RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar e caracterizar a população de casos pediátricos encaminhados para o nosso centro de oxigenoterapia hiperbárica. Métodos: Estudo retrospetivo e observacional, que incluiu doentes pediátricos tratados com oxigenoterapia hiperbárica, de 2006 a 2021, no centro de referência de medicina hiperbárica do norte de Portugal. As variáveis de interesse foram extraídas dos processos clínicos eletrônicos. Resultados: O nosso estudo incluiu 134 casos. Os motivos de encaminhamento mais frequentes foram intoxicação por monóxido de carbono (n=59) e surdez súbita neurossensorial (n=41). Em 75 casos (56%) o tratamento foi iniciado em contexto de urgência. Os sintomas de apresentação à admissão variaram entre os diferentes casos, sendo os mais frequentes cefaleias e náuseas/vômitos. No que diz respeito à intoxicação por monóxido de carbono, as fontes mais comuns foram o aquecedor, lareira/braseiro e caldeira. Com relação aos efeitos adversos, foram identificados um caso de intoxicação por oxigênio e quatro casos de barotrauma do ouvido médio. Conclusões: A causa mais frequente de encaminhamento foi a intoxicação por monóxido de carbono. Todos os pacientes evoluíram favoravelmente e foram registrados poucos efeitos adversos, o que enfatiza a segurança desta terapia. Uma vez que a maioria dos pediatras pode não estar informada sobre os potenciais benefícios da oxigenoterapia hiperbárica, é de extrema importância promovê-los para que esta técnica seja cada vez mais implementada. Objetivo Métodos observacional 200 2021 Portugal eletrônicos Resultados 13 n=59 n59 n 59 (n=59 n=41. n41 n=41 . 41 (n=41) 7 56% 56 (56% urgência náuseasvômitos náuseas vômitos náuseas/vômitos aquecedor lareirabraseiro lareira braseiro caldeira adversos médio Conclusões terapia promovêlos promovê los implementada 20 202 1 n=5 n5 5 (n=5 n4 n=4 4 (n=41 (56 2 n= (n= (n=4 (5 (n (

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify and characterize the population of Pediatric patients referred to our hyperbaric oxygen therapy center. Methods: Retrospective and observational study, including pediatric patients treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, from 2006 to 2021, at the hyperbaric medicine reference center in the north of Portugal. Variables of interest were extracted from electronic medical records. Results: Our study included 134 patients. The most frequent reasons for referral were carbon monoxide poisoning (n=59) and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (n=41). In 75 cases (56%), treatment was initiated in an urgent context. Symptom presentation at Emergency Department varied among patients, the most frequent being headache and nausea/vomiting. Concerning carbon monoxide poisoning, the most common sources were water heater, fireplace/brazier, and boiler. Regarding adverse effects, it was identified one case of intoxication by oxygen and four cases of middle ear barotrauma. Conclusions: The most frequent cause for referral was carbon monoxide poisoning. All patients evolved favorably, with few side effects being reported, emphasizing the safety of this therapy. While most pediatricians may not be aware of the potential benefits arising with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, it is of upmost importance to promote them, so that this technique is increasingly implemented. Objective Methods 200 2021 Portugal records Results 13 n=59 n59 n 59 (n=59 n=41. n41 n=41 . 41 (n=41) 7 56%, 56 56% , (56%) context nauseavomiting nausea vomiting nausea/vomiting heater fireplacebrazier fireplace brazier fireplace/brazier boiler barotrauma Conclusions favorably reported them implemented 20 202 1 n=5 n5 5 (n=5 n4 n=4 4 (n=41 (56% 2 n= (n= (n=4 (56 (n (5 (

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever as características epidemiológicas de pacientes pediátricos com doença falciforme (DF) e avaliar o uso de plantas medicinais concomitantemente ao tratamento medicamentoso. Métodos: Realizou-se revisão de prontuários de pacientes pediátricos de uma instituição pública com nível de atendimento terciário; o critério de seleção foi ser criança ou adolescente com DF em acompanhamento pediátrico neste ambulatório. Nos prontuários dos pacientes selecionados foi procurado o registro do uso de plantas com finalidades medicinais. Resultados: Foram revisados 154 prontuários (100% dos pacientes ativos desse ambulatório): 99 crianças e 55 adolescentes. O genótipo predominante foi SS (58,4%), seguido do SC (29,2%). O uso de ao menos uma medicação para a DF foi relatada em 95,5% dos prontuários. Em 70,1% dos prontuários havia o relato do uso de plantas medicinais, em 276 citações, sendo 64 plantas citadas ao todo; destas, seis espécies foram citadas para o tratamento da doença de base (DF), sendo “ora-pro-nobis” (Pereskia aculeata) a principal. Das 276 citações de plantas medicinais nos prontuários, 60,5% incluíram o uso de plantas medicinais em sintomas gripais e/ou COVID-19 (tanto prevenção quanto tratamento), sendo relatadas 35 para este uso, exclusivamente ou não. Essa foi a principal finalidade de uso encontrada nos prontuários dos pacientes, seguida do uso para sintomas de dor (14,2% das citações). Conclusões: Notou-se que a maioria dos pacientes avaliados faz uso da medicina convencional, aliada à tradicional/ complementar/ alternativa, o que leva à necessidade de mais estudos nessas áreas, especialmente na pediatria, visando principalmente à segurança do paciente. Objetivo (DF medicamentoso Métodos Realizouse Realizou se terciário ambulatório Resultados 15 100% 100 (100 ambulatório) 9 5 adolescentes 58,4%, 584 58,4% , 58 4 (58,4%) 29,2%. 292 29,2% . 29 2 (29,2%) 955 95 95,5 701 70 1 70,1 27 6 todo destas DF, orapronobis ora pro nobis “ora-pro-nobis Pereskia aculeata 605 60 60,5 eou COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 tanto tratamento, tratamento) 3 não 14,2% 142 14 (14,2 citações. citações) Conclusões Notouse Notou convencional tradicional complementar alternativa áreas pediatria paciente 10 (10 58,4 (58,4% 29,2 (29,2% 95, 7 70, 60, COVID1 COVID- 14,2 (14, (1 58, (58,4 29, (29,2 14, (14 ( (58, (29, (58 (29 (5 (2

