A Delphi consensus on the management of Spanish patients with osteoporosis at high risk of fracture: OSARIDELPHI study.

The OSARIDELPHI study evaluated the level of agreement between specialists in osteoporosis regarding the management of patients with high-risk fractures in Spain. The results provide expert-based recommendations for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment related to fracture risk. Therefore, the study facilitates clinical decision-making for managing this patient's profile. PURPOSE: To evaluate the level of agreement between specialists in osteoporosis regarding the management of patients with high-risk fractures in Spain. METHODS: A two-round Delphi study was performed using an online survey. In round 1, panel members rated their level of agreement with assessments on a 9-point Likert scale. Item selection was based on acceptance by ≥ 66.6% of panel experts and the agreement of the scientific committee. In round 2, the same panelists evaluated non-consensus items in round 1. RESULTS: A total of 80 panelists participated in round 1; of these, 78 completed the round 2 survey. In round 1, 122 items from 4 dimensions (definition of fracture risk: 11 items, prevention and diagnosis: 38 items, choice of treatment: 24 items, and treatment-associated quality of life: 49 items) were evaluated. The consensus was reached for 90 items (73.8%). Panelists agreed that categorizing high risk, very high risk, or imminent risk determines secondary prevention actions (97.5%). Experts agreed that treatment with bone-forming drugs should be considered in case of a very high risk of fracture, and a sequential change to antiresorptive drugs should be made after 1-2 years (97.5%). Panelists also recommended corrective action plans for non-adherent patients to improve adherence (97.5%). A total of 131 items were finally accepted after round 2. CONCLUSION: This Delphi study provides expert-based recommendations on clinical decision-making for managing patients with osteoporosis at high risk of fracture.

Integra Project: strengthening social participation in the agenda of health policies, services, and technologies. / Projeto Integra: fortalecimento da participação social na agenda das políticas, serviços e tecnologias em saúde.

The 16th National Health Conference illustrated the interest of health councils to intervene in public policies in order to guarantee the right to health technologies. The INTEGRA project (Integration of policies for Health Surveillance, Pharmaceutical Care, Science, Technology, and Innovation in Health) is a partnership among the National Health Council, the National School of Pharmacists, and the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), with support from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), with the goal of strengthening participation and social engagement in the theme, as well as the integration of health policies and practices within different sectors of society (social movements, health councils, and health professionals), with the various stages related to the access to medicines (research, incorporation, national production, and services) being the main theme in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It seeks to offer training for leadership groups in the health regions and activities with a broad national and political scope, and it hopes to establish an intersectorial and integrated network of leaders capable of acting collaboratively to defend the development of science, public policies, national sovereignty, and social control of health.

A 16ª Conferência Nacional de Saúde demonstrou o interesse do controle social em intervir sobre as políticas públicas a fim de garantir o direito às tecnologias de saúde. O projeto Integra - Integração das Políticas de Vigilância em Saúde, Assistência Farmacêutica, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação em Saúde -, nasce da parceria entre o Conselho Nacional de Saúde, a Escola Nacional dos Farmacêuticos e a Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz), com apoio da Organização Pan-Americana de Saúde (OPAS) com objetivo de fortalecimento da participação e engajamento social na temática e a integração das políticas e práticas de saúde em diferentes setores da sociedade (movimentos sociais, controle social e profissionais de saúde), tendo as diversas etapas relacionadas ao acesso aos medicamentos (pesquisa, incorporação, produção nacional e serviços) como mote principal, no cenário da pandemia de COVID-19. Oferta-se, neste projeto, capacitação para grupos de lideranças nas regiões de saúde e atividades de grande abrangência nacional e política. Espera-se alcançar o estabelecimento de uma rede intersetorial, integrada de lideranças capazes de atuar colaborativamente para a defesa do desenvolvimento da ciência, das políticas públicas, da soberania nacional e do controle social da saúde.

Instrumentos psicométricos de sondagem do transtorno autista: uma revisão sistemática / Psychometric instruments for probing autism disorder: A systematic review

Este estudo teve por objetivo geral realizar um levantamento dos instrumentos psicométricos de avaliação do Transtorno do Espectro Autista. A plataforma de busca utilizada foi o periódico Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), na opção avançado, com os seguintes descritores: Autistic Disorder AND Psychometric. Foi aplicado o filtro Revisados por pares e nos últimos 10 anos. Na busca foram encontrados 302 artigos, entre os anos de 2009 e 2019. Ao serem analisados por títulos e resumos, foram selecionados 56 artigos que continham os dois descritores e os sinônimos relativos a Psicometria (como validade). Os objetivos deste estudo foram alcançados. E, com isso, notou-se um acervo de instrumentos com diversas funções avaliativas aplicado com os pais de crianças com autismo, também com propriedades psicométricas de validade e fidedignidade. Entretanto, sugere-se uma lacuna em instrumentos criados a partir do âmbito nacional brasileiro.

