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Objetivo: Analizar los indicadores hematológicos en pacientes con infección por SARS COV-2. Método: Observacional de tipo descriptiva. Resultados: Se ha encontrado la existencia de un patrón común de exámenes anormales del recuento leucocitario con Neutrófilos elevados en 43.69 % (neutrofilia) y los linfocitos, pero por debajo de los valores normales (linfopenia) en un 20.16 %. Además de monocitopenia en un 13.44%. Conclusión: La detección de Proteína C reactiva elevada y neutrofilia se relaciona con casos severos de COVID-19 en pacientes adultos. Ambas pruebas combinadas tienen una alta especificidad y sensibilidad para predicción temprana de casos se veros de COVID -19.

Objective: To analyze hematological indicators in patients with SARS COV-2 infection. Methods: Descriptive observational study. Results: A common pattern of abnormal leukocyte count tests was found with elevated neutrophils in 43.69% (neutrophilia) and lymphocytes, but below normal values (lymphopenia) in 20.16%. In addition to monocytopenia in 13.44%. Conclusion: The detection of elevated C-reactive protein and neutrophilia is associated with severe cases of COVID-19 in adult patients. Both tests combined have high specificity and sensitivity for early prediction of severe cases of COVID -19.

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RESUMEN Fundamento: el extendido de sangre periférica o lámina periférica, como también se conoce, es la evaluación morfológica semicuantitativa de las tres series hematopoyéticas en una extensión de sangre periférica coloreada y observada a través del microscopio. Objetivo: elaborar un procedimiento metodológico para el extendido de sangre periférica desde una perspectiva interdisciplinar en la licenciatura en Bioanálisis Clínico. Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal desde septiembre a noviembre de 2018, en la facultad Tecnológica perteneciente a la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Camagüey. Se emplearon métodos teóricos como el análisis y síntesis, el inductivo y deductivo. De los métodos empíricos, fueron aplicados el análisis de documentos, la prueba diagnóstica exploratoria, resultados de controles a clases, la entrevista y encuesta para la validación de la propuesta. Resultados: insuficiencias en cuanto al establecimiento de las relaciones interdisciplinarias entre los contenidos de Histología y el componente hematológico de la asignatura Diagnóstico de Laboratorio I, los estudiantes mostraron dificultades en la realización de la técnica y no lograron caracterizar morfológicamente algunas de las células hematopoyéticas. Conclusiones: se elaboró un procedimiento metodológico para la técnica lámina periférica desde una perspectiva interdisciplinar y la validación de la propuesta mediante el método de consenso conformado por un grupo nominal, donde resultan las categorías de muy adecuado y adecuado para el desarrollo de la técnica lámina periférica, pues la observación de extendidos periféricos es un elemento importante en la orientación del análisis de las diferentes enfermedades, componente esencial del diagnóstico integral del laboratorio clínico.

ABSTRACT Background: the peripheral blood extension or peripheral lamina, as it is also known, is the semi-quantitative morphological evaluation of the three hematopoietic series, in an extension of peripheral blood colored and observed through the microscope. Objective: to develop a methodological procedure for the extension of peripheral blood from an interdisciplinary perspective in the degree in Clinical Bioanalysis. Methods: cross-sectional descriptive study in the period from September to November 2018, in the Technological Faculty belonging to the University of Medical Sciences of Camagüey. Theoretical methods such as analysis and synthesis and inductive and deductive methods were used. Of the empirical methods, the analysis of documents, the exploratory diagnostic test, results of controls to classes, the interview and survey for the validation of the proposal were applied. Results: insufficiencies regarding the establishment of interdisciplinary relationships between the contents of Histology and the hematological component of the Laboratory Diagnostic subject I, the students showed difficulties in performing the technique and failed to characterize morphologically some of the hematopoietic cells. Conclusions: a methodological procedure was developed for the peripheral lamina technique from an interdisciplinary perspective and the validation of the proposal by means of the consensus method formed by a nominal group where the categories of very adequate and suitable for the development of the peripheral lamina technique result. The observation of extension peripherals is an important element in the orientation of the analysis of the different diseases, an essential component of the integral diagnosis of the clinical laboratory.

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RESUMEN Las anemias hemolíticas son un grupo de trastornos en los que se produce una destrucción precoz del hematíe. Las manifestaciones clínicas derivadas de esta hemolisis es lo que se conoce como síndrome hemolítico, en el que los resultados de la lámina periférica varían según la causa de la hemólisis, por lo que este examen constituye una valiosa orientación. Esta revisión bibliográfica aborda los resultados del estudio del frotis de sangre periférica en diferentes causas de anemia hemolítica y se describen las alteraciones morfológicas y semicuantitativas de las células de la sangre periférica con el objetivo de que constituya una guía que sugiera un diagnóstico precoz por la gravedad de algunas afecciones del síndrome hemolítico.

ABSTRACT Hemolytic anemia is a group of disorders in which there is an early destruction of the red blood cell. The group of clinical manifestations derived from this hemolysis is known as hemolytic syndrome, in which the results of the peripheral lamina vary according to the cause of the hemolysis, reason why this examination constitutes a valuable orientation. This bibliographical review addresses the results of the peripheral blood smear study in different causes of hemolytic anemia and describes the morphological and semi-quantitative alterations of peripheral blood cells with the aim of providing a guideline that suggests an early diagnosis due to the seriousness of some conditions of hemolytic syndrome.

