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Abstract Background: Patients using immunosuppressive drugs may have unfavorable results after infections. However, there is a lack of information regarding COVID 19 in these patients, especially in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors associated with COVID 19 hospitalizations in patients with RA. Methods: This multicenter, prospective cohort study is within the ReumaCoV Brazil registry and included 489 patients with RA. In this context, 269 patients who tested positive for COVID 19 were compared to 220 patients who tested negative for COVID 19 (control group). All patient data were collected from the Research Electronic Data Capture database. Results: The participants were predominantly female (90.6%) with a mean age of 53 ±12 years. Of the patients with COVID 19, 54 (20.1%) required hospitalization. After multiple adjustments, the final regression model showed that heart disease (OR =4.61, 95% CI 1.06–20.02. P < 0.001) and current use of glucocorticoids (OR =20.66, 95% CI 3.09–138. P < 0.002) were the risk factors associated with hospitalization. In addition, anosmia was associated with a lower chance of hospitalization (OR =0.26; 95% CI 0.10–0.67, P < 0.005). Conclusion: Our results demonstrated that heart disease and the use of glucocorticoids were associated with a higher number of hospital admissions for COVID 19 in patients with RA. Trial registration: Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials RBR 33YTQC.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-022-00244-5

Guidelines on COVID-19 vaccination in patients with immune-mediated rheumatic diseases: a Brazilian Society of Rheumatology task force
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Tavares, Anna Carolina Faria Moreira Gomes

; Melo, Ana Karla Guedes de

; Cruz, Vítor Alves

; Souza, Viviane Angelina de

; Carvalho, Joana Starling de

; Machado, Ketty Lysie Libardi Lira

; Valadares, Lilian David de Azevedo

; Reis Neto, Edgard Torres dos

; Rezende, Rodrigo Poubel Vieira de

; Guimarães, Maria Fernanda Brandão de Resende

; Ferreira, Gilda Aparecida

; Braz, Alessandra de Sousa

; Vieira, Rejane Maria Rodrigues de Abreu

; Pinheiro, Marcelo de Medeiros

; Ribeiro, Sandra Lúcia Euzébio

; Bica, Blanca Elena Gomes Rios

; Baptista, Kátia Lino

; Costa, Izaias Pereira da

; Marques, Claudia Diniz Lopes

; Lopes, Maria Lúcia Lemos

; Martinez, José Eduardo

; Giorgi, Rina Dalva Neubarth

; Mota, Lícia Maria Henrique da

; Loures, Marcos Antônio Araújo da Rocha

; Paiva, Eduardo dos Santos

; Monticielo, Odirlei André

; Xavier, Ricardo Machado

; Kakehasi, Adriana Maria

; Pileggi, Gecilmara Cristina Salviato

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Abstract Objective: To provide guidelines on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in patients with immune-mediated rheumatic diseases (IMRD) to rheumatologists considering specific scenarios of the daily practice based on the shared-making decision (SMD) process. Methods: A task force was constituted by 24 rheumatologists (panel members), with clinical and research expertise in immunizations and infectious diseases in immunocompromised patients, endorsed by the Brazilian Society of Rheumatology (BSR), to develop guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination in patients with IMRD. A consensus was built through the Delphi method and involved four rounds of anonymous voting, where five options were used to determine the level of agreement (LOA), based on the Likert Scale: (1) strongly disagree; (2) disagree, (3) neither agree nor disagree (neutral); (4) agree; and (5) strongly agree. Nineteen questions were addressed and discussed via teleconference to formulate the answers. In order to identify the relevant data on COVID-19 vaccines, a search with standardized descriptors and synonyms was performed on September 10th, 2021, of the MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, ClinicalTrials.gov, and LILACS to identify studies of interest. We used the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale to assess the quality of nonrandomized studies. Results: All the nineteen questions-answers (Q&A) were approved by the BSR Task Force with more than 80% of panelists voting options 4—agree—and 5—strongly agree—, and a consensus was reached. These Guidelines were focused in SMD on the most appropriate timing for IMRD patients to get vaccinated to reach the adequate covid-19 vaccination response. Conclusion: These guidelines were developed by a BSR Task Force with a high LOA among panelists, based on the literature review of published studies and expert opinion for COVID-19 vaccination in IMRD patients. Noteworthy, in the pandemic period, up to the time of the review and the consensus process for this document, high-quality evidence was scarce. Thus, it is not a substitute for clinical judgment.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-022-00234-7