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological characteristics of pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) and evaluate the use of medicinal plants in these patients concomitantly with their drug treatment. Methods: This is a review of the medical records of pediatric patients at a public institution with tertiary care. The selection criterion was to be a child or adolescent with SCD undergoing pediatric follow-up at this outpatient clinic. In the medical records of the patients selected, records of the use of plants for medicinal purposes were sought. Results: In total, 154 records (100% of total active patients followed in this clinic) were reviewed: 99 children and 55 adolescents. The predominant genotype was SS (58.4%), followed by SC (29.2%). The use of at least one medication for SCD was reported in 95.5% of the medical records. The use of medicinal plants was reported by 70.1% of patients, with 276 citations in the medical records referring to 64 different types of plants. Six plants were used for the treatment of SCD, the main one being Lemonvine/Ora-pro-nóbis (Pereskia aculeata). The use of medicinal plants was reported for flu-like symptoms and/or COVID-19 (both for prevention and treatment) by 60.5% of the citations, with 35 different plants reported for this use, exclusively or not. This use was followed by pain symptoms (14.2% of citations). Conclusions: The majority of patients in this study use both conventional and traditional/complementary/alternative medicine, highlighting the need for more studies in the area, with a special focus on patient safety. Objective (SCD Methods care followup follow up clinic selected sought Results 15 100% 100 (100 reviewed 9 5 adolescents 58.4%, 584 58.4% , 58 4 (58.4%) 29.2%. 292 29.2% . 29 2 (29.2%) 955 95 95.5 701 70 1 70.1 27 6 Lemonvine/Orapronóbis LemonvineOrapronóbis Lemonvine/Ora pro nóbis Lemonvine Ora Pereskia aculeata. aculeata aculeata) flulike flu like andor COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 605 60 60.5 3 not 14.2% 142 14 (14.2 citations. citations) Conclusions traditionalcomplementaryalternative traditional complementary alternative medicine area safety 10 (10 58.4 (58.4% 29.2 (29.2% 95. 7 70. Orapronóbis LemonvineOra COVID1 COVID- 60. 14.2 (14. (1 58. (58.4 29. (29.2 14. (14 ( (58. (29. (58 (29 (5 (2

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a funcionalidade e fatores associados em crianças e adolescentes com osteogênese imperfeita (OI). Métodos: Estudo transversal com 30 crianças e adolescentes com OI. Foram avaliados prontuários médicos, uso de bisfosfonatos, características socioeconômicas, dinamometria de preensão palmar, equilíbrio, hipermobilidade articular, nível de deambulação e escores do Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory - Computer Adaptative Test (PEDI-CAT). Os dados foram apresentados em média e desvio padrão e comparados por teste t por Mann-Whitney, enquanto os categóricos foram apresentados em frequência e comparados pelo teste exato de Fisher. Análises intragrupos foram realizadas por análise de covariância (ANCOVA) ou Teste de Wilcoxon para postos sinalizados. O teste Tau-b de Kendall foi usado para correlações. Resultados: A idade variou de 6 a 18 anos. A amostra foi dividida em dois grupos de acordo com a gravidade da doença. Casos moderados/graves (n=10) apresentaram menor estatura e força muscular comparadas às dos leves (n=20). Fraqueza muscular foi observada em todos os casos de OI quando comparados à população normal. Não houve diferença nos domínios do PEDI-CAT com exceção do domínio mobilidade. Houve correlação entre o número de fraturas, tipo de OI, peso e equilíbrio e o domínio mobilidade; e entre os domínios Atividades Diárias e Mobilidade e Responsabilidade e Social/cognitivo do PEDI-CAT. Conclusões: Nossos achados sugerem que crianças com OI moderada/severa podem atingir o mesmo nível de funcionalidade que crianças com a forma leve. Fraturas podem ter grande influência no nível de funcionalidade e o tratamento deve enfocar a prevenção e a reabilitação desses eventos. Objetivo . (OI) Métodos 3 médicos bisfosfonatos socioeconômicas palmar articular PEDICAT. PEDICAT PEDI CAT (PEDI-CAT) MannWhitney, MannWhitney Mann Whitney, Whitney Mann-Whitney Fisher ANCOVA (ANCOVA sinalizados Taub Tau b correlações Resultados 1 anos doença moderadosgraves moderados graves n=10 n10 n 10 (n=10 n=20. n20 n=20 20 (n=20) normal mobilidade fraturas Socialcognitivo Social cognitivo CAT. Conclusões moderadasevera moderada severa leve eventos (OI (PEDI-CAT n=1 n1 (n=1 n2 n=2 2 (n=20 n= (n= (n=2 (n

