Precision assessment of a hypertension prevalence survey.

BACKGROUND: Population surveys are crucial for public policy planning and provide valuable representative data. In the health sector studies to identify and assess the prevalence of Arterial Hypertension (AH), a chronic non-communicable disease (NCD), along with its associated risk factors have been conducted. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a population health survey in estimating the prevalence of arterial hypertension (AH) in the Sorocaba municipality between August 2021 and June 2023. METHODS: The analyzed performance indicator is the precision (design effect - deff) of AH prevalence in adults (≥ 18 years) and their exposure to primary risk factors. The total sample included 1,080 individuals from the urban area, deemed sufficient to estimate a deff of 1.5. This cluster-based study utilized census sectors as clusters, with data collected through household interviews, standardized questionnaires, and measurements of blood pressure and biometric parameters. The deff calculation formula used was weighted variance / raw variance. The Research Ethics Committee approved this study, with registration CAAE 30538520-1-0000-5373. RESULTS: The deff values ranged from 0.44 for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to 1.63 for asthma, with a deff of 1.00 for AH prevalence. CONCLUSION: The study demonstrated good precision in its results, with high receptivity and cooperation from participants. The cost-effectiveness of the research deemed appropriate. The technique of selecting households within clusters (census sectors) based on detailed mapping and demographic data from the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) proved to be practical and efficient, suitable for replication in other municipalities and for studying other NCDs.

Arterial hypertension in kidney transplantation: huge importance, but few answers.

Arterial hypertension (AH) after renal transplantation (RTX) is correlated with worse cardiovascular and renal outcomes, with loss of renal function, decreased graft survival and higher mortality. RTX recipients have discrepant blood pressure (BP) values when measured in the office or by systematic methodologies, such as Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM), with significant prevalence of no nocturnal dipping or nocturnal hypertension, white coat hypertension and masked hypertension. The aim of the present study was to review the issue of hypertension in RTX, addressing its multifactorial pathophysiology and demonstrating the importance of ABPM as a tool for monitoring BP in these patients. Treatment is based on lifestyle changes and antihypertensive drugs, with calcium channel blockers considered first-line treatment. The best blood pressure target and treatment with more favorable outcomes in RTX are yet to be determined, through well-conducted scientific studies, that is, in terms of AH in RTX, we currently have more questions to answer than answers to give.

Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the EPOCH-RRT questionnaire "Empowering Patients On Choices For Renal Replacement Therapy" for the Brazilian context.

INTRODUCTION: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health problem. In Brazil, the incidence and prevalence rates of dialysis CKD progressively increase, but the transition process is a challenge for patients and caregivers in coping with the disease. Dialysis urgency, lack of planned access or prior knowledge of treatment is a reality for most. Guidelines recommend that treatment options should include the conscious preference of a fully informed patient. However, pre-dialysis educational information is an exception, leading to a large number of unplanned initial dialysis. The original study "Empowering Patients on Choices for Renal Replacement Therapy" (EPOCH-RRT) aimed to identify patient priorities and gaps in shared decision-making about dialysis, using structured interviews with questions about demographics, clinical history and patients' perception of their health. The goal of this study was to carry out the translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the questionnaires used in the EPOCH-RRT Study for the Brazilian context. METHOD: This is a methodological study that consisted of the initial translation, synthesis of the translations, back translation, review by a committee of experts, pre-test and evaluation of the psychometric properties of the instrument. All ethical precepts were followed. RESULTS: The questionnaires were translated, adapted and validated for the Brazilian context. Additionally, it was applied to 84 chronic renal patients on hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and outpatients. DISCUSSION: There is a lack of an educational-therapeutic approach aimed at patients with CKD, and the EPOCH-RRT questionnaire can be a tool for Brazilian dialysis services to change this paradigm.

The Brazilian Society of Nephrology Code of Conduct: a bioethical analysis.