The general objective of this study was to conduct a survey of the psychometric assessment tools for Autism Spectrum Disorder. The chosen search platform was the "Journals Portal of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES)", on its advanced search function, using the following descriptors: 'Autistic Disorder AND Psychometric'. The filters "peer-reviewed" and "in the last 10 years" were applied to it. In the research, 302 scientific papers were found, between the years 2009 and 2019. When analyzed by titles and abstracts, 56 papers were selected for containing both descriptors and synonyms related to Psychometry (such as validity). The objectives of this study were achieved. And with that, it was noticed a collection of tools with assessing functions applied to the parents of children with autism, as well as with psychometric properties of validity and reliability. However, it is suggested there is a gap concerning the tools created from the Brazilian ambit.

Projeto Integra: fortalecimento da participação social na agenda das políticas, serviços e tecnologias em saúde / Integra Project: strengthening social participation in the agenda of health policies, services, and technologies

Resumo A 16ª Conferência Nacional de Saúde demonstrou o interesse do controle social em intervir sobre as políticas públicas a fim de garantir o direito às tecnologias de saúde. O projeto Integra - Integração das Políticas de Vigilância em Saúde, Assistência Farmacêutica, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação em Saúde -, nasce da parceria entre o Conselho Nacional de Saúde, a Escola Nacional dos Farmacêuticos e a Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz), com apoio da Organização Pan-Americana de Saúde (OPAS) com objetivo de fortalecimento da participação e engajamento social na temática e a integração das políticas e práticas de saúde em diferentes setores da sociedade (movimentos sociais, controle social e profissionais de saúde), tendo as diversas etapas relacionadas ao acesso aos medicamentos (pesquisa, incorporação, produção nacional e serviços) como mote principal, no cenário da pandemia de COVID-19. Oferta-se, neste projeto, capacitação para grupos de lideranças nas regiões de saúde e atividades de grande abrangência nacional e política. Espera-se alcançar o estabelecimento de uma rede intersetorial, integrada de lideranças capazes de atuar colaborativamente para a defesa do desenvolvimento da ciência, das políticas públicas, da soberania nacional e do controle social da saúde.

Abstract The 16th National Health Conference illustrated the interest of health councils to intervene in public policies in order to guarantee the right to health technologies. The INTEGRA project (Integration of policies for Health Surveillance, Pharmaceutical Care, Science, Technology, and Innovation in Health) is a partnership among the National Health Council, the National School of Pharmacists, and the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), with support from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), with the goal of strengthening participation and social engagement in the theme, as well as the integration of health policies and practices within different sectors of society (social movements, health councils, and health professionals), with the various stages related to the access to medicines (research, incorporation, national production, and services) being the main theme in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It seeks to offer training for leadership groups in the health regions and activities with a broad national and political scope, and it hopes to establish an intersectorial and integrated network of leaders capable of acting collaboratively to defend the development of science, public policies, national sovereignty, and social control of health.

FACTORS ASSOCIATED TO QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the association between quality of life, functional capacity and clinical and nutritional status in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF). METHODS: Cross-sectional study, including patients from eight to 18 years old with CF. Quality of life, functional capacity, nutritional status and clinical status were evaluated with the Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire; the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and manual gripping force (MGF); the height percentiles for age and body mass index for age and respiratory function test, respectively. Pearson and Spearman correlation tests and logistic regression were used to analyze the data. RESULTS: A total of 45 patients, 13.4±0.5 years old, 60% female, 60% colonized by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and 57.8% with at least one F508del mutation participated in the study. When assessing the perception of quality of life, the weight domain reached the lowest values, and the digestive domain, the highest. In the pulmonary function test, the forced expiratory volume of the first second was 77.3±3.3% and the 6MWT and MGF presented values within the normal range. There was an association between quality of life and functional capacity, nutritional status and clinical status of CF patients. CONCLUSIONS: The study participants had good clinical conditions and satisfactory values of functional capacity and quality of life. The findings reinforce that the assessment of quality of life may be important for clinical practice in the management of treatment.

Factors associated to quality of life in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis / Fatores associados à qualidade de vida em crianças e adolescentes com fibrose cística

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the association between quality of life, functional capacity and clinical and nutritional status in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF). Methods: Cross-sectional study, including patients from eight to 18 years old with CF. Quality of life, functional capacity, nutritional status and clinical status were evaluated with the Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire; the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and manual gripping force (MGF); the height percentiles for age and body mass index for age and respiratory function test, respectively. Pearson and Spearman correlation tests and logistic regression were used to analyze the data. Results: A total of 45 patients, 13.4±0.5 years old, 60% female, 60% colonized by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and 57.8% with at least one F508del mutation participated in the study. When assessing the perception of quality of life, the weight domain reached the lowest values, and the digestive domain, the highest. In the pulmonary function test, the forced expiratory volume of the first second was 77.3±3.3% and the 6MWT and MGF presented values within the normal range. There was an association between quality of life and functional capacity, nutritional status and clinical status of CF patients. Conclusions: The study participants had good clinical conditions and satisfactory values of functional capacity and quality of life. The findings reinforce that the assessment of quality of life may be important for clinical practice in the management of treatment.