Official position of the Brazilian Association of Bone Assessment and Metabolism (ABRASSO) on the evaluation of body composition by densitometry: part I (technical aspects)— general concepts, indications, acquisition, and analysis
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Maeda, Sergio Setsuo

; Peters, Barbara Santarosa Emo

; Martini, Lígia Araújo

; Antunes, Hannah Karen Moreira

; Gonzalez, Maria Cristina

; Arantes, Henrique Pierotti

; Prado, Carla M.

; Pinto, Camila Lemos

; Araújo, Iana Mizumukai de

; Paula, Francisco José Albuquerque de

; Borges, Joao Lindolfo Cunha

; Albergaria, Ben-Hur

; Ushida, Marcela

; Souza, Guilherme Cardenaz de

; Mendonça, Laura Maria Carvalho de

; Prado, Mirley do

; Pinheiro, Marcelo de Medeiros

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Abstract Objective: To review the technical aspects of body composition assessment by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and other methods based on the most recent scientific evidence. Materials and methods: This Official Position is a result of efforts by the Scientific Committee of the Brazilian Association of Bone Assessment and Metabolism (Associação Brasileira de Avaliação Óssea e Osteometabolismo, ABRASSO) and health care professionals with expertise in body composition assessment who were invited to contribute to the preparation of this document. The authors searched current databases for relevant publications. In this first part of the Official Position, the authors discuss the different methods and parameters used for body composition assessment, general principles of DXA, and aspects of the acquisition and analysis of DXA scans. Conclusion: Considering aspects of accuracy, precision, cost, duration, and ability to evaluate all three compartments, DXA is considered the gold-standard method for body composition assessment, particularly for the evaluation of fat mass. In order to ensure reliable, adequate, and reproducible DXA reports, great attention is required regarding quality control procedures, preparation, removal of external artifacts, imaging acquisition, and data analysis and interpretation.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-022-00241-8

Official Position of the Brazilian Association of Bone Assessment and Metabolism (ABRASSO) on the evaluation of body composition by densitometry—part II (clinical aspects): interpretation, reporting, and special situations
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Maeda, Sergio Setsuo

; Albergaria, Ben-Hur

; Szejnfeld, Vera Lúcia

; Lazaretti-Castro, Marise

; Arantes, Henrique Pierotti

; Ushida, Marcela

; Domiciano, Diogo Souza

; Pereira, Rosa Maria Rodrigues

; Marin-Mio, Rosângela Villa

; Oliveira, Mônica Longo de

; Mendonça, Laura Maria Carvalho de

; Prado, Mirley do

; Souza, Guilherme Cardenaz de

; Palchetti, Cecília Zanin

; Sarni, Roseli Oselka Saccardo

; Terreri, Maria Teresa

; Castro, Luiz Claudio Gonçalves de

; Artoni, Silvana Martinez Baraldi

; Amoroso, Lizandra

; Karcher, Débora Emy

; Prado, Carla M.

; Gonzalez, Maria Cristina

; Pinheiro, Marcelo de Medeiros

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Abstract Objective: To present an updated and evidence-based guideline for the use of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to assess body composition in clinical practice. Materials and methods: This Official Position was developed by the Scientific Committee of the Brazilian Association of Bone Assessment and Metabolism ( Associação Brasileira de Avaliação Óssea e Osteometabolismo , ABRASSO) and experts in the field who were invited to contribute to the preparation of this document. The authors searched current databases for relevant publications in the area of body composition assessment. In this second part of the Official Position, the authors discuss the interpretation and reporting of body composition parameters assessed by DXA and the use of DXA for body composition evaluation in special situations, including evaluation of children, persons with HIV, and animals. Conclusion: This document offers recommendations for the use of DXA in body composition evaluation, including indications, interpretation, and applications, to serve as a guiding tool in clinical practice and research for health care professionals in Brazil.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-022-00240-9