INTRODUCTION: Professional deontology can be defined as a set of principles, values and rules of conduct to be applied in the exercise of functions and inherent to a given profession. Nephrology was one of the medical specialties most affected by the mismatch between the accelerated technological development and the ethical dilemmas resulting from it. Recently, the Brazilian Society of Nephrology (SBN) edited its code of conduct, which until then did not exist. METHOD: Qualitative study with content analysis of the chapters and articles of the SBN Code of Conduct, from the perspective of principlism bioethics. RESULTS: The four moral principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy and justice were found asymmetrically throughout the document, with beneficence predominating over the others. DISCUSSION: The SBN Code of Conduct predominantly expresses the ethical duties that an associate must comply with, but also restrictions on malfeasance, autonomy and justice, anchoring decision-making by managers and including the distribution of possible punishments. It is an unfinished document; therefore, it must be periodically revised, as expected, due to the rapid technological changes, as well as the need for constructive moderation in the relations of nephrologists with each other and, between them, with the Industry, as well as all the ethical consequences arising from these factors.

Death and End of Life: Perceptions Throughout The Career About Death, Palliative Care, and Educational Process.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the perception of attending physicians, medical residents, and undergraduate medical students about death and dying, the end of life (EoL), and palliative care (PC) during training and clinical practice, highlighting knowledge gaps, and the changes needed in medical school curricula. METHOD: Cross-sectional study of 12 attending physicians, residents, and undergraduate medical students randomly selected from a single teaching hospital in São Paulo, Brazil, 2018. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, transcripts were coded in depth, and categorizing analysis was carried out. RESULTS: Three topical categories were recognized: Negative feelings about death and the EoL, importance of PC, and gaps in curricular structure hindering preparedness for PC and EoL communication. Besides differing perspectives depending on their years of experience, all participants strongly endorsed that the current medical school curriculum does not train and support physicians to handle EoL and PC. CONCLUSIONS: Medical education plays a fundamental role in the development of knowledge and skills on death, dying, and PC. Such practices should extend throughout the course and be continuously improved after graduates move to clinical practice.

Resistant hypertension: Prevalence and profile of patients followed in a university ambulatory.

BACKGROUND: Hypertension affects about 36 million Brazilians. It is estimated that 10%-20% of these have resistant hypertension. These patients are at an increased risk of early target organ damage, as well as cardiovascular and renal events. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of resistant hypertension in a specialized outpatient clinic, to describe the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of these patients, and to identify possible factors associated with resistant hypertension. METHODS: Data collection from medical records of hypertensive patients treated using oral antihypertensive drugs in optimized doses at a specialized university clinic from March 2014 to December 2014, after ethical approval statement. All patients were using appropriate antihypertensive drugs in optimized doses and assisted at a teaching-assistance clinic of internal medicine of the Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health in Brazil. RESULTS: A total of 104 patients were enrolled and 31.7% (n = 33) had criteria for resistant hypertension. Of the total participants, 75.7% were female and 54.8% were black or brown. The average age was 61.7 years (SD ± 10.1). In the resistant hypertension group, 63.6% had diabetes, compared to 32.4% in the hypertension group. Among resistant hypertensive patients, 51.5% had dyslipidemia. Regarding drug treatment, 75.8% of the resistant hypertension group and 51.4% of the hypertension group used statins. Among patients with resistant hypertension, 90.9% used angiotensin II receptor blockers and 66.7%, dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers. In the resistant hypertension group, 75.8% used beta-blockers, against 25.4% in the hypertension group. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of hypertension was higher than that described in the global literature, which may be associated with the high percentage of black and brown ("pardos") patients in the population studied, and also because the study was performed in a specialized outpatient clinic.

Position Paper of the Department of Hypertension of the Brazilian Society of Nephrology: Use of renin-angiotensin system blockers during the course of Covid-19 infection.

This position statement of the Department of Hypertension of the Brazilian Society of Nephrology (SBN) addresses the controversy surrounding the use or suspension/replacement of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockers (particularly inhibitors of the angiotensin-converting enzyme or angiotensin II AT1 receptor blockers) prophylactically in individuals using these drugs, due to the possibility of allegedly worsening the prognosis of hypertensive patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. The SBN Hypertension Department recommends individualizing treatment and maintaining these medications until better scientific evidence is available.