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ABSTRACT Background: This study aimed to define the sex-divided reference intervals for platelet indices (mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW), platelet large cell ratio (P-LCR) and plateletcrit (PCT)) on the Sysmex XN-10. Methods: A total of 2376 samples were assayed for full blood count on the Sysmex XN-10 haematology analyzer. After removing the outliers, reference intervals were calculated using the mean ± 2SD. The P value 0.05 was adopted to denote statistical significance. Results: There was a statistical significance (α = 0.05) between sex-divided reference intervals for MPV (p = 0.007), P-LCR (p = 0.015) and PCT (p < 0.001), thus separate reference intervals were calculated for these indices, with orientation to the sex-divisions as follows: MPV, 9.1-13.0 fL [males] and 9.2-12.8 fL [females]; P-LCR, 17.6-47.0% [males] and 17.8-47.8% [females]; and PCT, 0.16-0.35% [males] and 0.18-0.37% [females]. No significance was found between sex-divided reference intervals for the PDW (p = 0.838), therefore a reference interval for total individuals was calculated for this platelet measurement as 9.3-17.3 fL. Conclusion: This study showed comparable reference intervals, using the Sysmex XN-10, with the previous literature. It determined the need to define sex-specific reference intervals for the MPV, P-LCR and PCT, but not for the PDW. These reference intervals will allow for low and high values to be facilitated in order to do further research and guide platelet disorder management.

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BACKGROUND: This study aimed to define the sex-divided reference intervals for platelet indices (mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW), platelet large cell ratio (P-LCR) and plateletcrit (PCT)) on the Sysmex XN-10. METHODS: A total of 2376 samples were assayed for full blood count on the Sysmex XN-10 haematology analyzer. After removing the outliers, reference intervals were calculated using the mean±2SD. The P value 0.05 was adopted to denote statistical significance. RESULTS: There was a statistical significance (α=0.05) between sex-divided reference intervals for MPV (p=0.007), P-LCR (p=0.015) and PCT (p<0.001), thus separate reference intervals were calculated for these indices, with orientation to the sex-divisions as follows: MPV, 9.1-13.0fL [males] and 9.2-12.8fL [females]; P-LCR, 17.6-47.0% [males] and 17.8-47.8% [females]; and PCT, 0.16-0.35% [males] and 0.18-0.37% [females]. No significance was found between sex-divided reference intervals for the PDW (p=0.838), therefore a reference interval for total individuals was calculated for this platelet measurement as 9.3-17.3fL. CONCLUSION: This study showed comparable reference intervals, using the Sysmex XN-10, with the previous literature. It determined the need to define sex-specific reference intervals for the MPV, P-LCR and PCT, but not for the PDW. These reference intervals will allow for low and high values to be facilitated in order to do further research and guide platelet disorder management.

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RESUMO: Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência dos indicadores de doenças crônicas não transmíssiveis (DCNT), incluindo exames laboratoriais, na população de mulheres brasileiras em idade reprodutiva segundo o recebimento do benefício Bolsa Família (BF). Métodos: Consideraram-se as 3.131 mulheres de 18 a 49 anos que participaram da submamostra de exames laboratoriais da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS). Foram comparados indicadores entre as mulheres em idade reprodutiva (18 a 49 anos) que disseram ter ou não Bolsa Família e calculados prevalência e intervalo de confiança (IC) usando χ2 de Pearson. Resultados: Observou-se que as mulheres em idade reprodutiva beneficiárias do BF quando comparadas às não beneficiárias têm piores desfechos em saúde, como maior ocorrência de sobrepeso (33,5%) e obesidade (26,9%) (p < 0,001), hipertensão 13,4% versus 4,4% (p < 0,001), uso de tabaco (11,2%) versus 8,2% (p = 0,029), além de 6,2% perceberem sua saúde pior, em comparação a 2,4% das mulheres não beneficiárias (p<0,001). Conclusão: Diversos indicadores de DCNT tiveram pior desempenho entre as mulheres em idade reprodutiva beneficiárias do BF. Destaca-se que essa não é uma relação causal, sendo o BF um marcador de desigualdade entre mulheres. O benefício tem sido direcionado à população com maior necessidade em saúde, buscando assim reduzir iniquidades.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of noncommunicable disease (NCD) indicators, including laboratory tests, in the population of Brazilian women of reproductive age, according to whether or not they receive the Bolsa Família (BF) benefit. Methods: A total of 3,131 women aged 18 to 49 years old who participated in the National Health Survey (Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde ) laboratory examination sub-sample were considered. We compared indicators among women of reproductive age (18 to 49 years old) who reported receiving BF or not, and calculated prevalence and confidence intervals, using Pearson's χ2. Results: Women of reproductive age who were beneficiaries of BF had worse health outcomes, such as a greater occurrence of being overweight (33.5%) and obese (26.9%) (p < 0.001), having hypertension (13.4% versus 4.4%, p < 0.001), used more tobacco (11.2% versus 8.2%, p = 0.029), and perceived their health as worse (6.2% versus 2.4%, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Several NCD indicators were worse among women of childbearing age who were beneficiaries of BF. It should be emphasized that this is not a causal relationship, with BF being a marker of inequalities among women. The benefit has been directed to the population with greater health needs, and seeks to reduce inequities.