Posicionamento Brasileiro sobre o Uso da Multimodalidade de Imagens na Cardio-Oncologia – 2021
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Melo, Marcelo Dantas Tavares de

; Paiva, Marcelo Goulart

; Santos, Maria Verônica Câmara

; Rochitte, Carlos Eduardo

; Moreira, Valéria de Melo

; Saleh, Mohamed Hassan

; Brandão, Simone Cristina Soares

; Gallafrio, Claudia Cosentino

; Goldwasser, Daniel

; Gripp, Eliza de Almeida

; Piveta, Rafael Bonafim

; Silva, Tonnison Oliveira

; Santo, Thais Harada Campos Espirito

; Ferreira, Waldinai Pereira

; Salemi, Vera Maria Cury

; Cauduro, Sanderson A.

; Barberato, Silvio Henrique

; Lopes, Heloísa M. Christovam

; Pena, José Luiz Barros

; Rached, Heron Rhydan Saad

; Miglioranza, Marcelo Haertel

; Pinheiro, Aurélio Carvalho

; Vrandecic, Bárbara Athayde Linhares Martins

; Cruz, Cecilia Beatriz Bittencourt Viana

; Nomura, César Higa

; Cerbino, Fernanda Mello Erthal

; Costa, Isabela Bispo Santos da Silva

; Coelho Filho, Otavio Rizzi

; Carneiro, Adriano Camargo de Castro

; Burgos, Ursula Maria Moreira Costa

; Fernandes, Juliano Lara

; Uellendahl, Marly

; Calado, Eveline Barros

; Senra, Tiago

; Assunção, Bruna Leal

; Freire, Claudia Maria Vilas

; Martins, Cristiane Nunes

; Sawamura, Karen Saori Shiraishi

; Brito, Márcio Miranda

; Jardim, Maria Fernanda Silva

; Bernardes, Renata Junqueira Moll

; Diógenes, Tereza Cristina

; Vieira, Lucas de Oliveira

; Mesquita, Claudio Tinoco

; Lopes, Rafael Willain

; Segundo Neto, Elry Medeiros Vieira

; Rigo, Letícia

; Marin, Valeska Leite Siqueira

; Santos, Marcelo José

; Grossman, Gabriel Blacher

; Quagliato, Priscila Cestari

; Alcantara, Monica Luiza de

; Teodoro, José Aldo Ribeiro

; Albricker, Ana Cristina Lopes

; Barros, Fanilda Souto

; Amaral, Salomon Israel do

; Porto, Carmen Lúcia Lascasas

; Barros, Marcio Vinícius Lins

; Santos, Simone Nascimento dos

; Cantisano, Armando Luís

; Petisco, Ana Cláudia Gomes Pereira

; Barbosa, José Eduardo Martins

; Veloso, Orlando Carlos Glória

; Spina, Salvador

; Pignatelli, Ricardo

; Hajjar, Ludhmilla Abrahão

; Kalil Filho, Roberto

; Lopes, Marcelo Antônio Cartaxo Queiroga

; Vieira, Marcelo Luiz Campos

; Almeida, André Luiz Cerqueira

Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia

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https://doi.org/10.36660/abc.20200266 103 downloads

Brazilian recommendations for the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in patients with axial spondyloarthritis
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Lage, Ricardo da Cruz