Risk stratification for complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy based on associations with sociodemographic and clinical variables in a public hospital.

BACKGROUND: Cholelithiasis is the most common disease of the biliary tract. We aimed to associate complications resulting from laparoscopic cholecystectomy with patients' sociodemographic and clinical data, stratifying risk based on this association. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 2520 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy from January 2013 to March 2017 at our institution. Sociodemographic, clinical, and surgical complication data were collected. Unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression models were used to determine independent factors associated with the outcomes of interest. Based on the results, we proposed a risk stratification model, a treatment flowchart, and a severity score. RESULTS: Mean age was 48.9 years; 83.53% were female. Intraoperative complications occurred in 206 (8.17%) patients, and postoperative complications in 54 (2.14%). Male sex, older age, diabetes, multiple previous operations, and urgent surgery (odds ratio = 23.77) were significantly associated with surgical complications in both unadjusted and adjusted models. CONCLUSIONS: We could propose a flowchart based on our risk stratification model and develop a severity score based on the association between complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and sociodemographic/clinical data.

Resistant and refractory hypertension: two sides of the same disease?

Refractory hypertension (RfH) is an extreme phenotype of resistant hypertension (RH), being considered an uncontrolled blood pressure besides the use of 5 or more antihypertensive medications, including a long-acting thiazide diuretic and a mineralocorticoid antagonist. RH is common, with 10-20% of the general hypertensives, and its associated with renin angiotensin aldosterone system hyperactivity and excess fluid retention. RfH comprises 5-8% of the RH and seems to be influenced by increased sympathetic activity. RH patients are older and more obese than general hypertensives. It is strongly associated with diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and hyperaldosteronism status. RfH is more frequent in women, younger patients and Afro-americans compared to RFs. Both are associated with increased albuminuria, left ventricular hypertrophy, chronic kidney diseases, stroke, and cardiovascular diseases. The magnitude of the white-coat effect seems to be higher among RH patients. Intensification of diuretic therapy is indicated in RH, while in RfH, therapy failure imposes new treatment alternatives such as the use of sympatholytic therapies. In conclusion, both RH and RfH constitute challenges in clinical practice and should be addressed as distinct clinical entities by trained professionals who are capable to identify comorbidities and provide specific, diversified, and individualized treatment.

Assessment of feedback for the teaching of nursing practice.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the self-reported knowledge of professors in the use of feedback in the teaching of nursing practice; train professors to use this process; and evaluate the results of this training. METHOD: a qualitative study of research-action type. The focus group technique was used with seven collaborators of a nursing technical school. For content analysis, the Bardin framework was used and, for intervention, the Problematization Methodology supported by Pendleton's Rules. RESULTS: most present in their curricula training to teach. It is pointed out that feedback is a simple and essential assessment tool, although universal discourse does not express the exact dimension of feedback potentialities. The intervention was effective to solidify feedback. FINAL CONSIDERATION: this study shows that feedback should be disseminated and consolidated among the teaching staff of nursing technical education [corrected].

Arterial hypertension in kidney transplantation: huge importance, but few answers / Hipertensão arterial no transplante renal: grande importância, mas poucas respostas

Abstract Arterial hypertension (AH) after renal transplantation (RTX) is correlated with worse cardiovascular and renal outcomes, with loss of renal function, decreased graft survival and higher mortality. RTX recipients have discrepant blood pressure (BP) values when measured in the office or by systematic methodologies, such as Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM), with significant prevalence of no nocturnal dipping or nocturnal hypertension, white coat hypertension and masked hypertension. The aim of the present study was to review the issue of hypertension in RTX, addressing its multifactorial pathophysiology and demonstrating the importance of ABPM as a tool for monitoring BP in these patients. Treatment is based on lifestyle changes and antihypertensive drugs, with calcium channel blockers considered first-line treatment. The best blood pressure target and treatment with more favorable outcomes in RTX are yet to be determined, through well-conducted scientific studies, that is, in terms of AH in RTX, we currently have more questions to answer than answers to give.