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RESUMO: Objetivo: Descrever valores de referência para exames laboratoriais de hemograma da população adulta brasileira segundo os resultados laboratoriais da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS) estratificados por sexo, faixa etária e cor da pele. Métodos: A amostra foi constituída inicialmente de 8.952 adultos. Para determinar os valores de referência, excluíram-se indivíduos com doenças prévias e os outliers. Valores médios, desvio padrão e limites foram estratificados por sexo, faixa etária e cor da pele. Resultados: Para glóbulos vermelhos, os homens apresentaram valor médio de 5,0 milhões por mm3 (limites: 4,3-5,8) e as mulheres 4,5 milhões por mm3 (limites: 3,9-5,1). Valores de hemoglobina entre homens exibiram média de 14,9 g/dL (13,0-16,9) e entre mulheres de 13,2 g/dL (11,5-14,9). A média dos glóbulos brancos entre os homens foi de 6.142/mm3 (2.843-9.440) e entre as mulheres de 6.426/mm3 (2.883-9.969). Outros parâmetros mostraram valores próximos entre os sexos. Com relação a faixas etárias e cor da pele, valores médios, desvio padrão e limites dos exames apontaram pequenas variações. Conclusão: Os valores de referência hematológicos com base em inquérito nacional permitem a definição de limites de referência específicos por sexo, idade e cor da pele. Os resultados aqui expostos podem contribuir para o estabelecimento de melhores evidências e critérios para o cuidado, diagnóstico e tratamento de doenças.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To describe reference values for blood counts obtained from laboratory tests in the Brazilian adult population according to laboratory results from the National Health Survey (Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde - PNS), by gender, age group and skin color. Methods: The initial sample consisted of 8,952 adults. To determine the reference values, individuals with prior diseases and outliers were excluded. Mean values, standard deviation and limits were stratified by gender, age group and skin color. Results: For red blood cells, men presented a mean value of 5.0 million per mm3 (limits: 4.3-5.8) and women, 4.5 million per mm3 (limits: 3.9-5.1). Hemoglobin levels were higher among men with a mean of 14.9 g/dL (13.0-16.9), and in women, 13.2 g/dL (11.5-14.9). The mean number of white blood cells among men was 6.142/mm3 (2.843-9.440) and 6.426/mm3 (2.883-9.969) for women. Other parameters showed close values between the genders. Regarding age groups and skin color, mean values, standard deviation and limits of the exams presented small variations. Conclusion: Hematological reference values based on the national survey allow for the establishment of specific reference limits for gender, age and skin color. The results presented here may contribute to the establishment of better evidence and criteria for the care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

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El estudio del frotis de sangre periférica consiste en precisar e informar las alteraciones morfológicas de los elementos formes de la sangre; este es un examen sencillo, poco costoso, rápido en la realización del informe de sus resultados, pero a la vez requiere de mucho cuidado y experiencia y esto está dado por el tiempo e interés que se le dedique a su aprendizaje, a la calidad de la extensión y a su tinción. Se presenta una revisión de la literaturaen la que se describen las variaciones de la lámina periférica que pueden presentarse en las enfermedades que con más frecuencia afectan a los pacientes de la tercera edad, con el objetivo de ofrecer un material para la docencia en residentes de hematología y geriatría.

The study of smear of peripheral blood consists on specifying and informing the morphological alterations of blood elements; This is a simple, inexpensive, quick exam in reporting its results, but at the same time requires much care and experience, given the time and interest that is devoted to its learning, the quality of the extension and its staining. We present a literature review describing the variations of the peripheral lamina that can occur in diseases that most frequently affect the elderly, with the objective of offering a material for teaching residents of Hematology and Geriatrics.

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OBJECTIVE: The use of abdominal radiographs contributes to increased healthcare costs, radiation exposure, and potentially to misdiagnoses. We evaluated the association between abdominal radiograph performance and emergency department (ED) revisits with important alternate diagnosis among children with constipation. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study of children aged <18 years diagnosed with constipation at one of 23 EDs from 2004 to 2015. The primary exposure was abdominal radiograph performance. The primary outcome was a 3-day ED revisit with a clinically important alternate diagnosis. RAND/University of California, Los Angeles methodology was used to define whether the revisit was related to the index visit and due to a clinically important condition other than constipation. Regression analysis was performed to identify exposures independently related to the primary outcome. RESULTS: A total of 65.7% (185 439/282 225) of children with constipation had an index ED visit abdominal radiograph performed. Three-day revisits occurred in 3.7% (10 566/282 225) of children, and 0.28% (784/282 225) returned with a clinically important alternate related diagnosis. Appendicitis was the most common such revisit, accounting for 34.1% of all 3-day clinically important related revisits. Children who had an abdominal radiograph performed were more likely to have a 3-day revisit with a clinically important alternate related diagnosis (0.33% vs 0.17%; difference 0.17%; 95% CI 0.13-0.20). Following adjustment for covariates, abdominal radiograph performance was associated with a 3-day revisit with a clinically important alternate diagnosis (aOR: 1.39; 95% CI 1.15-1.67). Additional characteristics associated with the primary outcome included narcotic (aOR: 2.63) and antiemetic (aOR: 2.35) administration and underlying comorbidities (aOR: 2.52). CONCLUSIONS: Among children diagnosed with constipation, abdominal radiograph performance is associated with an increased risk of a revisit with a clinically important alternate related diagnosis.