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar associação entre qualidade de vida (QV), capacidade funcional e estados clínico e nutricional em crianças e adolescentes com fibrose cística (FC). Métodos: Estudo transversal incluindo pacientes de oito a 18 anos de idade com FC. A QV, a capacidade funcional, o estado nutricional e o estado clínico foram avaliados por meio do Questionário de Fibrose Cística; do teste de caminhada dos 6 minutos (TC6M) e da força de preensão manual (FPM); dos percentis de estatura para a idade e do índice de massa corporal (IMC) para a idade; e da prova de função respiratória, respectivamente. Para a análise dos dados, utilizaram-se os testes de correlação de Pearson e de Spearman e a regressão logística. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 45 pacientes com 13,4±0,5 anos, sendo 60% do sexo feminino, 60% colonizados por Pseudomonas aeruginosa e 57,8% apresentando pelo menos uma mutação F508del. Ao avaliar a percepção da QV, o domínio peso alcançou os escores mais baixos e o digestório, os mais altos. Na prova de função pulmonar, o volume expiratório forçado do primeiro segundo médio foi 77,3±3,3%, e o TC6M e a FPM apresentaram valores na faixa de normalidade. Observou-se associação da QV com a capacidade funcional, o estado nutricional e o estado clínico dos pacientes com FC. Conclusões: Os participantes do estudo apresentaram boas condições clínicas e valores satisfatórios de capacidade funcional e QV. Os achados reforçam que a avaliação da QV pode ser importante para a prática clínica, no manejo do tratamento.

Adesão de adolescentes com fibrose cística a terapia de reposição enzimática: fatores associados / Adherence of adolescents with cystic fibrosis to enzyme replacement therapy: associated factors

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar a prevalência e os fatores associados à adesão a terapia de reposição enzimática em adolescentes com Fibrose cística. Estudo transversal, descritivo e observacional. Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos e clínicos. Os instrumentos utilizados para avaliar adesão foram: questionário de Morisky-Green e a dispensação de medicação na farmácia e para os fatores associados, entrevista com questionário estruturado. Foram entrevistados 44 adolescentes. Segundo o método de análise de dispensação da farmácia e o questionário de Morisky-Green, encontramos uma adesão de 45,5% e 11,4%, respectivamente. A maior adesão foi observada naqueles com diagnóstico precoce e a menor nos adolescentes mais velhos e nas meninas. Os fatores com a maior prevalência de não adesão foram: não levar as enzimas ao comer fora de casa, tomar enzimas somente nas grandes refeições, função pulmonar normal, com obstrução grave e muito grave. A prevalência de adesão a enzima foi pequena. Informações relacionadas à doença e ao tratamento devem ser aprimoradas, principalmente em adolescentes mais velhos e com comprometimento da função pulmonar, com criação de estratégias e estudos longitudinais para identificar fatores que interferem na adesão.

Abstract This article sets out to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with adherence to enzyme replacement therapy among adolescents with cystic fibrosis. It is a cross-sectional, descriptive and observational study. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected. The instruments used to assess adherence were: the Morisky-Green questionnaire and medication dispensation at the pharmacy, and interviews with structured questionnaires for the associated factors. Forty-four adolescents were interviewed. According to the method of the pharmacy medication dispensation analysis and the Morisky-Green questionnaire, the adherence of 45.5% and 11.4% was found, respectively. The higher adherence was observed in those with early diagnosis and the lowest in older adolescents and girls. The factors with the highest prevalence of non-adherence were: not taking enzymes when eating out of the home; only taking enzymes with major meals; normal lung function; with severe and very severe obstruction. The prevalence of adhesion to enzymes was low. Information related to the disease and treatment should be improved, especially among older adolescents and with impairment of lung function, with the creation of strategies and longitudinal studies to identify factors that interfere with adherence.

[Adherence of adolescents with cystic fibrosis to enzyme replacement therapy: associated factors]. / Adesão de adolescentes com fibrose cística a terapia de reposição enzimática: fatores associados.

This article sets out to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with adherence to enzyme replacement therapy among adolescents with cystic fibrosis. It is a cross-sectional, descriptive and observational study. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected. The instruments used to assess adherence were: the Morisky-Green questionnaire and medication dispensation at the pharmacy, and interviews with structured questionnaires for the associated factors. Forty-four adolescents were interviewed. According to the method of the pharmacy medication dispensation analysis and the Morisky-Green questionnaire, the adherence of 45.5% and 11.4% was found, respectively. The higher adherence was observed in those with early diagnosis and the lowest in older adolescents and girls. The factors with the highest prevalence of non-adherence were: not taking enzymes when eating out of the home; only taking enzymes with major meals; normal lung function; with severe and very severe obstruction. The prevalence of adhesion to enzymes was low. Information related to the disease and treatment should be improved, especially among older adolescents and with impairment of lung function, with the creation of strategies and longitudinal studies to identify factors that interfere with adherence.

