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1. Como identificar desnutrição em crianças?
É importante que o profissional de saúde observe de forma imediata o que mais chama atenção no atendimento da criança enferma é o quadro infeccioso (presença de febre ou febrícula, letargia). Contudo, é fundamental identificar o estado nutricional que pode ser o fator de base da enfermidade. Para identificar se a criança está ou não com desnut
Núcleo de Telessaúde Amazonas. Publicado em: 12/06/2023
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2. O que é e o que define se um paciente deve ou não realizar cirurgia para catarata?
A catarata se caracteriza pela nebulosidade na lente do olho, levando a uma visão embaçada, comprometendo a qualidade de vida ou limitando as atividades do dia a dia, como ler e dirigir. A cirurgia é o único tratamento que, além de ser coberta pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), é recomendada pela Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) por ser a cat
Núcleo de Telessaúde NUTES PE. Publicado em: 12/06/2023
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3. Como podemos tratar e prevenir impetigo?
O tratamento e prevenção consiste principalmente de:
Tratamento: remoção das crostas com água morna e sabão, seguida de aplicação de um antibiótico tópico como neomicina, gentamicina ou mupirocina. O tratamento tópico, além de ter uma duração mais curta com aplicação direta ao local, reduz o potencial de absorção sistêmica, efei
Núcleo de Telessaúde Rio Grande do Sul. Publicado em: 12/06/2023
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4. Qual a relação dos transtornos psiquiátricos com o comportamento suicida?
É importante considerar que no comportamento suicida os transtornos mentais são apenas um dos fatores associados. O suicídio, portanto, é um fenômeno multideterminado, ou seja, determinado por diversos fatores
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. Ainda assim, dentre as condições (transtornos) psiquiátricas que devem ser consideradas destacam-se:
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Núcleo de Telessaúde Mato Grosso do Sul. Publicado em: 12/06/2023
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5. Behavioural intention of hand hygiene compliance in an average Ecuadorian hospital
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to characterize hand hygiene behavioural intention by hospital services clusters in a medium-sized hospital in an Ecuadorian city. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study based on the World Health Organization Hand Hygiene Knowledge Questionnaire for Health-Care Workers. The responses on hand hygiene behavioural intenti
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Differential impact on suicide mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil
Objectives: To compare suicide rates observed in Brazil after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic with the estimated rate based on suicide deaths between 2010 and 2020, and identify sociodemographic variables associated with this outcome. Methods: Ecological time-series study. Data were obtained from Brazilian Unified Health System Department of Information
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Hospitalization due to mental and behavioral disorders caused by use of alcohol and psychoactive substances among older adults and elderly people in Brazil: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: It has been estimated that 17% of individuals aged 50 years or older suffer from addiction to legal or illegal drugs. Use of alcohol and psychoactive substances has been correlated with several diseases, e.g. psychiatric conditions and cardiovascular and sexual dysfunctions. Objective: To discuss the Brazilian profile of mental and beh
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Determination of aflatoxin M1 in breast milk and related factors
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Breastfeeding in women with aflatoxin M1 exposure may be a risk factor for the newborn. Thus, it is crucial to determine aflatoxin M1 levels in breast milk and raise mothers’ awareness about nutrition in lactation and other periods. This study was carried out to determine aflatoxin M1 contamination in milk samples taken from mothers who
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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9. A low level of health literacy is a predictor of corticophobia in atopic dermatitis
Abstract Background: Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are the mainstay of treatment in atopic dermatitis (AD) flares. The fears and worries concerning TCS are known as corticophobia. Corticophobia is common in patients with AD and can lead to suboptimal TCS application and treatment failure. Health literacy (HL) may influence corticophobia. TOPICOP© and HLS-E
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Patient's point of view on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up in acromegaly: single-center study from a tertiary center
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: We aimed to evaluate the awareness and perspectives of acromegaly patients in the diagnosis and treatment processes and to evaluate basic clinical and demographic features. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Endocrinology Department of Yildirim Beyazit University between March 2019 and April 2020. A total of 58 acro
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Referral Patterns of Outpatient Palliative Care among the Head and Neck Cancer Population
Abstract Introduction Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) experience unique physical and psychosocial challenges that impact their health and quality of life. Early implementation of palliative care has been shown to improve various health care outcomes. Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate the patterns of referral of patients with H
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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12. The association between victim-offender relationship and the age of children and adolescents who suffer sexual violence: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Objectives: Sexual violence is a problem that affects children and adolescents regardless of social class, age, origin, religion, education level, marital status, race, or sexual orientation. This study aimed to analyze the associations between victim-offender relationships and the victim's age in cases of sexual violence involving female victims.
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022