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INTRODUÇÃO: A identificação precoce de citocinas pode favorecer a condução clínica e adoção de medidas preventivas na população neonatal. OBJETIVO: Avaliar os níveis séricos de Interleucinas (IL) 2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, Interferon gama (IFN-γ), Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa (TNF-α) e Fator Estimulador de Colônias de Granulócitos e Mastócitos (GM-CSF) nas primeiras três horas de vida de recém-nascidos prematuros através de coleta de sangue em papel filtro. MÉTODOS: Estudo analítico observacional prospectivo desenvolvido com 34 recém-nascidos prematuros com idade gestacional entre 28 e 32 semanas. As dosagens foram feitas com 10, 60 e 180 minutos de vida em papel filtro. Utilizado o reagente Bio-Plex ProT Human Cytokine Standard 8 plex, Group I BIO-RAD e as leituras realizadas com Luminex 100. RESULTADOS: Houve associação entre sepse e a presença de IFN-γ e TNF-α com 10, 60 e 180 minutos de vida. A associação entre sepse e a presença de IL-6 foi observada com 180 minutos de vida. Níveis reduzidos de GM-CSF na primeira hora de vida foram relacionados à hipotermia (p=0,005) à admissão na unidade neonatal. CONCLUSÃO: A detecção dos níveis de citocinas em papel filtro é viável nas primeiras horas de vida de recém-nascidos prematuros. As vantagens são a facilidade de coleta, armazenamento, transporte e utilização de pequenos volumes. O IFN-γ e TNF-α e IL-6 podem ser considerados marcadores para o desenvolvimento de sepse nessa população. A redução dos níveis de GM-CSF em pacientes hipotérmicos favorecendo quadros de neutropenia aponta para a importância da prevenção da hipotermia. (AU)

Introduction: Early identification of cytokines may favor clinical management and the adoption of preventive measures. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the serum levels of IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, IL- 10, Interferon gamma (IFN-γ), Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α) and Stimulating Factor of Granulocyte and Mast Cell Colonies (GMCSF) in the first three hours of life of preterm newborns through blood collection on filter paper. Methods: Prospective observational analytical study developed with 34 preterm infants with gestational age between 28 and 32 weeks. Measurements were made at 10, 60 and 180 minutes of life on filter paper. Used Bio-Plex Pro T Human Cytokine Standard 8 plex reagent, Group I BIO-RAD and readings performed through the Luminex 100. Results: There was an association between sepsis and the presence of IFN-γ and TNF-α at 10, 60 and 180 minutes of life. Association between sepsis and the presence of IL-6 was observed with 180 minutes. Reduced levels of GM-CSF in the first hour of life were related to hypothermia on admission to the neonatal unit (p=0.005). Conclusion: The detection of levels of cytokines in samples collected on filter paper showed to be viable in the first few hours of life with the following advantages: ease of collection, storage / transport and the use of small volumes. IFN-γ and TNF-α and IL-6 may be considered promising markers for the development of sepsis in this population. The reduction of levels of GM-CSF in hypothermic patients favoring neutropenia alerts the need for preventive care of this condition. (AU)

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ABSTRACT Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic pain and comorbidities. Objective To investigate sexuality and depression in women with FM compared with controls and to correlate the findings with hematological parameters. Methods 33 women with FM and 19 healthy women were included and evaluated with the following instruments: Female Sexual Function Index, Beck Inventory, Visual Analogue Scale, medical history and laboratory exams. Results The prevalence of sexual dysfunction (P = 0.007) and depression (P < 0.001) were higher in the study group than in the control group; they were positively correlated (P = 0.023). The study group showed lower serum concentrations of testosterone, free T4, antinuclear factor, and lower blood hemoglobin and hematocrit. Conclusions FM was associated with high scores of sexual dysfunction and depression, and there were correlations with hematological parameters. We suggest the involvement of immune-inflammatory mediators and FM, which need further investigation to understand their role in FM syndrome and its comorbidities.

RESUMO Fibromialgia (FS) é caracterizada por dor e comorbidades. Objetivo investigar depressão e sexualidade em mulheres com FS comparadas a controles, e correlacionar os achados com parâmetros hematológicos. Métodos 33 mulheres com FS e 19 controles saudáveis foram incluídas e avaliadas através dos seguintes instrumentos: Índice de Função Feminina Sexual, Inventário de Beck, escala visual analógica, história médica e exames laboratoriais. Resultados A prevalência de disfunção sexual (P = 0,007) e depressão (P < 0,001) foram maiores no grupo de estudo do que nos controles; também houve correlação positiva (P = 0,023). O grupo de estudo apresentou menor concentração sérica de testosterona, T4 livre, fator antinuclear e menos concentração de hemoglobina e hematócrito. Conclusões A FS associou-se com altos índices de disfunção sexual e depressão, e houve correlação com os parâmetros hematológicos estudados. Sugere-se o envolvimento de mediadores imuno-inflamatórios na FS, que necessita de maior investigação para a compreensão dos mecanismos tanto na FS e quanto em suas comorbidades.

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ABSTRACT Background: Obesity and metabolic syndrome can be labeled as worldwide outbreak; thus, both have led to serious public health problem. Oral health can be worsened by both, obesity and metabolic syndrome. Tooth loss harms masticatory function, essential status to whom will be submitted to bariatric surgery. Aim: Assess masticatory function of obese candidates to bariatric surgery, who belong to distinct socioeconomic class range, in order to recognize hazard factors and the bias of socioeconomic factor in this context. Methods: Observational cross-section study, with samples comprised by two groups of patients, with distinct socioeconomic class range, one of them belonging to public health system (SUSG) and the other to private clinic (CPG), candidates to bariatric surgery. Were assessed anthropometric data, comorbidities and medicines usage, blood tests, habits and the number of dental functional units. Results: The groups SUSG and CPG were homogeneous taking into account gender (p=0,890) and age range (p=0,170). The number of dental functional units was higher in the private group (p<0.001). The impaired masticatory function was rather present among public group (p<0.001) and female gender (p<0,001). Regarded as blood tests, fasting glucose was higher in female in SUSG (p<0,001). The following hazard factors have corroborated to have patients rated as impaired masticatory function: belong to public service (OR: 8.420, p=0.003), higher age (OR: 1.186, p<0.001), female gender (OR: 0.153, p=0.029), diabetes mellitus (OR: 2.545, p=0.045) and smokers (OR: 2.951, p=0.043). Conclusion: The general health and masticatory function of female SUSG were worse, highlighting the socioeconomic condition as hazard factor.