O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar a prevalência e os fatores associados à adesão a terapia de reposição enzimática em adolescentes com Fibrose cística. Estudo transversal, descritivo e observacional. Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos e clínicos. Os instrumentos utilizados para avaliar adesão foram: questionário de Morisky-Green e a dispensação de medicação na farmácia e para os fatores associados, entrevista com questionário estruturado. Foram entrevistados 44 adolescentes. Segundo o método de análise de dispensação da farmácia e o questionário de Morisky-Green, encontramos uma adesão de 45,5% e 11,4%, respectivamente. A maior adesão foi observada naqueles com diagnóstico precoce e a menor nos adolescentes mais velhos e nas meninas. Os fatores com a maior prevalência de não adesão foram: não levar as enzimas ao comer fora de casa, tomar enzimas somente nas grandes refeições, função pulmonar normal, com obstrução grave e muito grave. A prevalência de adesão a enzima foi pequena. Informações relacionadas à doença e ao tratamento devem ser aprimoradas, principalmente em adolescentes mais velhos e com comprometimento da função pulmonar, com criação de estratégias e estudos longitudinais para identificar fatores que interferem na adesão.

Comportamentos agressivos de crianças na escola: evidência de validade interna da EPPCACE / Aggressive behaviors of children in school: evidence of EPPCACE internal validity / Coductas agresivas de niños en la escuela: evidencias de validez interna de la EPPCACE

O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar se os padrões psicométricos da Escala de percepção, por professores, dos comportamentos agressivos de crianças na escola (EPPCACE) evidenciavam sua validade interna. No Estudo 1 (n = 210), foi realizada a adaptação do instrumento e executada uma análise fatorial exploratória. No Estudo 2 (n = 203), efetuou-se uma análise fatorial confirmatória. Participaram professores do ensino fundamental de escolas públicas e particulares. Esses responderam à EPPCACE e a perguntas sociodemográficas. Os resultados indicaram que o instrumento é composto por três fatores: Agressividade direcionada ao âmbito geral (α = 0,95), Comportamentos pró-sociais (α = 0,90) e Agressividade direcionada aos professores (α = 0,90). Conclui-se que a EPPCACE é válida e fidedigna, podendo auxiliar na avaliação do contexto escolar a partir da percepção do professor acerca do comportamento agressivo dos alunos. (AU)

The objective of this study was to verify whether the psychometric patterns of the Scale of teachers' perception of aggressive behavior of children in school (EPPCACE) showed evidence of its internal validity. In Study 1 (n = 210) the instrument was adapted and an exploratory factorial analysis was performed. In Study 2 (n = 203) a confirmatory factorial analysis was performed. Elementary school teachers in public and private schools participated and answered the EPPCACE and sociodemographic questions. Results indicated that the instrument is composed of three factors: Aggressiveness directed to the general scope (α = 0.95), Pro-social behaviors (α = 0.90), and Aggressiveness directed to teachers (α = 0.90). We concluded that the EPPCACE is valid and reliable, and it can help in the evaluation of the school context from the teacher's perception of the aggressive behavior of the students. (AU)

El objetivo del presente estudio fue comprobar si los patrones psicométricos de la Escala de percepción de los maestros sobre el comportamiento agresivo de los niños en la escuela (EPPCACE) evidencian su validez interna. En el estudio 1 (n = 210) se realizó la adaptación del instrumento y se ejecutó un análisis factorial exploratorio. En el estudio 2 (n = 203) se efectuó un análisis factorial confirmatorio. Participaron maestros de Enseñanza Primaria de escuelas públicas y privadas. Estos respondieron a la EPPCACE y preguntas sociodemográficas. Los resultados indicaron que el instrumento está compuesto por tres factores: agresividad dirigida al ámbito general (α = 0,95), comportamientos pro-sociales (α = 0,90) y agresividad dirigida a los maestros (α = 0,90). Se concluye que la EPPCACE es válida y fidedigna, pudiendo auxiliar en la evaluación del contexto escolar a partir de la percepción del maestro sobre el comportamiento agresivo de los alumnos. (AU)

Fatty acid profile in erythrocytes associated with serum cytokines in pediatric cystic fibrosis patients / Perfil de ácidos graxos nos eritrócitos associados com citocinas séricas em pacientes pediátricos com Fibrose Cística

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze erythrocyte fatty acid composition and its association with serum cytokine levels in pediatric cystic fibrosis patients. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed at a reference center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We have included all pediatric patients aged 5-19 years with confirmed cystic fibrosis diagnosis. Erythrocyte fatty acid composition and serum cytokine (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-8) and C-reactive protein levels were measured. The cut-off point to determine essential fatty acids deficiency was the linoleic acid concentration of <21%. Results Twenty-six children (<10 years old) and thirty-one adolescents were studied. Most patients were female and heterozygous for DF508 mutation and suffered from exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Both children and adolescents had lower linoleic acid concentration (<21%). TNF-α was the only pro-inflammatory marker whose levels were increased; the increase was greater in children. An association between fatty acid composition in erythrocytes and cytokines IL-1β and IL-6 was observed (p<0.05). Conclusion The pediatric cystic fibrosis patients studied presented a deficiency of essential fatty acids, and an association between fatty acid profile in erythrocytes and serum pro-inflammatory cytokines was observed. These findings highlight the importance of this type of assessment that may open new possibilities for studying pathophysiology and treating cystic fibrosis patients, such as the dietary supplementation with n-3 fatty acids (eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids). However, further longitudinal studies are needed for better clarification of the imbalance in lipid metabolism and inflammation in cystic fibrosis

