Executive and attentional functions in patients with migraine / Funções executivas e atencionais em pacientes com enxaqueca

INTRODUCTION: Migraine is a disease that affects the overall performance of the patient, especially attention and executive functions (EF), with a direct impact on the person's functionality, highlighting the importance of studies in order to minimize its damage. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate if there is a link between migraine and executive and attentional functions. METHODOLOGY: Observational study (44 subjects; 29 migraineurs and 15 non-migraineurs) on attentional and executive functioning changes in migraine. Subjects over 18 years of age were included in the study, regardless of gender, recruited for convenience at CAM FAME, FAME and Centro AMA, primary recruitment centers, following the criteria of the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3). The participants underwent neuropsychological tests that estimated executive and attentional functioning. For attention, the Psychological Attention the Assessment Battery (AAB) was used, and for EF, the Five-Digit Test (FDT) was used. Student's t test, ANOVA, Mann-Whitney and/or Kruskal-Wallis U test were used, whose analyzes fixed the type I error at 0.05. RESULTS: All AAB subtests pointed to a reduction in the attentional potential in migraineurs when compared to the control group. The FDT showed lowering in the migraineurs group subjects, when compared with the non- migraineurs group. Multivariate analysis identified a relationship between EF, Attention and migraine (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: migraineurs present a decrease in executive functioning and attentional skills and an increase in execution time when compared to non-migraineurs individuals

INTRODUÇÃO: A enxaqueca é uma doença que afeta o desempenho global do paciente, principalmente a atenção e as funções executivas (FE), com impacto direto na funcionalidade da pessoa, destacando a importância de estudos a fim de minimizar seus danos. OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar se existe ligação entre enxaqueca e funções executivas e atencionais. METODOLOGIA: Estudo observacional (44 indivíduos; 29 com enxaqueca e 15 sem enxaqueca) sobre alterações de atenção e funcionamento executivo na enxaqueca. Foram incluídos no estudo indivíduos maiores de 18 anos, independente do sexo, recrutados por conveniência no CAM FAME, FAME e Centro AMA, centros primários de recrutamento, seguindo os critérios da Classificação Internacional de Cefaleias (ICHD-3). Os participantes foram submetidos a testes neuropsicológicos que estimaram o funcionamento executivo e atencional. Para atenção foi utilizada a Bateria de Avaliação da Atenção Psicológica (AAB) e para FE foi utilizado o Teste de Cinco Dígitos (FDT). Foram utilizados teste t de Student, ANOVA, Mann-Whitney e/ou teste U de Kruskal-Wallis, cujas análises fixaram o erro tipo I em 0,05. RESULTADOS: Todos os subtestes da AAB apontaram redução do potencial atencional em enxaquecosos quando comparados ao grupo controle. O FDT apresentou redução nos indivíduos do grupo com enxaqueca, quando comparado com o grupo sem enxaqueca. A análise multivariada identificou relação entre FE, Atenção e enxaqueca (p<0,05). CONCLUSÃO: enxaquecosos apresentam diminuição do funcionamento executivo e das habilidades de atenção e aumento no tempo de execução quando comparados a indivíduos não enxaquecosos

Dietary total antioxidant capacity, cardiovascular risk, and anthropometric obesity indices in hemodialysis patients: A case-control study / Capacidade antioxidante total da dieta, risco cardiovascular e índices antropométricos de obesidade em pacientes em hemodiálise: um estudo de caso-controle

ABSTRACT Objective: Oxidative stress is triggered by malnutrition and antioxidant losses due to dialysis in hemodialysis patients and thus, oxidative stress increases the risk of mortality in patients with cardiovascular disease and obesity. The study aims to determine differences in cardiovascular risk scores and obesity indices between hemodialysis and control groups and to examine the relationship between the tertiles of dietary total antioxidant capacity with cardiovascular risk, and obesity in hemodialysis and control groups. Methods: This is a cross-sectional case-control study involving hemodialysis patients (n=46) and healthy individuals (n=46). Participants' general characteristics were obtained via a questionnaire, and the Framingham Risk Score was calculated. The dietary total antioxidant capacity was calculated using two methods based on a seven-day food record. Obesity indices, such as Basal Metabolism Index and Body Shape Index, were calculated using anthropometric measurements. Results: The mean age of the participants was 51.1±10.4 years. In the hemodialysis group, obesity indices including body weight, Basal Metabolism Index, waist circumference, fat mass index, and fat-free mass index were lower, while Framingham Risk Score values ​​were higher than the control group (p<0.05). Energy-adjusted dietary total antioksidant capacity values were lower ​​in hemodialysis group, and most patients were in the low tertiles of Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity, total radical-trapping antioxidant parameter, ferric reducing-antioxidant power and vitamin C equivalent antioxidant capacity (p<0.05). Conclusion: Providing hemodialysis patients with a healthy diet can increase the dietary total antioxidant capacity, and potentially reduce cardiovascular risk, and obesity indices.

RESUMO Objetivo: O estresse oxidativo é desencadeado pela desnutrição e perdas de antioxidantes devido à diálise em pacientes em hemodiálise, portanto, o estresse oxidativo aumenta o risco de mortalidade em pacientes com doenças cardiovasculares e obesidade. O estudo visa determinar as diferenças nos escores de risco cardiovascular e índices de obesidade entre os grupos de hemodiálise e controle, bem como examinar a relação entre os tercis da capacidade antioxidante total da dieta e o risco cardiovascular e obesidade nos grupos de hemodiálise e controle. Métodos: Este é um estudo transversal de caso-controle envolvendo pacientes em hemodiálise (n=46) e indivíduos saudáveis (n=46). As características gerais dos participantes foram obtidas por meio de um questionário, e o Escore de Risco de Framingham foi calculado. A capacidade antioxidante total da dieta foi calculada utilizando dois métodos baseados em um registro alimentar de sete dias. Índices de obesidade como o Índice de Metabolismo Basal e o Índice de Forma Corporal, foram calculados por meio de medidas antropométricas. Resultados: A média de idade dos participantes foi de 51.1±10.4 anos. No grupo de hemodiálise, os índices de obesidade, incluindo peso corporal, Índice de Metabolismo Basal, circunferência da cintura, índice de massa gorda e índice de massa livre de gordura, foram menores, enquanto os valores do Escore de Risco de Framingham foram maiores do que no grupo controle (p<0.05). Os valores de dTAC ajustados pela energia foram menores no grupo de foram hemodiálise, e a maioria dos pacientes estava nos tercis mais baixos de Capacidade antioxidante equivalente ao Trolox, parâmetro antioxidante total de captura de radicais, poder antioxidante redutor férrico e capacidade antioxidante equivalente à vitamina C (p <0.05). Conclusão: Fornecer aos pacientes em hemodiálise uma dieta saudável pode aumentar a capacidade antioxidante total da dieta, reduzindo potencialmente o risco cardiovascular e os índices de obesidade.

