Study of Health in Primary Care of the Amazonas Population: Protocol for an Observational Study on Diabetes Management in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: Changes in the profiles of patients have significant impacts on the health care system. Diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) prevention and management should be studied in different contexts. OBJECTIVE: The Study of Health in Primary Care for the Amazonas Population (SAPPA) primarily aims to describe T2DM prevention and management actions offered by primary health care settings in Brazil and whether the care delivered is consistent with the chronic care model (CCM). Second, the study aims to examine the impact of T2DM management actions on health and lifestyle, and third, to understand how sociodemographic characteristics, health, and subjective outcomes impact diabetes management. METHODS: As part of this observational study, managers and health professionals complete a questionnaire containing information about T2DM prevention and management actions and CCM dimensions. During in-home visits, patients are asked about their health, lifestyle, sociodemographics, diabetes care, and subjective variables. RESULTS: A total of 34 managers, 1560 professional health workers, and 955 patients will be recruited. The data collection will be completed in October 2022. CONCLUSIONS: The SAPPA is an observational study that intends to understand the T2DM management process in primary health care, including planning, execution, reach, and impact on patient motivation and adherence. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/37572.

Patient profiles as an aim to optimize selection in the second line setting: the role of aflibercept.

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. For metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients, it is recommended, as first-line treatment, chemotherapy (CT) based on doublet cytotoxic combinations of fluorouracil, leucovorin, and irinotecan (FOLFIRI) and fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin (FOLFOX). In addition to CT, biological (targeted agents) are indicated in the first-line treatment, unless contraindicated. In this context, most of mCRC patients are likely to progress and to change from first line to second line treatment when they develop resistance to first-line treatment options. It is in this second line setting where Aflibercept offers an alternative and effective therapeutic option, thought its specific mechanism of action for different patient's profile: RAS mutant, RAS wild-type (wt), BRAF mutant, potentially resectable and elderly patients. In this paper, a panel of experienced oncologists specialized in the management of mCRC experts have reviewed and selected scientific evidence focused on Aflibercept as an alternative treatment.

Anorexia nervosa: diagnóstico, mudanças no perfil e tratamento / Anorexia nervosa: diagnosis, changes in profile and treatment

A anorexia nervosa é um transtorno alimentar grave, associado a altas taxas de mortalidade. Esta condição se caracteriza pela intensa perda de peso, de modo intencional, ocasionada por restrição alimentar e motivada pela distorção de imagem corporal dos pacientes. Afeta, sobretudo, adolescentes e adultos jovens do sexo feminino. Mudanças no perfil de pacientes com anorexia nervosa têm sido relatadas tanto por clínicos da área de saúde mental quanto por pesquisadores. Neste artigo serão explorados aspectos relacionados ao diagnóstico, a idade de início do transtorno - atualmente verificado em crianças - o aumento de sua prevalência entre homens e o tratamento. Conhecer os critérios diagnósticos da anorexia nervosa e as mudanças no perfil de pacientes afetados é tarefa premente, tanto para profissionais da área de saúde mental quanto para outros que acompanham o desenvolvimento infantil, como pediatras, dentistas e professores, que podem identificar os casos mais precocemente e encaminhá-los a tratamento específico...

Alterações cronológicas do perfil dos pacientes e da modalidade de tratamento cirúrgico do megaesôfago chagásico

OBJECTIVE: To analize the changes in the profile of the patients with chagasic megaesophagus and treatment modalities by comparing two groups of patients in different time periods. METHODS: Two series of consecutive patients with chagasic megaesophagus treated surgically were analized in two different time periods, between 1955 and 1962 (n=147) and between 1988 and1998 (n=100). The age, duration of disphagia and the stage of the disease were correlated to the type of surgical procedure. The degree of megaesophagus was defined radiologically. RESULTS: There was a reduction in the number of patients, an increase in the median age and a reduction in the duration of disphagia in the second time period. During the first period, ressectional procedures were more common, while cardiomiotomy predominated in the second. CONCLUSIONS: The profile of the patients with chagasic megaesophagus, treated at the HCFMRP-USP, has changed along the years, the main change being earlier stages of the disease. Earlier medical assistance results in less aggressive surgical procedures with the perspective of better outcomes.

OBJETIVO: Analisar eventuais mudanças no perfil de pacientes com megaesôfago chagásico e na escolha da modalidade de tratamento cirúrgico, mediante estudo comparativo de dois grupos de pacientes em períodos diferentes. MÉTODOS: Foram analisadas duas séries consecutivas de pacientes com megaesôfago chagásico tratados cirurgicamente em dois períodos de tempo: de 1955 a 1962 (n = 147) e de 1988 a 1998 (n = 100). A idade, a duração da disfagia e o estádio evolutivo da doença foram correlacionados com o tipo de cirurgia realizada. O grau do megaesôfago foi definido mediante exame radiológico padronizado. RESULTADOS: Houve redução no número de pacientes, aumento da idade média e diminuição da duração da disfagia no segundo período. As cirurgias de ressecção esofágica predominaram no primeiro e a cardiomiotomia no segundo período. CONCLUSÕES: O perfil dos pacientes com megaesôfago chagásico atendidos no HCFMRP-USP mudou, caracterizando-se pelo estádio mais precoce da doença. A assistência médica mais precoce resulta em modalidade terapêutica cirúrgica menos agressiva, com perspectiva de melhores resultados.

Alterações cronológicas do perfil dos pacientes e da modalidade de tratamento cirúrgico do megaesôfago chagásico

OBJECTIVE: To analize the changes in the profile of the patients with chagasic megaesophagus and treatment modalities by comparing two groups of patients in different time periods. METHODS: Two series of consecutive patients with chagasic megaesophagus treated surgically were analized in two different time periods, between 1955 and 1962 (n=147) and between 1988 and1998 (n=100). The age, duration of disphagia and the stage of the disease were correlated to the type of surgical procedure. The degree of megaesophagus was defined radiologically. RESULTS: There was a reduction in the number of patients, an increase in the median age and a reduction in the duration of disphagia in the second time period. During the first period, ressectional procedures were more common, while cardiomiotomy predominated in the second. CONCLUSIONS: The profile of the patients with chagasic megaesophagus, treated at the HCFMRP-USP, has changed along the years, the main change being earlier stages of the disease. Earlier medical assistance results in less aggressive surgical procedures with the perspective of better outcomes.

OBJETIVO: Analisar eventuais mudanças no perfil de pacientes com megaesôfago chagásico e na escolha da modalidade de tratamento cirúrgico, mediante estudo comparativo de dois grupos de pacientes em períodos diferentes. MÉTODOS: Foram analisadas duas séries consecutivas de pacientes com megaesôfago chagásico tratados cirurgicamente em dois períodos de tempo: de 1955 a 1962 (n = 147) e de 1988 a 1998 (n = 100). A idade, a duração da disfagia e o estádio evolutivo da doença foram correlacionados com o tipo de cirurgia realizada. O grau do megaesôfago foi definido mediante exame radiológico padronizado. RESULTADOS: Houve redução no número de pacientes, aumento da idade média e diminuição da duração da disfagia no segundo período. As cirurgias de ressecção esofágica predominaram no primeiro e a cardiomiotomia no segundo período. CONCLUSÕES: O perfil dos pacientes com megaesôfago chagásico atendidos no HCFMRP-USP mudou, caracterizando-se pelo estádio mais precoce da doença. A assistência médica mais precoce resulta em modalidade terapêutica cirúrgica menos agressiva, com perspectiva de melhores resultados.