RESUMO Racional: Obesidade e síndrome metabólica são graves problemas de saúde pública, com características de epidemia mundial. A saúde bucal é agravada por ambas as condições. Perda dentária prejudica função mastigatória, condição essencial para o paciente que será submetido à cirurgia bariátrica. Objetivo: Avaliar a função mastigatória de pacientes obesos candidatos à cirurgia bariátrica pertencentes a dois serviços de saúde com padrões socioeconômicos distintos, afim de identificar fatores de risco e a influência do fator socioeconômico nesta condição. Métodos: Estudo observacional transversal, com amostra constituída por dois grupos de pacientes obesos, com condições socioeconômicas distintas, um pertencente ao sistema público de saúde (GSUS) e outro à clínica privada (GCP), candidatos à cirurgia bariátrica. Foram analisados dados antropométricos, comorbidades e uso de medicamentos para seu controle, exames laboratoriais, hábitos e o número de unidades funcionais dentárias presentes. Resultados: Os grupos GSUS e GCP foram homogêneos quanto ao gênero (p=0,890) e faixa etária (p=0,170). A média de unidades funcionais dentárias foi maior no grupo privado (p<0,001). A função mastigatória prejudicada foi mais presente no grupo GSUS e no gênero feminino (p<0,001). Quanto aos exames laboratoriais: glicemia de jejum esteve mais alterada em mulheres do GSUS (p<0,001). Foram fatores de risco independentes para ter função mastigatória prejudicada: ter origem no serviço público de saúde (OR: 8,420 - p=0,003), maior idade (OR: 1,186 - p<0,001), ser do gênero feminino (OR: 0,153 - p=0,029), portador de diabete melito (OR: 2,545 - p=0,045) e tabagista (OR: 2,951 - p=0,043). Conclusão: A saúde geral e função mastigatória de mulheres do GSUS foram piores, ressaltando a condição socioeconômica como fator de risco.

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INTRODUÇÃO: O envelhecimento humano aliado ao estilo de vida sedentário é marcado por alterações metabólicas com modificação na composição corporal, que repercutem diretamente na proteína C-reativa (PCR), sendo este um importante marcador de risco de doenças cardiovasculares (DCV). O treinamento resistido (TR) é um método muito utilizado na prevenção de doenças associadas ao envelhecimento. Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos de oito semanas de TR sobre a composição corporal, força muscular e PCR em um grupo de idosas.MÉTODO: Foi realizado um estudo experimental com 10 idosas (63 ± 2 anos de idade). Para o ensaio de PCR, análises bioquímicas de hemograma e lipidograma completos foram coletadas amostras de sangue venoso periférico antes do exercício e 24 horas depois. Para medidas antropométricas calcularam-se índice de massa corporal (IMC), relação cintura/quadril (RCQ) e composição corporal. O TR foi realizado por Série Combinada - Bi-Set. Para a análise estatística, primeiramente foi realizado o teste de normalidade de Shapiro-Wilk (p > 0,05) para testes paramétricos. As variáveis do grupo foram apresentadas como média e desvio padrão. Para variáveis de PCR, antropométricas, composição corporal e perfil lipídico foram realizados o teste t de Student,tanto anterior quanto posteriormente às oito semanas de treinamento. Para as amostras da evolução das cargas e médias do consumo alimentar foi realizado o teste One Way ANOVA e, quando necessário, o teste post hoc de Tukey. O nível de significância adotado foi de p ≤ 0,05.RESULTADOS: Houve redução estatisticamente significativa (p = 0,02) para as concentrações séricas de PCR, o que significa uma redução de 70,96%, além de diminuir a massa gorda e aumentar a massa magra e a carga de treino após oito semanas.CONCLUSÃO: Oito semanas de TR reduziram as concentrações séricas de proteína C-reativa, assim como diminuíram a massa gorda e aumentaram o volume muscular, demonstrando ser uma estratégia eficiente para a diminuição dos fatores de riscos de doenças cardiovasculares.

INTRODUCTION: Human aging combined with a sedentary lifestyle is marked by metabolic changes with change in body composition reflecting directly on the C-reactive protein (CRP), which is an important risk marker for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Resistance Training (RT) is a widely used method in the prevention of diseases associated with aging. Objective: To evaluate the effects of eight weeks of TR on body composition, muscle strength and CRP in a group of elderly women.METHOD: An experimental study was conducted with 10 elderly women (63 ± 2 years). For the CRP analysis, biochemical analysis, complete blood count and lipid profile samples of peripheral venous blood were collected before exercise and 24 hours later. For anthropometric measurements were calculated the body mass index (BMI), waist/hip ratio (WHR) and body composition. The TR was conducted by Combined Series - Bi-Set. Statistical analysis was first conducted with the Shapiro-Wilk normality test (p>0.05) for parametric tests. Group variables were presented as mean and standard deviation. For CRP, anthropometric, body composition and lipid profile variables, the Student t test was performed, for both previous and later to eight weeks of training. For samples of the loads evolution and average food consumption was performed the One Way ANOVA test and, where necessary, the Tukey's post hoc test. The significance level was set at p≤0.05.RESULTS: There was a statistically significant reduction (p=0.02) for the serum concentrations of CRP, which means a decrease of 70.96%, and reduction of the fat mass and increased lean body mass and the training load after eight weeks.CONCLUSION: Eight weeks of RT reduced serum concentrations of C-reactive protein, as well as decreased fat mass and increased muscle volume, proving to be an effective strategy in reducing the risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