Perfil sociodemográfico e laboratorial dos pacientes submetidos à hemodiálise em um centro de referência do Estado do Ceará / Sociodemographic and laboratory profile of patients undergoing hemodialysis in a reference center in the State of Ceará / Perfil sociodemográfico y de laboratorio de dos pacientes sometidos a hemodiálisis en un centro de referencia del Estado de Ceará

A Doença Renal Crônica (DRC) é uma importante redução da função renal que causa alterações no metabolismo dos indivíduos. Para acompanhar a progressão da DRC e prevenir possíveis complicações, foi realizada uma pesquisa para avaliar o perfil sociodemográfico, bioquímico e hematológico de pacientes com Insuficiência Renal Crônica (IRC) submetidos a hemodiálise. Esta pesquisa foi quantitativa, descritiva e transversal de caráter retrospectivo, realizada por meio da análise de dados secundários contidos nos prontuários dos pacientes. A coleta de dados ocorreu no Centro de Hemodiálise da cidade de Russas, no Ceará. A amostra foi constituída por 161 pacientes com DRC, sendo 63,35% do sexo masculino e 85,71% pardos, com uma idade média de 54,39 anos. Desses, 63,97% tinham entre 2 e 10 anos de tratamento e 57,76% possuíam ensino fundamental incompleto. 19,25% residiam em Russas. Resultados: Após a hemodiálise, os resultados mostraram 44 mg/dL de Ureia, 48,44% dos pacientes com valores normais. A hemoglobina e hematócrito médios foram 11,8 g/dL e 33,7%, respectivamente, sendo que 63,35% tiveram valores reduzidos. 85,10% dos pacientes tiveram contagem de plaquetas normal, 72,04% níveis adequados de ferro e albumina, 52,79% tiveram níveis elevados de ferritina, 23,61% redução de transferrina e níveis lipídicos satisfatórios. 79,50% apresentaram níveis séricos de potássio dentro da normalidade, 12,42% de fósforo acima do normal, 85,09% de cálcio dentro dos valores normais, 39,13% de PTHi normais e 86,33% de glicose dentro dos valores considerados normais. Com base nos resultados, concluiu-se que todos os pacientes em tratamento hemodialítico apresentam diversas alterações em decorrência da DRC e do próprio processo de tratamento. Portanto, a realização de exames para avaliar ou monitorar possíveis complicações da IRC é essencial para criar estratégias e intervenções mais eficazes, que melhorem a assistência prestada a esses pacientes e, consequentemente, da qualidade e expectativa de vida dos mesmos.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is an important reduction in kidney function that causes changes in the metabolism of individuals. To monitor the progression of CKD and prevent possible complications, a survey was carried out to assess the sociodemographic, biochemical and hematological profile of patients with Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) undergoing hemodialysis. This research was quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional with a retrospective character, carried out through the analysis of secondary data contained in the patients' medical records. Data collection took place at the Hemodialysis Center in the city of Russas, Ceará. The sample consisted of 161 patients with CKD, 63.35% male and 85.71% brown, with an average age of 54.39 years. Of these, 63.97% had between 2 and 10 years of treatment and 57.76% had incomplete primary education. 19.25% resided in Russas. Results: After hemodialysis, the results showed 44 mg/dL of Urea, 48.44% of patients with normal values. Average hemoglobin and hematocrit were 11.8 g/dL and 33.7%, respectively, with 63.35% having reduced values. 85.10% of the patients had normal platelet counts, 72.04% had adequate levels of iron and albumin, 52.79% had high levels of ferritin, 23.61% had reduced transferrin and satisfactory lipid levels. 79.50% had serum levels of potassium within the normal range, 12.42% of phosphorus above normal, 85.09% of calcium within normal values, 39.13% of PTHi normal and 86.33% of glucose within the values considered normal. Based on the results, it was concluded that all patients on hemodialysis have several changes due to CKD and the treatment process itself. Therefore, carrying out tests to assess or monitor possible complications of CRF is essential to create more effective strategies and interventions that improve the care provided to these patients and, consequently, their quality and life expectancy.

La Enfermedad Renal Crónica (ERC) es una reducción importante de la función renal que provoca cambios en el metabolismo de los individuos. Para monitorizar la evolución de la ERC y prevenir posibles complicaciones, se realizó una encuesta para evaluar el perfil sociodemográfico, bioquímico y hematológico de los pacientes con Insuficiencia Renal Crónica (IRC) en hemodiálisis. Esta investigación fue cuantitativa, descriptiva y transversal con carácter retrospectivo, realizada a través del análisis de datos secundarios contenidos en las historias clínicas de los pacientes. La recolección de datos ocurrió en el Centro de Hemodiálisis de la ciudad de Russas, Ceará. La muestra estuvo constituida por 161 pacientes con ERC, 63,35% del sexo masculino y 85,71% pardos, con una edad media de 54,39 años. De estos, 63,97% tenían entre 2 y 10 años de tratamiento y 57,76% tenían primaria incompleta. El 19,25% residía en Russas. Resultados: Posterior a la hemodiálisis los resultados arrojaron 44 mg/dL de Urea, 48,44% de los pacientes con valores normales. La hemoglobina y el hematocrito medios fueron 11,8 g/dl y 33,7 %, respectivamente, con un 63,35 % con valores reducidos. El 85,10% de los pacientes presentaba plaquetas normales, el 72,04% presentaba niveles adecuados de hierro y albúmina, el 52,79% presentaba niveles elevados de ferritina, el 23,61% presentaba transferrina reducida y niveles satisfactorios de lípidos. El 79,50% presentaba niveles séricos de potasio dentro de la normalidad, el 12,42% de fósforo por encima de lo normal, el 85,09% de calcio dentro de los valores normales, el 39,13% de PTHi normal y el 86,33% de glucosa dentro de los valores considerados normales. Con base en los resultados, se concluyó que todos los pacientes en hemodiálisis tienen varios cambios debido a la ERC y al propio proceso de tratamiento. Por tanto, la realización de pruebas para evaluar o monitorizar las posibles complicaciones de la IRC es fundamental para crear estrategias e intervenciones más eficaces que mejoren la atención a estos pacientes y, en consecuencia, su calidad y esperanza de vida.