; Marques, Claudia Diniz Lopes

; Oliveira, Thauana Luiza

; Resende, Gustavo Gomes

; Kohem, Charles Lubianca

; Saad, Carla Gonçalves

; Ximenes, Antônio Carlos

; Gonçalves, Célio Roberto

; Bianchi, Washington Alves

; Meirelles, Eduardo de Souza

; Keiserman, Mauro Waldemar

; Chiereghin, Adriano

; Campanholo, Cristiano Barbosa

; Lyrio, André Marun

; Schainberg, Cláudia Goldenstein

; Pieruccetti, Lenise Brandao

; Yazbek, Michel Alexandre

; Palominos, Penelope Esther

; Goncalves, Rafaela Silva Guimarães

; Assad, Rodrigo Luppino

; Bonfiglioli, Rubens

; Lima, Sônia Maria Alvarenga Anti Loduca

; Carneiro, Sueli

; Azevedo, Valderílio Feijó

; Albuquerque, Cleandro Pires

; Bernardo, Wanderley Marques

; Sampaio-Barros, Percival Degrava

; Pinheiro, Marcelo de Medeiros

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Abstract Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a group of chronic inflammatory systemic diseases characterized by axial and/or peripheral joints inflammation, as well as extra-articular manifestations. Over some decades, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been the basis for the pharmacological treatment of patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). However, the emergence of the immunobiologic agents brought up the discussion about the role of NSAIDs in the management of these patients. The objective of this guideline is to provide recommendations for the use of NSAIDs for the treatment of axSpA. A panel of experts from the Brazilian Society of Rheumatology conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials for 15 predefined questions. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation methodology to assess the quality of evidence and formulate recommendations were used, and at least 70% agreement of the voting panel was needed. Fourteen recommendations for the use of NSAIDs in the treatment of patients with axSpA were elaborated. The purpose of these recommendations is to support clinicians’ decision making, without taking out his/her autonomy when prescribing for an individual patient.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-020-00160-6

Chronic use of hydroxychloroquine did not protect against COVID-19 in a large cohort of patients with rheumatic diseases in Brazil
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Pileggi, Gecilmara Salviato

; Ferreira, Gilda Aparecida

; Gomides Reis, Ana Paula Monteiro

; Reis Neto, Edgard Torres

; Abreu, Mirhelen Mendes

; Albuquerque, Cleandro Pires

; Araújo, Nafice Costa

; Bacchiega, Ana Beatriz

; Bianchi, Dante Valdetaro

; Bica, Blanca

; Bonfa, Eloisa Duarte

; Borba, Eduardo Ferreira

; Brito, Danielle Christinne Soares Egypto

; Duarte, Ângela Luzia Branco Pinto

; Santo, Rafaela Cavalheiro Espírito

; Fernandes, Paula Reale

; Guimarães, Mariana Peixoto

; Gomes, Kirla Wagner Poti

; Kakehasi, Adriana Maria

; Klumb, Evandro Mendes

; Lanna, Cristina Costa Duarte

; Marques, Claudia Diniz Lopes

; Monticielo, Odirlei André

; Mota, Licia Maria Henrique

; Munhoz, Gabriela Araújo

; Paiva, Eduardo Santos

; Pereira, Helena Lucia Alves

; Provenza, José Roberto

; Ribeiro, Sandra Lucia Euzébio

; Rocha Junior, Laurindo Ferreira

; Sampaio, Camila Santana Justo Cintra

; Sampaio, Vanderson Souza

; Sato, Emília Inoue

; Skare, Thelma

; de Souza, Viviane Angelina

; Valim, Valeria

; Lacerda, Marcus Vinícius Guimarães

; Xavier, Ricardo Machado

; Pinheiro, Marcelo Medeiros

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Abstract Background: There is a lack of information on the role of chronic use of hydroxychloroquine during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak. Our aim was to compare the occurrence of COVID-19 between rheumatic disease patients on hydroxychloroquine with individuals from the same household not taking the drug during the first 8 weeks of community viral transmission in Brazil. Methods: This baseline cross-sectional analysis is part of a 24-week observational multi-center study involving 22 Brazilian academic outpatient centers. All information regarding COVID-19 symptoms, epidemiological, clinical, and demographic data were recorded on a specific web-based platform using telephone calls from physicians and medical students. COVID-19 was defined according to the Brazilian Ministry of Health (BMH) criteria. Mann-Whitney, Chi-square and Exact Fisher tests were used for statistical analysis and two binary Final Logistic Regression Model by Wald test were developed using a backward-stepwise method for the presence of COVID-19. Results: From March 29th to May 17st, 2020, a total of 10,443 participants were enrolled, including 5166 (53.9%) rheumatic disease patients, of whom 82.5% had systemic erythematosus lupus, 7.8% rheumatoid arthritis, 3.7% Sjögren’s syndrome and 0.8% systemic sclerosis. In total, 1822 (19.1%) participants reported flu symptoms within the 30 days prior to enrollment, of which 3.1% fulfilled the BMH criteria, but with no significant difference between rheumatic disease patients (4.03%) and controls (3.25%). After adjustments for multiple confounders, the main risk factor significantly associated with a COVID-19 diagnosis was lung disease (OR 1.63; 95% CI 1.03-2.58); and for rheumatic disease patients were diagnosis of systemic sclerosis (OR 2.8; 95% CI 1.19-6.63) and glucocorticoids above 10 mg/ day (OR 2.05; 95% CI 1.31-3.19). In addition, a recent influenza vaccination had a protective effect (OR 0.674; 95% CI 0.46-0.98). Conclusion: Patients with rheumatic disease on hydroxychloroquine presented a similar occurrence of COVID-19 to household cohabitants, suggesting a lack of any protective role against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Trial registration Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (ReBEC; RBR - 9KTWX6).