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar a composição dos ácidos graxos nos eritrócitos e sua associação com os níveis séricos de citocinas em pacientes pediátricos com fibrose cística. Métodos Estudo transversal, realizado em um centro de referência no Rio de Janeiro/Brasil. Foram incluídos todos os pacientes pediátricos com diagnóstico confirmado de fibrose cística, entre cinco e 19 anos de idade. Foram analisadas a composição de ácidos graxos nos eritrócitos, as citocinas séricas (TNFα, IL-1, IL-6 e IL-8) e a proteína C reativa. O ponto de corte para determinar a deficiência de ácidos graxos essenciais foi a concentração de ácido linoleico <21%. Resultados Foram estudadas 26 crianças (<10 anos) e 31 adolescentes, sendo a maioria do sexo feminino, heterozigoto para a mutação DF508 e com insuficiência pancreática exócrina. Nas crianças e nos adolescentes as concentrações de ácido graxo linoleico eram baixas (<21%). O TNF-α foi o único marcador pró-inflamatório cujas concentrações estavam aumentadas, principalmente nas crianças. Uma associação entre a composição de ácidos graxos nos eritrócitos e as citocinas IL-1β e IL-6 foi observada (p<0,05). Conclusão Os pacientes pediátricos estudados apresentaram deficiência de ácidos graxos essenciais e foi observada associação entre o perfil de ácidos graxos nos eritrócitos com as citocinas pró-inflamatórias séricas. Os achados destacam a importância deste tipo de avaliação sobre a fisiopatologia e o tratamento de pacientes com fibrose cística, como a suplementação com ácidos graxos n-3 (eicosapentaenoico e docosahexaenoico). No entanto são necessários mais estudos longitudinais no esclarecimento entre o desequilíbrio do metabolismo lipídico e a inflamação na fibrose cística.

trans Fatty Acids in Colostrum, Mature Milk and Diet of Lactating Adolescents.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the trans fatty acids (TFA) content and distribution in colostrum, mature milk, and diet of adolescent mothers, after TFA declaration in food labels became mandatory in Brazil. Participants were healthy adolescents (n 54, 15-19 years, 1-90 days postpartum) practicing exclusive breastfeeding. Milk samples were collected 3 days after delivery (colostrum) and in the third month postpartum (mature milk) by hand expression. The fatty acid composition of the milk samples was determined by gas chromatography. TFA intake corresponded to 1.23 % of total energy value. Total 18:2 TFA accounted for less than 0.5 % of the energy intake. The amount of total 18:1 TFA (mean ± SEM) was 1.9 % ± 0.14 in colostrum and 1.5 % ± 0.2 in mature milk. The total content of n-3 PUFA was inversely correlated with the total content of 18:1 TFA in colostrum. Both in colostrum and in mature milk, vaccenic acid (11t-18:1) was found to be the most abundant 18:1 trans isomer, followed by elaidic acid (9t-18:1), whereas rumenic acid (9c,11t-18:2 CLA) was the predominant 18:2 trans isomer. In conclusion, the levels of TFA of industrial sources found in the mother's diet and breast milk (colostrum and mature milk) showed a decrease in relation to those observed in studies conducted prior to the TFA labeling resolution in Brazil. However, the current low intake levels of n-3 LCPUFA and DHA content in the milk of lactating adolescents may be insufficient for supporting adequate neurological development of the infants.

[Anemia in indigenous women and children in Brazil: a systematic review]. / Anemia em crianças e mulheres indígenas no Brasil: revisão sistemática.

Iron-deficiency anemia can be considered the most important nutritional deficiency in Brazil. The scope of this article was to conduct a systematic review of the literature in order to describe the frequency of anemia in indigenous women and children in Brazil, and gather information on associated factors. A search of the PubMed, Scopus and Lilacs databases was conducted. Seventeen studies were selected. The rates of prevalence of anemia ranged from 23.1%-74.6%; 42.9%-92.3% and 29.6%-84%, for children aged 6 to 119 months, 6 to 23 months and 6 to 59 months, respectively. Two studies were conducted with women of childbearing age and rates of 67% were found among the Suruí and 16.1% among the Xukuru of Ororubá. The majority of authors attribute the prevalence of anemia to inadequate sanitary conditions, diets deficient in iron and essential micronutrients and a lack of access to basic health services. The findings highlight the importance of anemia among the indigenous peoples studied, which has been reflected by a substantial increase in research over the last twenty years.