Análise do perfil epidemiológico dos exames citopatológico do colo do útero em Altamira no período de 2014 a 2020: dados a partir do SISCAN / Analysis of the epidemiological profile of cervical cytopathological exams in Altamira in the period from 2014 to 2020: data from SISCAN / Análisis del perfil epidemiológico de los exámenes citopatológicos de cérvix en Altamira en el periodo de 2014 a 2020: datos del SISCAN

OBJETIVO: Este trabalho aborda sobre características referente aos exames citopatológicos do colo do útero em Altamira, coletado no Sistema de Informação do Câncer, dentro do período de 2014 a 2020. Observou-se também a qualidade da interpretação dos principais resultados encontrados, sobre a técnica de coleta e qualidade de exames. O objetivo é analisar o perfil epidemiológico dos exames citopatológicos do colo do útero do município. MÉTODO: A metodologia realizada foi estudo quantitativo, de corte transversal, epidemiológico, descritiva e analítico. RESULTADOS: Verificou- se um crescimento anual na taxa de cobertura do exame do preventivo no período de 2014 a 2019, que está ligado à implementação do Plano de Desenvolvimento Regional Sustentável do Xingu, e que esse crescimento mostra uma diferença estatística significativa entre a taxa de cobertura de Altamira, Pará, Brasil. Observou-se presença de falhas no preenchimento da ficha de notificação é referente ao campo da escolaridade das pacientes que não apresentam registro. Quanto a faixa etária mais frequente que realizam o exame do preventivo está entre 25 a 34 anos e as lesões intraepiteliais do colo uterino mais frequentes são: a de baixo grau que corresponde à população jovem (<34 anos) e de alto grau entre 25 a 44 anos.

OBJECTIVE: This paper deals with characteristics related to cytopathological examinations of the cervix in Altamira, collected in the Cancer Information System, within the period from 2014 to 2020. It was also observed the quality of interpretation of the main results found, on the technique collection and quality of exams. The objective is to analyze the epidemiological profile of cytopathological tests of the cervix in the city. METHOD: The methodology used was a quantitative, cross- sectional, epidemiological study, descriptive and analytical approach. RESULTS: As a result, there was an annual growth in the coverage rate of the preventive exam in the period from 2014 to 2019, which is linked to the implementation of the Xingu Sustainable Regional Development Plan, and that this growth shows a significant statistical difference between the coverage rate of Altamira, Pará, Brazil. It was observed the presence of failures in completing the notification form referring to the field of education of patients who do not have a record. As for the most frequent age group that undergoes the preventive examination, it is between 25 and 34 years old and the most frequent intraepithelial lesions of the uterine cervix are: low-grade, which corresponds to the young population (<34 years) and high-grade, between 25 and 34 years old. 44 years.

OBJETIVO: En este trabajo se abordan las características relacionadas con los exámenes citopatológicos de cérvix en Altamira, recogidos en el Sistema de Información del Cáncer, en el periodo comprendido entre 2014 y 2020. También se observó la calidad de interpretación de los principales resultados encontrados, sobre la técnica de recolección y calidad de los exámenes. El objetivo es analizar el perfil epidemiológico de los exámenes citopatológicos de cuello uterino en la ciudad. MÉTODO: La metodología utilizada fue un estudio cuantitativo, transversal, epidemiológico, de abordaje descriptivo y analítico. RESULTADOS: Como resultado, se observó un crecimiento anual de la tasa de cobertura del examen preventivo en el período de 2014 a 2019, que está vinculado a la implementación del Plan de Desarrollo Regional Sostenible Xingu, y que este crecimiento muestra una diferencia estadística significativa entre la tasa de cobertura de Altamira, Pará, Brasil. Se observó la presencia de fallas en el llenado del formulario de notificación referente al campo de la educación de los pacientes que no tienen un registro. En cuanto al grupo de edad más frecuente que se somete al examen preventivo, es entre 25 y 34 años y las lesiones intraepiteliales del cuello uterino más frecuentes son: de bajo grado, que corresponde a la población joven (<34 años) y de alto grado, entre 25 y 44 años.

Mechanisms by which exercise training benefits patients with copd mecanismos pelo qual o treinamento de exercício beneficia pacientes com dpoc running title: exercise training / Mecanismos pelos quais o treinamento de exercício beneficia pacientes com o título dpoc running: treinamento de exercício / Mecanismos por los que el entrenamiento de ejercicio beneficia a los pacientes con epoc mecanismos por los que el entrenamiento de ejercicio beneficia a los pacientes con epoc running title: exercise training

The clinical consequences of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include fatigue, dyspnea and progressive impairment of exercise capacity. It also produces significant systemic consequences such as nutritional depletion, physical deconditioning, systemic inflammation, and structural and functional changes in the respiratory and locomotor muscles. Regular exercise provides improvements in the health of patients with stable COPD and can relieve the symptoms, increasing the exercise capacity and improving the quality of life, while also reducing hospitalization and, to some extent, the risk of morbidity and mortality. Training with progressive exercises is associated with metabolic and neurohumoral adaptations, heart rate variability, with adaptations in the pulmonary and skeletal muscles, as well as the inflammatory, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. This review will focus on current knowledge of the mechanisms by which physical training can provide beneficial effects in COPD patients. Results: After analyzing the titles, abstracts and content, out of 500 articles found, 489 were excluded, leaving 11 articles. Studies have shown the beneficial effect of aerobic training on COPD. Conclusion: Physical training should be considered a therapeutic option in patients with COPD, regardless of being terrestrial or aquatic, as it can have beneficial effects on the systems.

As consequências clínicas da doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC) são: fadiga, dispnéia e comprometimento progressivo da capacidade do exercício, além disso, também produz consequências sistêmicas significativas como depleção nutricional, descondicionamento físico, inflamação sistêmica, mudanças estruturais e funcionais de músculos respiratórios e locomotores. O treinamento físico regular traz como beneficíos efeitos da melhoria da saúde em pacientes com DPOC estável e pode aliviar os sintomas, melhorar a capacidade de exercício e a qualidade de vida, reduzir a hospitalização e, em certa medida, o risco de morbi-mortalidade. Já o treinamento com exercícios progressivos está associado a adaptações metabólicas, neurohumorais, variabilidade da frequência cardíaca, inflamatórias, dos músculos pulmonares e esqueléticos, cardiovasculares e respiratórias. Esta revisão enfocará o conhecimento atual dos mecanismos pelos quais o treinamento físico pode ter efeitos benéficos em pacientes com DPOC. Resultados: Após análise dos títulos, resumos e conteúdo, dos 500 artigos encontrados, 489 foram excluídos, restando 11 artigos. Estudos têm demonstrado o efeito benéfico do treinamento aeróbico na DPOC. Conclusão: O treinamento físico deve ser considerado uma opção terapêutica em pacientes com DPOC, independente de ser terrestre ou aquático, pois pode ter efeitos benéficos nos sistemas.