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the functioning and associated factors in children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 30 children and adolescents with OI. Medical records, use of bisphosphonates, socioeconomic status, handgrip strength, balance, joint hypermobility, ambulatory level, and the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory—Computer Adaptative Test (PEDI-CAT) scores were assessed. Data is presented as mean and standard deviation and Student’s t-test or Mann–Whitney U test. Categorical data is presented as frequency and analyzed using Fisher’s exact test. Within-group analyses were conducted using ANCOVA or Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Correlations used Kendall’s Tau-b test. Results: The participants involved in this study were 6–18 years old. The sample was separated into two groups according to disease severity. The moderate/severe OI group (n=10) presented a lower height and muscular strength than the mild group (n=20). Muscle weakness was observed in all participants with OI when compared with the normal population. No differences were observed between the groups in the PEDI-CAT scores except for the mobility domain. There were correlations between the PEDI-CAT mobility domain and the number of fractures, OI type, weight, and balance; there was also a correlation between the PEDI-CAT daily activities, mobility, responsibility, and social/cognitive domains. Conclusions: The findings suggest that children with moderate/severe forms of OI can achieve the same function levels as children with mild OI. Fractures can have a major influence on the functional level, and treatment should focus on the prevention and rehabilitation of these events when they occur. Objective . (OI) Methods crosssectional cross sectional 3 records bisphosphonates status balance hypermobility level InventoryComputer Inventory Computer PEDICAT PEDI CAT (PEDI-CAT assessed Students Student s ttest t test MannWhitney Mann Whitney Fishers Fisher Withingroup Within signedrank signed rank Kendalls Kendall Taub Tau b Results 618 6 18 6–1 old severity moderatesevere moderate severe n=10 n10 n 10 (n=10 n=20. n20 n=20 20 (n=20) population fractures type weight activities responsibility socialcognitive social cognitive domains Conclusions occur (OI 61 1 6– n=1 n1 (n=1 n2 n=2 2 (n=20 n= (n= (n=2 (n

ABSTRACT Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between blood pressure and intraocular pressure in treatmentnaive, non-glaucoma patients with different blood pressure statuses, focusing on the 24-h ocular volume and nocturnal blood pressure decline. Methods: Treatment-naive, non-glaucoma patients undergoing hypertension evaluation were enrolled as study participants. Simultaneous 24-h ambulatory blood pressure measurement and 24-h ocular volume recording with a contact lens sensor. We also compared ocular volume curve parameters between normotensive and hypertensive patients, as well as between those with and without nocturnal blood pressure decline. Results: A total of 21 patients, including 7 normotensive and 14 treatment-naive hypertensive individuals, were included in the study. of them, 11 were dippers and 10 were non-dippers. No significant difference in the 24-h ocular volume slope was observed between the hypertensive and normotensive patients (p=0.284). However, dippers had a significantly higher 24-h ocular volume slope (p=0.004) and nocturnal contact lens sensor output (p=0.041) than non-dippers. Conclusion: Nocturnal blood pressure decline, rather than the blood pressure level, is associated with the increased 24-h ocular volume slope and nocturnal ocular volume. Further studies are required to determine whether the acceleration of glaucoma progression in dippers is primarily due to low blood pressure, high intraocular pressure, or a combination of both. Purpose treatmentnaive nonglaucoma non statuses 24h h 24 decline Methods Treatmentnaive, Treatmentnaive Treatment naive, naive Treatment-naive participants Results 2 1 treatment individuals them nondippers. nondippers dippers. non-dippers p=0.284. p0284 p p=0.284 . 0 284 (p=0.284) However p=0.004 p0004 004 (p=0.004 p=0.041 p0041 041 (p=0.041 Conclusion level both p028 p=0.28 28 (p=0.284 p=0.00 p000 00 (p=0.00 p=0.04 p004 04 (p=0.04 p02 p=0.2 (p=0.28 p=0.0 p00 (p=0.0 p0 p=0. (p=0.2 (p=0. p=0 (p=0 p= (p= (p

ABSTRACT Introduction: meningitis is a medical emergency which requires timely diagnosis and treatment to avoid complications. Objective: determine the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of meningitis in patients hospitalized at the Centro Médico Nacional. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study that evaluated patients over 18 years of age with complete records; epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical and therapeutic characteristics were collected. Differences in patient characteristics were explored according to age group. Results: of the 70 patients, 74 % were male; 72.88 had microbiological isolation and without microbiological isolation (27 %), the most frequently isolated germ was S. pneumoniae. The antibiotic treatment of choice was combined therapy with ceftriaxone plus vancomycin (39 %) with a mortality of 37 %. Conclusions: bacterial meningitis was the most frequent (50 %) followed by fungal and lastly viral, combined therapy proved to be the most useful.