Resumo Hipertensão arterial (HA) no póstransplante renal (TXR) se correlaciona com piores desfechos cardiovasculares e renais, com perda de função renal, diminuição da sobrevida do enxerto e maior mortalidade. Receptores de TXR apresentam valores discrepantes de pressão arterial (PA) quando ela é obtida em consultório ou por metodologias sistematizadas, como a Monitorização Ambulatorial da PA (MAPA), com prevalências significantes de ausência de descenso noturno ou hipertensão noturna, hipertensão do avental branco e hipertensão mascarada. O objetivo do presente estudo foi rever a temática da hipertensão no TXR, abordando sua fisiopatologia multifatorial e demonstrando a importância da MAPA como ferramenta de acompanhamento da PA nesses pacientes. O tratamento é baseado em mudanças no estilo de vida e em fármacos anti-hipertensivos, sendo os bloqueadores de canais de cálcio considerados de primeira linha. A melhor meta pressórica e o tratamento com desfechos mais favoráveis no TXR ainda estão por ser determinados, por meio de estudos bem conduzidos cientificamente, ou seja, em termos de HA no TXR temos atualmente mais questões a responder do que respostas a dar.

Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the EPOCH-RRT questionnaire "Empowering Patients On Choices For Renal Replacement Therapy" for the Brazilian context / Tradução, adaptação transcultural e validação do questionário EPOCH-RRT "Empowering Patients On Choices For Renal Replacement Therapy" para o contexto brasileiro

Abstract Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health problem. In Brazil, the incidence and prevalence rates of dialysis CKD progressively increase, but the transition process is a challenge for patients and caregivers in coping with the disease. Dialysis urgency, lack of planned access or prior knowledge of treatment is a reality for most. Guidelines recommend that treatment options should include the conscious preference of a fully informed patient. However, pre-dialysis educational information is an exception, leading to a large number of unplanned initial dialysis. The original study "Empowering Patients on Choices for Renal Replacement Therapy" (EPOCH-RRT) aimed to identify patient priorities and gaps in shared decision-making about dialysis, using structured interviews with questions about demographics, clinical history and patients' perception of their health. The goal of this study was to carry out the translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the questionnaires used in the EPOCH-RRT Study for the Brazilian context. Method: This is a methodological study that consisted of the initial translation, synthesis of the translations, back translation, review by a committee of experts, pre-test and evaluation of the psychometric properties of the instrument. All ethical precepts were followed. Results: The questionnaires were translated, adapted and validated for the Brazilian context. Additionally, it was applied to 84 chronic renal patients on hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and outpatients. Discussion: There is a lack of an educational-therapeutic approach aimed at patients with CKD, and the EPOCH-RRT questionnaire can be a tool for Brazilian dialysis services to change this paradigm.

Resumo Introdução: A doença renal crônica (DRC) é um problema de saúde pública mundial. No Brasil, as taxas de incidência e prevalência da DRC dialítica aumentam progressivamente, mas o processo de transição apresenta-se como desafio para pacientes e cuidadores no enfrentamento da doença. Urgência dialítica, ausência de acesso planejado ou conhecimento prévio do tratamento é uma realidade para a maioria. Diretrizes recomendam que opções de tratamento devam incluir a preferência consciente de um paciente totalmente informado. No entanto, informação educacional pré-diálise é exceção, acarretando grande número de diálises iniciais não planejadas. O estudo original "Empowering Patients on Choices for Renal Replacement Therapy" (EPOCH-RRT) teve por objetivo identificar as prioridades do paciente e as lacunas na tomada de decisões compartilhadas sobre a diálise, utilizando entrevistas estruturadas, com questões sobre dados demográficos, história clínica e percepção dos pacientes sobre sua saúde. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi realizar a tradução, adaptação transcultural e validação dos questionários utilizados no Estudo EPOCH-RRT para o contexto brasileiro. Método: Trata-se de estudo metodológico que consistiu na tradução inicial, síntese das traduções, retro tradução, revisão por um comitê de especialistas, pré-teste e avaliação das propriedades psicométricas do instrumento. Todos os preceitos éticos foram seguidos. Resultados: Os questionários foram traduzidos, adaptados e validados para o contexto brasileiro. Adicionalmente, foi aplicado em 84 pacientes renais crônicos em hemodiálise, diálise peritoneal e ambulatoriais. Discussão: Há carência de enfoque educativo-terapêutico dirigido aos pacientes com DRC, e o questionário EPOCH-RRT pode ser uma ferramenta para serviços de diálise brasileiros mudarem esse paradigma.