Las consecuencias clínicas de la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC) incluyen fatiga, disnea y deterioro progresivo de la capacidad de ejercicio. También produce importantes consecuencias sistémicas como el agotamiento nutricional, el desacondicionamiento físico, la inflamación sistémica y los cambios estructurales y funcionales en los músculos respiratorios y locomotores. El ejercicio regular proporciona mejoras en la salud de los pacientes con EPOC estable y puede aliviar los síntomas, aumentando la capacidad de ejercicio y mejorando la calidad de vida, al tiempo que reduce la hospitalización y, en cierta medida, el riesgo de morbilidad y mortalidad. El entrenamiento con ejercicios progresivos se asocia a adaptaciones metabólicas y neurohumorales, a la variabilidad de la frecuencia cardíaca, con adaptaciones en los músculos pulmonares y esqueléticos, así como en los sistemas inflamatorio, cardiovascular y respiratorio. Esta revisión se centrará en el conocimiento actual de los mecanismos por los que el entrenamiento físico puede proporcionar efectos beneficiosos en los pacientes con EPOC. Resultados: Tras analizar los títulos, resúmenes y contenido, de los 500 artículos encontrados se excluyeron 489, quedando 11 artículos. Los estudios han demostrado el efecto beneficioso del entrenamiento aeróbico en la EPOC. Conclusiones: El entrenamiento físico debe considerarse una opción terapéutica en pacientes con EPOC, independientemente de que sea terrestre o acuático, ya que puede tener efectos beneficiosos sobre los sistemas.

Perfil clínico-epidemiológico de pacientes diagnosticados com hanseníase / Clinical-epidemiological profile of patients diagnosed with leprosy / Perfil clínico-epidemiológico de los pacientes diagnosticados de lepra

hanseníase no Brasil ainda apresenta como um problema de saúde pública. A posição epidemiológica da doença no país é considerada diversificada devido ao alto coeficiente e variação de prevalência nas diversas regiões do país. O objetivo desse estudo é conhecer o perfil epidemiológico da população acometida pela hanseníase na cidade de General Carneiro, no interior do Mato Grosso, durante os anos de 2006 e 2021. A coleta de dados foi realizada nos meses de julho e agosto do ano de 2021. Trata-se de uma pesquisa retrospectiva, documental do tipo descritiva, com abordagem quantitativa. No período em estudo notificou-se 50 casos, sendo 62% do sexo masculino, com faixa etária entre 48 a 69 anos de idade, de cor branca, com predominância da forma dimorfa. Os resultados demonstram que a cidade de General Carneiro, está com o número de casos de hanseníase na média do preconizado pela Organização Mundial de Saúde e também, inferior à média brasileira.

Leprosy in Brazil still presents as a public health problem. The epidemiological position of the disease in the country is considered diversified due to the high coefficient and variation in prevalence in different regions of the country. The aim of this study is to know the epidemiological profile of the population affected by leprosy in the city of General Carneiro, in the interior of Mato Grosso, during the years 2006 and 2021. Data collection was carried out in July and August of 2021 This is a retrospective, descriptive documentary research with a quantitative approach. During the study period, 50 cases were reported, 62% male, aged between 48 and 69 years old, white, with a predominance of the borderline form. The results show that the city of General Carneiro has the number of cases of leprosy in the average recommended by the World Health Organization and also below the Brazilian average.

La lepra en Brasil sigue siendo un problema de salud pública. La posición epidemiológica de la enfermedad en el país se considera diversificada debido al alto coeficiente y a la variación de la prevalencia en diferentes regiones del país. El objetivo de este estudio es conocer el perfil epidemiológico de la población afectada por la lepra en la ciudad de General Carneiro, en el interior de Mato Grosso, durante los años 2006 y 2021. La recogida de datos se realizó en julio y agosto del año 2021. Se trata de una investigación retrospectiva, documental y descriptiva, con un enfoque cuantitativo. En el período de estudio se notificaron 50 casos, siendo el 62% de sexo masculino, con una edad entre 48 y 69 años, de color blanco, con predominio de la forma dimorfa. Los resultados muestran que la ciudad de General Carneiro, está con el número de casos de lepra en la media recomendada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud y también por debajo de la media brasileña.

Blood glucose related adverse drug reaction of antitumor monoclonal antibodies: a retrospective analysis using Vigibase

Abstract On the increasing prevalence of using mAbs (monoclonal antibodies) in cancer therapy and the severe risk of hyperglycemia, we aimed to analyze the main clinical ADRs of mAbs, with a focus on adverse hyperglycemic events associated with currently clinically used mAbs. mAbs as well as target information were selected from Martinadale book and published articles. Drug approving information was collected from each government website, and ADR statistic data were collected from VigibaseR, comparing with Adverse Event Reporting System of US FDA. Top 10 mAbs were classified within listing in total ADR records, ADRs per year, hyperglycemic ADR records. Vigibase data were updated onto 15 Feb 2019. 20 mAbs were analyzed with 263217 ADR reports, wherein 16751 records on Metabolism and nutrition disorders and 1444 records on Glucose metabolism disorders. The geographic, age, gender distributions and annual ADR report numbers were listed respectively. Of the top 10, Rituximab, Bevacizumab and Nivolumab were on the top 3 in total ADR record and hyperglycemic record. Top 3 record results were similar in Vigibase and FDA database. It is of increasing importance for clinicians to be aware of early detection, patient management, or drug selection strategies when using mAbs, particularly within the high glycemic risk-reported mAbs, to improve the efficacy and tolerability of mAbs regiment and optimize patient outcomes.