https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-021-00217-0 22 downloads

Brazilian Society of Rheumatology 2020 guidelines for psoriatic arthritis
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Carneiro, Sueli

; Palominos, Penelope Esther

; Anti, Sônia Maria Alvarenga

; Assad, Rodrigo Luppino

; Gonçalves, Rafaela Silva Guimarães

; Chiereghin, Adriano

; Lyrio, Andre Marun

; Ximenes, Antônio Carlos

; Saad, Carla Gonçalves

; Gonçalves, Célio Roberto

; Kohem, Charles Lubianca

; Marques, Cláudia Diniz Lopes

; Schainberg, Cláudia Goldenstein

; Meirelles, Eduardo de Souza

; Resende, Gustavo Gomes

; Pieruccetti, Lenise Brandao

; Keiserman, Mauro Waldemar

; Yazbek, Michel Alexandre

; Sampaio-Barros, Percival Degrava

; Lage, Ricardo da Cruz

; Bonfiglioli, Rubens

; Oliveira, Thauana Luíza

; Azevedo, Valderílio Feijó

; Bianchi, Washington Alves

; Bernardo, Wanderley Marques

; Simões, Ricardo dos Santos

; Pinheiro, Marcelo de Medeiros

; Campanholo, Cristiano Barbosa

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Abstract Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic and systemic immune disease characterized by inflammation of peripheral and/ or axial joints and entheses in patients with psoriasis (PsO). Extra-articular and extracutaneous manifestations and numerous comorbidities can also be present. These recommendations replace the previous version published in May 2013. A systematic review of the literature retrieved 191 articles that were used to formulate 12 recommendations in response to 12 clinical questions, divided into 4 sections: diagnosis, non-pharmacological treatment, conventional drug therapy and biologic therapy. These guidelines provide evidence-based information on the clinical management for PsA patients. For each recommendation, the level of evidence (highest available), degree of strength (Oxford) and degree of expert agreement (interrater reliability) are reported.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-021-00219-y

The Brazilian Society of Rheumatology guidelines for axial spondyloarthritis – 2019
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Resende, Gustavo Gomes