The Brazilian Society of Nephrology Code of Conduct: a bioethical analysis / Código de Conduta da Sociedade Brasileira de Nefrologia: uma análise bioética

Abstract Introduction: Professional deontology can be defined as a set of principles, values and rules of conduct to be applied in the exercise of functions and inherent to a given profession. Nephrology was one of the medical specialties most affected by the mismatch between the accelerated technological development and the ethical dilemmas resulting from it. Recently, the Brazilian Society of Nephrology (SBN) edited its code of conduct, which until then did not exist. Method: Qualitative study with content analysis of the chapters and articles of the SBN Code of Conduct, from the perspective of principlism bioethics. Results: The four moral principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy and justice were found asymmetrically throughout the document, with beneficence predominating over the others. Discussion: The SBN Code of Conduct predominantly expresses the ethical duties that an associate must comply with, but also restrictions on malfeasance, autonomy and justice, anchoring decision-making by managers and including the distribution of possible punishments. It is an unfinished document; therefore, it must be periodically revised, as expected, due to the rapid technological changes, as well as the need for constructive moderation in the relations of nephrologists with each other and, between them, with the Industry, as well as all the ethical consequences arising from these factors.

Resumo Introdução: A deontologia profissional pode ser definida como determinado conjunto de princípios, valores e regras de conduta a serem aplicadas no exercício das funções e inerentes a uma determinada profissão. A nefrologia foi uma das especialidades médicas mais afetadas com o descompasso entre o acelerado desenvolvimento tecnológico e os dilemas éticos decorrentes dele. Recentemente, a Sociedade Brasileira de Nefrologia (SBN) editou seu código de conduta, até então inexistente. Método: Estudo qualitativo com análise de conteúdo dos capítulos e artigos do Código de Conduta da SBN, sob a ótica da bioética principialista. Resultados: Os quatro princípios morais de beneficência, não maleficência, autonomia e justiça foram encontrados de maneira assimétrica em todo o documento, com predomínio da beneficência sobre os demais. Discussão: O Código de Conduta da SBN exprime de maneira predominante os deveres éticos a que um associado deve se atentar, mas também restrições à maleficência, autonomia e justiça, ancorando a tomada de decisão pelos gestores e incluindo a distribuição de possíveis punições. É um documento inacabado, portanto deve ser revisto periodicamente, como previsto, em virtude das rápidas transformações tecnológicas, bem como da necessidade de moderação construtiva das relações dos nefrologistas entre si e, destes, com a Indústria, bem como todos os desdobramentos éticos advindos desses fatores.

Análise da Satisfação do Paciente com o Cateterismo Vesical Intermitente Limpo / Analysis of Patient's Satisfaction With Clean Intermittent Urethral Catheterization / Análisis de la Satisfaccion del Paciente com Cateterismo Vesical Intermitente Limpio

Objetivos:Comparar e avaliar os atributos de dois cateteres vesicais para pessoa em tratamento com resíduo pós-miccional, no cateterismo intermitente limpo (CIL). Método: Estudo quantitativo, observacional e descritivo desenvolvido em ambulatório de referência para 48 municípios, entre setembro e novembro de 2020. Participaram 50 pacientes com resíduo pós-miccional que realizam CIL, com 44,8 anos de idade média, sendo 72% homens. Foram comparados dois cateteres lubrificados, de diferentes tecnologias, ambos com bolsa acoplada, por sete dias, na frequência de seis cateterismos diários, utilizando instrumento validado de percepção da satisfação do cliente. Os dados foram analisados por meio do software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Statistics 23.0, e para comparação dos cateteres foi usado o teste não paramétrico de Wilcoxon. Resultados: O cateter de policloreto de vinila (PVC) pré-lubrificado com glicerol alcançou maior satisfação entre os participantes nos atributos avaliados (90% versus 86%) em relação ao cateter hidrofílico de poliuretano (PVP) pré-lubrificado, embora sem significância estatística nos escores parciais e totais do instrumento utilizado. Conclusão: O estudo possibilitou comparar os dois cateteres, e a avaliação do escore geral para ambos foi positiva. Algumas avaliações negativas para determinados atributos são passíveis de melhorias, além de ser esse modelo de estudo capaz de discriminar os cateteres, podendo ser reproduzido.