Survival of patients with advanced cancer in Enteral Nutritional Therapy: a comparison between caloric estimates / Sobrevida de pacientes com câncer avançado em Terapia Nutricional Enteral: um comparativo entre estimativas calóricas

ABSTRACT Objective To assess factors related to the achievement of the caloric estimates of enteral nutritional therapy and the survival of patients with advanced cancer in exclusively palliative care. Methods Retrospective study, where patients using enteral nutrition admitted from March 2019 to February 2020 were divided into two groups: Group 1 included patients who reached 75% of the estimated caloric goals, and Group 2 included those who did not. The data were extracted from the patients' electronic medical records. Logistic regression analyzes were performed to assess associations between the studied sociodemographic, clinical, and nutritional variables, and the Kaplan-Meier curve and Cox regression were used to assess the survival of the groups. Results A total of 158 patients participated in the study, with a median age of 63 (IIQ: 55-70) years. 57% reached the caloric goal (Group 1). In the logistic regression, the functional capacity (OR: 5.82; CI: 2.28-14.84; p<0.001) and symptoms of nausea or vomiting (OR: 0.050; CI: 0.005-0.455; p=0.008) were independent variables for achieving the caloric goal. Cox regression showed Karnofsky Performance Status as an independent predictor for survival (HR: 1.85; CI: 1.13-3.04). Conclusion Patients with better functionality have longer survival and are potential candidates for reaching the caloric goals proposed by national and international guidelines for cancer patients.

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar os fatores relacionados ao alcance das estimativas calóricas da terapia nutricional enteral e a sobrevida dos pacientes com câncer avançado em cuidados paliativos exclusivos. Métodos Estudo retrospectivo no qual pacientes em uso de nutrição enteral internados no período de março de 2019 a fevereiro de 2020 foram divididos em dois grupos: Grupo 1, composto por pacientes que atingiram 75% das metas calóricas estimadas, e Grupo 2, composto por aqueles que não atingiram. Os dados foram extraídos do prontuário eletrônico dos pacientes. Análises de regressão logística foram realizadas para avaliar associações entre as variáveis sociodemográficas, clínicas e nutricionais estudadas, e a curva de Kaplan-Meier e regressão de Cox foram usadas para avaliar a sobrevida dos grupos. Resultados Participaram do estudo 158 pacientes, com mediana de idade de 63 (IIQ:55-70) anos. Cinquenta e sete por cento dos pacientes atingiram a meta calórica (Grupo 1). Na regressão logística, a capacidade funcional (OR:5,82; IC: 2,28-14,84; p<0,001) e os sintomas náuseas ou vômitos (OR:0,050; IC:0,005-0,455; p=0,008) se mostraram variáveis independentes para o alcance da meta calórica. A regressão de Cox mostrou o Karnofsky Performance Status como preditor independente para sobrevida (HR: 1,85; IC: 1,13-3,04) Conclusão Pacientes com melhor funcionalidade possuem sobrevida maior e são potenciais candidatos ao alcance das metas calóricas propostas por diretrizes nacionais e internacionais para pacientes com câncer em terapia nutricional enteral.

O uso emergente da teleodontologia durante a pandemia de Covid-19: experiência de um município do sul do Brasil / The emerging use of teleodontology during the Covid-19 pandemic: experience from a municipality in southern Brazil

Objetivo: descrever a experiência do serviço de teleodontologia no município de Palhoça, Santa Catarina, durante a pandemia da Covid-19. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo observacional, de caráter transversal. A pesquisa foi realizada com os dados de pacientes atendidos pelo serviço de teleodontologia do município Palhoça, Santa Catarina. Foram registrados dados referentes ao perfil sociodemográfico do usuário, agravos bucais e desfecho do caso. Resultados: houve 20.745 teleatendimentos e 7.666 agendamentos. A maioria dos usuários era do sexo feminino, sendo a faixa etária mais prevalente composta por jovens adultos. As principais queixas relatadas foram para monitoramento de caso e dor. Dos casos agendados, 91,23% dos usuários foram encaminhados para as unidades básicas de saúde. Conclusão: diante dos achados, a teleodontologia demonstrou ser uma excelente ferramenta, contribuindo para a diminuição no fluxo de pessoas em unidades de saúde e colaborando com os processos instituídos no atendimento, possibilitando a manutenção da assistência de casos.(AU)

Objective: to describe the experience of a Dentistry- by-phone (Teleodontologia) service in the city of Palhoça, SC, Brazil, during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: this is an observational, cross-sectional study. The research was carried out with data from patients assisted by the service. Data regarding the user's sociodemographic profile, oral health problems and case results were recorded. Results: there were 20745 calls and 7666 appointments. Most users were female, with the most prevalent age group being young adults. Main reported complaints were for case monitoring and pain. From the scheduled cases, 91% of users were referred to the UBSs (Health Basic Units). Conclusion: the service was considered to be an excellent tool, assisting on reducing the flow of people in health units and collaborating with the processes established in the service, allowing for health care maintenance.(AU)

Estudio Retrospectivo de Fisuras Labio-Máxilo-Palatina en Chile, 12 Años de Seguimiento / Retrospective Study of Cleft Lip and Palate in Chile, 12-Year Follow Up

Describir el perfil epidemiológico de los pacientes con FLMP no sindrómica de acuerdo a los factores que involucran a la madre. Estudio de tipo observacional, retrospectivo y analítico a partir de los datos de los casos de FLMP no sindrómicos. Se clasifico el tipo de FLMP y las variables que involucran a la madre. Fueron evaluadas 236 fichas completas de pacientes. Un 56,60 % pertenecen al sexo masculino y 43,40 % al sexo femenino. El mayor porcentaje nació el año 2011 (15,57 %), la FLP es la más prevalente (44,92 %), el 26,67 % de las madres tenía entre 21-25 años al momento del parto, un 80,50 % y 87,50 % consumió alcohol y tabaco respectivamente durante primer trimestre del embarazo, y un 41,33 % se desempeñó en rubro agrícola. Pueden ser considerados como factores de riesgo durante el embarazo: estrés post catástrofe natural, enfermedades crónicas, consumo de fármaco, hábito tabáquico y alcohólico y exposición a pesticidas.

The objective of the study was to describe the epidemiologic profile of patients with non-syndromic cleft palate according to factors that involve the mother. Observational, retrospective and analytical study from data obtained of non-syndromic cleft lip palate cases. The type of cleft lip and palate (CLP) and the variables that involve the mother were classified. In this analysis 236 fulfilled clinical records from patients were evaluated; 56,60 % correspond to male and 43,40 % to female. Most births occurred in 2011 (15,57%), cleft palate is the most prevalent (44,92 %), at the moment of birth mothers were 21-25 years old (26,67 %), most of the mothers consumed alcohol or tobacco during the first trimester of pregnancy (80,50 % and 87,50 %, respectively), and 41,33% worked in agriculture related jobs. In conclusion post natural catastrophe stress, chronic diseases, consumption of drugs, smoking and alcohol habits and exposure to pesticides can be considered as a risk factor for having a child with CLP.