RESUMEN Introducción: la meningitis es una emergencia médica la cual requiere un diagnóstico y tratamiento oportunos para evitar complicaciones. Objetivo: determinar las características epidemiológicas y clínicas de la meningitis en los pacientes hospitalizados en el Centro Médico Nacional en el periodo 2021-2023. Metodología: estudio observacional descriptivo transversal de pacientes mayores de 18 años con fichas completas, se recolectaron características epidemiológicas, clínicas, paraclínicas y terapéuticas. Se compararon las características según grupos etarios Resultados: de los 70 pacientes reclutados el 74 % eran del sexo masculino; EL 73 % presentaron aislamiento microbiológico y sin aislamiento microbiológico (27 %) el germen más frecuentemente aislado fue el S. pneumoniae. El tratamiento antibiótico de elección fue la terapia combinada con ceftriaxona más vancomicina (39 %). Con una mortalidad del 37 %. Conclusiones: la meningitis bacteriana fue la más frecuente (50 %) seguida por las micóticas y por último lugar las virales. En cuanto a las manifestaciones clínicas podemos concluir que el síntoma más frecuentemente hallada fue la cefalea (51 %).

ABSTRACT Introduction: a pressure ulcer is an injury that is located at the level of the skin and deeper tissues. The beginning of the appearance of pressure ulcers can constitute a major problem in the health of patients, causing physical discomfort, increasing hospitalization time and treatment costs. Objectives: describe the prevalence of hospitalized patients with pressure ulcers in the medical clinic service of the modular block of the National Hospital, 2022 - 2023. Methodology: observational, descriptive, prospective design study, which included 223 adult patients admitted to the medical clinic service of the Hospital Nacional (Itauguá, Paraguay) during the period from 2022 to 2023. Results: the prevalence found was 9.4 %. The average age was 64 years, with a predominance of males (58 %). The most frequent location of the ulcers was at the sacral level (64 %), 14 % were multiple. Cerebrovascular accident was found as a determining pathology for the development of pressure ulcers (41 %). Pressure ulcers grade 1 and 2 were the most frequent (41 % both). Conclusion: pressure ulcers are a common pathology in hospitalized patients. There are associated comorbidities, stroke being one of the most frequent.

RESUMEN Introducción: la úlcera por presión es aquella lesión que se localiza a nivel de la piel y tejidos más profundos. El comienzo de la aparición de ulceras por presión puede constituir un problema importante en la salud de los pacientes, causar molestias físicas, aumentar el tiempo de hospitalización y los costos de tratamiento. Objetivos: describir la prevalencia de pacientes internados que presentan úlceras por presión en el servicio de clínica médica del bloque modular del Hospital Nacional, 2022 a 2023. Metodología: estudio de diseño observacional, descriptivo, de corte transversal, que incluyó a 223 pacientes adultos internados en el Servicio de Clínica Médica del Hospital Nacional (Itauguá, Paraguay) durante el periodo de 2022 a 2023. Resultados: la prevalencia encontrada fue de 9,4 %. La edad media fue de 64 años, con predominio del sexo masculino (58 %). La localización más frecuente de las ulceras fue a nivel sacro (64 %), fueron múltiples el 14 %. Se encontró como patología determinante para el desarrollo de ulceras por presión el accidente cerebrovascular (41 %). Las ulceras por presión grado 1 y 2 fueron las más frecuentes (41 %, ambos). Conclusión: las ulceras por presión son una patología frecuente en pacientes internados. Existen comorbilidades asociadas, siendo el accidente cerebrovascular una de las más frecuentes.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The ureteral access sheath (UAS) is a medical device that enables repeated entrance into the ureter and collecting system during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). Its impact on stone-free rates, ureteral injuries, operative time, and postoperative complications remains controversial. Therefore, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing RIRS with versus without UAS for urolithiasis management. Purpose: To compare outcomes from retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for stone extraction with or without ureteral access sheath (UAS); evaluating stone-free rate (SFR), ureteral injuries, operative time, and postoperative complications. Materials and Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library in June 2024 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the efficacy and safety outcomes of UAS use in RIRS for urolithiasis treatment. Articles published between 2014 and 2024 were included. Pooled risk ratios (RRs) and mean differences (MDs) were calculated for binary and continuous outcomes, respectively. Results: Five RCTs comprising 466 procedures were included. Of these, 246 (52.7%) utilized UAS. The follow-up ranged from 1 week to 1 month. UAS reduced the incidence of postoperative fever (RR 0.49; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.29–0.84; p=0.009), and postoperative infection (RR 0.50; 95% CI 0.30–0.83; p=0.008). There were no significant differences between groups in terms of SFR (RR 1.05; 95% CI 0.99–1.11; p=0.10), ureteral injuries (RR 1.29; 95% CI 0.95–1.75; p=0.11), operative time (MD 3.56 minutes; 95% CI −4.15 to 11.27 minutes; p=0.36), or length of stay (MD 0.32 days; 95% CI −0.42 to 1.07 days; p=0.40). Conclusion: UAS leads to a lower rate of post-operative fever and infection. However, UAS did not significantly reduce or increase the SFR or the rate of ureteral injuries during RIRS for patients with urolithiasis. The use of UAS should be considered to decrease the risk of infectious complications, particularly in those who may be at higher risk for such complications. Introduction (UAS RIRS. . stonefree free rates controversial Therefore metaanalysis meta analysis management Purpose (RIRS SFR, , (SFR) Methods PubMed Embase 202 (RCTs treatment 201 included RRs (RRs MDs (MDs respectively Results 46 these 24 52.7% 527 52 7 (52.7% followup follow up month RR 0.49 049 0 49 95 [CI 0.29–0.84 029084 29 84 p=0.009, p0009 p p=0.009 009 p=0.009) 0.50 050 50 0.30–0.83 030083 30 83 p=0.008. p0008 p=0.008 008 p=0.008) 1.05 105 05 0.99–1.11 099111 99 11 p=0.10, p010 p=0.10 10 p=0.10) 1.29 129 0.95–1.75 095175 75 p=0.11, p011 p=0.11 p=0.11) MD 356 3 56 3.5 minutes 415 4 15 −4.1 1127 27 11.2 p=0.36, p036 p=0.36 36 p=0.36) 032 32 0.3 days 042 42 −0.4 107 07 1.0 p=0.40. p040 p=0.40 40 p=0.40) Conclusion post However (SFR 20 2 52.7 5 (52.7 0.4 04 9 0.29–0.8 02908 8 p000 p=0.00 00 0.5 0.30–0.8 03008 0.99–1.1 09911 p01 p=0.1 1.2 12 0.95–1.7 09517 35 3. 41 −4. 112 11. p03 p=0.3 03 0. −0. 1. p04 p=0.4 52. (52. 0.29–0. 0290 p00 p=0.0 0.30–0. 0300 0.99–1. 0991 p0 p=0. 0.95–1. 0951 −4 −0 (52 0.29–0 029 0.30–0 030 0.99–1 099 p=0 0.95–1 095 − (5 0.29– 02 0.30– 0.99– 09 p= 0.95– ( 0.29 0.30 0.99 0.95 0.2 0.9

