Evaluation of the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and general quality of life in female patients with psoriasis

Abstract: Background: Psoriasis has a significant impact on quality of life (QoL). Sexual life can also be affected, with sexual dysfunction being reported by 25-70% of patients. Objectives: To determine the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and evaluate QoL in women with psoriasis. Methods: This case-control study included women aged 18-69 years. The validated Brazilian Portuguese versions of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were administered to all participants to assess sexual function and QoL, respectively. Patients with psoriasis underwent clinical evaluation for the presence of comorbidities, especially psoriatic arthritis and other rheumatic manifestations. Location of lesions and the extent of skin involvement were also assessed. Results: The sample consisted of 150 women, 75 with diagnosis of psoriasis and 75 healthy controls. Prevalence of sexual dysfunction was high in women with psoriasis (58.6% of the sample). Prevalence was statistically higher in women with psoriasis than in controls (P = 0.014). The SF-36 domain scores were also lower in women with psoriasis, with role limitations due to physical health, limitations due to emotional problems, and mental health being the most affected domains. Study limitations: Sample size was calculated to evaluate the association between the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and psoriasis, but it did not include the determination of the possible causes of this dysfunction. Conclusions: QoL and sexual function were altered in women with psoriasis and should be taken into consideration when assessing disease severity.

O papel da nutrição na prevenção e no tratamento da osteoporose / The function of the nutrition in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis

A osteoporose é definida como desordem esquelética caracterizada por comprometimento da resistência óssea, que predispõe a maior risco de fraturas. A ingestão inadequada de nutrientes impede a remodelação óssea, tendo como consequência perda da densidade óssea e fraturas. Sendo assim, a ingestão alimentar de nutrientes envolvidos na saúde óssea é um objetivo desejável para prevenir e tratar osteoporose. Nesta revisão, descrevem-se os nutrientes necessários à saúde óssea, como estratégia para o controle do paciente em tratamento da osteoporose. A identificação de fatores que contribuam para prevenção e tratamento dessa doença deve ser preocupação dos profissionais de saúde. Faz-se necessário analisar a ingestão alimentar com o objetivo de detectar nutrientes importantes na saúde óssea que estão em baixo consumo. Com base nos estudos aqui vistos, pode-se inferir que os nutrientes citados são importantes para melhorar os procedimentos que mantêm a saúde óssea e que devem ser utilizados como prevenção e tratamento da osteoporose.

Osteoporosis is defined as a skeletal disorder characterized by impairment in bone strength, predisposing to a higher risk of fractures. The inadequate intake of nutrients prevents bone remodeling and as a consequence leads to lower bone density and fractures can occur. Thus, the dietary intake of nutrients involved in bone health is adesirable goal to prevent and treat osteoporosis. In this review, the nutrients involved in bone health are described as a strategy to control the patient in treatment of osteoporosis. The identification of factors that contribute to the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis should be a concern for health professionals. It is necessary to analyze food intake in order to detect important nutrients in bone health that are in low consumption. Based on studies, it can be inferred that the nutrients cited are important to improve bone health and to be used as prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.