INTRODUCCIÓN: El envejecimiento humano combinado con un estilo de vida sedentario está marcado por cambios metabólicos con el cambio en la composición corporal que afectan directamente a la proteína C-reactiva (PCR), que es un marcador importante de riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV). El entrenamiento de resistencia (RT) es un método ampliamente utilizado en la prevención de las enfermedades asociadas con el envejecimiento. Objetivo: Evaluar los efectos de las ocho semanas de TR en la composición corporal, la fuerza muscular y la PCR en un grupo de personas de edad avanzada.MÉTODO: Un estudio experimental se llevó a cabo con 10 mujeres de edad avanzada (63 ± 2 años). Para prueba PCR, el análisis bioquímico, hemograma completo y perfil lipídico completo se recogieron muestras de sangre venosa periférica antes del ejercicio y 24 horas después. Para las medidas antropométricas se calcularon el índice de masa corporal (IMC), índice cintura/cadera (ICC) y composición corporal. El TR fue realizado por la Serie Combinada - Bi-Set. El análisis estadístico se realizó por primera vez con la prueba de normalidad de Shapiro-Wilk (p > 0,05) para las pruebas paramétricas. Las variables de grupo se presentan como media y desviación estándar. La PCR, las variables antropométricas, la composición corporal y el perfil lipídico se realizaron con la prueba de la t de Student, tanto anterior cuanto posteriormente a las ocho semanas de entrenamiento. Para las muestras de cambios de carga y el consumo medio de alimentos se realizó la prueba One Way ANOVA y, cuando necesario, la prueba post hoc de Tukey. El nivel de significación se fijó en p ≤ 0,05.RESULTADOS: Hubo una reducción estadísticamente significativa (p = 0,02) para las concentraciones séricas de PCR, lo que significa un descenso del 70,96%, y reducción la masa grasa y aumento de la masa corporal magra y la carga de entrenamiento después de ocho semanas.CONCLUSIÓN: Ocho semanas de RT reducen las concentraciones séricas de proteína C-reactiva, así como de la masa grasa, aumentaron el volumen muscular, demostrando ser una estrategia eficaz para la reducción de los factores de riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular.

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A obesidade é um grave problema de saúde pública, adquirindo características de epidemia mundial. A saúde bucal é agravada pela presença da obesidade e da síndrome metabólica. A perda dentária prejudica a função mastigatória, condição essencial para o paciente que será submetido à cirurgia bariátrica. Este estudo teve por objetivo avaliar parâmetros epidemiológicos e laboratoriais relacionados à função mastigatória, em pacientes candidatos à cirurgia bariátrica, de classes socioeconômicas distintas, a fim de identificar fatores de risco e influência da condição socioeconômica para a mesma. Trata-se de um estudo observacional transversal, com amostra constituída por dois grupos de pacientes, com condições socioeconômicas distintas, um pertencente ao sistema público de saúde (GSUS) e outro à clínica privada (GCP), candidatos à cirurgia bariátrica. Foram analisadas as condições gerais de saúde, incluindo dados antropométricos, comorbidades presentes (hipertensão arterial, diabetes mellitus, apneia do sono, dislipidemias e artropatias) e uso de medicamentos (anti-hipertensivos, hipoglicemiantes orais, insulina, sinvastatinas, diuréticos, vasodilatadores e antiagregantes plaquetários). Dados de exames laboratoriais (hemoglobina, ferritina, proteínas totais, albumina, colesterol total, glicemia, triglicérides), dos hábitos (tabagismo e etilismo) e o número de unidades funcionais dentárias presentes foi analisado (função mastigatória). Os testes adotados foram Qui-quadrado, ANOVA, Goodman, Regressão Logística Múltipla e Bonferroni. Os grupos GSUS e GCP foram homogêneos quanto ao gênero e faixa etária. Quanto à média de unidades funcionais dentárias, foi maior no grupo privado (p<0,001). A função mastigatória prejudicada foi mais presente no grupo público feminino (p<0,001). Quanto aos exames laboratoriais, a glicemia de jejum foi mais frequentemente alterada no GSUS feminino (p<0,001). Ter origem no serviço público de saúde (OR: 8,420 - p=0,003), maior idade...

Obesity can be labeled as a worldwide outbreak thus, it has led to a serious public health problem. Oral health can be worsened if it is combined with obesity and metabolic X syndrome. The tooth loss usually harms masticatory function, essential status to whom will be submitted to bariatric surgery. This study aimed to assess epidemiologic parameters and blood tests concerning the number of dental functional units, in patients applying to bariatric surgery, who belong to distinct socioeconomic class range, in order to recognize hazard factors and the bias of this condition over them. Observational cross-section study, with samples comprised by two groups of patients, with distinct socioeconomic class range, one of them belonging to public health system (SUSG) and the other to private clinic (CPG), applicants to bariatric surgery. It was assessed the general healthy conditions, including anthropometric data, comorbidities (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, dyslipidemias and arthropathy) and medicines usage (antihypertensive, oral hypoglycemic agents, insulin, simvastatin, diuretics, vasodilators and platelet antiaggregant). Blood tests data (hemoglobin, ferritin, protein, albumin, total cholesterol, glycaemia, triglycerides), habits (smoking and alcoholism) and the number of dental functional units presents (masticatory function). The tests applied were Chi-Square, ANOVA, Goodman, Multivariable Logistic Regression e Bonferroni. The groups SUSG and CPG were homogeneous taking into account gender and age range. Regarded as the number of dental functional units, was higher in the private group (p<0.001). The impaired masticatory function was rather present among female public group (p<0.001). Regarded as blood tests, fasting glycaemia were mainly above in female SUSG patients (p<0,001). The following hazard factors have corroborated to have patients rated as impaired masticatory function: Belong to public service (OR: 8.420, p=0.003), higher aging...