Epidemiological profile of orthopedics and traumatology patients in Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil

Epidemiological studies, both in general and specifically, are part of the health promotion process and prophylactic actions that can generate treatment plans for a population, however, the accomplishment of prophylactic work in relation to musculoskeletal(i.e., traumatological) problems must start from the specific and go to the general, from cities to a national plan, since each population has its own characteristics in the general picture of conditions. Hypothetically, the epidemiological profile in traumatology and orthopedics, due to the general behavior in the national territory, presents the lack of prevention; in this way, is necessary to verify. This work aims to determine the incidence of orthopedic and traumatological problems in the region of Palmas, state of Tocantins (TO), Brazil, in order to contribute to a possible prophylactic plan for the population of the region. The data of the present study agree with most other studies about the orthopedic profile in terms of gender, age and problems with vertebral column, in general. However, the finding that most of the conditions were associated with scoliosis was unexpected, as it differs from the findings of most studies. It was possible to establish a profile of patients seen at the clinic-school and indicate the management of training for health professionals related to the treatment of people over the age of 40 years. The importance of the action of physiotherapists in the processes of prevention and primary care was evident given the patients indicated in this and other articles who need help with traumatic diseases.

Activated platelets in central venous catheters: a flow cytometry and numerical simulation approach

The central venous catheter that is inserted in patients undergoing hemodialysis can cause hemodynamic instability and trigger complications such as thrombus formation. The objective of this study was to investigate hemostatic and numerical influences on thrombus formation in patients undergoing hemodialysis with a central venous catheter. Participants were assigned to three groups: I: clinical and laboratorial healthy individuals matched by sex and age (controls); II: participants after one month of insertion of the catheter and III: participants after 4 months of insertion of the catheter. Platelet activation was investigated by GPIIb/IIIa and p-selectin expressions using flow cytometry. A three-dimensional model of the catheter was constructed in the numerical simulation for the calculation of partial differential equation of a platelet activation model. A significant difference was detected by the expression of p-selectin comparing the group I (33.42 ± 4.74), group II (40.79 ± 5.54) and group III(51.00 ± 7.21) (p < 0.0001). The median values for GPIIb/IIIa were 10426 (10029-10721), 13921 (13412-15652) and 19946 (18714-21815) after catheter insertion (p < 0.0001), for groups I, II and III, respectively. Excluding the first arterial orifice, venous orifices tend to have greater platelet activation when compared to the other arterial orifices. The results of this study showed the influence of arterial and venous lateral orifices in stimulating the development of thrombi associated with the activation of platelet markers the longer the catheter was used.

Respiratory mechanics behavior after heart surgery: an experimental study

Changes in ventilatorymechanics and their consequent pulmonary complications are common after surgical procedures, particularly in cardiac surgery (CS), and may be associated with both preoperative history and surgical circumstances. This study aims to compare ventilatory mechanics in the moments before and after cardiac surgery (CS), describing how pulmonary complications occurred. An experimental, uncontrolled study was conducted, of the before-and-after type, and with a descriptive and analytical character. It was carried out in a private hospital in the city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, and involved 30 adult patients subjected to CS. In addition to clinical and epidemiological variables, minute volume (VE), respiratory rate (RR), tidal volume (VT), forced vital capacity (FVC), maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), and peak expiratory flow (PEF) were also recorded. Data were collected in the following moments: preoperative (PRE-OP) period, immediate postoperative (IPO) period, and 1stpostoperative day (1stPOD). The sample was aged 48.1 ± 11.8 years old and had a body mass index of 25.5 ± 4.9 kg m-2; 60% of the patients remained on mechanical ventilation for less than 24 hours (17.5 [8.7-22.9] hours). There was a significant reduction in VT, FVC, MIP and PEF when PRE-OP versus IPO, and PRE-OP versus 1stPOD were compared (p < 0.05). There were no significant changes between IPO and the 1stPOD. The highest incidence of pulmonary complications involved pleural effusion (50% of the patients). This study showed that patients subjected to CS present significant damage to ventilatory parameters after the surgery, especially in the IPO period and on the 1stPOD. It is possible that the extension of this ventilatory impairment has led to the onset of postoperative pulmonary complications.

Psicodiagnóstico na unidade de internação psiquiátrica de um hospital público / Psychodiagnosis in a public psychiatric unit of a general hospital

Introdução: Este estudo caracterizou pacientes adultos que tiveram solicitação de psicodiagnóstico enquanto estavam internados em leitos do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) em uma unidade psiquiátrica de um hospital geral universitário de Porto Alegre no ano de 2017. Com o intuito de subsidiar o planejamento deste serviço, assim como a discussão com as equipes assistenciais a respeito das indicações para a solicitação, buscou-se conhecer as características tanto dos pacientes beneficiados por este exame como de suas internações. Traçou-se o perfil demográfico, identificou-se as especificidades das internações quanto ao motivo, tempo de permanência e diagnóstico psiquiátrico, e observou-se as características da própria avaliação psicológica. Método: Estudo exploratório, quantitativo e transversal, em que os dados foram resgatados dos prontuários de forma retrospectiva. A análise dos dados foi feita de forma descritiva e inferencial, com auxilio do SPSS versão 16.0. Resultados: Dos 247 pacientes internados, 17,8% tiveram solicitação de psicodiagnóstico, sendo que 93,2% (41) tiveram o processo concluído. A demanda principal foi para pacientes adultos jovens, possivelmente em primeira internação psiquiátrica e em processo de avaliação diagnóstica, um dos possíveis objetivos de uma internação psiquiátrica. Conclusão: O psicodiagnóstico auxilia no entendimento dinâmico do paciente; entretanto, este é um recurso técnico que precisa ser usado de forma estratégica durante a internação psiquiátrica por conta dos fatores que podem envolver desde o funcionamento da própria unidade até o estado mental e emocional do indivíduo em momento de crise. (AU)