Objectives:To compare and evaluate the aspects of the use of two bladder catheters for the person undergoing treatment with post-void residual, in clean intermittent bladder catheterization (CIL). Method: Quantitative, observational, and descriptive analysis developed in a reference outpatient clinic, for 48 municipalities, from September to November 2020. Fifty patients with post-void residual, who underwent CVIL, took part in the study. Their average age was 44,8 years old, and 72% of them were male. Two lubricated catheters were compared, from different technologies, both with attached bags, for seven days, six catheterizations a day, using a validated instrument of perception of customer satisfaction. Data were analyzed by the software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Statistics 23.0, and for the comparison of the two catheters it was used the Wilcoxon's non-parametric test. Results: The polyvinyl chloride (PVC) catheter pre-lubricated with glycerol reached greater participant satisfaction in the evaluated attributes (90 versus 86%) in relation to the hydrophilic polyurethane (PVP) pre-lubricated catheter, although there was no statistical significance on the partial or total scores of the instrument used. Conclusion: The study allowed the comparison of two catheters, and the evaluation of the general score for both was positive. Some negative evaluation for certain attributes is possible to be improved. This kind of study is able to discriminate the catheters, and it can be reproduced.

Objetivo:Comparar y evolución los atributos de las sondas vesicales para personas cometidas a tratamiento de residuo posmiccional, en cateterismo intermitente limpio (CIC). Método: estudio cuantitativo, observacional, descriptivo, realizado en un ambulatorio de referencia, para 48 municipios entre septiembre y noviembre de 2020. Participaron 50 pacientes con residuo posmiccional sometidos a CIC, edad media de 44,8 años, de los cuales el 72% eran hombres. Se compararon dos catéteres lubricados de diferentes tecnologías, ambos con bolsa adherida, durante 7 días, con una frecuencia de 6 cateterismos diarios, utilizando un instrumento validado para la percepción de satisfacción del cliente. Los datos se analizaron con el software SPSS Statistics 23.0 y se utilizó la prueba no paramétrica de Wilcoxon para comparar los catéteres. Resultados: El catéter de PVC - Cloruro de Polivinilo prelubricado con glicerol mostró mayor satisfacción de los participantes en los atributos evaluados (90% versus 86%) en relación con el catéter de PVP - catéter de poliuretano hidrofílico prelubricado, aunque sin significación estadística en el puntajes parciales y totales del instrumento utilizado. Conclusión: El estudio permitió comparar los dos catéteres y la evaluación de la puntuación general de los catéteres fue positiva. Algunas valoraciones negativas para determinados atributos son susceptibles de mejora y pueden ser implementadas, además de ser este modelo de estudio capaz de discriminar entre catéteres, y pudiendo ser reproducido.

Differences and inequalities in relation to access to renal replacement therapy in the BRICS countries. / Diferenças e desigualdades no acesso a terapia renal substitutiva nos países do BRICS.

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is an important public health problem, especially in developing countries due to the high level of economic resources needed to maintain patients in the different programs that make up renal replacement therapy (RRT). To analyze the differences and inequalities involved in access to RRT in the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russian Federation, India, China and South Africa). This is an applied, descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative and qualitative study, with documentary analysis and a literature review. The sources of data were from national censuses and scientific publications regarding access to RRT in the BRICS countries. There is unequal access to RRT in all the BRICS countries, as well as the absence of information regarding dialysis and transplants (India), the absence of effective legislation to inhibit the trafficking of organs (India and South Africa) and the use of deceased prisoners as donors for renal transplants (China). The construction of mechanisms to promote the sharing of benefits and solidarity in the field of international cooperation in the area of renal health involves the recognition of bioethical issues related to access to RRT in the BRICS countries.