Resumo: Introdução: A hipertensão arterial (HA) é a principal causa de morte por doenças cardiovasculares. Apesar dos avanços, o percentual de hipertensos não diagnosticados e não tratados é de 58,4%. A avaliação do dano cognitivo na hipertensão concentra-se na prevenção do acidente vascular cerebral, enquanto o dano funcional é ignorado. Esse manejo inadequado pode ser multifatorial. É objetivo fue analisar a opinião dos médicos sobre a relação entre hipertensão arterial e danos cognitivos. Metodologia: Estudo observacional, descritivo, transversal desenvolvido no período entre agosto de 2020 e agosto de 2023. Análise de dados obtidos a partir de questionário autoaplicável, anônimo e voluntário. Revelar informações sobre o perfil profissional, conhecimento sobre a HA, sua ligação com o comprometimento cognitivo (DC), diagnóstico e tratamento. Resultados: Foram incluídos 222 profissionais, 215 (96,8%) concordam com a existência de ligação entre hipertensão e outros fatores de risco cardiovascular na DC e 218 (98,1%) reconhecem ajudar pacientes com risco de sofrer de D.C. A avaliação da DC é realizada em casos selecionados por 132 (59,4%) participantes e 59 (26,7%) a fazem sempre. Dos que realizam avaliação, 103 (54%) utilizam o Mini Exame do Estado Mental (MEEM), 10 (5,2%) utilizam a Avaliação Cognitiva de Montreal (MoCA) e 9 (4,7%) utilizam o Clock Drawing Test. Em relação à diminuição da pressão arterial em pacientes idosos e a ligação com o risco de DC: 54 (24,3%) não reconhecem risco e 65 (29,2%) reconhecem risco moderado-alto. Em referência à implicação do tratamento de doenças cardiovasculares e DC: 217 (97,7%) reconheceram o efeito benéfico. Discussão: Dado o reconhecimento da ligação entre hipertensão e DC, seria de esperar que a DC fosse investigada na grande maioria, no entanto apenas 26,7% sempre a avaliam. Não há consenso sobre o método, sendo o MEEM o mais utilizado, com baixa aplicação do teste MoCA e/ou Clock Drawing Test, sendo estes últimos os que avaliam a função executiva, majoritariamente alterada nos DC vinculados à HA. Embora o tratamento das doenças cardiovasculares seja reconhecido como benéfico em relação à DC, o controle da HA em idosos é considerado arriscado. É feito um diagnóstico de uma situação em que é evidente uma disparidade entre o que se reconhece como saber e o que se afirma fazer. Conclusões: O papel da doença vascular no dano cerebral funcional é reconhecido, considerando-se necessário conhecer o estado cognitivo dos pacientes, porém há baixa aplicação de testes de triagem que avaliam a função executiva. Nesse contexto, evidencia-se uma lacuna entre o conhecimento e a prática médica.