; Meirelles, Eduardo de Souza

; Marques, Cláudia Diniz Lopes

; Chiereghin, Adriano

; Lyrio, Andre Marun

; Ximenes, Antônio Carlos

; Saad, Carla Gonçalves

; Gonçalves, Célio Roberto

; Kohem, Charles Lubianca

; Schainberg, Cláudia Goldenstein

; Campanholo, Cristiano Barbosa

; Bueno Filho, Júlio Silvio de Sousa

; Pieruccetti, Lenise Brandao

; Keiserman, Mauro Waldemar

; Yazbek, Michel Alexandre

; Palominos, Penelope Esther

; Goncalves, Rafaela Silva Guimarães

; Lage, Ricardo da Cruz

; Assad, Rodrigo Luppino

; Bonfiglioli, Rubens

; Anti, Sônia Maria Alvarenga

; Carneiro, Sueli

; Oliveira, Thauana Luíza

; Azevedo, Valderílio Feijó

; Bianchi, Washington Alves

; Bernardo, Wanderley Marques

; Pinheiro, Marcelo de Medeiros

; Sampaio-Barros, Percival Degrava

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Abstract Spondyloarthritis is a group of chronic inflammatory systemic diseases characterized by axial and/or peripheral joints inflammation, as well as extra-articular manifestations. The classification axial spondyloarthritis is adopted when the spine and/or the sacroiliac joints are predominantly involved. This version of recommendations replaces the previous guidelines published in May 2013. A systematic literature review was performed, and two hundred thirty-seven studies were selected and used to formulate 29 recommendations answering 15 clinical questions, which were divided into four sections: diagnosis, non-pharmacological therapy, conventional drug therapy and biological therapy. For each recommendation the level of evidence supporting (highest available), the strength grade according to Oxford, and the degree of expert agreement (inter-rater reliability) is informed. These guidelines bring evidence-based information on clinical management of axial SpA patients, including, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-020-0116-2

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Revisiting hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine for patients with chronic immunity-mediated inflammatory rheumatic diseases
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Reis Neto, Edgard Torres dos

; Kakehasi, Adriana Maria

; Pinheiro, Marcelo de Medeiros

; Ferreira, Gilda Aparecida

; Marques, Cláudia Diniz Lopes

; Mota, Licia Maria Henrique da

; Paiva, Eduardo dos Santos

; Pileggi, Gecilmara Cristina Salviato

; Sato, Emília Inoue

; Reis, Ana Paula Monteiro Gomides

; Xavier, Ricardo Machado

; Provenza, José Roberto

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Abstract Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, also known as antimalarial drugs, are widely used in the treatment of rheumatic diseases and have recently become the focus of attention because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Rheumatologists have been using antimalarials to manage patients with chronic immune-mediated inflammatory rheumatic diseases for decades. It is an appropriate time to review their immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory mechanisms impact on disease activity and survival of systemic lupus erythematosus patient, including antiplatelet effect, metabolic and lipid benefits. We also discuss possible adverse effects, adding a practical and comprehensive approach to monitoring rheumatic patients during treatment with these drugs.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-020-00134-8

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Seroprevalence of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis and Toxoplasma gondii in sheep in semi-arid region of Ceará state
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Moura, Gabriela Hémylin Ferreira

; Lelis, Ivana Cristina Nunes Gadelha

; Rocha, Célio Souza da

; Oliveira, Ilanna Vanessa Pristo de Medeiros

; Bezerra, José Artur Brilhante

; Calabuig, Cecilia Irene Pérez

; Martins, Patrícia Yoshida Faccioli

; Pinheiro, Raymundo Rizaldo

; Sousa, Maxmiana Mesquita de

; Santos, Vanderlan Warlington Souza dos

; Abreu, Antônio Rafael Albuquerque

; Antunes, João Marcelo Azevedo de Paula

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RESUMO: O presente estudo foi conduzido para investigar a soroprevalência em 20 fazendas de criação extensiva de ovinos quanto à presença de anticorpos para Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis (n=402) e Toxoplasma gondii (n=228). Ensaio de imunoabsorção enzimático (ELISA) foi utilizado para a detecção de anticorpos contra C. pseudotuberculosis/T. gondii. Observou-se que C. pseudotuberculosis apresentou a maior prevalência na região (34,07%), com presença estatisticamente significante (p <0,05) nas categorias de ovelha. Anticorpos contra T. gondii foram encontrados em 14,91% dos animais estudados. Sobre a coinfecção de C. pseudotuberculosis/T. gondii, as categorias carneiro apresentaram diferenças significativas (p <0,05), sugerindo que esse gênero poderia perpetuar as doenças nos rebanhos. Concluiu-se que o conhecimento sobre as doenças na região em estudo facilitaria a execução de medidas profiláticas, principalmente contra as doenças que apresentam riscos à saúde pública e causam danos ao produtor.