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Exames laboratoriais são importantes na definição do diagnóstico, quando este não pode ser esclarecido exclusivamente pelos dados de história clínica e exame físico. Compete ao Cirurgião-Dentista solicitar exames complementares, pois alguns problemas sistêmicos poderão complicar e alterar o prognóstico ou, até mesmo, contraindicar a realização de cirurgias ou procedimentos invasivos. Este tema é relevante, pois grande porcentagem de profissionais formados em Odontologia apresenta dificuldade na solicitação e interpretação de exames laboratoriais. Este estudo tem como objetivo revisar conceitos básicos de interpretação e de critérios para solicitação de exames laboratoriais como: Hemograma e Coagulograma completo. O presente trabalho foi desenvolvido por meio da análise documental da produção bibliográfica obtida por meio da base de dados: Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD) e na base Periódicos CAPES. Concluímos que os exames laboratoriais, quando bem indicados, colaboram para decidirmos quais as condutas que devemos tomar. Pois, diante dos valores encontrados, estando acima ou abaixo dos valores de referência, o profissional os interpretando de forma correta, pode prevenir situações de infecções secundárias, má cicatrização, hemorragias e complicações no tratamento odontológico. Sendo assim, profissionais que solicitam e sabem interpretar exames laboratoriais estão oferecendo maior segurança ao seu paciente.

Laboratory tests are important in defining the diagnosis, when this cannot be explained by data from clinical history and physical examination. Dentists must request exams because some systemic problems may complicate and alter the prognosis or even contraindicate performing surgeries or invasive procedures. This topic is relevant because a large percentage of graduates in dentistry have difficulty ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests. This study aims to review basic concepts of interpretation and criteria for requesting laboratory tests such as complete blood count and Coagulation. This study was developed through documentary analysis of bibliographic production obtained through the database: Virtual Health Library (VHL), Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (BDTD) and CAPES Journals. We conclude that the laboratory tests, when properly indicated, collaborate to decide the correct procedure. For the values found before, being above or below the reference values, when interpreting them correctly, the professional can prevent situations of secondary infections, poor wound healing, bleeding and complications during dental treatment. Thus, professional that interpret laboratory tests correctly can offer greater safety to the patient.

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INTRODUCTION: Only ± 50% of patients with type 1 von Willebrand disease (VWD) have recognized molecular defects and diagnosis still rests on demonstrating low plasma von Willebrand factor (VWF) protein/function. However, no generalized consensus exists regarding the type and number of VWF variables that should be considered for diagnosis. AIM: To compare the quantitative impact of four different criteria to diagnose type 1 VWD. METHODS: We tested four laboratory criteria on 4298 laboratory studies during a 5-year period. The first was the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommendation, which diagnoses type 1 VWD with plasma VWF antigen (VWF:Ag) and VWF ristocetin cofactor (VWF:RCo) < 30 IU dL(-1) and possible VWD/'low VWF' with values between 30 and 50 IU dL(-1) . Second, diagnosis was established when two of three variables, VWF:Ag, VWF:RCo, VWF collagen binding assay (VWF:CB), were ≤ 2.5th percentile. Diagnostic criterion for possible VWD/'low VWF' using percentiles was also described. The third criterion (European Group on von Willebrand Disease, EUVWD), uses a plasma level of VWF:RCo (or VWF:CB) ≤ 40 IU dL(-1) for diagnosis. Finally, the Zimmerman Program for the Molecular and Clinical Biology of VWD (ZPMCBVWD) diagnoses VWD if VWF:Ag or VWF:RCo are ≤ 40 IU dL(-1) . RESULTS: The three assays had high correlation and excellent agreement at levels < 120 IU dL(-1) . The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommendation was followed to diagnose 122 (2.8%) patients with type 1 VWD and 704 (16.4%) with possible VWD/'low VWF.' Using percentiles, the diagnosis of type 1 VWD increased to 280 (6.5%) patients; 169 (3.9%) patients had possible VWD and 180 (4.2%) patients had 'low VWF.' Diagnoses using EUVWD and ZPMCBVWD criteria increased to 339 (7.9%) and 357 (8.3%) patients, respectively. DISCUSSION: Identical data, analyzed using different criteria, led to almost three-fold difference (2.8-8.3%) in diagnostic rate. This increase is mostly explained by increasing the cut-off values of VWF measurements from < 30 to ≈ 40 IU dL(-1) . Further refinement of the laboratory diagnosis of type 1 VWD is a priority.

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Objetivo: Conhecer a taxa de contaminação de hemoculturas e os seus fatores determinantes. Métodos: Foram analisadas 564 amostras de hemoculturas requisitadas num serviço hospitalar de urgências e questionados 46 enfermeiras(os) durante um período de seis meses. Resultados: Produziram-se 92 contaminações de hemoculturas de um total de 564 requisições num período de seis meses, o que corresponde a uma taxa de contaminação de 16,31%. O fator determinante foi a utilização de técnica pouco estéril. Conclusão: A taxa de contaminação das hemoculturas está diretamente relacionada aos procedimentos utilizados pelos profissionais de enfermagem e a carga de trabalho está diretamente associada a erros na técnica estéril de coleta. .