Abstract: Introduction: High blood pressure (HBP) is the leading cause of death from cardiovascular disease. Despite the advances, the percentage of undiagnosed and untreated hypertensive patients is 58.4%. The evaluation of cognitive damage in HBP focuses on preventing stroke, while functional damage is ignored. This inadequate management may be multifactorial. The objective was to analyze the opinions that doctors have about the relationship between high blood pressure and cognitive damage. Methodology: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study developed in the period between August 2020 and August 2023. Analysis of data obtained from a self-administered, anonymous and voluntary questionnaire. Revealing information on the professional profile, knowledge of HBP, its link with cognitive impairment (CD), diagnosis and treatment. Results: 222 professionals were included, 215 (96.8%) agree with the existence of a link between HBP and other cardiovascular risk factors in CD, and 218 (98.1%) acknowledge assisting patients at risk of suffering from CD. The CD evaluation is carried out in selected cases by 132 (59.4%) participants and 59 (26.7%) always do it. Of those who perform evaluation, 103 (54%) use the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), 10 (5.2%) use the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and 9 (4.7%) use the Clock Drawing Test. Regarding the decrease in blood pressure in elderly patients and the link with risk of CD: 54 (24.3%) do not recognize risk and 65 (29.2%) recognize a moderate-high risk. In reference to the implication of the treatment of cardiovascular disease and CD: 217 (97.7%) recognized a beneficial effect. Discussion: Given the recognition of the link between HBP and CD, it would be expected that CD would be investigated in the vast majority, however only 26.7% always evaluate it. There is no consensus on the method, the MMSE being the most used, with a low application of the MoCA test and/or Clock Drawing Test, the latter being the ones that evaluate executive function, mostly altered in CD linked to HBP. Although the treatment of cardiovascular disease is recognized as beneficial with respect to CD, the control of HBP in older adults is considered risky. A diagnosis is made of a situation where a disparity is evident between what one recognizes as knowing and what one claims to do. Conclusions: The role of vascular disease in functional brain damage is recognized, considering it necessary to know the cognitive status of patients, however there is a low application of screening tests that evaluate executive function. In this context, a gap between medical knowledge and practice is shown.

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Resumo As mulheres portadoras de doença renal crônica apresentam menor probabilidade de engravidar e são mais propensas a complicações gestacionais quando comparadas a pacientes com função renal normal, sendo, portanto, consideradas gestantes de alto risco materno e fetal. Ao longo dos anos, verificou-se aumento da incidência de gestações em pacientes em diálise e melhora do desfecho materno e fetal. Acredita-se que a otimização do atendimento obstétrico e neonatal, o ajuste do tratamento dialítico (em especial, o aumento do número de horas e da frequência semanal das sessões de diálise) e o uso de agentes estimuladores da eritropoiese têm proporcionado melhor controle metabólico, volêmico, pressórico, eletrolítico e da anemia. Este artigo de revisão tem o objetivo de analisar os desfechos gestacionais em pacientes com doença renal crônica em diálise e revisar a condução médica nefrológica nesse cenário. Pelo crescente interesse pelo tema, as recomendações clínicas para a prática assistencial têm ganhado em consistência tanto no manejo medicamentoso quanto no manuseio dialítico, aspectos que tratamos na presente revisão. normal sendo portanto fetal anos verificouse verificou se Acreditase Acredita neonatal especial metabólico volêmico pressórico anemia cenário tema

Abstract Women with chronic kidney disease are less likely to become pregnant and are more susceptible to pregnancy complications when compared to patients with normal kidney function. As a result, these are considered high-risk pregnancies, both maternal and fetal. Over the years, there has been an increase in the incidence of pregnancies in dialysis patients, and an improvement in maternal and fetal outcomes. It is believed that the optimization of obstetric and neonatal care, the adjustment of dialysis treatment (particularly the increase in the number of hours and weekly frequency of dialysis sessions), and the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents have provided better metabolic, volume, blood pressure, electrolyte, and anemia control. This review article aims to analyze pregnancy outcomes in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing dialysis and to review nephrological medical management in this scenario. Due to the growing interest in the subject, clinical recommendations for care practice have become more consistent in both drug and dialysis management, aspects that are addressed in this review. function result highrisk high risk years particularly sessions, sessions , sessions) erythropoiesisstimulating erythropoiesis stimulating metabolic volume pressure electrolyte control scenario subject

Resumo: Introdução: A warfarina é um dos medicamentos mais prescritos para o tratamento e prevenção de doenças tromboembólicas. O benefício na prevenção de eventos trombóticos e na redução da mortalidade está amplamente documentado. No entanto, problemas de segurança limitaram seu uso. O acompanhamento dos pacientes, com atenção especial à informação e educação sobre suas patologias, hábitos saudáveis, adesão ao tratamento e compreensão dos riscos, é fundamental para o alcance de bons resultados, reduzindo a morbimortalidade e internações. Informações sobre o perfil de segurança e a qualidade da anticoagulação em um programa de intervenção educacional são escassas no Uruguai. O objetivo deste estudo é analisar o efeito de um plano de intervenção educacional aprimorado com assistência farmacêutica (IEPAF) , na qualidade da anticoagulação com warfarina em pacientes ambulatoriais na unidade multidisciplinar de insuficiência cardíaca (UMIC), e comparar a eficácia e segurança de tratamento e avaliar a utilidade do escore SAMeTT2R2. Metodologia: Ensaio clínico randomizado. Pacientes em acompanhamento em UMIC em tratamento com warfarina foram recrutados e randomizados para controle médico usual versus controle médico com ajustes de dose de acordo com protocolo estabelecido, além IEPAF. Resultados: Após 24 meses de seguimento, ambos os grupos mantiveram um bom nível de anticoagulação, com tempo na faixa terapêutica (TTR) de 83,15% e 83,80% para os grupos controle e intervenção, respectivamente. A intervenção educacional aprimorada e o protocolo de ajuste de dose de warfarina forneceram resultados comparáveis ao monitoramento de anticoagulação convencional. Conclusões: O IEPAF com assistência farmacêutica promoveu resultado comparável em segurança, eficácia e adesão em relação ao acompanhamento convencional. Ambos os grupos alcançaram um excelente nível de anticoagulação avaliado pela TTR. Da análise post hoc emerge uma associação estatisticamente significativa dos valores 4 e 6 do SAMeTT2R2 com a ocorrência de eventos, com risco relativo 5 vezes maior para o sexo feminino.