Introduction: This study characterized adult patients that had indication for psychodiagnosis while in a public psychiatric unit in a general university hospital in Porto Alegre, southern Brazil, in 2017. With the purposes of encouraging the discussion about psychodiagnosis indication among care teams and planning for this service, this study sought a better comprehension of patients' characteristics and their hospitalizations. Demographics, profile of the period of hospitalization, including reason for admission, length of stay, and psychiatric diagnosis, and characteristics of psychological assessment were described. Methods: This exploratory, quantitative, and cross-sectional study retrieved data from medical records retrospectively. Data were then analyzed descriptively and inferentially with SPSS, version 16.0. Results: Of 247 hospitalized patients, 17.8% had indication for psychodiagnosis, and 93.2% (41) had the procedure completed. The group that demanded most was young adults, possibly in their first psychiatric hospitalization and in the process of psychiatric assessment, one of the main objectives of a psychiatric admission. Conclusion: Psychodiagnosis helps to understand the dynamics of a patient; however, it should be used with caution in psychiatric hospitalization because of factors ranging from the operation of the unit itself to the mental and emotional state of a patient during an acute crisis. (AU)

Tempo de permanência e motivos de retirada do cateter venoso central de pacientes renais crônicos em hemodiálise ambulatorial / Duration of use and reasons for removal of central venous catheter in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing ambulatory hemodialysis

Introdução: A permanência prolongada de Cateter Venoso Central (CVC) em Hemodiálise (HD) está relacionado a maior risco de complicações. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o tempo, em dias, de permanência e o motivo de retirada do CVC em pacientes renais crônicos submetidos à HD ambulatorial em um seguimento de 10 meses. Métodos: Estudo longitudinal, retrospectivo, realizado em unidade de HD de um hospital público no sul do Brasil, no período de janeiro a setembro/2019. A coleta de dados foi realizada pelos pesquisadores a partir de prontuário eletrônico e planilha de registros dos doentes renais crônicos em hemodiálise por CVC de curta e longa permanência no período em estudo. Projeto aprovado no Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da instituição. Resultados: Foram avaliados 91 cateteres de 55 pacientes, com prevalência do sexo feminino 33 (60%), média de idade 55 ± 18 anos e cor branca 42 (76,3%). Quarenta e sete (52%) dos CVCs eram de curta permanência, e 70 (76,9%) inseridos em veia jugular direita. O tempo de hemodiálise com CVCs de curta permanência variou de quatro a 190 dias com mediana de 47 dias (21, 7-69, 3) e os de longa permanência de 47 a 1.486 dias, com mediana de 231 (95-676). O principal motivo de retirada dos cateteres foi a troca por outro CVC 17 (36,2%). A taxa de suspeita e/ou infecção foi de 14 (15,4%). Conclusão: O tempo de permanência dos CVC foi prolongado o que expõe os pacientes a riscos. O principal motivo para retirar o CVC não foi a confecção de Fístula Arteriovenosa (FAV), apontando para a necessidade de revisar os processos assistenciais visando modificar e priorizar essa prática. (AU)

Introduction: The prolonged permanence of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) in Hemodialysis (HD) is related to an increased risk of complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate duration of use, in days, and reasons for removal of central venous catheter (CVC) in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing ambulatory hemodialysis in a 10-month follow-up. Methods: This longitudinal, retrospective study was conducted at the hemodialysis unit of a public hospital in southern Brazil, from January to September 2019. Data collection was performed by the researchers using electronic medical records and a spreadsheet of records of patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis by short- and long-term CVC in the study period. The project was approved by the institution's Research Ethics Committee. Results: Ninety-one catheters from 55 patients were evaluated. Thirty-three participants were female (60%), mean age was 55 ± 18 years, and 42 were white (76.3%). Forty-seven (52%) CVCs were short-term, and 70 (76.9%) CVCs were inserted in the right jugular vein. Hemodialysis duration with short-term CVCs ranged from four to 190 days with a median of 47 (21.7-69.3) days, and long-term CVCs ranged from 47 to 1486 days with a median of 231 (95-676) days. The main reason for removing the catheter was replacing it with another CVC, in 17 cases (36.2%). The number of cases of infection or suspected infection was 14 (15.4%). Conclusions: The duration of CVC use was prolonged, which exposes patients to risks. The main reason for removing the CVC was not related to creating an arteriovenous fistula, demonstrating the need to review the care processes aiming to modify and prioritize this practice. (AU)

Epidemiological characteristics of hemophilia in the pre-primary prophylaxis era: a historical cohort

Introduction: Epidemiological studies on hemophilia in the Brazilian population are historically scarce. Despite the continuous effort made by the National Program of Inherited Bleeding Disorders to map this condition, little information is available, especially on the period prior to program conception. Therefore, the present study aims to assess the epidemiological, serological, and clinical characteristics of patients with hemophilia in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Methods: A total of 455 patients had their medical records reviewed from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2007. Results: We observed a remarkable prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in patients with both hemophilia A and B, and this prevalence significantly increased along with age (p < 0.001). No positive anti-HCV results were observed among children younger than 5 years old. There was a significant correlation between the severity of hemophilia and the number of arthropathies in all age categories. Considering the presence of inhibitors, a significant difference was observed between age groups, as older patients had higher inhibitor titers. There was a significant correlation between mean coagulation factor consumption and the number of arthropathies in patients over 5 years old. Conclusions: This profile analysis of patients with hemophilia reflects a gradual improvement in treatment safety and efficiency, as well as the need for continued investment in this population. (AU)

U-shaped-aggressiveness of SARS-CoV-2: Period between initial symptoms and clinical progression to COVID-19 suspicion. A population-based cohort study.