Objective: Determining the contamination rate of blood cultures and its determining factors. Methods: During a period of six months, were analyzed 564 blood culture samples requested at hospital emergency wards and 46 nurses were inquired. Results: In a period of six months, among a total of 564 requests, 92 blood cultures were contaminated, which corresponds to a contamination rate of 16.31%. The determining factor was the use of low-level sterile technique. Conclusion: The contamination rate of blood cultures is directly related to the procedures used by the nursing staff, and the workload is directly related to errors in the sterile technique of collection. .

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This study investigated the accuracy and precision of the Accutrend Plus system to determine blood glucose, total cholesterol, and plasma triglycerides in adults and evaluated its efficiency in measuring these blood variables. The sample consisted of 53 subjects (≥ 18 years). For blood variable laboratory determination, venous blood samples were collected and processed in a Labmax 240 analyzer. To measure blood variables with the Accutrend Plus system, samples of capillary blood were collected. In the analysis, the following tests were included: Wilcoxon and Student's t-tests for paired samples, Lin's concordance coefficient, Bland-Altman method, receiver operating characteristic curve, McNemar test, and k statistics. The results show that the Accutrend Plus system provided significantly higher values (p ≤ .05) of glucose and triglycerides but not of total cholesterol (p > .05) as compared to the values determined in the laboratory. However, the system showed good reproducibility (Lin's coefficient: glucose = .958, triglycerides = .992, total cholesterol = .940) and high concordance with the laboratory method (Lin's coefficient: glucose = .952, triglycerides = .990, total cholesterol = .944) and high sensitivity (glucose = 80.0%, triglycerides = 90.5%, total cholesterol = 84.4%) and specificity (glucose = 100.0%, triglycerides = 96.9%, total cholesterol = 95.2%) in the discrimination of high values of the three blood variables analyzed. It could be concluded that despite the tendency to overestimate glucose and triglyceride levels, a portable multi-analyzer is a valid alternative for the monitoring of metabolic disorders and cardiovascular risk factors.

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OBJETIVO: Determinar a prevalência de obesidade associada ao consumo de macronutrientes, às alterações do perfil lipídico, à glicemia e à prática de atividade física em idosos. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado estudo transversal com 304 idosos do município de Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil. Medidas antropométricas de peso e altura foram utilizadas para o cálculo do índice de massa corporal (IMC) e foram analisados o perfil lipídico, a glicemia, a ingestão diária de macronutrientes e a prática de atividade física. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de obesidade foi de 30,6%, sofrendo redução com o aumento da idade. As idosas obesas apresentaram maior frequência de hipertrigliceridemia, cujos valores aumentaram conforme o aumento do IMC. Nesse grupo, a prática de atividade física foi menor. Entre os homens, houve maior consumo de proteína na dieta. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados mostraram que a obesidade é um importante problema de saúde na Região Sul do Brasil, sofrendo influência de fatores socioculturais e econômicos que prejudicam a manutenção de uma alimentação saudável. Políticas públicas devem ser direcionadas a fim de controlar esse problema, já que a obesidade é um fator limitante para a longevidade.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of obesity in elderly adults associated with macronutrient consumption, lipid profile, blood glucose and physical activity. METHODS: A cross-sectional-study was made with 304 elderly patients from Porto Alegre, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Anthropometric measures of weight and height were used to calculate body mass index (BMI), and lipid profile, blood glucose, daily intake of nutrients, and physical activity were analyzed. RESULTS: The prevalence of obesity was 30.6%, decreasing with increased age. Obese women had higher frequency of hypertriglyceridemia and these values increased with increasing BMI. In this group, physical activity was lower. Among men, there was higher intake of dietary protein. CONCLUSION: The results show that obesity is an important health problem in Southern Brazil, being influenced by socio-cultural and economic factors that make it difficult to keep a healthy diet. Public policies should be adopted to control that problem, since obesity is a limiting factor for longevity.

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BACKGROUND: An excess of weight including obesity have reached epidemic rates in all age groups, both in developed and developing countries. It is notable that overweight children and adolescents have a higher likelihood of becoming obese adults and to present health-related problems early in life. OBJECTIVES: [corrected] To verify associations of the lipid and hematological profiles with adiposity in obese adolescents beginning multidisciplinary weight loss therapy. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 85 adolescents of both genders, aged 12-19 years (Tanner staging 3 or 4) and body mass index greater than the 95(th) percentile. The sum of the triceps, subscapular and calf skinfolds and the waist circumference were used to estimate adiposity. Blood samples were collected from all patients after overnight fasting to analyze blood lipids (total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, very low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides), blood sugar and the hematological profile (hemoglobin, platelets and red blood cells). The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and Spearman and Pearson correlation coefficients were used for statistical analysis with significance set for p-values ≤ 0.05. RESULTS: There were statistical differences between genders for red blood cells (p-value = 0.000), hemoglobin (p-value = 0.000) and platelets (p-value = 0.002). Positive correlations were found for red blood cells (p-value = 0.031) and hemoglobin (p-value = 0.024) with waist circumference. There was a negative correlation between hemoglobin and the sum of skinfolds (p-value = 0.022). CONCLUSION: The results demonstrate an association between the lipid and hematological profiles and body adiposity in obese adolescents thus reinforcing the importance of treating obese adolescents early to prevent health related problems in adult life.