Health Sciences

Incidence of psoriasis in medical students

Psoriasis (PS) is a highly prevalent skin disease worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of PS in medical students. The patients were selected through a questionnaire delivered in the University of Marília – Marília - São Paulo - Brazil classrooms to identify disease carriers. Students from the Medical school participated in the research, totaling 351 students. The incidence of PS in this group of students was 1.424%, which agrees with the incidence in other populations.

Habeas corpus no Brasil império: Uma análise do excesso de prazo na formação da culpa no código de processo criminal de 1832 em face do princípio da razoável duração do processo

O Habeas Corpus no Código de Processo Criminal de 1832 é o foco deste artigo. Este estudo objetiva analisar o Habeas Corpus na prática judicial no tempo do Brasil Império em relação ao excesso de prazo na formação da culpa previsto no artigo 353, parágrafo 2º do Código de Processo Criminal de 1832. Na pesquisa analisa-se como o Habeas Corpus era utilizado na identificação do excesso de prazo na formação da culpa do acusado de crime preso em flagrante delito ou decorrente de ordem de prisão preventiva.

Assistência odontológica frente à pandemia da covid-19

Objetivo: Analisar a assistência odontológica frente à pandemia da Covid-19. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa transversal, do tipo quantitativa e descritiva. A população alvo do estudo foram os profissionais da odontologia que atuaram na pandemia da Covid-19 na cidade de Montes Claros- MG. O procedimento de coleta de dados ocorreu de forma online. Foi encaminhado aos profissionais o link do questionário em formato de formulário Google, disponibilizado através de redes sociais e e-mail.

Efetividade das práticas integrativas e complementares no tratamento da depressão no idoso: revisão de escopo

A depressão se constitui no mais incapacitante agravo de saúde mental da contemporaneidade. As terapias integrativas complementares surgem para ampliação de tecnologias no manejo dessa desordem no idoso. Objetivo: Mapear na literatura, produções existentes sobre os tipos de Terapias Alternativas e sua correlação com a evolução da doença em idosos. Método: Estudo descritivo, exploratório, tipo revisão de escopo, realizado em seis bases de dados seguindo o protocolo do Joanna Bridges Institute.

The evolution of the old-age dependency ratio over time and its challenges in mato grosso – Brazil

Foundation: The world population is undergoing profound changes in its age distribution, impacting the labor market and health policies for the elderly. Goal: To analyze the aging trend in Mato Grosso, from 1980 to 2020 and its challenges in the labor market. Method: Time-series ecological study of the following indicators on aging in Mato Grosso: Population aging index (IEP) and Old-age dependency ratio (RDI). The source of demographic information was the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

Association between maxillary sinusitis and periapical diseases: a systematic review

Objectives: The purpose of this study was tosystematically evaluate the evidence on the association between maxillary sinusitis and periapicaldiseases. Methods: An electronic search were performed of the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase and LILACS databases up to September 2020. The gray literature was also searched. Additional studies sought through hand searching of endodontic journals. Observational studies associating maxillary sinusitis with periapical diseases, diagnosed by radiography and/or computed tomography/CBCT were included.

Multiprofessional team assistance to the individual and family in front of mental disorders in basic health care

Introduction: Common Mental Disorders (CMD) are consideredclinically significant conditions characterized by depression, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, intellectual disability and developmental disorders, including autism. The most prevalent symptomsare: insomnia, fatigue, forgetfulness, irritability, concentration difficulties, somatic complaints and feelings of worthlessness, which universally affect people of all ages, genders and in all countries, representing 13% of all diseases and reaching about 700 million of people in the world.

Validity and reproducibility of methods and variables telerehabilitation instruments for static postural assessment: a scoping review

The objective of this scoping review was to identify, examine and describe the instruments used to assess static body posture through telerehabilitation, whose measurement properties are described. Due to the pandemic, it has become common to carry out postural assessments remotely, as a different approach to face-to-face assessments has become necessary. The review was performed according to the steps recommended by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and the PRISMA-ScR method for scoping review. The Pubmed, Embase and Scopus databases were searched during March and April 2022.

Papel do estresse oxidativo na patogenia do diabetes mellitus e doenças Metabólicas

O estresse oxidativo esta presente em diversas doenças inflamatórias. Dentre as mesmas destaca-se a diabetes mellitus, conhecida pela glicemia elevada e associação com desenvolvimento de síndromes metabólicas no indivíduo. Tendo em vista o impacto da diabetes mellitus na sociedade e economia mundial, torna-se relevante revisar estudos que abordem as vias desreguladas nesta doença. Dentro deste contexto, o desequilíbrio das espécies reativasleva a modificações nas membranas celulares, bem como ligação e perda de função de marcromoléculas como DNA e proteínas intracelulares.

Pain relief as a potential tool in palliative care: A holistic and multidisciplinary analysis

Introduction: This study addresses proposals related to pain as an analysis tool and vital sign, as well as the participation and importance of the multidisciplinary team in full participation in the development of comfort measures at the end of life. As an Objective: The study aims to recognize the importance of the participation of interdisciplinary team members in an active way in the patient in palliative care. Method: this is an integrative review thet allows the search, critical evaluation and synthesis of available evidence on the topic addressed.