ABSTRACT: The present study was conducted to investigate in 20 extensive sheep farms for the seroprevalence of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis (n=402) and Toxoplasma gondii (n=228). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used for the detection of antibodies to C. pseudotuberculosis/T. gondii. It was observed that C. pseudotuberculosis showed the highest prevalence in the region (34.07%) with statistically significant presence (p<0.05) in ewes. Antibodies to T. gondii was reported in 14.91% of the animals studied. About C. pseudotuberculosis/T. gondii coinfection the categories of rams showed significant (p<0.05) differences, suggesting that this gender could perpetuate the diseases in the flocks. It was concluded that the knowledge about the diseases in the region under study would facilitate the execution of prophylactic measures, especially against the diseases that pose risks to the public health and cause damages to the producer.

https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-8478cr20190760 722 downloads

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Digestible methionine levels for white-egg layer pullets from 7 to 12 weeks of age
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Figueiredo Júnior, Jalceyr Pessoa

; Costa, Fernando Guilherme Perazzo

; Guerra, Ricardo Romão

; Santana, Marcelo Helder Medeiros

; Lima, Matheus Ramalho de

; Pinheiro, Sarah Gomes

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ABSTRACT. An experiment was carried out to evaluate the requirement of digestible methionine for growing pullets at growth phase (7 to 12 weeks of age). A completely randomized design was distributed in five treatments, six replicates, and 15 pullets per experimental unit. 450 Dekalb White pullets from the 7th weeks of age, with an average initial weight of 313.14 ± 12.49 g were used. Dietary treatments consisted in five diets supplemented with DL-Methionine which resulted in five levels of digestible methionine (0.266, 0.294, 0.322, 0.350, and 0.378 %). Performance, serological blood, histopathology and histomorphometry data were evaluated. Quadratic responses were observed for final live weight (p < 0.0143), weight gain (p < 0.0073), feed conversion ratio (p < 0.0058), glycogen deposition in the liver (p < 0.0001), gamma-glutamyl transferase enzyme activity (p < 0.0008), and villus height (p < 0.0024) with digestible dMet levels. In conclusion, the use of 0.343 % dMet, corresponding to a dMet:dLys ratio 55, is recommended for white-egg pullets from 7 to 12 weeks of age.

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Lack of association between dietary inflammatory index and low impact fractures in the Brazilian population: the Brazilian Osteoporosis Study (BRAZOS)
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Morimoto, Melissa

; Shivappa, Nitin

; Genaro, Patricia de Souza

; Martini, Lígia Araújo

; Schuch, Natielen Jacques

; Hebert, James R.

; Pinheiro, Marcelo Medeiros

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Abstract Introduction: Adequate nutrition, including intake of dietary calcium and vitamin D, is important to maintain bone health. Evidence suggests that a deficiency in micronutrients may contribute to bone loss during aging and exert generalized effects on chronic inflammation. Recently, the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) was developed to assess the inflammatory potential of individual diets. Our aim was to evaluate the DII in a representative sample and verify its association with low-impact fractures. Methods: Individuals from The Brazilian Osteoporosis Study (BRAZOS) database had their DII calculated. BRAZOS is an important cross-sectional epidemiological study carried out with a representative sample of men and women ≥40 years old. The research was conducted through in-home interviews administered by a trained team. Nutrition Database System for Research (NDSR) software was used to analyze data on the intake of nutrients, which were employed to calculate the DII using Statistical Analysis Software (SAS®) and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS®) to assess its association with low-impact fractures. Results: A total of 2269 subjects had their DII score calculated using information from 24-h recall data. Males had lower DII than females (DII = 1.12 ± 1.04 vs DII = 1.24 ± 0.99, p = 0.012). Women taking statins had lower DII (DII = 0.65 ±1.14 vs DII + 1.26 ± 0.98, p = 0.002), indicating a greater potential for diet-related anti-inflammatory effects. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that women might have a pro-inflammatory diet pattern compared to men. However, we did not find any association between DII scores and low-impact fractures.

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Incidence of Cytomegalovirus Antigenemia in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases: a 3-year retrospective study
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Santos, Rebeka Paulo

