do diabete pós-tratamento cirúrgico.

Glycosylated hemoglobin is widely used in clinical studies for the evaluation and follow-up of diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to analyze the pre and postoperative levels of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in obese diabetic patients undergoing gastrointestinal bypass. It is prospective, observational and cross-sectional, including the analysis of 92 medical records of patients undergoing bypass. Regarding glycosylated hemoglobin, there was a statistical difference (p<0,001) between pre and post values (6 months) with a mean reduction of 0.73. In conclusion, the significant reduction in glycosylated hemoglobin after 6 months of bypass demonstrates that it is a good predictive factor for assessing the reduction in diabetes after surgical treatment.

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Na análise histopatológica do câncer prostático muitas vezes pode-se deparar com lesões duvidosas pseudoneoplásicas e inconclusivas. Avaliar sua prevalência através do uso da imunoistoquímica em pacientes com proliferação acinar atípica (PAAP) pode melhorar a eficácia diagnóstica. Este estudo retrospectivo incluiu pacientes com diagnóstico de PAAP e imunoistoquímica utilizando: AMACR, 34BE12 e p63. Foram analisados 1542 pacientes positivos para PAAP em 293 pacientes (19%). Não houve diferença significativa na eficiência dos três marcadores; a sensibilidade foi de 99,7%; 100% e 100%, e a especificidade de 79,4%; 89% e 83,5%, respectivamente. O valor preditivo positivo foi em 90,3%, 94,3% e 91,3%, e o negativo em 99,3%; 100% e 100%, respectivamente. A exiguidade da área atípica foi citada em 92 (12,9%) como dificuldade para o diagnóstico. A imunoistoquímica foi capaz de elucidar o diagnóstico em 83,5% dos casos e a prevalência de adenocarcinoma prostático foi de 52,2%.

In the histopathological analysis of prostate cancer, it is often possible to come across doubtful pseudoneoplastic and inconclusive lesions. Assessing its prevalence through the use of immunohistochemistry in patients with atypical acinar proliferation (PAAP) can improve diagnostic efficacy. This retrospective study included patients diagnosed with PAAP and immunohistochemistry using: AMACR, 34BE12 and p63. A total of 1542 PAAP positivity in 293 patients (19%) were analyzed. There was no significant difference in the efficiency of the three markers. Sensitivity was 99.7%; 100% and 100%, and the specificity of 79.4%; 89% and 83.5%, respectively. The positive predictive value was in 90.3%, 94.3% and 91.3%, and the negative in 99.3%; 100% and 100%, respectively. The smallness of the atypical area was mentioned by 92 (12.9%) as a difficulty for diagnosis. Immunohistochemistry was able to elucidate the diagnosis in 83.5% of the cases and the prevalence of prostate adenocarcinoma was 52.2%.

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ABSTRACT Purpose Herein we evaluated the effects of platelet concentrate (PC) and platelet-poor plasma (PPP) on bone repair using noncritical defects in the calvaria of rabbits and compared them to the presence of TGF-β1 and osteocalcin on reparative sites. Methods Five noncritical defects of 8.7 mm in diameter were created on the calvaria of 15 animals. Each defect was treated differently, using autograft (ABG), ABG associated with PC (ABG + PC), ABG with PPP (ABG + PPP), isolated PPP, and blood clot (control). The animals were submitted to euthanasia on the second, fourth and sixth week post-surgery. Results The defects that received ABG+PC or PPP demonstrated lower bone formation when compared to specimens that received ABG in the same period. These results coincided to significant higher immunopositivity for TGF-β1 for specimens that received PC, and lower presence of cytokine in the group PPP. However, either higher or lower presence of TGF-β1 were also correlated to lower presence of osteocalcin. Likewise, these results were similar to findings in specimens treated only with PPP when compared to control. Conclusions PC and PPP were not effective when applied in association with ABG. Similarly, isolated use of PPP was not beneficial in optimizing the bone repair.

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