Resumen: Introducción: La warfarina es uno de los medicamentos más prescritos en el tratamiento y prevención de enfermedades tromboembólicas. El beneficio en la prevención de eventos trombóticos y en la reducción de la mortalidad está ampliamente documentado. Sin embargo, los aspectos relacionados con la seguridad han limitado su uso. El acompañamiento de pacientes, con especial atención en la información y educación sobre sus patologías, hábitos saludables, cumplimiento de tratamientos y comprensión de riesgos, es fundamental para conseguir buenos resultados, disminuyendo la morbi-mortalidad y las internaciones. La información respecto al perfil de seguridad y la calidad de la anticoagulación bajo un programa de intervención educativa es escasa en Uruguay. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar el efecto de un plan de intervención educativa potenciada con atención farmacéutica (IEPAF), sobre la calidad de anticoagulación con warfarina de pacientes ambulatorios de la unidad multidisciplinaria de insuficiencia cardíaca (UMIC), comparar la efectividad y seguridad del tratamiento, y evaluar la utilidad del score SAMeTT2R2. Metodología: Ensayo clínico randomizado. Se reclutaron pacientes en seguimiento en la UMIC tratados con warfarina y se randomizaron a control médico habitual vs control médico con ajustes de dosis según un protocolo establecido, más IEPAF. Resultados: Luego de 24 meses de seguimiento, ambos grupos mantuvieron buen nivel de anticoagulación, con tiempo en rango terapéutico (TTR) de 83,15% y 83,80% para grupo control e intervención respectivamente. La intervención educativa potenciada y el protocolo de ajuste de dosis de warfarina, aportó un resultado equiparable al seguimiento convencional de la anticoagulación. Conclusiones: La IEPAF promovió un resultado equiparable en seguridad, efectividad y adherencia con respecto al seguimiento convencional. Ambos grupos lograron un excelente nivel de anticoagulación evaluado por TTR. Del análisis post hoc surge una asociación estadísticamente significativa de los valores de SAMeTT2R2 4 y 6, con la aparición de eventos, con un riesgo relativo 5 veces mayor para el sexo femenino.

Abstract: Introduction: Warfarin is one of the most prescribed drugs for the treatment and prevention of thromboembolic diseases. The benefit of the prevention of thrombotic events and the reduction of mortality is widely documented. However, security issues have limited its use. Monitoring patients, with special attention to information and education about their pathologies, healthy habits, compliance with treatment, and understanding of risks, is essential to achieve good results, reducing morbidity, mortality and hospitalizations. Information regarding anticoagulation’s safety profile and quality under an educational intervention program is scarce in Uruguay. The objective of this study is to analyze the effect of an enhanced educational intervention plan with pharmaceutical care (IEPAF), on the quality of anticoagulation with warfarin in outpatients in the multidisciplinary heart failure unit (UMIC), and to compare the effectiveness and safety of treatment, and to evaluate the usefulness of the SAMeTT2R2 score. Methodology: Randomized clinical trial. Patients under follow-up in UMIC treated with warfarin were recruited and randomized to usual medical control vs medical control with dose adjustments according to an established protocol, plus enhanced educational intervention IEPAF. Results: After 24 months of follow-up, both groups maintained a good level of anticoagulation, with time in therapeutic range (TTR) of 83,15% and 83,80% for the control and intervention groups, respectively. The enhanced educational intervention and the warfarin dose adjustment protocol provided results comparable to conventional anticoagulation monitoring. Conclusions: The IEPAF with pharmaceutical care promoted a comparable result in safety, effectiveness, and adherence concerning conventional follow-up. Both groups achieved an excellent level of anticoagulation as assessed by TTR. From the post hoc analysis, a statistically significant association of SAMeTT2R2 values 4 and 6 emerges with events, with a relative risk 5 times greater for the female sex.

SUMMARY: The teaching of human anatomy plays a fundamental role for both students and health professionals; understanding the structure of the human body is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. In this context, this systematic review article focused on answering the following main question: What are the most effective methodological strategies for teaching human anatomy? To address this question, an exhaustive investigation was carried out involving the consultation of recognized databases such as Web of Science (Wos), PubMed and Scopus, covering the period from 2013 to 2023. It was concluded that effective teaching of human anatomy is achieved through various methodological strategies, including the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), practice in dissection laboratories, active learning methods, teacher training factors, evaluation of student performance and promotion of collaborative learning.