; Reis-Neto, Edgard Torres dos

; Pinheiro, Marcelo Medeiros

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Abstract Objective: To determine the incidence of positive CMV antigenemia (CMV-Ag) in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRD) and to describe the outcomes of these patients. Methods: From January 2011 to December 2014, a total of 443 patients with AIRD were enrolled in this retrospective analysis. Demographic, clinical and laboratory data, current clinical manifestations, organs affected by CMV infection, therapeutic management and outcomes were evaluated. The CMV-Ag was considered positive when one cell was detected at least. Results: CMV-Ag was requested in 70 (15.8%) patients with suspicious CMV infection and was positive in 24 (34.3%). The incidence rate of positive CMV-Ag was 4.97% (95% CI 3.1-7.4%). Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (59%), followed by ANCA-related vasculitis (18.2%) and rheumatoid arthritis (9%) were the diseases more associated with positive CMV-Ag. At the time of CMV infection, SLE patients had moderate to severe disease activity, with high frequency of positive anti-dsDNA antibody (69.2%) and complement consumption (61.5%), as well as high doses of corticosteroids and use of immunosuppressants. The main CMV sites involved were lung (45.5%), bone marrow (40. 9%) and gut (27.3%). Mortality rate was 45.5%, especially in those with higher doses of daily oral corticosteroids (107 ±55.4 mg vs. 71.7 ±46.3 mg; p = 0.07) and lower number of lymphocytes (309 ± 368.2/mm3 vs. 821 ± 692.9/ mm3; p = 0.06). Conclusions: Our data showed high incidence of CMV-Ag in AIRD patients, particularly those with SLE and greater disease severity. In addition, it was observed high mortality in these patients, highlighting the CMV infection should be included in differential diagnosis.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-019-0061-0

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SUGARCANE CROPS WITH CONTROLLED WATER DEFICIT IN THE SUB-MIDDLE SÃO FRANCISCO VALLEY, BRAZIL
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SIMÕES, WELSON LIMA

; CALGARO, MARCELO

; GUIMARÃES, MIGUEL JULIO MACHADO

; OLIVEIRA, ANDERSON RAMOS DE

; PINHEIRO, MÍRIAN PAULA MEDEIROS ANDRÉ

Revista Caatinga

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RESUMO A cana-de-açúcar é uma das culturas que mais sofrem com a escassez hídrica e, para minimizar esse problema, uma das alternativas é o uso eficiente da água de irrigação. Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar os parâmetros biométricos, produtividade e qualidade tecnológica da cana-de-açúcar submetida a diferentes regimes de deficit hídrico controlado, na região do Submédio do Vale do São Francisco. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos casualizados, com 10 tratamentos e três repetições, sendo três deficits hídricos controlados (15; 30; e 45% da evapotranspiração da cultura - ETc), aplicados nas três fases de desenvolvimento da planta (Fase I - brotação e perfilhamento, Fase II - desenvolvimento e Fase III - maturação) e tratamento controle com 100% da ETc, realizados em dois ciclos de cultivo. A qualidade tecnológica da cana-de-açúcar não foi alterada em função do deficit hídrico controlado nas diferentes fases de desenvolvimento. A produtividade da cana-de-açúcar foi maior utilizando-se deficit hídrico controlado de 30% da ETc na fase de brotação e perfilhamento de desenvolvimento da cultura da cana-de-açúcar. A fim de se garantir maior eficiência do uso da água pelo sistema produtivo, recomenda-se a aplicação de uma lâmina com deficit hídrico de 15% da ETc, nas fases de maior desenvolvimento ou maturação do ciclo da cultura.

ABSTRACT Sugarcane is one of the most affected crops by water scarcity. The efficient use of the irrigation water is an alternative to minimize this problem. The objective of this work was to evaluate biometric parameters, yield, and technological quality of sugarcane plants subjected to different controlled water deficit regimes in the sub-middle São Francisco Valley, Brazil. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design, in two crop cycles, with three replications, with ten treatments consisted of three controlled water deficits (15%, 30%, and 45% of the crop evapotranspiration - ETc), applied at three development stages of the plant - sprouting and tillering (Stage I), grand growth (Stage II), and maturation (Stage III) - and a control with 100% of the ETc throughout the entire crop cycle. The controlled water deficit did not affect the technological quality of the sugarcane in any development stage. The sugarcane yield was higher when using a controlled water deficit of 30% of ETc in the sprouting and tillering stages of the plants. The water deficit of 15% of ETc is recommended for the grand growth, or maturation stages of the sugarcane plants for a greater water use efficiency of the production system.

https://doi.org/10.1590/1983-21252018v31n419rc 742 downloads

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