Anemia em crianças e mulheres indígenas no Brasil: revisão sistemática / Anemia in indigenous women and children in Brazil: a systematic review

Resumo A anemia ferropriva pode ser considerada a mais importante carência nutricional no Brasil. O objetivo deste artigo foi realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre anemia em mulheres e crianças indígena no Brasil, com vistas a reunir informações relevantes sobre os fatores associados, assim como a frequência do agravo nesta população. Realizou-se busca nas bases bibliográficas Pubmed, Scopus e Lilacs, além do Portal de Teses em Saúde Pública da BVS. Foram selecionados 17 estudos. As prevalências de anemia encontradas variaram de 23,1% a 74,6%; 42,9% a 92,3% e de 29,6% a 84% para crianças na idade seis a 119 meses, de seis a 23 meses e de seis a 59 meses, respectivamente. Os dois estudos que foram realizados especificamente com mulheres em idade fértil encontraram taxas de 67% nas Suruí e de 16,1% entre as Xukuru do Ororubá. A maioria dos autores relaciona a maior prevalência da anemia às condições sanitárias impróprias, às dietas insuficientes em ferro e micronutrientes essenciais e à falta de acesso aos serviços básicos de saúde. Houve um perceptível aumento substancial das pesquisas ao longo dos últimos vinte anos, cujos achados evidenciam a importância de se resolver o problema da anemia entre os povos indígenas investigados.

Abstract Iron-deficiency anemia can be considered the most important nutritional deficiency in Brazil. The scope of this article was to conduct a systematic review of the literature in order to describe the frequency of anemia in indigenous women and children in Brazil, and gather information on associated factors. A search of the PubMed, Scopus and Lilacs databases was conducted. Seventeen studies were selected. The rates of prevalence of anemia ranged from 23.1%-74.6%; 42.9%-92.3% and 29.6%-84%, for children aged 6 to 119 months, 6 to 23 months and 6 to 59 months, respectively. Two studies were conducted with women of childbearing age and rates of 67% were found among the Suruí and 16.1% among the Xukuru of Ororubá. The majority of authors attribute the prevalence of anemia to inadequate sanitary conditions, diets deficient in iron and essential micronutrients and a lack of access to basic health services. The findings highlight the importance of anemia among the indigenous peoples studied, which has been reflected by a substantial increase in research over the last twenty years.

Nutritional status and body fat distribution in children and adolescentes with Cystic Fibrosis.

OBJECTIVE: assessing the nutritional status and body fat distribution in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis. METHOD: Fifty-six (56) 8-18 year old patients were assessed for fat distribution by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, for nutritional status by height/age, and for body mass index to age and dietary intake by 24-hour dietary recall. RESULTS: Approximately 50% of the sample showed adequate nutritional status. Most of it showed inadequate caloric and lipid intake. BMI/age was the nutritional indicator that best showed the increased percentage of trunk fat, android/gynecoidratio and trunk fat/total fat ratio. Patients with Pancreatic Insufficiency and eutrophic individuals showed higher median android/gynecoidratio. CONCLUSION: Increased abdominal adiposity was evidenced by DXA. The BMI did not identify decreased lean body mass. However, when body mass was high, it was significant for abdominal adiposity. The anthropometric assessment of patients with cystic fibrosis should be associated with body composition and body fat distribution to obtain an earlier malnutrition and cardiometabolic risk factor diagnosis.

Estado nutricional e distribuição de gordura corporal em crianças e adolescentes com Fibrose Cística / Nutritional status and body fat distribution in children and adolescentes with Cystic Fibrosis / Nutritional status and body fat distribution in children and adolescentes with Cystic Fibrosis

O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar o estado nutricional e a distribuição da gordura corporal em crianças e adolescentes com fibrose cística. Foram realizadas avaliação da distribuição de gordura corporal por meio da absorciometria de duplo feixe de energia, do estado nutricional por estatura/idade e índice de massa corporal/idade e a ingestão dietética pelo recordatório alimentar de 24horas, em 56 pacientes com idade entre 8 e 18 anos. Aproximadamente 50% da amostra apresentou estado nutricional adequado. A maioria apresentou a ingestão calórica e de lipídios inadequadas. O IMC/I foi o indicador nutricional que melhor evidenciou o aumento do percentual de gordura do tronco, razão androide/ginecoide e razão gordura tronco/gordura total. Os pacientes com Insuficiência Pancreática e os eutróficos apresentaram razão mediana androide/ginecoide maior. O aumento da adiposidade abdominal foi evidenciado pela DXA. O IMC/I não identificou a diminuição da massa magra corporal, mas quando aumentado foi significativo para adiposidade abdominal. Pacientes com fibrose cística devem associar a avaliação antropométrica à composição corporal e à distribuição de gordura corporal para um diagnóstico mais precoce de desnutrição e fatores de risco cardiometabólico.

Objective : assessing the nutritional status and body fat distribution in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis. Method : Fifty-six (56) 8-18 year old patients were assessed for fat distribution by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, for nutritional status by height/age, and for body mass index to age and dietary intake by 24-hour dietary recall. Results : Approximately 50% of the sample showed adequate nutritional status. Most of it showed inadequate caloric and lipid intake. BMI/age was the nutritional indicator that best showed the increased percentage of trunk fat, android/gynecoidratio and trunk fat/total fat ratio. Patients with Pancreatic Insufficiency and eutrophic individuals showed higher median android/gynecoidratio. Conclusion : Increased abdominal adiposity was evidenced by DXA. The BMI did not identify decreased lean body mass. However, when body mass was high, it was significant for abdominal adiposity. The anthropometric assessment of patients with cystic fibrosis should be associated with body composition and body fat distribution to obtain an earlier malnutrition and cardiometabolic risk factor diagnosis.