RESUMEN: La enseñanza de la anatomía humana desempeña un papel fundamental tanto para estudiantes como para profesionales del ámbito de la salud; comprender la estructura del cuerpo humano resulta esencial para realizar diagnósticos precisos y llevar a cabo tratamientos efectivos. En este contexto, el presente artículo de revisión sistemática se enfocó en responder a la siguiente pregunta principal: ¿Cuáles son las estrategias metodológicas más efectivas para la enseñanza de la anatomía humana?. Para abordar esta cuestión, se llevó a cabo una exhaustiva investigación que incluyó la consulta de bases de datos reconocidas como Web of Science (Wos), PubMed y Scopus, abarcando el periodo comprendido entre 2013 y 2023. Se concluyó que la enseñanza efectiva de la anatomía humana se alcanza a través de diversas estrategias metodológicas, entre las que se incluyen el uso de tecnologías de la información y comunicación (TICs), la realización de prácticas en laboratorios de disección, métodos de aprendizaje activo, factores de formación docente, la evaluación del desempeño estudiantil y la promoción del aprendizaje colaborativo.

Abstract Objectives This study aims to evaluate the characteristics and treatment response of patients with pityriasis lichenoides seen in the last 43 years in a pediatric dermatology service. Methods This was a retrospective, analytical, longitudinal study of patients under 15 years of age. The medical records were reviewed and data were presented as frequencies, means and variances. Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney test, Fisher's exact test, Pearson/Yates chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression model were used, with p < 0.05 considered. Results 41 patients were included, 32 (78.0%) with pityriasis lichenoides chronica (PLC), five (12.2%) with pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) and four (9.8%) with clinical PLC without biopsy. The age range of school children and adolescents was 19 (46.3%) and 13 (31.7%) respectively and 27 (65.8%) were male. Two peaks of the highest frequency were observed between 2004 and 2006 (10 patients - 24.4%) and another between 2019 and 2021 (6 patients - 14.7%). There was remission in 71.9% (n = 23), with 56.6% (n = 17) of those who used antibiotic therapy and 80% (n = 4) of those who had phototherapy. The chance of remission was 13 times greater in patients with disease onset after 5 years of age. Conclusions The clinical form most commonly found was PLC mainly in school children and adolescents. The frequency peaks coincided with infectious outbreaks. The remission rate was satisfactory with antibiotic therapy, but higher with phototherapy. Remission was greater in patients with disease onset after 5 years of age. 4 service retrospective analytical 1 frequencies variances Students Student s ttest, ttest t t-test MannWhitney Mann Whitney Fishers Fisher PearsonYates Pearson Yates chisquare chi square 005 0 05 0.0 considered included 3 78.0% 780 78 (78.0% PLC, , (PLC) 12.2% 122 12 2 (12.2% PLEVA (PLEVA 9.8% 98 9 8 (9.8% biopsy 46.3% 463 46 (46.3% 31.7% 317 31 7 (31.7% 65.8% 658 65 (65.8% male 200 10 (1 24.4% 244 24 201 202 6 ( 14.7%. 147 14.7% . 14 14.7%) 719 71 71.9 n 23, 23 23) 566 56 56.6 17 80 phototherapy outbreaks 00 0. 78.0 (78.0 (PLC 12.2 (12.2 9.8 (9.8 46.3 (46.3 31.7 (31.7 65.8 (65.8 20 24.4 14.7 71. 56. 78. (78. 12. (12. 9. (9. 46. (46. 31. (31. 65. (65. 24. 14. (78 (12 (9 (46 (31 (65 (7 (4 (3

Early diagnosis and prompt treatment initiation are essential in the management of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), also known as ankylosing spondylitis, remembering that underdiagnosis and overdiagnosis of axSpA are common. These South African guidelines offer screening tools and details of useful investigations, including imaging. Care of the axSpA patient requires a multidisciplinary holistic approach emphasising lifestyle interventions, particularly exercise, smoking cessation and psychosocial support. The ankylosing spondylitis disease activity score is recommended as a measure of disease activity, and a stepwise algorithm for therapy is provided. Screening for comorbidities and vaccination is advised.

A previously healthy 35-year-old male belonging to the men who have sex with men (MSM) community, practising both penetrative and receptive anal sex for the past 10 years, and with no travel history outside South Africa, presented initially with a prodrome of fever, sore throat, night sweats, myalgia and fatigue. A week after the onset of these nonspecific symptoms, the patient noted painless, non-pruritic skin lesions measuring 2 - 15 mm in diameter on the dorsum of his hands. Three days later he developed rigors, watery diarrhoea and similar lesions on his genital and perianal areas. A week later, the patient presented to the emergency department with extensive lesions encompassing almost his entire body. He was admitted with suspected mpox infection. Imaging showed extensive lymphadenopathy, and the diagnosis was confirmed by mpox polymerase chain reaction testing. During the admission, he was also newly diagnosed with HIV infection. Treatment with tecovirimat was initiated, and the patient recovered, albeit with significant depigmentation and scarring.

Peripheral spondyloarthritis (SpA) includes psoriatic arthritis (PsA), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-associated arthritis, reactive arthritis and undifferentiated peripheral SpA. These South African guidelines offer information on diagnosis, assessment and therapy of peripheral SpA. Emphasis is placed on a multidisciplinary team, and a treat-to-target strategy with escalation of therapy if the target of minimal or very low disease activity is achieved. Screening for and treatment of comorbidities are paramount.