BACKGROUND: Early identification of different COVID-19 clinical presentations may depict distinct pathophysiological mechanisms and guide management strategies. OBJECTIVE: To determine the aggressiveness of SARS-CoV-2 using symptom progression in COVID-19 patients. DESIGN: Historic cohort study of Mexican patients. Data from January-April 2020 were provided by the Health Ministry. SETTING: Population-based. Patients registered in the Epidemiologic Surveillance System in Mexico. PARTICIPANTS: Subjects who sought medical attention for clinical suspicion of COVID-19. All patients were subjected to RT-PCR testing for SARS-CoV-2. MEASUREMENTS: We measured the Period between initial symptoms and clinical progression to COVID-19 suspicion (PISYCS) and compared it to the primary outcomes (mortality and pneumonia). RESULTS: 65,500 patients were included. Reported fatalities and pneumonia were 2176 (3.32%), and 11568 (17.66%), respectively. According to the PISYCS, patients were distributed as follows: 14.89% in <24 hours, 43.25% between 1-3 days, 31.87% between 4-7 days and 9.97% >7 days. The distribution for mortality and pneumonia was 5.2% and 22.5% in <24 hours, 2.5% and 14% between 1-3 days, 3.6% and 19.5% between 4-7 days, 4.1% and 20.6% >7 days, respectively (p<0.001). Adjusted-risk of mortality was (OR [95% CI], p-value): <24 hours = 1.75 [1.55-1.98], p<0.001; 1-3 days = 1 (reference value); 4-7 days = 1.53 [1.37-1.70], p<0.001; >7 days = 1.67 [1.44-1.94], p<0.001. For pneumonia: <24 hours = 1.49 [1.39-1.58], p<0.001; 1-3 days = 1; 4-7 days = 1.48 [1.41-1.56], p<0.001; >7 days = 1.57 [1.46-1.69], p<0.001. LIMITATIONS: Using a database fed by large numbers of people carries the risk of data inaccuracy. However, this imprecision is expected to be random and data are consistent with previous studies. CONCLUSION: The PISYCS shows a U-shaped SARS-CoV-2 aggressiveness pattern. Further studies are needed to corroborate the time-related pathophysiology behind these findings.

Adult's perception of health care after myocardial infarction.

OBJECTIVES: to describe the Adult's perception of healthcare after Myocardium Infarction. METHODS: qualitative descriptive analysis carried out with 12 adults who had myocardial infarction and conducted from February to May 2018. The research design was based on the "Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research". Data collection was performed through semi-structured questionnaire, interview script and field diary. The interviews were encoded, and their content was analyzed using software support. RESULTS: three classes were obtained: "Fear, (un) certainty and (un) awareness"; "Lifestyle and beliefs of illness" and "Health care search". Unhealthy lifestyle habits, lack of health prevention / promotion, difficulties in accessing services and lack of knowledge about the disease generated fear and uncertainty about the future. Final Considerations: the perception of acute myocardial infarction is related to the trajectory of illness, lifestyle and the belief that the infarction only affects others.

Perfil sociodemográfico e clínico de pacientes oncológicos que procuraram o serviço de pronto atendimento de um hospital público geral: estudo descritivo / Perfil sociodemográfico y clínico de pacientes con cáncer que buscaron atención de emergencia en un hospital público general: un estudio descriptivo / Sociodemographic and clinical profile of oncological patients who seek treatment at a general public hospital: descriptive study

OBJETIVOS: Descrever as características sociodemográficas e clínicas dos pacientes oncológicos atendidos em unidades de pronto-socorro; identificar os sintomas presentes nas últimas 24 horas; avaliar a correlação entre os dados sociodemográficos e clínicos com os sintomas apresentados. MÉTODO: descritivo, transversal, quantitativo, realizado na unidade de pronto-socorro de um hospital público geral do munícipio de São Paulo. RESULTADOS: amostra não probabilística, com 44 pacientes. Os cânceres mais prevalentes foram os geniturinários (15,9%) e hematológicos (15,9%). Os sinais e sintomas mais incidentes foram: dor com uma média de 6,6 (0-10; DP= 3,9) e alteração do apetite 6,6 (0-10; DP= 3,8). Quanto à intensidade dos sintomas, a prevalência foi do item "preocupação" com média de 7,1 (0-10; DP= 3,6). Quanto à capacidade do sintoma de interferir na vida, o item de maior prevalência foi "atividades em geral" com uma média de 9,1 (0-10; DP= 2,2). CONCLUSÃO: as características sociodemográficas e econômicas correlacionaram-se com as características clínicas.

OBJETIVOS: Describir las características sociodemográficas y clínicas de pacientes con cáncer tratados en unidades de emergencia; identificar los síntomas presentes en las últimas 24 horas; Evaluar la correlación entre los datos sociodemográficos y clínicos con los síntomas presentados. MÉTODO descriptivo, transversal, cuantitativo, realizado en el servicio de urgencias de un hospital público general del municipio de São Paulo. RESULTADOS: muestra no probabilística, con 44 pacientes. Los cánceres más prevalentes fueron genitourinarios (15.9%) y hematológicos (15.9%). Los signos y síntomas más incidentes fueron: dolor con un promedio de 6.6 (0-10; DP = 3.9) y alteración del apetito 6.6 (0-10; DP = 3.8). En cuanto a la intensidad de los síntomas, la prevalencia fue del ítem "preocupación" con una media de 7.1 (0-10; DP = 3.6). En cuanto a la capacidad del síntoma de interferir con la vida, el ítem más frecuente fue "actividades en general" con un promedio de 9.1 (0-10;DP=2.2). CONCLUSIÓN características sociodemográficas y económicas correlacionadas con características clínicas.

OBJECTIVES: To discover the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of oncology patients attended in emergency care units; identify the symptoms present in the last 24 hours; evaluate the correlation between the sociodemographic and clinical data with the symptoms presented. METHOD: descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative, carried out in an emergency care unit of a pubic general hospital in the municipality of São Paulo. RESULTS: nonprobabilistic sample with 44 patients. The most prevalent cancers are geniturinary (15.9%) and hematological (15.9%). The most common signs and symptoms were: pain with an average of 6.6 (0-10; SD = 3.9) and altered appetite 6.6 (0-10; SD = 3.8). As for the intensity of symptoms, the item "concern" was prevalent with a mean of 7.1 (0-10; SD = 3.6). Regarding the symptom's ability to interfere with life, the most prevalent item was "activities in general" with an average of 9.1 (0-10; SD = 2.2). CONCLUSION: sociodemographic and economic characteristics correlated with clinical characteristics.

Care coordination and longitudinality in primary health care in the Brazilian Amazon.

OBJECTIVES: to evaluate the attributes of primary health care, care coordination and longitudinality, from the perception of the professional and patients in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. METHODS: quantitative evaluative study, in which was used an external evaluation instrument with 469 professionals and 1,888 patients from 367 primary health care facilities that adhered to the Program for Improving Access and Quality of primary health care (Portuguese acronym: PMAQ) standardized by the Ministry of Health. Data were grouped by multivariate cluster analysis in order to find a classification of primary health care from the perspective of professionals and patients. RESULTS: the attributes of coordination and longitudinality are still expressed in a weak and undeveloped way in the Brazilian Amazon scenario. CONCLUSIONS: it is necessary to recognize the organizational barriers and what could promote conditions for the performance of health care teams in the perspective of a continuous, integral and coordinated care.