Brown tumor of the mandible associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism: a case report and review of the literature.

Brown tumors are rare lesions that can develop in persistent cases of hyperparathyroidism (HPT). Therefore, identification of these lesions by diagnostic imaging is important during the follow-up of patients with HPT. This report describes a 45-year-old woman who developed HPT-induced brown tumors that appeared initially as an oral lesion. The diagnosis, treatment, and control of the disease--as well as the histopathological characteristics--are emphasized.

Perception of internal medicine residents regarding psychiatric patients' care / Percepções de médicos residentes em clínica médica em relação ao atendimento de pacientes psiquiátricos

Abstract: Introduction: Mental disorders are accountable for the segregation of patients in many diverse cultures and historical moments worldwide. The evolution of neuroscience, technologies and advances in the psychosocial sphere have not been enough to change this paradigm. Many people still fear having social relations with someone with a psychiatric disorder, despite scientific progress and efforts to reduce prejudice in recent decades. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the training in mental health during the undergraduate course offered to residents in Internal Medicine and analyze the feelings, perceptions, and stigmas of these physicians regarding the care offered to patients with mental disorders. Method: This study has a qualitative, quantitative approach and descriptive, cross-sectional design. Thirty-two residents in Internal Medicine participated and, for comparison, the questionnaires were also answered by 8 residents in Psychiatry. Two instruments were applied: one for the characterization of the participants' sociodemographic profile and the attribution questionnaire (AQ-26B). Qualitative data were obtained through a focus group with 14 residents and the content analysis was used for categorization. The most frequent categories were illustrated with Pareto charts. Results: The results demonstrated that residents in internal medicine showed higher indexes of stigma regarding aspects such as fear and intolerance. It was also possible to infer gaps related to training in mental health, low perception of care responsibility, in addition to the difficulty in legitimizing complaints and showing negative feelings. Conclusion: One can conclude the need for educational interventions that promote the decrease of the stigma and the search for training regarding comprehensive and empathic care for patients with mental disorders.

Resumo: Introdução: Os transtornos mentais são responsáveis pela segregação de pacientes em diversas culturas e momentos históricos globalmente. A evolução das neurociências, tecnologias e avanços na esfera psicossocial não têm sido suficientes para mudar este paradigma. Muitas pessoas ainda temem ter relações sociais com alguém com transtorno psiquiátrico, apesar dos avanços científicos e dos esforços para reduzir o preconceito nas últimas décadas. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivos avaliar a formação em saúde mental na graduação oferecida a médicos residentes de clínica médica e analisar os sentimentos, as percepções e os estigmas deles ante a assistência a pacientes com transtornos mentais. Método: Trata-se de um estudo com abordagens qualitativas e quantitativas, de natureza descritiva e transversal. Participaram 32 residentes de clínica médica, e, para comparação, os questionários foram respondidos por oito residentes de psiquiatria. Aplicaram-se dois instrumentos: um para a caracterização do perfil sociodemográfico dos participantes e o questionário de atribuição (AQ-26B). Os dados qualitativos foram obtidos por meio de grupo focal com 14 residentes, e empregou-se a análise de conteúdo para categorização. As categorias de maior frequência foram ilustradas com diagramas de Pareto. Resultado: Como os residentes de clínica demonstraram maiores índices de estigma em aspectos como medo e intolerância, intuiu-se que há lacunas na formação em saúde mental, baixa percepção de responsabilidade do cuidado, além de dificuldade em legitimar as queixas e exibir sentimentos negativos. Conclusão: Concluiu-se pela necessidade de intervenções educacionais que fomentem a diminuição do estigma e a busca de capacitação para o cuidado integral e empático de pessoas com transtornos mentais.