Leprosy
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25. Leprosy in Brazil in the 21st century: analysis of epidemiological and operational indicators using inflection point regression,
Abstract The objective of this study was to analyze the trend of epidemiological and operational indicators of leprosy in Brazil, from 2001 to 2017. This was a time series study involving nine indicators. The inflection point regression model was used. Decreasing trends were observed for the following: general detection (−4.8%), children under 15 (−3.7%)
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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26. Synthesis of 1,2,3-Triazole Derivatives of Hydnocarpic Acid Isolated from Carpotroche brasiliensis Seed Oil and Evaluation of Antiproliferative Activity
Carpotroche brasiliensis is a tree native to Brazil, belonging to the family Flacurtiaceae, whose seeds contain a group of cyclopentenyl fatty acids: gorlic (12%), chaulmugric (27%), and hydnocarpic (48.7%). These compounds are considered the main therapeutic agents in the treatment of leprosy. In the present study, a series of novel triazole compounds were
J. Braz. Chem. Soc.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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27. Case for diagnosis. Infiltrated areas on the trunk,
Abstract Leprosy is an infectious disease with chronic evolution, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast bacillus that mainly affects the skin and peripheral nervous tissue. Many of the clinical manifestations of leprosy can mimic connective tissue diseases. The authors present the case of a 49-year-old woman who had been treated for four years for sys
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2020-10
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28. The hidden prevalence of leprosy: a comparative study between two Brazilian cities
RESUMO OBJETIVO: Comparar a prevalência oculta de hanseníase entre duas cidades brasileiras com diferenças distintas quanto à região geográfica e perfil de desenvolvimento socioeconômico, como Juazeiro, Bahia e Joinville, Santa Catarina. MÉTODOS: Estudo epidemiológico retrospectivo baseado em dados secundários obtidos nas notificações de casos
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.. Publicado em: 2020-10
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29. Epidemiological monitoring of leprosy indicators in Sergipe (2001-2015): segmented regression analysis,
Abstract This study analyzed the trend of leprosy indicators in Sergipe, between 2001 and 2015. It was a time series study that analyzed the trend for general detection coefficient, children under 15 years of age, and new cases with grade 2 disability. The joinpoint model was used. Two (2.6%) municipalities had an increasing trend in general detection coeffi
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2020-08
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30. Association between NDO-LID and PGL-1 for leprosy and class I and II human leukocyte antigen alleles in an indigenous community in Southwest Amazon
Abstract The frequencies of the Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles in the Puyanawa indigenous reserve population and their association with the NDO-LID and ELISA PGL-1 rapid serological test was assessed. This was a cross-sectional study with an epidemiological clinical design conducted in two indigenous communities in the state of Acre, Brazil. Blood was
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-08
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31. Analysis of clinical aspects of leprosy patients between 2010-2017 at a reference center in Campinas,
Resumo Fundamento O emprego de Speckle Tracking para estudo da função cardíaca tem grande aplicabilidade em diversos cenários. A expansão do uso deste método requer ferramentas que permitam a extração de dados relevantes das curvas de deformação cardíaca e que sejam adicionais aos parâmetros habitualmente utilizados. Objetivos O presente trab
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2020-03
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32. Disabilities in leprosy: an open, retrospective analyses of institutional records,
Abstract Background and objectives: Leprosy remains a leading cause of peripheral neuropathy and disability in the world. Primary objective of the study was to determine the incidence of deformities present at a time of diagnosis and new deformities that patients develop over follow up period. Material and methods: An open, retrospective cohort study was p
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2020-02
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33. Beware of reflectance confocal microscopy artifacts when searching hyphae in acral skin - Reply,
Abstract Background and objectives: Leprosy remains a leading cause of peripheral neuropathy and disability in the world. Primary objective of the study was to determine the incidence of deformities present at a time of diagnosis and new deformities that patients develop over follow up period. Material and methods: An open, retrospective cohort study was p
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2020-02
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34. Leprosy in the elderly population of an endemic state in the Brazilian Northeast (2001-2017): epidemiological scenario,
Abstract This ecological study aims to analyze both the tendency and the characteristics of leprosy in the elderly population in the state of Bahia, 2001-2017. The tendency was analyzed through joinpoint regression. Epidemiological variables were also included in the study. The average detection rate was 38.73/100,000, with prevalence of men (45.19/100,000).
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2020-02
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35. Maximum voluntary muscle contraction and fatigue in multibacillary leprosy
Resumo Introdução: O comprometimento da força muscular e a fadiga na hanseníase continuam sendo problemas que requerem cuidadosa atenção para evitar ou minimizar sua progressão, bem como prevenir incapacidades e deformidades. Objetivo: Avaliar a força muscular e o tempo até a fadiga em pacientes com hanseníase Método: Vinte e um pacientes com h
Fisioter. mov.. Publicado em: 13/01/2020
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36. Leprosy elimination - Still a long way to go
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 13/01/2020