Association between quality of the diet and cardiometabolic risk factors in postmenopausal women.

BACKGROUND: Climateric is a phase of women's life marked by the transition from the reproductive to the non-reproductive period. In addition to overall weight gain, the menopause is also associated with the increase of abdominal fat. We used The Healthy Eating Index as a summary measure to evaluate the major components and the quality of women's diet after the onset of the menopause. This study aims at examining the association between the quality of the diet and cardiometabolic risk factors in postmenopausal women. METHODS: Cross-sectional study including 215 postmenopausal women attending a public outpatient clinic. The 24-hour dietary recall method was used to assess the food intake and to establish the Healthy Eating Index. Diets were then classified as appropriate diet (>80 points), diet "requiring improvement" (80-51 points), and poor diet (<51 points). Cardiometabolic risk factors included abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The Fisher's exact test was utilized for the Statistical analysis. RESULTS: The analysis of the food intake showed that the average daily intake of lipids (36.7%) and sodium (2829.9 mg) were above the recommended. Only 8.8% of the women performed moderate or intense physical exercises on a regular basis. The diet was considered poor in 16.3%, "requiring improvement" in 82.8%, and appropriate for only 0.9% of the women. The study detected increased waist circumference in 92.1% of the participants. The mean concentration of triglycerides was of 183.3 mg/dl, and 130.7 mg/dl for cholesterol (Low Density Lipoprotein). CONCLUSION: Women consume a low quality diet, possibly due to the low intake of vegetables and fruits and excessive consumption of sodium. These inappropriate eating habits are associated with and, have a negative impact on the cardiometabolic risk factors such as abdominal obesity.

Severe phenotype in an apparent homozygosity caused by a large deletion in the CFTR gene: a case report.

BACKGROUND: Over 1900 mutations have been identified in the cystic fibrosis conductance transmembrane regulator gene, including single nucleotide substitutions, insertions, and deletions. Unidentified mutations may still lie in introns or in regulatory regions, which are not routinely investigated, or in large genomic deletions, which are not revealed by conventional molecular analysis. The apparent homozygosity for a rare, cystic fibrosis conductance transmembrane regulator mutation screened by standard molecular analysis should be further investigated to confirm if the mutation is in fact homozygous. We describe a patient presenting with an apparent homozygous S4X mutation. CASE PRESENTATION: A 13-year-old female patient of African descent with clinical symptoms of classic cystic fibrosis and a positive sweat test (97 mEq/L, diagnosed at age 3 years) presented with pancreatic insufficiency and severe pulmonary symptoms (initial lung colonization with Pseudomonas aeruginosa at age 4 years; forced vital capacity: 69%; forced expiratory volume: 51%; 2011). Furthermore, she developed severe acute lung disease and recurrent episodes of dehydration requiring hospitalization. The girl carried the CFTR mutation S4X in apparent homozygosity. However, further analysis revealed a large deletion in the second allele that included the region of the mutation. The deletion that we describe includes nucleotides 120-142, which correspond to a loss of 23 nucleotides that abolishes the normal translation initiation codon. CONCLUSION: This study reiterates the view that large, cystic fibrosis conductance transmembrane regulator deletions are an important cause of severe cystic fibrosis and emphasizes the importance of including large deletions/duplications in cystic fibrosis conductance transmembrane regulator diagnostic tests.

Excesso de peso entre adolescentes em zona rural e a alimentação escolar oferecida / Overweight among adolescents in rural area and school meals offered

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a composição nutricional e a aceitabilidade da alimentação escolar, o estado nutricional e a segurança alimentar dos adolescentes das escolas municipais da zona rural de Carmo no Rio de Janeiro. MÉTODOS: Participaram 121 adolescentes de 7 escolas públicas em um município do interior do Rio de Janeiro. Foi utilizado o método de pesagem direta dos alimentos, calculando-se as porções médias oferecidas. A segurança alimentar e a aceitabilidade da alimentação escolar foram avaliadas a partir de questionários validados. O estado nutricional foi determinado pelo Índice de Massa Corporal por Idade (IMC/I) e estatura/idade e sexo. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de sobrepeso/obesidade foi de 28,9%, baixo peso 1,7% e baixa estatura por idade 0,8%. Todas as escolas ofereceram valores de nutrientes superiores à recomendação, exceto para fibras, vitamina C, magnésio e cálcio. A oferta de alimentos de elevada densidade calórica foi alta. A maioria dos alunos (92%) com insegurança alimentar consumia a alimentação escolar e nenhum destes possuía baixo peso ou estatura. CONCLUSÃO: Os alunos apresentaram um bom estado nutricional, mas sendo as prevalências de sobrepeso/obesidade próximas àquelas de áreas urbanas. É necessária maior ênfase na educação nutricional e planejamento da alimentação escolar sobre os grupos de alimentos oferecidos.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the nutricional composition and the acceptability of the school meals, nutritional status, and food security of adolescents in rural public schools in Carmo, Rio de Janeiro. METHODS: One hundred and twenty-one adolescents from the 7 public schools of a country side city of Rio de Janeiro, participated in the study. The method of food direct weighing was utilized, where the offered average portions were calculated. Food security and school meals acceptability were evaluate by validated questionnaires. The nutricional status was determined by Body mass index (BMI for age) and height for age and gender. RESULTS: The occurrence of overweight/obesity was 28.9%, underweight 1.7% and low height-for-age 0.8%. All school menus offered higher nutritional values than the recommended, except for fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, and calcium. The offered of high energetic density food was high. The majority of the students (92%) with food insecurity ate the meals offered by the school and none of them were low weight-for-age or low height-for-age. CONCLUSION: The students presented a good nutritional status, but the prevalence of overweight/obesity was similar to those in urban areas. It is required more emphasis on nutrition education, and planning of the school meals of the group of food to be selected.

