1. Cardiovascular Risk Profile of a Young Adult Women Population Assisted in Primary Care

Abstract Background Although cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death among women, cardiovascular risk assessment in young women is frequently postponed due to a number of factors. Objectives To assess cardiovascular risk of young adult women living in one of Rio de Janeiro’s Family Health Strategy geographical units in the city’s central are

Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-08

2. Reviewing the therapeutic management of leprosy in primary care: demand case series referred to a University Hospital in the Midwest region of Brazil

Abstract Background: Leprosy still represents a negleted public health problem in Brazil. Early and adequate treatment of leprosy, carried out in a primary health network is essential to reduce morbidity and sequelae. Objective: To analyze the therapeutic management of leprosy patients referred from primary healthy services to a specialized service. Metho

An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2021-06

3. Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoproliferative disorder (HV-LPD) is an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) associated disease

Abstract Background: Leprosy still represents a negleted public health problem in Brazil. Early and adequate treatment of leprosy, carried out in a primary health network is essential to reduce morbidity and sequelae. Objective: To analyze the therapeutic management of leprosy patients referred from primary healthy services to a specialized service. Metho

An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2021-06

4. Potential Impact of the New American High Blood Pressure Guidelines on Hypertension Prevalence in a Primary Health Care Unit in Rio de Janeiro – the LapARC Study

Abstract Background The new American Heart Association guidelines for hypertension (HT) proposed a reduction of the diagnostic cut-off point, leading to a substantial increase in the prevalence of HT. Objectives To assess the prevalence of HT determined by the traditional criteria, the AHA criteria, and home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) in a population

Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-06

5. Prevalence of hoarding disorder among primary care patients

Objectives: Despite the inclusion of hoarding disorder (HD) in the DSM-5, there is little epidemiological data on hoarding from low and middle-income countries. This study, the first from India, examines the prevalence and correlates of HD among primary care patients in the state of Kerala, India. Methods: To assess correlates, the Hoarding Rating Scale-In

Braz. J. Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2021-04

6. Routine Use of Swallowing Outcome Measures Following Head and Neck Cancer in a Multidisciplinary Clinic Setting

Abstract Introduction Chemoradiotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) can have a major impact on swallowing function and health-related quality of life. The use of outcome measures in early detection of patients with swallowing problems provides the opportunity for targeting speech and language therapy (SLT) interventions to aid adaption and prom

Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2021-04

7. Continuing education in the child health handbook: an educational software for primary care1,

Abstract Objective: To present, the process of development and evaluation of an educational software on the Child Health Handbook proposed for the continuing education of primary care nurses and physicians. Methods: Quantitative study of methodological development. For software development, the following steps were followed: definition of objectives; deter

J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 2021-02

8. The role of Clinical-Functional Vulnerability Index-20 to detect quality of life in older adults assisted in primary care

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To determine the cutoff point of the Clinical-Functional Vulnerability Index-20 to detect poor quality of life in the elderly in Primary Health Care. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Primary Health Care units of Ceilândia (DF, Brasil) between September 2019 and January 2020. Four hundred and fifty-eight individuals

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.. Publicado em: 2021-01

9. Presentation delay, misdiagnosis, inter-hospital transfer times and surgical outcomes in testicular torsion: analysis of statewide case series from central Brazil

ABSTRACT Purpose To estimate statewide presentation delay, misdiagnosis rate, inter-hospital transfer times and testicular salvage for testicular torsion patients treated in our state’s public health system. Patients and Methods Case series of consecutive testicular torsion patients treated in our state’s public health system between 2012-2018. Predi

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2020-12

10. Editorial Comment: Misdiagnosis And Undertreatment Of Erectile Dysfunction In The Portuguese Primary Health Care

RESUMO Por meio de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, pautada em teóricos específicos, bem como em estudos realizados sob a forma de artigos, teses e dissertações atuais, é proposto, no presente artigo, tecer reflexões teóricas a respeito da necessidade premente de se rever a metodologia utilizada pelos professores de Língua Portuguesa na Educação Básic

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2020-12

11. Total antibiotic use in a state-wide area and resistance patterns in Brazilian hospitals: an ecologic study

ABSTRACT Introduction: Use of antibiotic and bacterial resistance is the result of a complex interaction not completely understood. Objectives: To evaluate the impact of entire antimicrobial use (community plus hospitals) on the incidence of bloodstream infections in intensive care units adjusted by socioeconomic factors, quality of healthcare, and access

Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-12

12. Developmental surveillance in primary health care: absence of child development milestones and associated factors

Resumen Objetivos: identificar la ausencia de uno o más hitos del desarrollo infantil global y por dominios, y factores asociados. Métodos: estudio transversal con 334 menores de tres años de edad, realizado en centros de atención primaria de una ciudad de São Paulo, Brasil. La variable dependiente fue el desarrollo infantil global y los dominios madu

Rev. Bras. Saude Mater. Infant.. Publicado em: 2020-12