Avaliação e recomendações nutricionais para crianças e adolescentes com fibrose cística / Nutritional assessment and recommendations for children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis

Revisar e discutir evidências sobre a avaliação do estado nutricional e as recomendações para o tratamento nutricional de crianças e adolescentes com fibrose cística. FONTES DE DADOS: Bancos de dados MEDLINE (versão PubMed) e Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information (LILACS), entre 1984 a 2009. Aplicou-se a combinação dos seguintes descritores: fibrose cística, estado nutricional, criança e adolescente - em inglês e português. SÍNTESE DOS DADOS: A fibrose cística é uma doença genética, de evolução crônica, progressiva e fatal. Resulta do defeito na proteína reguladora transmembrana que regula a condução de cloro e, consequentemente, o fluxo de sódio e água através da membrana apical das células epiteliais. Pacientes fibrocísticos são vulneráveis à desnutrição, que resulta do desequilíbrio entre ingestão alimentar, gasto e perdas energéticas. Novos conhecimentos sobre a fisiopatologia da doença, adquiridos nas últimas décadas, resultaram em mudanças significativas nas atuais recomendações energéticas e principalmente de lipídeos. A importância da nutrição no bem-estar e sobrevida dos fibrocísticos está bem estabelecida, assim como a associação entre a desnutrição e a deterioração da função pulmonar. Existem múltiplos fatores inter-relacionados que afetam o estado nutricional, tais como, mutação genética, insuficiência pancreática, ressecção intestinal, perda de sais e ácidos biliares, refluxo gastroesofágico, inflamação e infecções pulmonares, diabetes e condições emocionais. CONCLUSÕES: O monitoramento nutricional e o aconselhamento dietético são elementos chave no manejo de crianças e adolescentes com fibrose cística com o intuito de controlar a sintomatologia e a progressão da doença, proporcionando melhor qualidade de vida.

To review and discuss evidence on the nutritional status assessment and recommendations for nutritional management of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE (PubMed version) and Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information (LILACS), from 1984 to 2009. The combination of the following keywords were applied: cystic fibrosis, nutritional status, child, and adolescent. DATA SYNTHESIS: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease, chronic, progressive, and fatal. It is caused by a defect in the transmembrane regulatory protein that regulates the flow of chlorine, sodium and water across the apical membrane of epithelial cells. CF patients are vulnerable to malnutrition resulting from the imbalance between food intake, energy expenditure and loss. New insights into the pathophysiology of the disease have resulted in significant changes in current recommendations for energy and especially lipids intake. There are many interrelated factors that affect the nutritional status of CF patients, such as genetic mutation, pancreatic insufficiency, bowel resection, loss of bile salts and acids, gastroesophageal reflux disease, lung inflammation and infections, diabetes, and emotional conditions. The importance of nutrition in the survival of CF patients is well established, as well as the association between malnutrition and deterioration of lung function. CONCLUSIONS: Nutritional monitoring and dietary counseling are key elements in the management of patients with CF aiming to control the symptoms and the progression of the disease in order to provide better quality of life.

Motor delay in cystic fibrosis infants: an observational study.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the prevalence of delay in gross motor development in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. STUDY DESIGN: This is a cross-sectional observational study. A total of 15 children with CF were included in the analyses. The selection criteria was age between 6 and 42months. Data on demographic, anthropometric, clinical characteristics and severity score (Shwachman) were obtained from patient records. The Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development® - III Edition (BSITD-III) was used to assess motor abilities. RESULTS: Motor development delay was observed in 26.7% (n=4) of the children and, in 75% of these, there were statistically significant differences between gross and fine motor scores. Low stature, low weight and periods longer than 60days at hospital showed statistically significant association with motor delay (p=0.025, 0.032, 0.003, respectively). CONCLUSION: The prevalence of motor delay in the studied sample was high, suggesting that biological and ambient conditions of risk present in CF contribute to early motor deficits. Thus, the observation of the motor development in these patients is important for planning an adequate intervention.